I am more than happy to receive pre-loved items from your own kids. I have already received so many lovely items for her and I treasure it more that I know you have tried and tested it on those you love the most and want to give it a new lease of life. And it's all about recycling and re-using!
And to those of you who have already give me pressies for Cashew - you know who you are! - then please don't feel you have to give her any more stuff. Save your pressie for me (and you can see what's on my wish list here). Didn't I tell you I am shameless?
And please don't feel you have to stick to this list - these are ideas only. We have been given quite a lot of the large items we need - prams, cot, feeding chair, change table, bath, etc., so feel free to check with me if you have something you would like to give that's not on the list.
Cashew thanks you for her pressies - she's tumbling around in my tummy as I type this out!
Clothing:
- Onesies, sleep suits, bodysuits (from newborn to 1 year old)
- Muslin wraps - I heard we need lots of these!
- Bathing suits - Cashew will be a swimmer like Mummy!
- Shoes, sneakers, anything for the feet - so she can run like Daddy!
- Anything cute and gorgeous - and yes, I am fine with pink (I seem to not be able to help myself buying her pink stuff) but other colours are most welcome.
Bed time:
- Cot bedsheets/sheet sets
- Cot mattress protector
- Cot doona cover
- Swaddling blankets
- Mobiles to entertain Cashew
- Anything to help Cashew sleep - books ("Save our Sleep" - Tizzie Hall, "Go the F**k to Sleep", a book on calculus; music CDs, drugs...
For Cashew's room:
- Toys
- Anything educational - from newborn to 5 years old - books, DVDs, etc.
- Play mats and baby gyms
- Play pen
- Plush and stuffed toys
- A nightlight
- Room thermometer (eg. Grobag Egg thermometer)
- Baby monitor - long range and works through double brick walls (possible brands: Oricom Secure 500 digital or the 700 digital video model; Luvion Grand Elite or Prestige Touch Digital Video monitors)
- Cashew's own iPod and speakers for her music
Feeding time:
- Breastfeeding pillow
- Baby bottles
- Breastfeeding accessories - Mums who have breasfted: you know what I need for this!
- Bottle steriliser (electric or microwave)
- Baby bowls, plates, cutlery, sippee cups, etc.
- Baby food and breast milk containers for the freezer
- Bibs, placemats, etc.
- Bumbo play tray (we already have the Bumbo seat)
Bath time:
- Bath towels and face towels
- Bath toys
- Bath products (any brand)
- Bath mats to fit standard baby bathtub
- Baby grooming set
- Potty training items - yup, I'm thinking ahead!
On the go:
- A Baby Bjorn carrier
- A really good nappy bag
- Disposable nappy change mats
- A car seat - for Cashew as a newborn and as she grows up
- An Bob Ironman running pram (for Daddy to run with Cashew when she's a bit bigger) - from Amazon, eBay, or second hand
Gift certificates:
- For nappies and other consumables - Woolworths, Coles, Kmart, Target, Myer, Aldi
- For anything else for Cashew
- Minimee, Crows Nest - http://www.minimee.com.au/
- MeganKate Emporium, Willoughby - http://www.megankateemporium.com.au/
- Mothercare, Chatswood - http://www.mothercare.com.au/
That's about it. And to ensure no duplications on particular pressies (like the expensive ones!), you can tick them off on this Google spreadsheet. It will save automatically after a few seconds - just follow the instructions.
Cashew thanks you and looks forward to you patting her (through my belly) at the party!
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