https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Mon, 20 Apr 2026 16:01:26 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-offer-or-wait-for-friends-to-ask-for-handmedowns#post-2399349 Wed, 23 Dec 2015 22:28:38 +0000 yin 2399349@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I always offer, and I get so excited when friends and family accept. It helps me purge, and it's nice knowing it will go to a good home. I only asked my sisters for baby stuff and wouldn't ask my friends unless I was really close to them. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-offer-or-wait-for-friends-to-ask-for-handmedowns#post-2399344 Wed, 23 Dec 2015 22:22:11 +0000 californiadreams 2399344@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Reese: yes, let's do something after January 13. I start my mat leave then, but not due for another 3.5 weeks. I loved the beco for the first year or so. but when L got bigger, i preferred the ergo, so you never know, you might change your mind. Ergo and tula have wider seats than the beco. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-offer-or-wait-for-friends-to-ask-for-handmedowns#post-2399257 Wed, 23 Dec 2015 21:20:13 +0000 lovehoneybee 2399257@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We offered most of E's stuff to one of E's coworkers. I wouldn't feel comfortable asking. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-offer-or-wait-for-friends-to-ask-for-handmedowns#post-2399247 Wed, 23 Dec 2015 21:12:45 +0000 Reese 2399247@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@californiadreams: Which reminds me we need to get together so I can return some of your stuff before your LO arrives! I might have to buy my own beco! The ergo is just not the same. </p> <p>I haven't offered yet because LO is still young and using everything we have but I will offer as I know how greatly I appreciated others offering to me! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-offer-or-wait-for-friends-to-ask-for-handmedowns#post-2399234 Wed, 23 Dec 2015 21:05:43 +0000 SweetCaroline 2399234@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would offer! I wouldn't feel comfortable asking someone. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-offer-or-wait-for-friends-to-ask-for-handmedowns#post-2398978 Wed, 23 Dec 2015 18:03:37 +0000 Mama Bird 2398978@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've offered when I had something that I thought my fiends might not have gotten as a gift. I don't think they would have asked first - they wouldn't know that I have a spare car seat or warm suit, and am not planning to hang on to it! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-offer-or-wait-for-friends-to-ask-for-handmedowns#post-2398966 Wed, 23 Dec 2015 17:51:16 +0000 Mrs.KMM 2398966@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would never ask for hand me downs but I was happy to take things that people offered to me! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-offer-or-wait-for-friends-to-ask-for-handmedowns#post-2398738 Wed, 23 Dec 2015 15:32:22 +0000 LuLu Mom 2398738@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would offer, I think most people wouldn't in my life? I offered anything/everything to my friends! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-offer-or-wait-for-friends-to-ask-for-handmedowns#post-2398732 Wed, 23 Dec 2015 15:29:09 +0000 sunny 2398732@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would offer. I don't feel comfortable asking! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-offer-or-wait-for-friends-to-ask-for-handmedowns#post-2398724 Wed, 23 Dec 2015 15:27:04 +0000 californiadreams 2398724@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I offered to lend some stuff as i was keeping everything for when i had LO2. after i am sure i am done having kids, i will offer and/or sell everything.</p> <p>eta. sell online i mean, not to my friends. i would offer free to friends, and sell or donate the rest. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-offer-or-wait-for-friends-to-ask-for-handmedowns#post-2398719 Wed, 23 Dec 2015 15:25:37 +0000 lamariniere 2398719@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I offer. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-offer-or-wait-for-friends-to-ask-for-handmedowns#post-2398529 Wed, 23 Dec 2015 14:16:51 +0000 youboots 2398529@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Offer. I have a friend who asked and she's getting all kinds of good stuff. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-offer-or-wait-for-friends-to-ask-for-handmedowns#post-2398526 Wed, 23 Dec 2015 14:16:34 +0000 mauxie 2398526@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My friends and I do a big swap 1-2 times a year. We have a little dinner party and just bring stuff we are done with and people choose. The rest gets donated. I offer at times too, and some mommy friends ask for specific items. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-offer-or-wait-for-friends-to-ask-for-handmedowns#post-2398514 Wed, 23 Dec 2015 14:13:06 +0000 Alivoo01 2398514@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I offered to everyone I knew! I know how expensive it can get/be, but also understand some prefer new stuff. My BFF was more than happy to take all my stuff. Now, I'm getting it back for DD, then handing it back to her when her #2 arrives! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-offer-or-wait-for-friends-to-ask-for-handmedowns#post-2398493 Wed, 23 Dec 2015 14:07:01 +0000 Finfan 2398493@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I offered between my LOs and a local friend took them. She gave them back to me just in time for DD2! If she has another baby, she'll get everything in good shape back. If she doesn't, I'm screwed!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-offer-or-wait-for-friends-to-ask-for-handmedowns#post-2398409 Wed, 23 Dec 2015 13:19:51 +0000 Alba4 2398409@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I offer. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-offer-or-wait-for-friends-to-ask-for-handmedowns#post-2398407 Wed, 23 Dec 2015 13:18:23 +0000 autumnlove 2398407@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Adira: awesome! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-offer-or-wait-for-friends-to-ask-for-handmedowns#post-2398398 Wed, 23 Dec 2015 13:14:19 +0000 Adira 2398398@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I offer!! A friend just took our bassinet, swing, and exersaucer. I was so happy! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-offer-or-wait-for-friends-to-ask-for-handmedowns#post-2398373 Wed, 23 Dec 2015 12:55:32 +0000 LindsayLou 2398373@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We're not done using any of our gear yet. But when we are, I'll offer it to friends and family. I would feel uncomfortable asking for stuff, so I don't want to put anyone in that position. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-offer-or-wait-for-friends-to-ask-for-handmedowns#post-2398368 Wed, 23 Dec 2015 12:52:48 +0000 snowjewelz 2398368@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I offer! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-offer-or-wait-for-friends-to-ask-for-handmedowns#post-2398351 Wed, 23 Dec 2015 12:42:12 +0000 Foodnerd81 2398351@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would offer. As a friend I generally wouldn't ask for hand me downs unless someone offered first. </p> <p>That said most of my stuff will be given to my sister who will be ttc soon. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-offer-or-wait-for-friends-to-ask-for-handmedowns#post-2398339 Wed, 23 Dec 2015 12:35:10 +0000 autumnlove 2398339@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I offered some of my gear (lightly used strollers, Bumbos, and other stuff) in the past and there was little interest. Donation centers would not accept baby gear and most of my friends wanted brand new stuff.</p> <p>My good friend just asked for our Rock and play and swing....yay! I can't wait to purge baby stuff! My mom wants me to keep everything for my brother who hasn't mentioned any desire to have kids. </p>