New baby for our Muslim neighbors, so...

vansboy

Hi All!

Our Muslim neighbors just had baby girl yesterday - her 1st, but he has a boy & girl already.

We gave them a small gift of a few Boots baby products, for her, but wondered if there was anything that would be welcomed as a traditional Muslim present for the baby, Mum or Dad.

Don't want to get all involved in a getting something wrong situation, but would like to show that we're pleased for them!!

Thanks in advance!

VB

marksward

Hows about a card and a pat on the back. Thats the British way of doing it, don't get hung up over it.

vaio

If you know them well enough & they have a sense of humour maybe a teddy bear?

Fen1

How about a quality plain silver photo frame in which they can put a picture of the baby or of all of them? THat won't offend anybody, and a plain frame will go with whatever decor they have (not everybody likes twee roses and garlands or mad-eyed storks!!)

vixarooni

perhaps they would like a traditional english gift? after all they are living in england now

sonee2405

Im muslim and all we do when a friend or relative has a baby is -
card, balloon , teddy, toy or clothes for baby and flowers for the mum just normal gifts -doesn't matter whether they are muslim or non muslim everyone is treated the same.I have never heard of traditional muslim gifts although usually people just give money for the baby if they don't get anything else.I get my nephews and nieces or close friends children first tooth/curl boxes, silver plated hairbrushes, winnie the pooh ornaments etc and nobody has ever complained.
I even buy piglet.I don't see any reason not too(shrug)

kammyk

vixarooni wrote: »

perhaps they would like a traditional english gift? after all they are living in england now

Did anyone mention the fact they were not english -born and bred? Muslims dont come from another planet!

Anyway! Its nice of you to think of a "traditional gift" to give. Im a muslim and I cant think of anything! Just usual clothes, toys etc.

Yes - thats including teddy bears! Its stupid to think muslims dont allow teddy bears for their babies. Go to any muslim house with a newly
born you will find the same stuff you would in any christian, catholic, sikh, hindu household.

vaio

kammyk wrote: »

Did anyone mention the fact they were not English -born and bred? Muslims don’t come from another planet!

Anyway! Its nice of you to think of a "traditional gift" to give. I’m a Muslim and I cant think of anything! Just usual clothes, toys etc.

Yes - that’s including teddy bears! Its stupid to think Muslims don’t allow teddy bears for their babies. Go to any Muslim house with a newly born you will find the same stuff you would in any Christian, catholic, Sikh, Hindu household.

All very true but you can understand people being wary given what is going on in Sudan at the moment

Grace_

You've got to remember that Muslims are also normal human beings like the rest of the world. A few extremists in any group don't justify the whole. Yes, there may be some sensitivities, but that is the same with every group of people. No-one enjoys being ridiculed.

Offer your congratulations and pop round with a card and box of chocolates or something. It doesn't have to be anything special, just do what you would normally for someone that has just had a baby. Muslims arent any different to any other person.

anonymousie

Possibly not booze to wet the babys head but apart from that I'm sure all gifts, including teddies will be accepted in the kind and generous spirit that they are give- you are a sweet neighbour.

jrrowleyws

If your not muslim then just give whatever you want. No need to tread carefully.

Gees, PC has got extreme.

Im sure they would be grateful with any gift.