https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Mon, 27 Apr 2026 18:56:02 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/shower-gifts-when-there-is-no-registry#post-501981 Sun, 13 Jan 2013 17:25:20 +0000 Mrs. Lemon-Lime 501981@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>You could also get her something useful for herself. GC for mani, pedi or magazine subcription especially if you know she's going to have alot of down time with the baby or a really nice new robe or housecoat she can wear during chilly late night feedings. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/shower-gifts-when-there-is-no-registry#post-501932 Sun, 13 Jan 2013 16:45:26 +0000 shopaholic 501932@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I agree with PP and would do a GC from the store they registered from if there really was nothing on their registry I wanted to buy. I'd probably add a little something (a sleeper or blanket) with the GC. The older I get the more I understand and realize that people would really register for the things they want/need. And I hate receiving things that I end up finding useless or won't use. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/shower-gifts-when-there-is-no-registry#post-501930 Sun, 13 Jan 2013 16:45:00 +0000 erwoo 501930@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'd say when in doubt get diapers. :). You can always make her a pretty diaper cake to make it more fun. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/shower-gifts-when-there-is-no-registry#post-501928 Sun, 13 Jan 2013 16:43:18 +0000 lomom 501928@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would go with gift card. Or a cute outfit and diapers/wipes. My coworker didn't register since it was baby #4. Diapers are always appreciated (unless theyre CDing) and this was their first girl so I knew they were low on girl clothes. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/shower-gifts-when-there-is-no-registry#post-501927 Sun, 13 Jan 2013 16:43:16 +0000 sslm 501927@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think the basket is a good idea. That's what my sister did for my shower!! It was things I wouldn't register for, like raspberry leave tea, nursing pads, nipple cream, those kinds of things. I loved it!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/shower-gifts-when-there-is-no-registry#post-501902 Sun, 13 Jan 2013 16:23:09 +0000 tororojo 501902@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would go gift card! Several people have bought me useful things that I already have--they're not on the registry because I got them myself for a good price. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/shower-gifts-when-there-is-no-registry#post-501345 Sun, 13 Jan 2013 03:25:12 +0000 pinkcupcake 501345@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@caffeinated: I think a gift basket is a great idea! Do you know if she's planning on breast feeding? If so, maybe nursing pads, lanolin, Medela gel pads? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/shower-gifts-when-there-is-no-registry#post-501321 Sun, 13 Jan 2013 01:24:10 +0000 HabesBabe 501321@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would get her a gift card and a cute outfit. They might not have a full registry for a reason and might not want the stuff you give them (even if you loved the items!). If you do the basket, make sure to include a gift receipt! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/shower-gifts-when-there-is-no-registry#post-501263 Sun, 13 Jan 2013 00:21:36 +0000 Rubies 501263@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would totally just gift her with a bunch of things that you would want in a gift basket! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/shower-gifts-when-there-is-no-registry#post-501226 Sat, 12 Jan 2013 23:53:23 +0000 Freckles 501226@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@autumnlove: Ooh, thanks. I can't believe i forgot the snot sucker! I wish AA blankets weren't so expensive in Canada. I bought some for another friend as part of her gift, and i paid $65! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/shower-gifts-when-there-is-no-registry#post-501217 Sat, 12 Jan 2013 23:41:42 +0000 autumnlove 501217@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Snot sucker, AA blankets, saline, sleep sack? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/shower-gifts-when-there-is-no-registry#post-501216 Sat, 12 Jan 2013 23:40:20 +0000 Freckles 501216@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>One of my friends is having a shower next month, and hasn't registered for too many things. I am thinking of making a basket of my favourite things. Is this an okay idea? Should i just find something off the registry and get that instead? Any suggestions for gifts? </p>