https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Mon, 27 Apr 2026 15:56:23 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/teen-mom-baby-shower#post-1152810 Wed, 16 Oct 2013 11:48:42 +0000 Beyond2 1152810@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@indi: that's a really good idea. We're not very close. Distant cousins who I've honestly talked to maybe twice? I do have a bit of experience under my belt and my second baby will only be 4 months younger than hers. I would love to be there for her, I really feel like she will need someone. I think back to the newborn days with my son and can't imagine doing them alone and so young :-/ </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/teen-mom-baby-shower#post-1152741 Wed, 16 Oct 2013 11:20:25 +0000 indi 1152741@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>So many great ideas! Not sure how close you are to her (to explain a NoseFrida or things like that), but another bee posted that TJMaxx is selling NuRoo skin-to-skin shirts for $28 bucks or so. Could be really useful to help carry babe around and promote their bond. </p> <p>I feel like a lot of teen moms don't get some of the support and information they really need (most moms don't think of this this stuff until they research it, and teens are definitely in a different place). Can you also give her some "coupons" for late night phone calls, a day of helping her pack up the newborn clothes and get out the 3-6 clothes, etc? A cheap way to let her know you can be a resource. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/teen-mom-baby-shower#post-1152608 Wed, 16 Oct 2013 10:13:14 +0000 Fronkinzankinsbride 1152608@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Swaddleme/Swaddle pod/woombie. I also thought the RNP or stocking up on diapers were great suggestions. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/teen-mom-baby-shower#post-1152420 Wed, 16 Oct 2013 08:54:07 +0000 mediagirl 1152420@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Beyond2: If you have a Costco membership, those are good. Target brand are good, as well and not as expensive as Pampers and Huggies. I stay away from Walmart brand only because M had a reaction to those. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/teen-mom-baby-shower#post-1152418 Wed, 16 Oct 2013 08:53:35 +0000 BabyBoecksMom 1152418@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Beyond2: What about some of the essential things that she might need in the middle of the night, like Tylenol, gas drops/gripe water, teething tablets, diaper cream, baby lotion, etc. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/teen-mom-baby-shower#post-1152417 Wed, 16 Oct 2013 08:53:25 +0000 yoursilverlining 1152417@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would do a small gift basket of some little items like burp cloths, nice baby lotion and wash, thermometer, nail clippers/scissors, etc. Maybe include a gift card to a local consignment shop, or even a grocery store. </p> <p>What about a carrier/wrap? Those are under $25 at consignment shops/eBay and there are deals online.</p> <p>I also think diapers and wipes would be a great gift. Maybe not glamorous, but she'll find out pretty quick how $$$ everything is, especially with no support from baby-daddy. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/teen-mom-baby-shower#post-1152404 Wed, 16 Oct 2013 08:48:12 +0000 twinmama 1152404@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Diapers. Or a little kit with soap, diaper cream, etc. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/teen-mom-baby-shower#post-1152403 Wed, 16 Oct 2013 08:47:27 +0000 mrs. bird 1152403@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Beyond2: there are charities that will provide girls with some of that, so i wonder if that's why she didn't register for it or maybe she's asking for the stuff she wants (and the stuff her friends will buy because it's fun to pick out baby clothes) and banking on her family getting all the stuff she needs or maybe the poor girl has no idea what she needs. i wouldn't do a nose frida though, you'd be hard pressed to find a teenager that could keep a straight face reading about one. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/teen-mom-baby-shower#post-1152392 Wed, 16 Oct 2013 08:41:47 +0000 Beyond2 1152392@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mrs. bird: I'm not sure, but I was hoping so because she didn't register for any of that stuff!! I was kind of shocked when I saw her registry. </p> <p>I think diapers will be very helpful. What brand is usually best for a girl (I cloth diaper and have a boy)?? Also what are y'alls thoughts on a nose frida?? I love mine, but my mom thinks it will gross her out too much. I think if you have a sick baby you'll do anything to help them. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/teen-mom-baby-shower#post-1152357 Wed, 16 Oct 2013 08:32:43 +0000 littlek 1152357@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would definitely do size 1 of diapers. My guess is she will get enough diapers at the hospital to cover newborn. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/teen-mom-baby-shower#post-1152353 Wed, 16 Oct 2013 08:32:07 +0000 LuLu Mom 1152353@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Diapers, those are going to hit her the hardest! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/teen-mom-baby-shower#post-1152346 Wed, 16 Oct 2013 08:30:55 +0000 Smurfette 1152346@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Diapers! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/teen-mom-baby-shower#post-1152341 Wed, 16 Oct 2013 08:29:48 +0000 mrs. bird 1152341@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>diapers and a jumbo sized box of condoms? kidding! really though, diapers are always useful. is she getting hand me downs from someone? like for a bouncer, carseat, crib/PNP, stroller, or carrier? because those are all really useful and if she's not getting them as hand me downs, maybe you could go in on a carseat and frame stroller or PNP with a couple people, or get an inexpensive bouncer. or RNP on your own </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/teen-mom-baby-shower#post-1152325 Wed, 16 Oct 2013 08:26:46 +0000 Mrs. Jump Rope 1152325@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Definitely the rock n play. It's compact and so useful. </p> <p>I also like the idea of diapers! We were thrilled to get diapers as a gift. I especially liked the diapers in larger sizes -- C grew out of newborn so fast &amp; it was great having a larger size already ion hand. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/teen-mom-baby-shower#post-1152312 Wed, 16 Oct 2013 08:23:54 +0000 littlek 1152312@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Beyond2: diapers! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/teen-mom-baby-shower#post-1152273 Wed, 16 Oct 2013 08:11:45 +0000 JamieLee 1152273@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I also think a Rock and play would be a great gift. It's my go to gift because I've found it so useful. If you could find one at a consignment it would probably fit into your price range, or could you go in on a gift with someone else who's going to get a new one? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/teen-mom-baby-shower#post-1152266 Wed, 16 Oct 2013 08:08:54 +0000 looch 1152266@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yup, diapers and wipes, maybe a starter pack of bottles? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/teen-mom-baby-shower#post-1152264 Wed, 16 Oct 2013 08:07:56 +0000 Crisark 1152264@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Honeybee: I think that's a great idea.<br /> Or even a large box of diapers (from say, Sam's club or somewhere) I know that's not as exciting for a younger mom but will be very useful. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/teen-mom-baby-shower#post-1152263 Wed, 16 Oct 2013 08:07:42 +0000 Bao 1152263@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Diapers and wipes. She may think that's boring but reality will hit real fast when she realizes how many diapers babies go through ;) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/teen-mom-baby-shower#post-1152240 Wed, 16 Oct 2013 07:57:08 +0000 Honeybee 1152240@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>What about a Rock and Play or a foldable bouncy chair? Something that can be used immediately and for a long time and that can be folded up when not in use?</p> <p>Eta: as for price, my local baby consignment store always has rnps and bouncy chairs, new in the box for around $25-$30. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/teen-mom-baby-shower#post-1152229 Wed, 16 Oct 2013 07:52:08 +0000 Beyond2 1152229@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have a shower to go to for a teen mom. The baby's father is currently in jail and she will be living with her grandparents in a very very tiny home. I need some gift ideas. I would like to get her something useful, yet not too big or something she'll have to store for a long time. I really don't have much that I can spend on this so I was hoping for the $25 range. Does anyone have any ideas?? Her registry is nearly all baby clothes and while I know those are a necessity, I'm thinking there are other things she'll need more than cute dresses.... </p>