If it was up to me, I'd buy them a cd player and some techno cd's. Gotta get the kids hooked early... Just joking.A diamond necklace for the mom because she's the one who will be going through the sleepless nights and dirty diapers!
Here's what I would've loved to have got when I had my baby:
A spa treatment for the mom....manicures, pedicures, massage, etc. and a copy of "What to expect the first year". Bit scared to venture down this avenue - if they were Western no problem...
Second option - breast pumpnot sure if this is appropriate to give to your boss's wife though. NO WAY
Nothing for the dad(he gets to be your boss, that is more than enough!)
For the baby (any of these)
1. Crib bedding set
2. Crib mobile
3. Teethers (not pacifiers as a baby should not be using pacifiers.)
4. Swaddle blankets
5. Baby monitor
I wouldn't recommend clothes because babies outgrow them very quickly and they will receive A LOT of those. Also, do not buy creams, etc as you do not know if it will agree with the baby's delicate skin or not.
Lastly, you could go all Dubai style on the baby and just buy her a gold bracelet with her name engraved on it.
Do they have a baby registry? It would make things so much easier.
Oh and one more thing.....do not buy everything in pink. It's nice for the baby to be dressed in some other colours too. What makes you think I like pink???![]()
Well, my boss doesn't divulge too much. And we want to go all out surprise on this one.Disagree about pacifiers... My little sister is 22. And still hides that she will suck her thumb when she is sleeping! A pacifier you can always take away, a thumb is a life long issue for some.Come on, admit it. It's you that still nom nom nom your thumb
When is the baby due? Are they having a baby shower? If it is work chippin in, then maybe you guys can go in and get a 'big' ticket item like a stroller or a car seat. One of the high tech outdoorsy strollers Pimped up Stroller? or a super duper nice car seat can be very expensive so a number of people going in together might be just the type of thing to get. Style and use is important, so best to just ask the dad exactly what to get. Unless this isnt their first child... as then they probly already have those items and go with Debbie parent gift idea.
Suggest to just ask the dad.
Yeah Gold or maybe Diamond........ Seems like your live the expats dreamBedouGirl said:I don't know what you will collect, but - in my experience with Middle Eastern families and newborns - it has generally been gold.
Not at all. You should not make assumptions about people you don't know. If you know anything about traditions in this part of the world, then you will know gold is a traditional gift to a Middle Eastern family for the birth of a child. I made no mention of diamonds. They are doing a collection in the office and it may be possible that they can do this.dubaidreams said:Yeah Gold or maybe Diamond........ Seems like your live the expats dream