What would be a good baby gift for an Amish?

[al6517]

Are they a young couple just starting out ??.

 

[Runt Of The Litter]

some amish people are not bothered about more high tech stuff,it depends on the community theyre in.

woud say things like a pack of simple all in one suits,simple waffle blankets like this for example:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/CARTERS-Blu...28671?pt=US_Baby_Blankets&hash=item3cb9dd57df
,a simple bear comforter blanket,using this one as an example: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Tesco-Baby-Freddie-Bear-Comfort-Blanket-Comforter-Blankie-/180735015930?pt=UK_Soft_Toys_Bears&hash=item2a14a57bfa

make sure whatever it is that get,is suitable from birth-like with teddies,no removeable bits sewn onto it,black and white colours are the best as they are the first colours a baby can recognise.

 

[MeatKing]

Is there any way you could ask her?

I don't know..
Maybe a gift card to place they may buy stuff? Although I guess that's really not persanol enough...

If she's on fil land, could you go over.. Ah, I'm sorry no ides

 

[al6517]

Well the Amish are very independant and like to do for themselfs, it's their thing. maybe giving the Father some good lumber materials so he can build a crib or a toy or something, Dad will like that. Also in the future trying to not make them feel needy goe's along way as much as you want to help from the kindness of your heart. Like maybe go help them till a garden plot, or a gift of canning jars, they feel better about stuff like that.

 

[m.kitchengirl]

I vote cloth diapers, too. Sounds like a safe bet.
Or maybe an old kid sized fiddle. The baby couldn't use it but it'd sure come in handy in a few years.

 

[zzGypsy]

you kinda need to know what group your Amish family belongs to. around here, not unusual to see the amish folks driving their livestock to auction in a nice dualy pickup and stock trailer. did a major double take the first time I saw an amish girl, in bonnet, dress and apron frock, peering over the dash in one of those huge trucks.

is there someone in their church you can ask?

 

[Marcymom3]

It is wonderful that you want to do something for this young couple's baby. If the baby is due in the winter, you might think about getting them a few yards of nice soft organic cotton flannel that they can use for diapers, receiving blankets, bassinet sheets, etc. I'm sure someone in their family has experience in sewing infant layettes and this might be just what they need.

They will also probably be very appreciative of your homecooked meal when the baby comes. A gift from the heart is always the best.

 

[SourRoses]

I was also going to suggest fabrics. Maybe some nice, all natural, soft yarn like the kind you can find on Etsy?
Then you wouldn't have to be so concerned with exact styles and acceptable items, the mom-to-be or her relatives could make up some items from your gift that suit their needs. Also this way, you likely could get away with some soft colors as well, since the mom can use it for what she wants.

Everyone else is right about knowing their particulars.. but I have heard that alot of Amish still appreciate some color in wardrobes... sometimes they make it a hidden item.. IE: babys socks under shoes or something.
I'm thinking pastels... like soft yellow, pink, or blue.... I don't think red or orange or anything "gregarious" would usually be acceptable

 

[I have WHAT in my yard?]

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That would be mennonite if she was operating the vehicle. Amish will occasionally hire some one to drive them places so they'll ride in the car but not drive. Old order Amish frown on that too. Around here you see young Amish riding razor scooters. That cracks me up too. Our local ER has an Amish waiting area and horse posts in front! Most Amish births are handled by AMish, but there is a local OB that they trust who handles complicated births. Our Wawa has horse hitching posts out front.

 

[zzGypsy]

I have WHAT in my yard? :

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That would be mennonite if she was operating the vehicle. Amish will occasionally hire some one to drive them places so they'll ride in the car but not drive. Old order Amish frown on that too..

hm... maybe, but the area, and the businesses, and the people when I've seen them refered to in the paper, are always refered to as Amish, not Menonite. that's part of why I was so surprised.
I've been meaning to strike up a conversation the next time I'm at an auction where they're selling. it's a curiosity and I'm hoping they won't be offended if I'd like to learn more about them.​