As a newborn mom would you rather want gifts or money

I'm about to have my baby and I can say that I prefer gift certs to gifts. I'm buying odds and ends as I think of them but I have TONS of things like blankets and clothes that people gave me as gifts. I appreciate everything given but the money to buy the stuff I never thought about until last minute is nice! I think a gift cert given in a nice presentation would be great. Maybe attach the card to a stuffed animal or a small basket of candy.

Gift her a gift certificate or a voucher. And something for her.The best gift I got was a full day spa treatment and my mom looking after the baby.And a pedicure set with lots of nail polish in.It was so nice to touch my feet and polish my toenails after the big tummy.

i would rather have the gifts cause if u get the money it may not always go where u want it mom s alwyas look forward to recieving gifts for the baby and themselves

i would prefer to get money

I was thinking, if you wanted to take pictures at the shower & have the ones that attend write something about the mom down on paper; you could always make up a photo album to present to the mom later to remind her of the shower.

Clothes are usually a safe item cause you can never have too many clothes to start out with, but keep your ears open also in case she mentions something she wants. If it seems like she already has a lot or everyone else is bringing a lot then maybe go with the money so you she can still get the last odds and ends she may need. Hope that helps. :)

A gift card to Babies R Us and a package of diapers makes the perfect gift. I had so many outfits that my daughter couldn't even wear, so sad.

Money then you can go get what you want

You could give her a gift cert for the baby, but I would also make up a basket of relaxing items just for MOM when she gets the chance to relax. That way you take care of her and the baby.

I would say if she has a registry anywhere to buy something off that because she had to take the time to register for those items. If not, than a gift card can come in handy to buy something she didn't get and needs/wants.

I always make up a gift basket with diapers (not newborn size...they aren't in those very long), wipes, diaper cream, Mylicon drops, infant Tylenol...essentials. Sometimes I throw in a baby classical CD and things like that. I put it in a cute laundry basket and it is ALWAYS very well liked.

I have a newborn and I would much rather get the money. My reason is because every one went out and got cute clothes for him, half of which he didn't even get to wear because he grew so fast, and nobody even thinks about giving you diapers or formula which is two of the main expenses of having a baby is the diapers and formula

I RATHER GIFT CERTIF. CAUSE SOMETIMES YOU END UP GETTING 5 OF EVERYTHING AND ALSO SOMETIME PEOPLE DONT GET WHAT YOU REALLY WANTED

I would suggest something like a certificate or baby toiletries instead of clothings cos baby borns grow really fast, after a month or two they will not fit in anymore.

A NEW BORN MOM ? HOW CAN YOU BE NEW BORN AND BE A MOM TOO? WOW. YOU MEAN YOU WERE BORN AND YOU AUTOMATICALLY WAS A MUM? HOW? WHAT ARE TALKING ABOUT?

I would ask the mom what things she needs and then I would go out and purchase the items she mentioned. Then, I would take her out to dinner for something for herself.

Gift certificates are nice it gives them a chance to get what they need and not get duplicate items. Also you can never go wrong with diapers.

I think gifts that help her taking care of the baby would be nice.

Instead of giving her a gift certificate and limiting her to just one store, you might just give her the cash in a card. Another thought is that you give her a gift certificate for something like a massage and a coupon for free babysitting.

Is your friend registered somewhere? If she is, then you could always pick something from her list at that store. Personally, I prefer to either buy something from someone's baby registry or just give them a gift certificate or cash. If you give a gift certificate though, make sure it is at a store you know they will shop at.