https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Wed, 20 May 2026 20:12:10 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/whens-it-appropriate-to-send-a-baby-gift#post-1008329 Sun, 11 Aug 2013 15:49:35 +0000 lamariniere 1008329@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have a friend who just had a baby last week, in a different country, and I sent the gift after their daughter was born. They were team green, so I waited since I sent clothes. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/whens-it-appropriate-to-send-a-baby-gift#post-1007751 Sun, 11 Aug 2013 09:00:42 +0000 Andrea 1007751@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think anytime in the 3rd trimester or after the baby is born. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/whens-it-appropriate-to-send-a-baby-gift#post-1007674 Sun, 11 Aug 2013 07:38:56 +0000 Pepper 1007674@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@artbee: I totally agree. Especially regarding the thank yous!</p> <p>I vote third trimester :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/whens-it-appropriate-to-send-a-baby-gift#post-1007649 Sun, 11 Aug 2013 07:17:41 +0000 Smurfette 1007649@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would say third trimester or right after baby is here </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/whens-it-appropriate-to-send-a-baby-gift#post-1007648 Sun, 11 Aug 2013 07:16:20 +0000 katsupgirl 1007648@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Third trimester is good - cute clothes are always appreciated.<br /> I also really appreciated getting things right after she was born. On the hard days a random gift showing up was awesome. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/whens-it-appropriate-to-send-a-baby-gift#post-1007616 Sun, 11 Aug 2013 06:48:00 +0000 heffalump 1007616@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>There's no bad time to receive a gift :) I might wait till the third trimester, around when they are having the shower. Or after the baby is here depending on what the gift is and if they wont need it right away. But I prefer before... Too much stress to write a thank you when you have a newborn. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/whens-it-appropriate-to-send-a-baby-gift#post-1007615 Sun, 11 Aug 2013 06:46:43 +0000 honeybear 1007615@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'd say you're in the clear as long as you've heard the happy news from them. :) I might aim for around 1-2 mos before the due dates, or around the shower, but I would assume a gift from a friend abroad would be meaningful and appreciated any time! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/whens-it-appropriate-to-send-a-baby-gift#post-1007562 Sun, 11 Aug 2013 04:37:39 +0000 SugarplumsMom 1007562@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have 2 pregnant mommies to shop for and wondering when it's appropriate to send them gifts. One is due in Dec and the other in Jan. I live abroad so going to the baby shower isn't an option.</p> <p>Thanks! </p>