going to be a uncle today at some point

[andrew_huxtable]

Hi everyone, yes i`m newbie round here but i`m goin to be a uncle today at some point and would appreciate gift ideas, i`m thinking clothes are pointless as if the baby eats like its dad they wont fit in a week, thinking maybe a mobile or something that will make life easier for them

[Hedders]

andrew_huxtable said:

Hi everyone, yes i`m newbie round here but i`m goin to be a uncle today at some point and would appreciate gift ideas, i`m thinking clothes are pointless as if the baby eats like its dad they wont fit in a week, thinking maybe a mobile or something that will make life easier for them

A mobile phone, or one of these things to hang over the cot??

[andrew_huxtable]

one of those things to hang over the cot, although i`m sure some chav in the land has got their newborn one of the digital versions

[steve996]

If it is the first child, then a little bouncy chair is a great help, or a swinging version (no smut please) my little one is just about out of his at 8 months.

Hope the new arrival goes well, and good luck with your new niece or nephew.

Mrs 996
Mum to a 7year old, 4 year old and 8 month old!!!!!!!!!

[andrew_huxtable]

Cheers Steve, yeah its their first, both parents are profoundly deaf so the first few hours will be a bit nervous while they wait and see if the child has hearing. They`ve discussed it alot and it the baby does have hearing problems they are going to have a cochlear implant implanted to give it the best chances

[RobJShe]

Very best of luck to all involved. Especially with the parents who will experience parenting in a way which I for one cannot imagine.

As for presents, what about one of those kits where plaster "moulds" of the kid`s hands and feet can be made?

[Justayellowbadge]

Y'know, one of the best things you could do is just send 'em a take away in a few days.

That first couple of weeks, parents tend to have little time for the little things like preparing food, sleeping, breathing etc...

[andrew_huxtable]

Cheers Rob, yeah i`m sure it`ll be an interesting time for a while, i`ve allready been reserved for sitting duties and under firm instructions no beers whatsoever when i do

[wainy]

Ours was born 3 weeks ago and we got lots of clothes from family / friends.

One was would be to get something little and then in a few days ask them if there is anything specific they want. As we found out its not until a few days later until you realise what is really important / helpfull.

Also your time and support, helping out. As its their first (as ours) it is hard not knowing what to do and any opportunity for some time off (few hours) to get some sleep / bring food round! is very well received!

All the best for the new family

[MentalSarcasm]

Actually I would go with clothes, babies grow fast but that just means the parents have to spend a lot of money constantly buying clothes that fit, the rest of the family will just be buying stuffed toys. Get some thing (or several things) for later months, or some Mothercare vouchers.

[trooperiziz]

andrew_huxtable said:

Cheers Steve, yeah its their first, both parents are profoundly deaf so the first few hours will be a bit nervous while they wait and see if the child has hearing. They`ve discussed it alot and it the baby does have hearing problems they are going to have a cochlear implant implanted to give it the best chances

In that case, then how about a light up baby monitor that reacts to sound? Assuming they haven't got one already.

[VxDuncan]

Being selfish I'd say get over there as soon as it is born (well within reason!). The rate at which they change is crazy in the first couple of weeks, so don't wait a week before going over to see the tike!

/Selfish stuff over/

Try M&S for toys - you'd be amased how few of the normal outlets that don't to toys that are suitable "from birth".

[DrTre]

Nothing. Honestly, don't bother. There's nothing you can buy that the g/parents won't have got already.

Get the parents something instead, at least that will be appreciated.

[Mr POD]

Go around, and wash, iron, mow the lawn, clean the bathroom, service the car, cook 9 meals and put them in the freezer with defrost and cooking instructions. anything that helps out. The parents will be fecked.

[andrew_huxtable]

trooperiziz said:

andrew_huxtable said:

Cheers Steve, yeah its their first, both parents are profoundly deaf so the first few hours will be a bit nervous while they wait and see if the child has hearing. They`ve discussed it alot and it the baby does have hearing problems they are going to have a cochlear implant implanted to give it the best chances

In that case, then how about a light up baby monitor that reacts to sound? Assuming they haven't got one already.

They have one that vibrates when a set dB is exceded [piss_take]waiting for it[/piss_take]

Ive just been on the phone to my old man and he says just to wait a few days and see what they need

[Adenauer]

Nappies, boxes and boxes and boxes of nappies

[steve996]

I assume the new bundle of fun has arrived. Did they get a girl or a boy?

[andrew_huxtable]

it was a baby boy, and they done a small test for hearing and its looking good that he can! thank god

[CedA4]

Great news if that is the outcome.

Congrats to you all.

Prezzies all round and be on hand for anything they can't get to do for being right royally knackered over the next few months.

[Pikey P]

Hi,

Im due to be an uncle in 2 weeks. I spent 2 hours looking at scalexrix, lego and other cool toys before i remembered its going to be a girl.

so i bought a couple of soft toys and baby grows at 3m in case its a big baby.

I like the mobile idea, but i have to get the items on a plane to i went for squashable.

Lord Pikey