https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Mon, 13 Apr 2026 01:18:42 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/wwyd-daydreaming-about-a-shopping-spree#post-1098321 Thu, 19 Sep 2013 14:25:40 +0000 lamariniere 1098321@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would save it. I thought we had most of the bases covered, but when we brought LO home from the hospital, we discovered we needed a ton of other things, especially nursing supplies. We had to make an emergency BRU run when DS was 5 days old. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/wwyd-daydreaming-about-a-shopping-spree#post-1098078 Thu, 19 Sep 2013 13:44:46 +0000 dookie32 1098078@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Save it- I can't remember how many trips I made to BRU in the first few months. You never know what they will like/not like and what you will need after you get into a routine at home. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/wwyd-daydreaming-about-a-shopping-spree#post-1098039 Thu, 19 Sep 2013 13:33:51 +0000 sunny 1098039@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would save it for diapers. Or I would return something you just purchased and rebuy using the gift card. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/wwyd-daydreaming-about-a-shopping-spree#post-1097954 Thu, 19 Sep 2013 13:18:37 +0000 Rubies 1097954@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Save it! Not for anything specific, per se, but I know that when DD was just born, I had DH running out to get things like nursing pads, or diapers, or Playtex drop-in liners. Don't worry, you will definitely find use for it soon! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/wwyd-daydreaming-about-a-shopping-spree#post-1097933 Thu, 19 Sep 2013 13:15:46 +0000 Mrs. Taco 1097933@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>That would buy a lot of diapers, totally not fun and exciting, I know! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/wwyd-daydreaming-about-a-shopping-spree#post-1097880 Thu, 19 Sep 2013 13:06:48 +0000 Mrs. Lemon-Lime 1097880@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Wait until you need something else. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/wwyd-daydreaming-about-a-shopping-spree#post-1097760 Thu, 19 Sep 2013 12:44:47 +0000 Bao 1097760@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would just hold on to it and trust me you will need it in the future! Something you forgot, diapers, wipes, a big ticket item. What a nice gift! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/wwyd-daydreaming-about-a-shopping-spree#post-1097751 Thu, 19 Sep 2013 12:43:03 +0000 T.H.O.U. 1097751@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would totally wait. </p> <p>You may use some of it for once she's here (for times like, needing to try a new type of bottle, or a special diaper cream). And then anything else, save for toys when shes a bit older and walking. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/wwyd-daydreaming-about-a-shopping-spree#post-1097731 Thu, 19 Sep 2013 12:37:16 +0000 regberadaisy 1097731@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would save it for after the baby is here. You will find that things you bought would not work for her. Or you need a, b, or c. I would save it for then. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/wwyd-daydreaming-about-a-shopping-spree#post-1097724 Thu, 19 Sep 2013 12:35:52 +0000 mrs. wagon 1097724@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>oooh!! I would just save it because undoubtedly you will be running to BRU several times a week for random things (broke the nail clipper! need overnight diapers! mom needs nursing pads!) and it will be so nice to have that GC.</p> <p>On the other hand, $200 is a lot... so I would take half of it and spend it on something now (maybe the convertible seat), then use the other half on essentials as needs come up. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/wwyd-daydreaming-about-a-shopping-spree#post-1097718 Thu, 19 Sep 2013 12:35:23 +0000 MaisyMay 1097718@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I didn't vote, but my answer would be to wait. I wish that I has saved some our giftcards for when I needed stuff after LO was here. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/wwyd-daydreaming-about-a-shopping-spree#post-1097697 Thu, 19 Sep 2013 12:32:12 +0000 Chillybear 1097697@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I just found out that my husband's very generous coworkers gifted us a $200 gift card to Babies R Us. We literally spent all of last weekend stocking up on the essentials for baby who is due in 3 weeks and we got most of the big things from family and friends (swing, infant seat, stroller, etc) What would you do with the GC? </p>