baby shower gifts...what would you want.....?

[Person24]

Hello pricescopers,

One of my close friends is holding a baby shower in a few months. She is having a girl. What would you want as a baby shower gift from a close friend? I was thinking of a Tiffany rattle or feeding spoon....

Should I get her something more practical? What would you want....

 

[erica k]

I would love a Swan''s Island baby blanket, but something from Tiffany''s would be a lovely keepsake. Sometimes it''s nice to receive something that you would never buy for yourself, like a silver rattle!

 

[Tacori E-ring]

I think it depends on their financial status. If they are barely making it, do a practical gift. But I love the idea of something sentimental that they can save. Maybe even their daughter could give it to her daughter. I think it is a sweet idea.

 

[ladypirate]

If you are crafty, a handmade baby blanket is always a nice gift. I made a quilt for my cousin''s baby and she loved it.

 

[curlygirl]

I''m all for the practical gifts but like Tacori said, it really depends on their situation. I registered for the necessities and received the majority of them at my shower and I was absolutely thrilled. If you want to do something sentimental yet practical, the best gift I got in that category was from my mother. She bought me a BEAUTIFUL baby book from laylagrayce.com. It was pricey but it''s gorgeous and I actually use it! You can get the baby''s name put on it to make it more personal. I also like the idea of something handmade. But I certainly wouldn''t frown upon a Tiffany keepsake!

 

[mela lu]

I''m already thinking of things I''d love to receive, and this is on my list:

https://www.kangarookorner.com/p-40-adjustable-cotton-pouch.aspx

at around $62...I think it''s a practical and great gift (for me!)

I can see why not everyone would want a sling though. I feel like some people don''t like the idea of slinging their babes around.

 

[somethingshiny]

I think Monarch had a great idea with getting her niece''s birthstone (to be set later into whatever the child wanted).

Of course, that''s only if they really can take care of all the necessities.

 

[Miranda]

Since it is a girl I would get a beautiful dress. I''m a baby girl clothes junkie, though. It''s a little practical and a little frivolous, but, very much a keepsake. My DD had a gorgeous toile dress that I had her pictures taken in and have kept the dress. It had matching shoes and a bonnet. It is just precious.

 

[Tacori E-ring]

Miranda everyone gave us clothes so I think I will never buy anyone baby clothes EVER AGAIN!

 

[Miranda]

Date: 6/17/2008 12:35:13 PM
Author: Tacori E-ring
Miranda everyone gave us clothes so I think I will never buy anyone baby clothes EVER AGAIN!

Haha! Too funny! DD is #3 with two big brothers and the only girl in DH''s side of the family and 1 of 2 in my side. We got TONS of clothes. I loved it! And I obsesssively bought more and more. She had (well HAS - as the obsession hasn''t died down and she''s 5) so many clothes that I could/can only keep the size she was wearing in the closet. And she had a good sized closet in our old house. She has a walk in in this house.

 

[pennquaker09]

I''m the type of person that likes to give really good gifts. I like to get something the mom and dad truly want. My sister in law had a boy and she wanted a Sky King Tricycle and I got that for her. I got a friend a travel system. It kind of just depends, on the person.

The only thing I NEVER, EVER buy are clothes. Now, if I know the person likes a particular brand, I''ll get a gift card, but I don''t pick out the clothes.

 

[Person24]

Good ideas everyone! I don''t think I will go the clothing route. (maybe as a supplemental gift to a bigger one)

I just asked her if she has a registry..she didn''t even mention one..so maybe I will find a gift on there...but I might not! So keep the suggestions rolling.

 

[Tacori E-ring]

I got a really cool frame at redenvelope.com. It has a mold for her foot and hand and then you put a picture in the middle. It can also be personalized. I love it. Also my friend bought me a beautiful blanket and had her name put on it. Also sweet.

 

[ephemery1]

Totally agree with Tacori and Curly... practical is always appreciated, but sentimental is nice too, especially from a really close friend. And especially when it comes in a blue box!

When DH''s cousins adopted their first daughter, we got her a porcelain bank from Tiffany... which we hoped would be a good combination of useful AND luxury.

Basically, all gifts are appreciated... but I personally find it frustrating when somebody buys something they intend to be practical, like an exersaucer or bedding, when you''ve already purchased/received/registered for a different version. Then (unless you happen to have space for 2 exersaucers) you have to figure out a way to return or exchange it without hurting the person''s feelings. So my personal strategy is to either go off the registry, or go for something luxurious that they would never buy for themselves.

I''d also love books as a supplemental gift, even more than clothing. Especially if you chose ones that were meaningful to you, and wrote a little message on the inside...

 

[Kay]

If you are willing to pay Tiffany-level prices for the gift, I personally would love to receive a special baby keepsake in the blue box. I have been eyeing the silver rattles and also the Limoge boxes painted with the baby''s first initial and an animal that starts with that letter. (Our top 2 name choices begin with A and I love the A box with the cute alligator.) A silver brush and comb set (from Tiffany or elsewhere) would also be a lovely gift.

 

[FireGoddess]

I went the practical route and got my BFF the car seat she registered for.

 

[msb700]

i would definitely go practical.. a silver rattle or similar are great for keepsakes, but honestly they are so easily misplaced and forgotten about if not put on a shelf or mantel or something...

i would get her something she mite need and since shes a close friends, just ask her and be honest...i would get her for example a crib bedding set (if she had her eyes on something) or an exercauser/jumperoo..something that would definitely come in handy in the future, but she mite overlook putting on her registry now...

