https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Thu, 09 Apr 2026 13:41:07 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-non-registry-baby-gift-you-received#post-562591 Tue, 12 Feb 2013 18:47:06 +0000 Mrs. Train 562591@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Hand made things for sure. I received a quilt from my cousin and some balances from and Aunt. I love handmade gifts. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-non-registry-baby-gift-you-received#post-562586 Tue, 12 Feb 2013 18:39:23 +0000 hummusgirl 562586@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I love the piggy bank/dollar idea, and the mani-pedi for mom! </p> <p>My favorites off the registry were this owl rattle: <a href="http://www.yellowlabelkids.com/product_info.php?cPath=423_424&#038;products_id=712" rel="nofollow">http://www.yellowlabelkids.com/product_info.php?cPath=423_424&#038;products_id=712</a> </p> <p>These books:<br /> <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Lamaze-Cloth-Book-Peek-A-Boo-Forest/dp/B0043D28B4" rel="nofollow">http://www.amazon.com/Lamaze-Cloth-Book-Peek-A-Boo-Forest/dp/B0043D28B4</a><br /> <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Baby-Einstein-Splash-Special-Formats/dp/078681909X" rel="nofollow">http://www.amazon.com/Baby-Einstein-Splash-Special-Formats/dp/078681909X</a> </p> <p>And this on-the-go diaper changing kit:<br /> <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Skip-Hop-Jonathan-Changing-Station/dp/B005PNHWFS/ref=sr_1_2?s=baby-products&#038;ie=UTF8&#038;qid=1360712281&#038;sr=1-2&#038;keywords=skip+hop+diaper+changing+kit" rel="nofollow">http://www.amazon.com/Skip-Hop-Jonathan-Changing-Station/dp/B005PNHWFS/ref=sr_1_2?s=baby-products&#038;ie=UTF8&#038;qid=1360712281&#038;sr=1-2&#038;keywords=skip+hop+diaper+changing+kit</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-non-registry-baby-gift-you-received#post-562535 Tue, 12 Feb 2013 17:25:36 +0000 Dandelion 562535@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Maybe look at the registry and see what swings and stuff she got and get her the batteries for them? That's one thing I wished I had gotten. My MIL gave me the swing (which I appreciate) but now I need a slew of batteries for it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-non-registry-baby-gift-you-received#post-562533 Tue, 12 Feb 2013 17:22:01 +0000 PurpleUnicorn 562533@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>baby clothes! i've hardly had to buy any! and we soon discovered that our favorite thing to put him are footed pjs with zippers not buttons! we did get a lot of hats that i couldnt use because L;s head was too big for them from the start! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-non-registry-baby-gift-you-received#post-562480 Tue, 12 Feb 2013 16:29:50 +0000 Chillybear 562480@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Warehouse store membership (Bj's, Sam's, Costco) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-non-registry-baby-gift-you-received#post-562448 Tue, 12 Feb 2013 16:11:45 +0000 MsInformation 562448@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My co-workers got us a gift certificate to a local cloth diapering service that covered eight weeks - such a nice treat not to have to worry about laundry at the beginning! And a friend knit us an absolutely beautiful blanket. We also loved receiving books to build up LO's library. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-non-registry-baby-gift-you-received#post-562444 Tue, 12 Feb 2013 16:10:21 +0000 blackbird 562444@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>handmade burp cloths that had our baby's name embroidered on them. They are AWESOME. I also got an awesome taggie blanket that a friend made. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-non-registry-baby-gift-you-received#post-562430 Tue, 12 Feb 2013 16:02:58 +0000 2PeasinaPod 562430@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Books and extra large burp cloths. My MIL made us these terrycloth burp cloths and we love them! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-non-registry-baby-gift-you-received#post-562426 Tue, 12 Feb 2013 15:59:51 +0000 DillonLion 562426@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Baby Uggs (not a fan of them on adults but they were super cute on LO and they go with everything)</p> <p>Extra burp cloths, books, mobile, and anything personalized. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-non-registry-baby-gift-you-received#post-562420 Tue, 12 Feb 2013 15:56:01 +0000 immabeetoo 562420@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Books!