https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sun, 19 Apr 2026 02:11:30 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-buy-practical-gifts-or-fun-gifts-for-babies#post-40818 Fri, 23 Dec 2011 17:06:12 +0000 Clementine 40818@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>It depends on the person! New mom then practical. Veteran mom, fun! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-buy-practical-gifts-or-fun-gifts-for-babies#post-40260 Thu, 22 Dec 2011 20:37:40 +0000 Mrs. Bee 40260@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Andrea: hmmm i realized i do that too! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-buy-practical-gifts-or-fun-gifts-for-babies#post-40252 Thu, 22 Dec 2011 20:21:12 +0000 Andrea 40252@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>It depends on the person's economic situation (if I know it). If I know they can't afford a lot of things, then I will give them something practical. But if they are more well off, then I won't worry about giving them something more fun because I know they won't be hurting for the practical thing if I give them something fun. I hope that doesn't sound bad but that is my logic. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-buy-practical-gifts-or-fun-gifts-for-babies#post-40216 Thu, 22 Dec 2011 18:44:47 +0000 Boogs 40216@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>For showers I gift based on what they registered for. But, when I'm visiting a baby for the first time, I usually get more fun gifts. I'm actually heading out to meet our newest little cousin and I got her the most adorable sweater dress, beanie, peacoat, and little red shoes! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-buy-practical-gifts-or-fun-gifts-for-babies#post-40194 Thu, 22 Dec 2011 17:56:48 +0000 autumnlove 40194@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I usually lag on registry shopping so I'll buy something practical....usually whatever is left! And I'll try to find something unique or personalized on Etsy as well. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-buy-practical-gifts-or-fun-gifts-for-babies#post-40187 Thu, 22 Dec 2011 17:48:11 +0000 lemondrop 40187@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I try to do a little of both, something fun and something useful. My ideas of fun and useful will probably adjust more once motherhood hits and I gain another perspective. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-buy-practical-gifts-or-fun-gifts-for-babies#post-40183 Thu, 22 Dec 2011 17:41:42 +0000 BoogieBea 40183@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Before I had kids, I never knew what practical stuff they would need besides diapers. I also knew that babies don't need a lot of clothing because they grow out of them so quickly. I like knitting baby hats so that's what I gifted a lot. Now with kids, I still prefer to make something if I have time. Otherwise, I'll tend to get something more on the practical side. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-buy-practical-gifts-or-fun-gifts-for-babies#post-40167 Thu, 22 Dec 2011 16:57:06 +0000 cyneswith 40167@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>If I live nearby, I'm more apt to buy practical stuff (diaper bag stuffed with emergency supplies, for instance - the mom told me which diaper bag she wanted.) If I'm halfway across the country/globe, or it's a second+ child, definitely fun stuff. I'm never sure how people would react to a book (unless it's for the baby), I don't know what they have/what others are getting them... And clothes/baby books are safe. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-buy-practical-gifts-or-fun-gifts-for-babies#post-40166 Thu, 22 Dec 2011 16:55:32 +0000 mediagirl 40166@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I do both! When the announce, if it's a friend or close relative, I'll send something cute like an outfit or something I just can't resist at the store. </p> <p>When they have their shower, It depends on how close we are but it's usually something practical. For best friends, I'll give them their pack n' play or another must-have item on their list that is around $150. For friends/family, I'll give them their baby swing or bouncer and maybe a little something extra. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-buy-practical-gifts-or-fun-gifts-for-babies#post-40098 Thu, 22 Dec 2011 15:48:32 +0000 heffalump 40098@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Usually practical with one handmade fun thing. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-buy-practical-gifts-or-fun-gifts-for-babies#post-40095 Thu, 22 Dec 2011 15:46:58 +0000 chopsuey 40095@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Rubies: HAHA. hilarious. You never know! I know a mom who ALWAYS dressed her newborn in street clothes.. her little man always has shoes on too.<br /> I, on the other hand, never dressed my LO up the first couple months of her life. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-buy-practical-gifts-or-fun-gifts-for-babies#post-40094 Thu, 22 Dec 2011 15:45:51 +0000 Rosie Girl 40094@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I gift practical, unless they already have the needed things. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-buy-practical-gifts-or-fun-gifts-for-babies#post-40091 Thu, 22 Dec 2011 15:43:15 +0000 Mrs. Bee 40091@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@tina: haha everything i buy is shipped from amazon! