im going to a baby shower and she's registered but her list is really long and i cant decide what to get so i wanna know what's the best present i could give. or if ur a mother what's the best present u recieved at your baby shower?
2006-07-13 07:57:59 · 34 answers · asked by *Debster* 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Other - Pregnancy & Parenting
Car seat, anything that she can't afford
2006-07-13 08:01:28 · answer #1 · answered by Rondi 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would figure out an amount that you would consider spending one her and give a gift card. If you want, its also cute to buy a few little less expensive things to add in a little basket or gift bag with the gift card. Like for my best friend, I gave a $50.00 gift card (any amount is appreciated even $20.00)with a small stuffed animal and a few wash rags and tied with a bow. Gift cards are helpful because they don't have to go through the hassle of exchanging double gifts or something they can't use. Diapers are helpful but there are so many and you can never tell if the baby will have a reaction or not! Hope this helps!
2006-07-13 09:00:11 · answer #2 · answered by MSHOTTIE 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Many today create a baby registry and in a way it's good only if friends and relatives decide who will get and what. Otherwise, a mom to be will end up with everything double and a trip to the store in present condition is not the most fun thing to do. So, you may opt for a gift card which is in my opinion is the best thing you could get - she can get anything she needs for the baby when she's ready. Or, your other choice is to talk to others who'll attend the shower and see who's getting what so this way if you want to get a car seat - you'll be the only one to do so.
2006-07-13 08:08:36 · answer #3 · answered by ilana73 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My friend gave me a plastic hamper filled with baby shampoo, oils, lotions, wash, baby nail clippers, comb, teething gel, tylenol, mylecon drops etc. No matter what you use that stuff over and over, so you can never get enough.
Another idea is to include diapers...any size, trust me! Some wipes to go along would be great.
Finally, you could always get mom to be something, like a gift card to a great bakery in your area, movie theater or a dinner out for after the baby comes.
2006-07-13 08:07:18 · answer #4 · answered by barefeet561 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I usually bring a manual baby food grinder. I used one with all of my kids. They're really nice for making homemade baby food which is healthier and a lot less expensive. I've also given cloth diapers. Cloth diapers are good to use as burp rags or diapers when you don't have the store bought. Other than that, maybe some yarn, needles and a baby afghan instuction book. I crocheted each of my children their own blanket. It's very relaxing.
2006-07-13 08:04:46 · answer #5 · answered by nat 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Okay, I have been 10 baby showers or more. Every time I have given the most useful gift and mommies that were having their second baby or third, whatever loved these gifts:
diapers, diapers, diapers
wipes
lotions, baby wash, baby powder
Winners every time, I buy lots and lots. The dads LOVED these gifts, also.
2006-07-13 08:04:20 · answer #6 · answered by devilsun94 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The best gift I got were the nightgowns (unisex) that have elastic at the bottom to help keep them from riding up. They are wonderful for middle of the night diaper changes. Just pull up the nighgown and make the change.
2006-07-13 08:05:44 · answer #7 · answered by RoZ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Gift cards or diapers and wipes more diapers and more wipes. Oh yeah don't forget Milicon (gas drops) for the baby. You could buy something for the mother cause its seems she is always left out.
2006-07-13 08:05:51 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A gift certificate to baby's r us. You don't know what you need until after you've got the kid and realize what you are missing. The gift certificates were the best thing we got as presents.
Also, www.clevercuties.com has really cute baby t-shirts and onesies for baby geeks.
2006-07-19 03:05:42 · answer #9 · answered by Michael L 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Actually the best gift is a practical one. Cute sleepers and things are ok but they don't get much use as babies grow fast. I would suggest diapers, wipes, giftcards for grocery stores (to buy formula, etc). It doens't sound very fancy but believe me those things came in most handy for me.
2006-07-13 08:02:13 · answer #10 · answered by reallyfedup 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The best thing i got for my baby shower was a spa git for myself for after i had the baby. Everything is always all about the baby and it was nice that someone though of me for a Min. when all i could think about was my baby.
2006-07-13 08:08:21 · answer #11 · answered by Nikhy 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