Ack! Help!

[sarea]

My cousin's best friend is throwing her an impromptu surprise baby shower on Sat. and I HAVE NO GIFT. I have no clue what to get her. I know nothing about babies, so I don't know what new parents (it's their first) need. And I also don't want to get her something that someone else is likely to get her. Any suggestions??? Basically, I'd like to get her something she can actually use, that isn't so common someone else is likely to get it for her, at a price that won't make my wallet weep. Or if that's asking too much, I'll settle for ideas on something less original, and maybe she can just return it for something else. Help!!

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[sarea-okelani.livejournal.com]

Wow, thank you so much for the insight. I was actually a bit wibbly about the more "sensible" things for that very reason -- it's not a very 'sexy' gift. Yet I've never been an expectant mom, so what would I know? Maybe that's actually what new moms want! But it actually makes sense to me that a first-time mom would want something slightly less practical (but still useful).

Love your suggestions, particularly the DVD and books. I think someone else had also mentioned the baby bouncer/seat, so I think I'll get that along with a small basket of necessities. I probably wouldn't have gotten her diapers anyway, because she'd have to take it on the plane and it would so not be worth it. :D *hugs*