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-buy-practical-gifts-or-fun-gifts-for-babies#post-40034 Thu, 22 Dec 2011 15:02:47 +0000 Rubies 40034@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Before I had LO I would gift other moms with impractical things like a white satin newborn dress with frills - it was damn cute but now I realize the baby probably never wore it. Now that I'm a mom, I buy practical gifts OR toys that are age appropriate and I always include a gift receipt. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-buy-practical-gifts-or-fun-gifts-for-babies#post-40031 Thu, 22 Dec 2011 14:57:51 +0000 mrs. wagon 40031@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Bee: the two books and miracle blanket sound like an awesome idea to me, too! Very amazon-able. The jj cole package is very babies-r-us-able, which is why I do it often. One stop shopping, wooha! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-buy-practical-gifts-or-fun-gifts-for-babies#post-40027 Thu, 22 Dec 2011 14:56:22 +0000 BabyLove 40027@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>For Christmas and Birthday's I buy fun gifts. Usually the ones that parents wouldn't buy, i.e. loud and messy gifts (I'm aware that my payback is a'coming). But for events like baby showers I always buy practical gifts for baby and the parents. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-buy-practical-gifts-or-fun-gifts-for-babies#post-40017 Thu, 22 Dec 2011 14:49:52 +0000 cyndistar3 40017@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I always give fun things just because most people do give practical things. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-buy-practical-gifts-or-fun-gifts-for-babies#post-40016 Thu, 22 Dec 2011 14:49:41 +0000 Navy_Mommy 40016@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>This outfit, for example (<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-1DZIgbtQ9p0/TvDcqpSuKYI/AAAAAAAAAhU/WBr9fuCQ0WU/s1600/childrens_place_anchor_outfit.JPG" rel="nofollow">http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-1DZIgbtQ9p0/TvDcqpSuKYI/AAAAAAAAAhU/WBr9fuCQ0WU/s1600/childrens_place_anchor_outfit.JPG</a>).</p> <p>My sister bought it for us. Cutest little freaking outfit EVER. Just kinda sad that she spent the money on an outfit he'll probably wear once. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-buy-practical-gifts-or-fun-gifts-for-babies#post-40007 Thu, 22 Dec 2011 14:45:48 +0000 Mrs. Bee 40007@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@tina: i had like 5 friends give birth around the same time i did so i was scrambling for gifts. i really like that idea though! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-buy-practical-gifts-or-fun-gifts-for-babies#post-40006 Thu, 22 Dec 2011 14:45:39 +0000 chopsuey 40006@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I usually give fun gifts, but sometimes I'll mix in practical. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-buy-practical-gifts-or-fun-gifts-for-babies#post-40004 Thu, 22 Dec 2011 14:44:49 +0000 Navy_Mommy 40004@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've always done more "fun" gifts, but now that I'm experiencing it for myself I'm gonna start giving more practical stuff.</p> <p>As cute as little 0-3 month clothes are, I would MUCH rather receive something we need and can use for a while than an outfit the little guy will likely only wear once. </p> <p>(Not that I'm not grateful for the "fun" stuff, I would just appreciate stuff we need more - babies are expensive! lol) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-buy-practical-gifts-or-fun-gifts-for-babies#post-40003 Thu, 22 Dec 2011 14:44:28 +0000 Mrs. Marbles 40003@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I like to gift practical items or things I didn't think of at first but found very useful later on! I like your tactic of giving a fun gift to a second time mom... I guess you would probably have all the practical stuff you need! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-buy-practical-gifts-or-fun-gifts-for-babies#post-40002 Thu, 22 Dec 2011 14:44:12 +0000 mrs. wagon 40002@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>One of my favorite gifts to give is the jj cole diaper caddy filled with a pack of newborn diapers, a container of wipes, and the little drawer filled with things like triple paste, mylicon, vaseline, infant tylenol, and aquaphor. So I guess that's pretty practical.</p> <p>I also love to give Red Sox / Patriots / Celtics / BC gear to people who used to live in Boston but don't anymore! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-buy-practical-gifts-or-fun-gifts-for-babies#post-39998 Thu, 22 Dec 2011 14:41:35 +0000 Mrs. Bee 39998@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Two of my friends recently had babies, For my friend who had a daughter (she already has a son), I gave some fun girly things like hello kitty baby legs, trumpette mary jane socks, and a pink hat + booties.</p> <p>for my other friend who's a first time mom, i gave her more practical gifts like the happiest baby on the block dvd, a copy of healthy sleep habits, happy child, and a miracle blanket.</p> <p>i probably gifted different things since second time moms are different than first time moms, and i'm more likely to gift fun stuff for second time moms. but as a general rule... do you gift fun or practical? </p>