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-non-registry-baby-gift-you-received#post-562334 Tue, 12 Feb 2013 15:12:41 +0000 prettylizy 562334@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I agree with A&amp;A blankets if they aren't registered for them. A luxury that are always well received. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-non-registry-baby-gift-you-received#post-562332 Tue, 12 Feb 2013 15:12:00 +0000 Mrs. Lemon-Lime 562332@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I gave a monogrammed piggy bank and wrote a cutrsy note on the baby's first dollar. The parents and grandparents loved it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-non-registry-baby-gift-you-received#post-562316 Tue, 12 Feb 2013 15:00:31 +0000 Sammyfab 562316@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We got a lovey (it's called a bear nunu?) that my LO absolutely adores and that I haven't been able to find anywhere! We always love getting books too! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-non-registry-baby-gift-you-received#post-562304 Tue, 12 Feb 2013 14:54:42 +0000 MsLipGloss 562304@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@TheHistoryofUs: I just ordered LO another Taggies blanket and a couple more Taggies toys. She loves to nom the tags and the toys are easy for her to manage/manipulate (she is 5 months). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-non-registry-baby-gift-you-received#post-562300 Tue, 12 Feb 2013 14:54:05 +0000 littlek 562300@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Boogie wipes and diaper cream </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-non-registry-baby-gift-you-received#post-562287 Tue, 12 Feb 2013 14:50:59 +0000 shopaholic 562287@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My fave non-registry item gifts were: a personalized passport cover from Etsy, Janie &amp; Jack outfit, Little Giraffe blanket, and a basket of BabyGanics products. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-non-registry-baby-gift-you-received#post-562284 Tue, 12 Feb 2013 14:48:47 +0000 littlebittyhouse 562284@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>If they were not already registered for I always get the A+A blankets. I feel like they are a 'luxury' item. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-non-registry-baby-gift-you-received#post-562266 Tue, 12 Feb 2013 14:38:10 +0000 LuLu Mom 562266@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My favorite was 1) mani/pedi for me to use post baby &amp; 2) automatic nose sucker...it's a must now! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-non-registry-baby-gift-you-received#post-562260 Tue, 12 Feb 2013 14:33:53 +0000 T.H.O.U. 562260@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MsLipGloss: I just got a friend a Taggies chime ball. We love ours! I also love the A+A blankets. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-non-registry-baby-gift-you-received#post-562256 Tue, 12 Feb 2013 14:33:03 +0000 CarrieLouWho 562256@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My cousin in California sent me a Chewbeads necklace and now I'm OBSESSED! I asked for another for Christmas and just bought another with a groupon! I loved it because it's a gift for me (pretty jewelry) and for LO (she can chew on it!). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-non-registry-baby-gift-you-received#post-562156 Tue, 12 Feb 2013 13:38:27 +0000 MsLipGloss 562156@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>A Taggies blanket, Taggies toy (the pink owl!), and the Fisher Price Ocean Wonders Soothe and Glow Seahorse. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-non-registry-baby-gift-you-received#post-562124 Tue, 12 Feb 2013 13:23:55 +0000 autumnlove 562124@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Snot sucker, hands free pumping bra, nursing cover, baby clothes and comfy lounge wear for me! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-non-registry-baby-gift-you-received#post-562117 Tue, 12 Feb 2013 13:20:32 +0000 lovehoneybee 562117@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>A friend of mine is due in a few weeks, and I just realized I haven't sent her anything yet. A part of me wants to buy off-registry, but I can't think of what. Did you receive any off-registry gifts that you loved? </p> <p>She sent us something off-registry, so I feel okay thinking about it, even though I'll probably end up picking something from her registry. </p> <p>The best non-registry gift we received was a hand-knit blanket from a friend's mother. </p>