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Our tech team has launched updates to The Nest today. As a result of these updates, members of the Nest Community will need to change their password in order to continue participating in the community. In addition, The Nest community member's avatars will be replaced with generic default avatars. If you wish to revert to your original avatar, you will need to re-upload it via The Nest.
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Note: This only affects The Nest's community members and will not affect members on The Bump or The Knot.
Our tech team has launched updates to The Nest today. As a result of these updates, members of the Nest Community will need to change their password in order to continue participating in the community. In addition, The Nest community member's avatars will be replaced with generic default avatars. If you wish to revert to your original avatar, you will need to re-upload it via The Nest.
If you have questions about this, please email help@theknot.com.
Thank you.
Note: This only affects The Nest's community members and will not affect members on The Bump or The Knot.
New Mom/Baby Gift
One of my friends is about to have her first baby (today actually!), so I wanted to give her/her family a little basket when she gets home (for her and the baby). Any suggestions on what to put in it? I don't have children yet, so I don't really know what new moms would like! TIA!!
Re: New Mom/Baby Gift
love is for every her, love is for every him, love is for everyone
Ditto the snacks- I barely had time to eat or cook for that matter. Stuff like granola bars, those pb crackers and a nut mix are good energy boosters.
Hand sanitizers (even the to-go ones are nice and small to stick in a pocket).
For baby- childrens books are always good at our house or a cute picture frame.
food - giftcards for pizza, jimmy johns, any place that delivers really. That was our biggest hurdle - just trying to find time for a hot meal - because that first week can be chaotic and sleep deprived - we certainly didnt have time to cook. Sleep was more important. Showers were quick.
DO NOT put a basket together with candles, body wash, newborn clothes, or any stuff like that - I guarentee it wont be used, or even on their minds - chances are, it will still be sitting in the basket in a corner of some room a few weeks later still.
I also didnt really want a whole lot of visitors for a while, I just felt like shitt - make sure your visit is short and sweet - and maybe say something like "hey, I know you might not want visitors for a while - you just call and tell me when to come see you guys!" That way, its on her terms - rather than being bombarded with people who have good intentions, but can wear a new mom out easily.
Yes! And do not stay longer than like 30 minutes. You can come back in a few weeks to visit longer after the dust has settled. I had friends come over and stay forever. Finally I had to say "ok, time for me to pump" and go upstairs. It was awkward.
love is for every her, love is for every him, love is for everyone