ETA: Emph made a good point about space issues if u do buy something big like exercauser that will not come in handy immediately...

 

[brazen_irish_hussy]

a lambskin. I know it sounds strange, but my brother and I each had one and we truely loved them. My brother loved his so much he carried it everywhere and it literally disintergrated over the years while mine is still in perfect condition and my parents cherish it. We called them "nakes" because we loved to lie naked on them as babies. My parents said they were great and kept us calm and a lot of the best pictures of us as babies were taken on those things.

This is the company my parents got mine from all those years ago, but there are lots of places that sell them.
http://www.sheepskinfactory.com/detail.cfm?detailid=49

 

[VegasAngel]

Personally I would be registered & would prefer something off of it. I am practical; everything I had on my registry I needed. Wound up getting three things from it.

If she is registered maybe see what has been purchased from the registry if it looks like she is doing good than think about the Tiffany Rattle, feeding spoon, engraved mothers even baby jewlery etc.. I would love to receive those things too, lol.

 

[akmiss]

I loved the baby UGGS at my baby shower! Other helpful items included a boppy nursing pillow, a wonderful bassinet, an infant carrier, and a gift certificate for portraits. Hopefully your friend will have a registry and it will make the whole process easier. I also received tons of baby clothes in sizes up to 2T, plus diapers, and baby blankets. Everything was really appreciated and I am sure the expecting mother will be very thankful.

 

[DivaDiamond007]

I say NO to clothes. Our baby isn''t even born yet and has clothes that it will probably never get to wear! DH and I registered at only one place to keep it easy and didn''t register for anything that we don''t need. Gift cards to Babies R Us or Target would be the next best thing to a registry item.

Jess

 

[Burk]

I also liked practical. Anything off my registry made me happy to get at my shower...even diapers!

But, depending on how much you want to spend, could you do a combination of registry items and something more keepsake?

 

[sk8rjen]

As a mom, I have most appreciated registry items and diapers -- practical stuff. But I have a couple of beautiful baby quilts and blankets that were personalized or handmade just for my boys that I love and will never get rid of. This time around one of my biggest (honestly) reasons for not telling anyone the babies'' genders is that we do NOT want to get a gazillion twinsie girly outfits -- I prefer to shop for my own baby clothes and would rather not have too many -- after all, my boys lived in gowns and onesies for the first several months of their lives! Since your friend doesn''t have a registry set up, I''d base it on her needs, like others have said...

jen

 

[shortee78]

Outside of the stuff that was on my registry, I really appreciated getting gifts from other moms who gave me "stuff they could not live without" and I loved hearing their words of advice about why I can''t live without it I also liked handmade gifts, since it''s so thoughtful.

 

[Tacori E-ring]

Date: 6/22/2008 3:49:02 AM
Author: shortee78
Outside of the stuff that was on my registry, I really appreciated getting gifts from other moms who gave me ''stuff they could not live without'' and I loved hearing their words of advice about why I can''t live without it I also liked handmade gifts, since it''s so thoughtful.

That is my new shower gift. A pretty box filled with the first week survival kit. All the things you need (and some you didn''t know you needed) for the first few weeks.

 

[msb700]

Tacori: my BFF will be giving birth to her first child this coming August and though i have already gotten her stuff off her registry for the baby shower, id LOVE to give her a survival kit as well (since she wont be having much help after delivery)...could u please share wat ''must haves'' will go in there ?

 

[Tacori E-ring]

What did you decide on?

 

[Tacori E-ring]

Date: 6/23/2008 1:12:40 AM
Author: msb700
Tacori: my BFF will be giving birth to her first child this coming August and though i have already gotten her stuff off her registry for the baby shower, id LOVE to give her a survival kit as well (since she wont be having much help after delivery)...could u please share wat ''must haves'' will go in there ?

Sorry! Just saw this now! You know me I love to share

I got a really cute box at HomeGoods (that matched her nursery and that way I didn''t have to wrap it

) She is using it for nursery storage now. I went back and bought 10 more boxes for future showers. She also planned on BFing so obviously you would need to change it around for the mom who doesn''t.

Inside I included:
1. A bottle of her favorite wine
2. A box of nice chocolates
3. Baby Sleep Sound CD (lifesaver for us!)
4. 2 Waffle blankets that we loved for the perfect swaddle
5. A pack of soothie pacis
6. Lanolin (sp?)
7. Cloth breast pads (Gerber brand...it is what *I* liked and wore everyday)
8. Soothie gel pads (for BFing relief, not to be confused as pacis. Great product!)
9. Blank Journal
10. A small thing of wipes and NB diapers
11. earplugs (b/c SOMEONE should be able to get some sleep)

I think that is it. I should have written it down! I think for a mom who isn''t BFing a few BPA bottles, maybe those micro steam bags, formula dispenser (travel thing), maybe a drying rack? Just some ideas.

 

[msb700]

Tacori: Thanks!!! i guess i understand wat it is that should go in there..some of the items uve listed shes already included in her registry! ....hmm i have a month to go, so i have a bit of time to look around and start compiling a list of wat should go in there...i didnt think to include stuff that was specifically for her (i.e. the chocolates!) so this just opens up a whole other bunch of options now!!

 

[Person24]

Sooo....I think I am going to just get TONS of diapers. I was talking with my friend the other day and this is what she said she wants/needs the most!