https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Wed, 20 May 2026 00:11:01 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/baby-registry-gifts#post-824200 Sat, 01 Jun 2013 16:16:36 +0000 Foodnerd81 824200@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I haven't had my shower yet but I'm totally hoping my mom friends do this! They have done this before, I haven't! But include a gift receipt in case they already have it- I have some "essentials" that we're hand me downs. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/baby-registry-gifts#post-824166 Sat, 01 Jun 2013 15:28:34 +0000 ChelseaRose 824166@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>The last two showers that I attended I put together baskets of things I use and like; some were on the registries and some were additional items. If its a close friend then I will absolutely buy things like motherlove nipple cream, breast pads, etc. and other practical stuff like bottles, brushes, etc. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/baby-registry-gifts#post-823883 Sat, 01 Jun 2013 11:05:54 +0000 shopaholic 823883@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@tororojo: :)</p> <p>@Happygal: LOVE your idea about including a note explaining why you love the item! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/baby-registry-gifts#post-823840 Sat, 01 Jun 2013 10:44:54 +0000 Happygal 823840@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm for sticking to the registries for main items, and love the idea of throwing something smaller in, like a mommy hook, with a personal note explaining how much you love it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/baby-registry-gifts#post-823798 Sat, 01 Jun 2013 10:22:45 +0000 tororojo 823798@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@shopaholic: I can't live without my mommy hook! I mean I could, but I don't want to. I always stick the diaper bag on it when I'm pushing a stroller (although admittedly I could use the basket underneath), and when I'm leaving the house/car with a car seat in one arm, it's nice to be able to clip shopping bags/umbrella/diaper bag/whatever else I'm carrying together. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/baby-registry-gifts#post-823792 Sat, 01 Jun 2013 10:21:52 +0000 kjpugs 823792@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Now that I've registered myself I cringe at what I brought to other showers!! I plan to be a way better gift giver in the future. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/baby-registry-gifts#post-823777 Sat, 01 Jun 2013 10:16:28 +0000 CupQuakeWalk 823777@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I bought the JJ Cole carseat bunting (we live in MI; it's freezing nov-mar) and The Mommy Hook for her stroller. Both things I could not do without!! (Both were on the registry)<br /> My friend's shower is next weekend. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/baby-registry-gifts#post-823773 Sat, 01 Jun 2013 10:14:01 +0000 shopaholic 823773@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@tororojo: Ooh! Yes! The Miracle Blanket - I think so too! I keep meaning to take out my Mommy Hook - haven't used it yet. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/baby-registry-gifts#post-823769 Sat, 01 Jun 2013 10:12:46 +0000 tororojo 823769@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I usually stick with the registry. And if it's a girl I throw in some random stuff that I have leftover from my shower! (bibs, blankets, etc...if they want to re-gift I'm totally fine with it) I think the mommy hook and miracle blanket are 2 of my must-haves that probably aren't on most registries. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/baby-registry-gifts#post-823762 Sat, 01 Jun 2013 10:10:08 +0000 shopaholic 823762@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>[If] Now that you're a mom, do you get more excited about buying baby shower gifts (or birthday gifts)? Do you always want to give items that worked for you or you loved (whether or not it was on the registry)?</p> <p>I just went through a friend's registry and maybe did a little mental critique. lol! I bought 2 items that I think she will love because I did. Also going to add a couple of clothes for fun. </p> <p>I know I got some of the best shower gifts (from my registry and off-registry) from my friends that are already moms. </p> <p>What are some of your favorite gifts to give?<br /> My pre-baby go-to was The Boppy (and I still think it's one of my must-haves!) Now I think every baby deserves some A&amp;A blankets and needs a stroller toy or two! </p>