https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Tue, 05 May 2026 21:57:37 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-ask-what-someone-needs-or-just-guess-for-lo-gifts#post-1189262 Thu, 31 Oct 2013 20:47:47 +0000 spaniellove 1189262@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mrsmate: I don't know any local artisans geared toward children, though now you have me thinking I should look into some! I had planned on trying to get some toys that encouraged more open-ended play. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-ask-what-someone-needs-or-just-guess-for-lo-gifts#post-1189239 Thu, 31 Oct 2013 20:39:14 +0000 Andrea 1189239@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I rarely ask. I enjoy coming up with gift ideas (for kids). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-ask-what-someone-needs-or-just-guess-for-lo-gifts#post-1189233 Thu, 31 Oct 2013 20:35:01 +0000 dolphin 1189233@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I don't ask...I just go online and look at guides and reviews. If I really can't decide then my fall back is clothes and books. I just figure if friends ask me what DD needs I would always just say she doesn't NEED anything so I figure that's what they will say to me too. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-ask-what-someone-needs-or-just-guess-for-lo-gifts#post-1188859 Thu, 31 Oct 2013 16:55:26 +0000 spaniellove 1188859@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I ended up asking and it looks like I'll need to browse some guides! :happy: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-ask-what-someone-needs-or-just-guess-for-lo-gifts#post-1188849 Thu, 31 Oct 2013 16:50:28 +0000 MamaBehr 1188849@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I always ask, because different LOs have different tastes, and you never know what they already have! When people have asked what DS and DD want I just say "DS is really into anything with wheels and balls and DD loves princesses" so they can still pick something cool out if they want. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-ask-what-someone-needs-or-just-guess-for-lo-gifts#post-1188776 Thu, 31 Oct 2013 16:12:54 +0000 shinymama 1188776@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I usually just ask what they like or their size when I RSVP for the event. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-ask-what-someone-needs-or-just-guess-for-lo-gifts#post-1188764 Thu, 31 Oct 2013 16:05:57 +0000 Sapphiresun 1188764@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>No, I just give a gift receipt with whatever I come up with on my own.</p> <p>I actually really HATE when people ask what I want. I'm always worried I'm going to say something too expensive and they'll think I'm greedy. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-ask-what-someone-needs-or-just-guess-for-lo-gifts#post-1187755 Thu, 31 Oct 2013 10:02:22 +0000 Alivoo01 1187755@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>If I'm close enough to them, I ask. Otherwise, I just browse online at guides and go from there. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-ask-what-someone-needs-or-just-guess-for-lo-gifts#post-1187625 Thu, 31 Oct 2013 09:25:05 +0000 autumnlove 1187625@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I usually ask! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-ask-what-someone-needs-or-just-guess-for-lo-gifts#post-1187618 Thu, 31 Oct 2013 09:23:46 +0000 mrsmate 1187618@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I only ask family and close friends if they need anything specific. Everyone else, I've been giving books by my friend, a local children's book author/illustrator. Is there a local artisan that you could support this way?</p> <p>If the books weren't appropriate, I give a product I really liked when my LO was their kid's age, w/a gift receipt. If it's an older kid, I usually do art supplies. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-ask-what-someone-needs-or-just-guess-for-lo-gifts#post-1187613 Thu, 31 Oct 2013 09:23:05 +0000 Mamaof2 1187613@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I always ask if I know the person.<br /> If I don't know them I usually just pick something I think they will like. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-ask-what-someone-needs-or-just-guess-for-lo-gifts#post-1187561 Thu, 31 Oct 2013 09:11:03 +0000 spaniellove 1187561@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We haven't had to buy very many gifts for children of friends/family, especially past their birth, and it finally occurred to me that I've never asked what they wanted or needed. </p> <p>If you don't know someone very well or know what they own would you guess at a gift or ask what they need? I just don't feel comfortable asking this person in particular because she seems to feel entitled about receiving gifts and I want to reinforce that as little as possible. </p>