How to help my pregnant sister???

No, it's great that you want to help! And, I'd be surprised if you're sister didn't appreciate it. Just let her know you wanted to do somehting special for them. Diapers & wipes are great!! Tape the gift receipts the diapers this way if she doesn't use that size b4 the baby outgrows them- she can return them for the next size.

Also- just being there for her after the baby is a huge help. Let her take a nap while you play w/ the baby. Or cook some meals & freeze them for her. The little things that you don't have time for or feel like doing after getting no sleep- really help!! I'm sure you're sister will be truly grateful!

been there with all my sisters just make sure she has all the moral suport and love very inportant also be carefull when the mood swings get there if you think she is starting to get mad or something do something to excuse your self right away i know this my big sister was "happy" to show me that

after the baby is born keep the suport and love up to avoid the depresion read up on how to be of service when the diper changes happen and for the bottles and so on mothers tend to get tired of getting up at 1 or 2 in the morning to feed the baby and relax time is a good thing prob 11/2 hours a day just for her to rest or relax from everything

just remember love and suport good luck and you will make a great uncle and the gay thing might not be a prob if they are ok with you family is family no matter what

You sound like a legend mate!!! Wish I had a sibling like you!

I think putting money away is a great idea. All the stuff you need for a baby does get expensive. Nappies, wipes, powder, baby bath, shampoo, cotton balls, moisturiser...the list goes on and on and on!!

What I do when one of my siblings is pregnant (or when I am in the final months of one of my pregnancies) is buy one item for baby every time I go shopping...soap, cotton buds etc...that way when baby comes, you have a good stock of it and don't need to be rushing out to the shop to get it with a newborn baby. You could make up a hamper in a washing basket or something.

What about furniture? Will she need a change table, cot, baby sling etc?

Good luck with it...and I hope your sisters pregnancy goes well!!

There is nothing wrong at all with what you are doing. It is very sweet and thoughtful. "Nappies" are very much needed and will be appreciated. See what she gets at her showers and if you notice another need she has, you can always get that instead. If a car is her main mode of transportation, a good car seat will be important. A convertible baby buggy that can be used as a buggy and later as a stroller is also very handy. I have one suggestion for a gift before the baby arrives. When I was expecting our son, I had a tape of soothing lullabies. The last trimester, I listened to that tape each night before I fell asleep. The baby comes to associate that music with a decrease in activity and sleeping. Once the baby arrives, if he/she becomes fussy, playing that music can work miracles for soothing him/her, and also help them sleep better if they have difficulty falling or staying asleep through the night. Don't know if it works for everyone but it worked like a charm for us!

You can't go wrong with diapers, they will always be appreciated. Here's a different way to give them:

http://www.diapercakewalk.com/

There's nothing more perfect when the time comes for her shower. She's definitely going to need the diapers, but it's no fun to give a plain old pack of Pampers. This way, you are not only giving a beautiful gift, but it adds atmosphere to her shower and makes it even more special and memorable.

With one of these diaper cakes, you have the option to give a cake with baby changing supplies hidden inside (wipes, vaseline, diaper disposal sacks, Desitin, etc.):

http://www.diapercakewalk.com/viewallcakes

Or, you can give a cake with just diapers:

http://www.diapercakewalk.com/diaper-onlycakes

There's something for every budget too.

It sounds as though your relationship with your sister is strained (since you worry that she might be offended by a gift of diapers.) That is a shame. I see no reason to worry that she would be offended if you go with the diaper cake. Really though, she should appreciate the gesture of giving diapers, no matter how you give them, even if your relationship has been bumpy. I think it's a nice way to reach out and express your happiness that she's expecting, and remember that if you are doing it with a sincere heart and she chooses to be offended, then the problem is with her, not with you.

Congratulations on becoming an aunt!

What is are nappies? No, but you don't just have to give her money you can get her everything she will need like a car seat(will need before she leaves with the baby),a baby bed/crib,walker, stroller, swing,bouncy chair,play pin (if no crib),Johnny jumper(which is a little swing that hangs on the door frame and the baby pushes themselves off the floor, they like that when they are the about 4-5 months) .There is a bear that plays an imitation of mother's heartbeat that soothes baby's (good for newborns).They are going to need all they can get. They aren't going to remember what a good night night feels like for at least 18 years (if not more).

I am 8 months pregnant and I think that any help is great! Putting the money aside will definetly help and I am sure she will appreciate it. You are her childs aunt how could she ever be offended because you want to help? If you are afraid of offending her give her the gift.money at the baby shower and let her know that you are available to help in any way that she needs (babysitting, diaper buying etc). Don't push your help onto her just sit back and wait for her to ask or casually volunteer.

no, that's very nice of you. momma will need diapers, food, bottles, and other help around the house while she tends to baby. Toys can just be in the way for a momma who has no time to clean. She'll get a lot of newbie stuff but what about later on when the baby grows, she'll need more clothes almost every 6 months.

I think that is a really nice idea. I am sure the money will come in handy. Not just for diapers but for formula too.It also may help with bills well she is outta work taking care of the baby. You are a wonderful sibling!

The money will be a great help. Babies are very expencive, and what you are doing is is awesome. the money is going to be needed. The most expencive things for babies are diapers and formula. unfortunatly there is no way to tell at this point what kind of formula the baby will need, so I think the money will probably help the most.