https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Thu, 30 Apr 2026 16:50:20 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-are-your-go-to-gifts-for-first-time-parents#post-1426537 Sat, 15 Feb 2014 16:29:43 +0000 blackbird 1426537@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>A crib mirror! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-are-your-go-to-gifts-for-first-time-parents#post-1426535 Sat, 15 Feb 2014 16:28:55 +0000 Anya 1426535@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Hooded towels </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-are-your-go-to-gifts-for-first-time-parents#post-1426517 Sat, 15 Feb 2014 16:13:03 +0000 Mrs. Oatmeal 1426517@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>The only new parents I've gifted recently have been close friends, so I had a good idea of what they would like.<br /> However, the gifts I most appreciated (outside of registry) were food/restaurant certificates so we could order in, and a box full of 'new parent' things; like coffee, candies, snacks for night feedings, a straw cup/water bottle, and things like that. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-are-your-go-to-gifts-for-first-time-parents#post-1426505 Sat, 15 Feb 2014 16:03:30 +0000 MrsH 1426505@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>A&amp;A blankets! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-are-your-go-to-gifts-for-first-time-parents#post-1426476 Sat, 15 Feb 2014 15:32:53 +0000 BeachMama 1426476@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Cute outfit or swim suit<br /> A&amp;A blankets<br /> Little Einstein take along tunes which was a lifesaver for us<br /> A board book </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-are-your-go-to-gifts-for-first-time-parents#post-1426415 Sat, 15 Feb 2014 14:36:35 +0000 Ash 1426415@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>You could do bath or sleep themed items. </p> <p>Sleep: sleep sheep, jammies, swaddles...<br /> Bath: hooded towel, tub, kneeler, wash cloths, soaps and lotions (shea moisture makes a fragrance free and gluten free soap).</p> <p>Nose frida. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-are-your-go-to-gifts-for-first-time-parents#post-1426401 Sat, 15 Feb 2014 14:17:45 +0000 chopsuey 1426401@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We sent our friends a pack of A&amp;A swaddle blankets and Trumpette socks. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-are-your-go-to-gifts-for-first-time-parents#post-1426388 Sat, 15 Feb 2014 13:58:49 +0000 CottonCandy 1426388@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>A big box of diapers (if they are using disposables) and we loved our grobag too. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-are-your-go-to-gifts-for-first-time-parents#post-1426365 Sat, 15 Feb 2014 13:44:21 +0000 Mrs. High Heels 1426365@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>A 4-pack of the Aden &amp; Anais swaddle blankets. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-are-your-go-to-gifts-for-first-time-parents#post-1426364 Sat, 15 Feb 2014 13:43:16 +0000 rachiecakes 1426364@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Usually something indulgent that they wouldn't buy themselves. Every baby is so different it hard to find something useful. My kid was a swaddle/wrap hater and while I totally loved and used all the bath products we received, some babies are so sensitive to product, I wouldn't gift it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-are-your-go-to-gifts-for-first-time-parents#post-1426349 Sat, 15 Feb 2014 13:34:43 +0000 cascademom 1426349@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Skip Hop changing pad station. Still use ours all the time. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-are-your-go-to-gifts-for-first-time-parents#post-1426317 Sat, 15 Feb 2014 13:02:33 +0000 yoursilverlining 1426317@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Sophie or the Sophie teether<br /> Board books<br /> Small toys that are also teethers (like a set of oversized keys, etc)<br /> Pacifiers<br /> Washcloths and nice bathcare products<br /> Jellycat doll/toy<br /> Angel dear animal lovey </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-are-your-go-to-gifts-for-first-time-parents#post-1426301 Sat, 15 Feb 2014 12:49:34 +0000 PinkElephant 1426301@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>A grobag, board books my daughter loved (Dear Zoo or anything by Sandra Boynton), or a few toys like an O-ball or Lamaze knot/tactile toy if I'm going practical...an adorable but impractical outfit like a puffer vest and beanie with ears or a swimsuit with built in nappy and sunglasses if I think they'd like that. Sometimes it's fun to get things you'd never buy for your own child :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-are-your-go-to-gifts-for-first-time-parents#post-1426276 Sat, 15 Feb 2014 12:31:47 +0000 illumina 1426276@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have three friends due with their first baby in the next few months and want to spend £20-25 ($30-40) on a gift for each. What is a good gift(s)? What did you/would you have most liked to receive?</p> <p>(baby showers are not popular over here, so it's not like I can check out a registry) </p>