https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Fri, 03 Apr 2026 17:56:41 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/go-to-gift-for-friends-having-babies#post-2100288 Mon, 09 Mar 2015 08:54:46 +0000 aegie 2100288@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>starbucks gift card, diapers, wipes and a gift card to a local restaurant that delivers. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/go-to-gift-for-friends-having-babies#post-2100269 Mon, 09 Mar 2015 08:50:12 +0000 JerricaBenton 2100269@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Books and a Jellycat! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/go-to-gift-for-friends-having-babies#post-2100212 Mon, 09 Mar 2015 08:23:58 +0000 2PeasinaPod 2100212@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Diapers, wipes and diaper cream, or a bag of the things I found incredibly useful for LO! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/go-to-gift-for-friends-having-babies#post-2100200 Mon, 09 Mar 2015 08:18:19 +0000 LuLu Mom 2100200@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I usually pack a little survival kit of my favorite things; nasal spray, nose freida, washable changing pad covers, Gerber diapers as burp cloths, ect. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/go-to-gift-for-friends-having-babies#post-2100183 Mon, 09 Mar 2015 07:59:32 +0000 Mrs. Lemon-Lime 2100183@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Pacifier clip, Sophie, and onesies. Gift receipt. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/go-to-gift-for-friends-having-babies#post-2100180 Mon, 09 Mar 2015 07:58:05 +0000 mediagirl 2100180@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Bao: A little tote with baby medications and supplies in it like Triple Paste, a nose frida, some boogie wipes and baby Tylenol. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/go-to-gift-for-friends-having-babies#post-2100120 Mon, 09 Mar 2015 06:51:53 +0000 MrsRcCar 2100120@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>A basket of my favorite things. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/go-to-gift-for-friends-having-babies#post-2100118 Mon, 09 Mar 2015 06:51:27 +0000 looch 2100118@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Usually a gift card, but with a small "something" like a picture frame. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/go-to-gift-for-friends-having-babies#post-2100068 Mon, 09 Mar 2015 00:18:03 +0000 QBbride 2100068@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>A basket of my favourite things! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/go-to-gift-for-friends-having-babies#post-2100058 Sun, 08 Mar 2015 23:28:17 +0000 Meowkers 2100058@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Boppy with a cover and a nosefrida. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/go-to-gift-for-friends-having-babies#post-2100036 Sun, 08 Mar 2015 22:18:37 +0000 SweetiePie 2100036@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Used to be an exerSaucer which is still great but after having my own I realize that things you can use right away and for a long time are best. Carters Footed sleepers (one in each size through a year), halo sleep sack with swaddle panels, white onesies (a pack in each size), and A+A blankets are some faves. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/go-to-gift-for-friends-having-babies#post-2100029 Sun, 08 Mar 2015 22:13:01 +0000 yoursilverlining 2100029@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Sophie and A&amp;A blankets, and something little and fun like a small jellycat, or baby sunglasses. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/go-to-gift-for-friends-having-babies#post-2100017 Sun, 08 Mar 2015 21:56:25 +0000 gingerbebe 2100017@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Carters zipper footed PJs, a few different kinds of bottles to try out, bibs and wash cloths, and a first aid kit with saline, gas drops, baby Tylenol, gripe water, Nose Frida + replacement filters, baby nail clippers, and thermometer. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/go-to-gift-for-friends-having-babies#post-2099995 Sun, 08 Mar 2015 21:37:38 +0000 gracecat 2099995@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Aden and Anais swaddle blankets, they are so versatile! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/go-to-gift-for-friends-having-babies#post-2099993 Sun, 08 Mar 2015 21:36:50 +0000 SeptMomma12 2099993@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I like to buy new moms (first kid) a few of LO's favorite baby toys and books. Always Freddie the Firefly - he is like baby crack :grin: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/go-to-gift-for-friends-having-babies#post-2099991 Sun, 08 Mar 2015 21:34:46 +0000 travelgirl1 2099991@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Lately I've been doing books that my DD loved as a baby. With DD we were gifted enough blankets to swaddle all the babies on our street, so I tend to steer clear of giving those :silly: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/go-to-gift-for-friends-having-babies#post-2099984 Sun, 08 Mar 2015 21:20:47 +0000 marionberry 2099984@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I usually do some of my favorite swaddle blankets or some thicker blankets from Nordstrom. I feel like you can never have too many.</p> <p>I agree about the medicines and such though. The practical gifts are the best. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/go-to-gift-for-friends-having-babies#post-2099966 Sun, 08 Mar 2015 21:06:28 +0000 BabyBoecksMom 2099966@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I get them a care package of stuff that they'll probably need in the middle of the night - haha. It usually has saline, gas drops, gripe water, teething tablets, etc. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/go-to-gift-for-friends-having-babies#post-2099965 Sun, 08 Mar 2015 21:06:14 +0000 blackbird 2099965@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I go for a pile of my favorite stuff! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/go-to-gift-for-friends-having-babies#post-2099962 Sun, 08 Mar 2015 20:55:16 +0000 Mrs.Someone 2099962@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Zipadeezip! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/go-to-gift-for-friends-having-babies#post-2099943 Sun, 08 Mar 2015 20:28:57 +0000 mrschickpea 2099943@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I usually ask them what they need/want but if not, I'll send Aden and Anais swaddles and a Sophie! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/go-to-gift-for-friends-having-babies#post-2099942 Sun, 08 Mar 2015 20:28:51 +0000 matador84 2099942@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My go to is saline spray, colic calm, gas drops, Vaseline, gripe water, infant Motrin, and usually a thermometer! All the crap that had us running out in the middle of the night with out first child. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/go-to-gift-for-friends-having-babies#post-2099935 Sun, 08 Mar 2015 20:23:25 +0000 Bao 2099935@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>If you have a friend who is having a baby but isn't having a baby shower, so there isn't a registry, what is your go-to gift?</p> <p>Do you go for practical, fun or a mix of both? Or do you just flat out ask them what they need/want? </p>