https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Thu, 28 May 2026 15:25:40 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/unique-additions-to-baby-shower-gifts#post-1763353 Wed, 16 Jul 2014 20:57:00 +0000 babycanuck 1763353@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@matador84: Extra bulbs? I forgot about gripe water...I have totally bought that for people in the past. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/unique-additions-to-baby-shower-gifts#post-1763346 Wed, 16 Jul 2014 20:51:33 +0000 matador84 1763346@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Saline spray, decongestant spray, Vicks baby rub, acetaminophen, Motrin, extra bulbs, teething tablets, colic calm, gripe water </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/unique-additions-to-baby-shower-gifts#post-1763340 Wed, 16 Jul 2014 20:49:00 +0000 Mrs. Oatmeal 1763340@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@woodentulip: YES! The Padraig's Cottage booties. They are phenomenal for winters.<br /> @loveisstrange: I did this for a friend who was due three weeks after me. Plus a whole whack of chocolate, late night snacks, a straw water bottle - she said it was her favourite off-registry gift. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/unique-additions-to-baby-shower-gifts#post-1763336 Wed, 16 Jul 2014 20:47:05 +0000 loveisstrange 1763336@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>What about Tucks pads, witch hazel, nipple cream... the stuff no one thinks to buy but the mom REALLY needs. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/unique-additions-to-baby-shower-gifts#post-1763332 Wed, 16 Jul 2014 20:43:21 +0000 Ginabean3 1763332@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>What about a gift certificate to a place where they can get their baby's hand/footprints done as a keepsake? Like one of those nice clay impressions. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/unique-additions-to-baby-shower-gifts#post-1763271 Wed, 16 Jul 2014 20:02:42 +0000 cmomma17 1763271@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I give a big bottle of stain remover spray - I know it will get used! :grin:<br /> One of my shower guests gave me a big pack of batteries for all the toys and gear that require them! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/unique-additions-to-baby-shower-gifts#post-1763218 Wed, 16 Jul 2014 19:26:06 +0000 FaithFertility 1763218@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>What about a few frames and maybe a $5 gift card to a local photo print shop like Walgreens...</p> <p>That way it is easy for them to print and frame a few new pictures :)</p> <p>New moms have no time and thinking ahead....I would love to have that :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/unique-additions-to-baby-shower-gifts#post-1763205 Wed, 16 Jul 2014 19:19:20 +0000 babycanuck 1763205@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@woodentulip: Never heard of these but so cute! </p> <p>@Smurfette: Great idea </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/unique-additions-to-baby-shower-gifts#post-1763203 Wed, 16 Jul 2014 19:17:59 +0000 woodentulip 1763203@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My group of friends didn't really do the registry thing. So all the gifts were a guessing game!</p> <p>I &lt;3 books for kids! One thing that I like to give babes are Padraig booties. They are so awesome for Canadian winters, especially with Stonz on the outside! :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/unique-additions-to-baby-shower-gifts#post-1763200 Wed, 16 Jul 2014 19:17:41 +0000 Smurfette 1763200@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Get a nose Frieda. So many don't know about it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/unique-additions-to-baby-shower-gifts#post-1763199 Wed, 16 Jul 2014 19:17:23 +0000 babycanuck 1763199@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Meowkers: One doesn't, this is her second child and has everything she said she's reusing from the first.</p> <p>The other two already have almost everything purchased from their registries. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/unique-additions-to-baby-shower-gifts#post-1763196 Wed, 16 Jul 2014 19:16:05 +0000 Meowkers 1763196@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Do they not have registries? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/unique-additions-to-baby-shower-gifts#post-1763184 Wed, 16 Jul 2014 19:10:29 +0000 babycanuck 1763184@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have three baby showers for three close friends in the next month. My plan is to get them:</p> <p>- Oh the places you'll go book<br /> - The giving tree book<br /> (I'm big on starting a library for kids)<br /> - Some clothes (6M+) - genders are known</p> <p>Anything unique/unusual that you might suggest someone add? </p>