Baby gifts

[absolutlaney]

Anybody have any cool ideas for unique and helpful items for parents of a newborn? I'm looking to be creative in baby shower gifts for a male baby, but was hoping that some of you could provide some insight. I was thinking of anything that might make anything about having a newborn easier.  I'm closest to the father, so I would especially like to

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[erika_shearer]

If I were a new parent, I'd want a baby sling & a breast pump. Giftcards might end up being the most helpful, though, or just plain good ol' cash. There are some fantastic mobiles out there now. I know Maddy liked the silver rattle I got her - doubles as a teething soother. But I got her a cool newborn t-shirt w/ "If it's too loud, you're too old" & a guitar on front & her last name on back. Everyone seemed to like that. That was in Manhattan at the make-it-yourself t-shirt store, and I think there's one of those in Lawrence too. My favorite? Giant teddy bear twice the size of the child (though it could be debated on health standards). Good luck!

oh, and yeah, we should get together before you take off. E-mail me (my first name, a period, my last name, google's fantastic little e-mail service).