https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Wed, 15 Apr 2026 08:56:46 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-would-you-bring-to-a-no-gift-sprinkle#post-2857041 Thu, 15 Nov 2018 19:57:58 +0000 YogiRunner 2857041@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Wine, craft beer, fancy coffee or a Starbucks gift card. That wording on the invite is super bizarre, no? Like the mom to be doesn’t want gifts but the host will totally judge you if you show up without one! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-would-you-bring-to-a-no-gift-sprinkle#post-2856796 Wed, 14 Nov 2018 21:12:44 +0000 wrkbrk 2856796@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@hitchhiker: champagne for the hospital! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-would-you-bring-to-a-no-gift-sprinkle#post-2856752 Wed, 14 Nov 2018 18:06:58 +0000 Pollywog 2856752@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'd get a gift certificate for take out. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-would-you-bring-to-a-no-gift-sprinkle#post-2856749 Wed, 14 Nov 2018 17:38:26 +0000 WinterBee 2856749@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Gift card for coffee is a great idea.<br /> Also for restaurant/near by take away place, book for baby, gift card for local drug store to grab diapers/last min baby things. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-would-you-bring-to-a-no-gift-sprinkle#post-2856748 Wed, 14 Nov 2018 17:30:18 +0000 Kaohinani 2856748@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I was invited to a "no gift sprinkle" earlier this year. I ended up bringing a small set of cardside baby books (4 of them - all about "love"), a snuggle bear which held a smaller "baby bear" for their 2-year-old DD, a mini spa set from the spa I go to for the mom to be, and a bottle of champagne (although sparkling wine or sparkling cider could work :happy: ) for the mom and dad to share after her son was born. The mom, who was a friend of mine from grad school, was beyond thrilled that I had considered the entire family with small gifts even though it had not been required. None of the gifts were SUPER expensive so it wasn't as though I was "put out" or wasn't following directions. In fact, for a "sprinkle," she received quite a few baby onesies, gift cards, premade meals, and flowers ... All things she didn't expect in the least and adored. Everything was lovely! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-would-you-bring-to-a-no-gift-sprinkle#post-2856747 Wed, 14 Nov 2018 17:25:24 +0000 Lindsay05 2856747@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I usually bring some flowers when it says no gifts. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-would-you-bring-to-a-no-gift-sprinkle#post-2856746 Wed, 14 Nov 2018 17:08:25 +0000 hitchhiker 2856746@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@lioneyes: Wine! Good idea! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-would-you-bring-to-a-no-gift-sprinkle#post-2856745 Wed, 14 Nov 2018 17:08:13 +0000 hitchhiker 2856745@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Jennibenni: Ugh, right?! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-would-you-bring-to-a-no-gift-sprinkle#post-2856731 Wed, 14 Nov 2018 16:10:54 +0000 lioneyes 2856731@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Books for baby and a bottle of wine, will be appreciated after 9+ months! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-would-you-bring-to-a-no-gift-sprinkle#post-2856730 Wed, 14 Nov 2018 16:10:38 +0000 Jennibenni 2856730@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Well that’s confusing. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-would-you-bring-to-a-no-gift-sprinkle#post-2856727 Wed, 14 Nov 2018 16:05:44 +0000 snowjewelz 2856727@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I guess the invite is trying to say no BIG gifts then? It's a bit contradictory? I'd just go with a giftcard... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-would-you-bring-to-a-no-gift-sprinkle#post-2856690 Wed, 14 Nov 2018 15:04:27 +0000 lindseykaye 2856690@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My go-to is food delivery certificates or gift cards. UberEats or GrubHub now that services like that are plentiful. In years past, certificates/cards for pizza or takeout worked well too. When that meal train ends and you want something other than your freezer prep meals it's nice to not think about spending money on dinner and you don't have to feel guilty about getting takeout *again*. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-would-you-bring-to-a-no-gift-sprinkle#post-2856689 Wed, 14 Nov 2018 15:03:56 +0000 poppygirl15 2856689@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I like your idea of a coffee GC. I would also bring a couple books because you can never have too many (but you can sure get bored of reading the same one over and over :wink: ). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-would-you-bring-to-a-no-gift-sprinkle#post-2856683 Wed, 14 Nov 2018 14:59:44 +0000 catgirl 2856683@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would bring diapers for baby and something for mom - restaurant gift card or a new water bottle filled with some easy one handed snacks. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-would-you-bring-to-a-no-gift-sprinkle#post-2856678 Wed, 14 Nov 2018 14:49:56 +0000 hitchhiker 2856678@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Foodnerd81: I know, right? I have a feeling the honoree doesn't really want gifts, but that makes the hostesses feel weird, so they said to bring something. </p> <p>@2littlepumpkins: Agree, it's fun to have something new. I had two girls, and I loved having a just a few new outfits for DD2. </p> <p>@Lahela017: good idea on the diapers! </p> <p>@hellobeeboston: good idea! Although I suspect there will be a meal train after baby arrives, so I may save that one for later. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-would-you-bring-to-a-no-gift-sprinkle#post-2856672 Wed, 14 Nov 2018 14:38:23 +0000 hellobeeboston 2856672@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Gift card for a meal delivery service?<br /> Or a gift card to Peapod/Amazon Fresh/Shipt, etc?</p> <p>(could be really nice after baby arrives) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-would-you-bring-to-a-no-gift-sprinkle#post-2856671 Wed, 14 Nov 2018 14:36:29 +0000 Lahela017 2856671@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I like your gift card idea. I'd bring that and maybe a package of diapers or a board book. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-would-you-bring-to-a-no-gift-sprinkle#post-2856669 Wed, 14 Nov 2018 14:34:12 +0000 2littlepumpkins 2856669@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would still bring a gift. :silly: Like something personalized or more novel (cute blankets, clothes, new gadget) or diapers. Or a gift card. It's fun to have non hand me downs too. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-would-you-bring-to-a-no-gift-sprinkle#post-2856666 Wed, 14 Nov 2018 14:30:49 +0000 Foodnerd81 2856666@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@hitchhiker: the invite says no gifts but bring something? That’s so weird. </p> <p>I like the coffee shop idea- especially if there is one close enough to walk to. Along those lines, a food delivery gift card (like for foodler or grub hub or similar). GC for a pedicure or some nice hand lotion- I know with a new baby you are washing hands 8 million times a day and they get so dry. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-would-you-bring-to-a-no-gift-sprinkle#post-2856660 Wed, 14 Nov 2018 14:26:51 +0000 hitchhiker 2856660@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I am going to to a sprinkle for a friend this weekend. The invite says she requested no gifts, but we should feel free to bring something to make her and the new baby feel special. </p> <p>I am terrible at these things. What would you bring? My only idea is a coffee gift card, because I loved going for coffee while I was on mat leave. </p>