Baby Gift for a Basic Stranger? Weird?

I think it is really nice.. How about a favorite children's book. Good time for her to start her child's library.

Not weird at all. I do stuff like this all the time. Maybe I am weird.....

Anything small that she will need....

bibs, a gift card, pacifiers, diapers, a cute little outfit (go up a few sizes so it can be worn later).

Have fun shopping!

I think it's a wonderful idea! How nice are you!? What about a little board book? Goodnight Moon?

I think it is super sweet. Sometimes you have no idea how something small can help...when I was pregnant with my first child I had almost nothing to my name and no idea how I was going to afford all the baby stuff you usually have just stocked up waiting for your bundle of joy to get to come home...I was a single unwed mother, I was living with my aunt because my father was so disappointed in me, while going to my lamaze classes one of the nurses that assisted with it was doing some counselling and had got to know me and my situation and she basically threw a one woman baby shower for me, most of the stuff was second hand, but it was so nice and I appreciated it so much...it was like I had my own angel looking out for me.
Sometimes a little kindness goes a long way...so no I think it is awesome, not strange at all = )

I don't think it's weird, at all! Patients at my former work got us baby gifts. I was so surprised and pleased. It is REALLY nice to know you're appreciated when you deal with a lot of people day in and day out. It can be pretty thankless. I say go for it!!

.

Not weird at all... it sounds really sweet. How about a cute lovey type doll? Or something that your kids really enjoyed - you can tell her you're giving her the favorite toy of your daughter/son.

I think it would be sweet. You could get her some sleepers (who couldn't use those?), a pack of diapers, or a gift card to Babies R Us. Or something you found you couldn't live without that a new mom might not think of.

I think its a lovely gesture! You could always get her a gift card put into a very nice "Congratulations" card. That way she can pick out what she needs. There should be more people in this world as considerate as you =)

I don't think it would be weird at all for you to get her a gift of some kind.
You know....we come across so many people in our daily lives that are kind to us and touch us in positive ways and I don't think we get the opportunity, or TAKE the opportunity to let them know how much we appreciate them.
I think she would be very touched by your gift. I really do.

I agree with other posters that not weird at all. It's awesome you're willing to do that! How about a nice but cheaper outfit, a blanket, baby products-like lotion, body wash, or shampoo, small pack of diapers, wipes, or something like that. I'm sure she'll appreciate it and thank you! :)

See if you can get her number because I know as a former retail manager, we weren't allowed to accept cash gifts or personal gifts period. So if you do it on non-working hours, it is fine. GL

M

No not weird, awesome :D Anything like wash cloths, diapers, wipes, socks, hats, infant sleeper all great gifts and very needed. We have a baby shower at my church once a month for any new mommies, sometimes I know them, sometimes not. I get these type of items because for one they aren't expensive and also everyone needs them. They make cute useful and thoughtful gifts. She will love it and if she is working in a retail store there is a chance that money could be more scarce than she would like and it could really bless her. Go for it and be quick about it, sounds like she is ready to pop! ;)

Up to you, we got baby gifts from people who I've never met, aren't related, and certainly weren't obligated. How's this for attenuated gifting, one of my uncle's customers gave us a beautiful crocheted baby blanket.

I say there's no harm in doing a nice thing. Do let us know how the gift was received.

Not weird. Nice. Don't have any ideas.

I think it's great! Acts of the kindness like that is so rare now, and should be exercised more often! First every baby should welcomed by anyone who may know him/her or the parents. And second, it's great that you appreciate her and care enough to think of her. Working with the public can be so hard, and often thankless. Good for you! I'm sure she will be touched!

As a cashier, I'm not sure if she would be allowed to take your gift. Cashiers are NOT allowed to accept tips or gifts from customers. You might want to check with one of her managers first before you even offer her the gift, because if it is against the rules and she accepts the gift... She'll be fired on the spot. At least that's how it works at every store I've worked at.

It's a VERY nice idea, but just make sure that she is actually able to accept the gift.

I remember when I first started cashiering, there was a lovely old gentleman who came in every night for a week and a half. His wife had been in a bad car accident and he was attempting to get her stuff for her hospital stay (Robes, PJs, Books...). Nothing he got her seemed to be right. The robe was too big, the pjs were too small, she didn't like the author of the book. I always made sure to make the returns as easy as possible, and to try to help him find something that his wife would like. I always asked how she was doing, and told him that I hoped she got well soon. One day he came in just to thank me for how helpful I had been and how much he and his wife appreciated it. He wanted to give me $10 because he knew that I was short on cash and wanted to help me out since I had helped him so many times. I couldn't take it. If I had, I would have been fired. I'm almost positive that it would be the same for a baby gift.

Aww, thats a great way of showing she makes a difference to you. Some people are really special, and rarely ever get told.

I think it's very kind and generous. Diapers, wipes, gift cards... she is clearly a kind and helpful person and probably doesn't have the reciprocated very often.

Super sweet of you. She will be thrilled.

I think thats very thoughtful of you. I'd let the store manager know about the cashier's excellent customer service verbally, and with a letter. I'd also hand the cashier a card with money or gift card inside.

Not weird! How sweet!! Dipes and wipes for sure!!