Housewarming Gifts – 3 Ideas for Ottawa Friends with a New Baby

Posted on October 2, 2009 
Filed Under Buying Your New Home, Valerie Zinger

First – what is a baby if not new?  In any case, this is a common expression so…..

You may have friends moving because the baby needs to have a room and some toy space.  Have you ever seen how many things parents receive as gifts for their child?  How about their own personal temptation to buy out the toy department?  Giving them a gift is going to be a bit more of a challenge.

1.  A babysitting and restaurant gift certificate for an evening out without the baby.  You can swoop in, take care of the baby for 2 hours (hopefully between feedings and diaper changes) and give the stressed parents a120 minutes of relief.

2.  Assuming that this is a bigger house, with more electrical outlets and cupboard doors, then go to the safety gadgets section for door barriers, plastic plug protectors and door hinges that open only by adults.  I have also seen the doorknob covers that require pressure before a door can be opened.  (Hint:  When you are selling your house make sure that the real estate agents will be able to open all the cupboards and doors.)

3.  A couple of frozen casseroles that the parents can heat up and eat quickly while they are unpacking.  You may also want to include some wine, plastic plates and cutlery.  Tie it all up in a brown paper grocery bag and colourful ribbon.  If you cook the casserole and package it in tin foil containers, then you will not have worry about getting the containers back (or just give the containers as part of your gift).

Babysit, protect and feed.

 Photo credit:  Wine Bottle and Glasses @   http://www.flickr.com/photos/crouchy69/3753750409/

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