Baby gift question for Beagles and Robo

2 years ago

Dh's neice had a baby girl last night and we'd like to send a gift. They didn't register anywhere (bought everything they needed/wanted themselves.) Any suggestions on what to get them? My go to gift has been a cashmere baby sweater from Boden, but I'm not liking the one they have for girls. I'd like to spend about $100.

Of course anyone else can chime in, I just thought I'd start with our resident experts.

Thanks!

Featured Answer

beaglesdoitbetter

2 years ago

Hmm. It's hard because so much depends on parenting style. E.g. Bastian co-sleep so we wouldn't have used stuff like a white noise machine. On the other hand, one of my fav gifts was a really nice $185 ergo baby sling (the Omni 360), but some babies / parents don't like slings so that wouldn't be of any use to them. That's why people need to register, LOL!

What I wish someone had given me was a care package of all the stuff first time parents don't really know they need or think to buy. Like tea tree shampoo for cradle cap; super-soft wash clothes for first bath, tiny baby nail clippers, diaper cream, a wipe warmer, snot sucker, etc. All the stuff you end up realizing you need and have to make a drug store run for at like 8 PM. It could be all packed inside a baby bath tub, or in a little basket they could use as a laundry basket for the endless laundry they will now be doing, LOL.

I also absolutely adored the custom onesie from my amazing GW friends that had a type writer on it and said "Once upon a time there was a little boy named Bastian Archer..." I took his first month pictures in that and they are on the cover of his baby book. There were also really cute cards that said "From the library of Bastian Archer" to put in books and then a gift card to get books so I could start his library. I loved the whole story theme and a baby cannot possibly have enough books so you could do something like that. (photo below so you can see how cute it was)

Also loved a pre-paid photo session with a great local photographer for newborn/ baby pics that I could schedule at my convenience.

Sort by:Oldest

Comments (9)

robo (z6a)
2 years ago
last modified: 2 years ago
hatch baby grow changing pad and smart scale

Hatch rest programmable nightlight and white noise machine

Ubbi diaper pail

High end thermometer

Plush infant car seat cover https://www.bedbathandbeyond.ca/store/product/jj-cole-car-seat-cover/5389492?categoryId=22919

plush heavy baby blanket, to tuck into stroller for the winter - these ones are incredibly soft and plush - i just wish we had a child size now instead of infant! we would still be using it! https://maxdaniel.com/collections/types?q=Animal%20Print
robo (z6a)
2 years ago
If they’re that type and celebrate Christmas - a sterling/heirloom ornament? (I love Christmas stuff but I may be in the minority)

https://www.wayfair.ca/holiday-decor/pdp/lenox-2021-babys-first-christmas-rudolph-ornament-kbhz1770.html?piid=
Related Discussions
Gift gurus. c'mon here
Q
Comments (29)
I love the idea of a beautiful pen.. IF he is one who has held on to the art of writing. I also like the idea of a piece of artwork but it's so tricky-- must be the right artist, the right subject, the right price, etc. A friend once gave me a sculpture and I loved the gesture but now 20 yr later, it's difficult to find a place for it in my home-- but i can't bear to hide it away. I love the idea of a meaningful photo from his time with the charity-- if one exists. A personal inscription or quote on the matte or frame would be most special. A favorite first edition-- or one that in some way reflects the charity is a nice idea also. Are there lifetime memberships to a nearby museum.. perhaps a favorite in NYC? Oops. Nevermind. Way out of budget range! I also like the idea of a tree.. if he is in a home he'll stay in for life. Of course you could do the same at a park or similar. We put in a garden at our local library in honor of a beloved neighbor/educator.
...See More
Baby shower!
Q
Comments (27)
Update: just had the shower today and it went great! Thank you for all the advice and encouragement. Mostly family and three childhood friends. It was nice to see friends she had known for 25 years. I also contacted some of sister's best friends from the city she just moved from and they sent video messages. No adult beverages due to being family (mostly teetotalers). Although I didn't specify potluck, every single human who walked through the door had a plate of food in her hands so the sideboard was groaning. Soooo much food. My favorite baker is just ending mat leave so I got some lovely cakes and cookies from her lavander honey and raspberry earl grey cakes from gateaux rose We did play two games in a nod to my mom who looooves games. One was he said she said, guess which prospective parent said which phrase, and one was price is right. Both non embarrassing, quick and optional. I also made a onesie banner which was a hit. I forgot to take a photo of the finished product but it was paper onesies spelling out yay baby! in the end it was a nice way to welcome sister back to our province and make her feel surrounded and supported by family. our big present (stroller and car seat) has been stranded at the airport depot for two days :( the impending mail strike here has the courier services overloaded and in disarray.
...See More
Baby shower registries
Q
Comments (57)
Penny, your comment about receiving nice soap as a lovely gift reminded me of a quirky story. My mom is a dear. She is youngest child of 11 of elderly parents. She is one of two girls, the oldest and the youngest were females. Many of her siblings were not born in the US but were born in Poland. Lots of depression era mental quirkiness especially around gifts food money. One year my brother’s mother in law was visiting for the Christmas holiday. She lived in Osaka and neither my parents or other siblings had ever met her so we were all discussing gift ideas for Christmas. We had to consider weight and pack ability due to her return flight home. Suggestion after suggestion was shot down by my mother but the funniest of all was her reaction to a nice set of scented soaps. “Soap! You can’t give someone soap. That is like saying they smell and they are dirty” Now in actuality immigrants were given soap because they were considered dirty, lice infested, and smelly. So I know why my mom had the reaction she had. However I really think soap is such a lovely gift., alas I was not able to convince her.
...See More
Baby Girl Name Suggestions
Q
Comments (377)
Congratulations, Allison! Such a great joy, and at this time of year! And your wreath is lovely, and perfect. My favorite dolls when I was a girl were a pair of twin babies. Basically, my mother bought two identical dolls and doubled their clothes and baby "stuff". I loved them so much! I named them Jeanette and Janiece. Very happy holidays to you and your family...
...See More
arcy_gw
2 years ago
Just gotta say my godson's wife had a baby this summer. I helped with the shower. She was registered but it was all sooo UGLY. All this 'natural' fibers and beige it was depressing. If they can afford to 'buy all they wanted/needed' then your gift is really just a token of congratulations, piled on top of all the others. When I was a new mom and received my 10th layette, I remember wishing it was cash or savings bond or ANYTHING that would help once the 'new baby' generosity was over. Look to the future with your gift.
jojoco
Original Author
2 years ago
Thanks for your thoughtful advice and suggestions. I just heard from the new Grandma and she told me our neice registered at Babylist. I didnt know that one! Off to shop!
robo (z6a)
2 years ago
Tell us what you get, I always need good ideas!
cooper8828
2 years ago
Sometimes I buy outfits for when they're a little bigger. I think they get tons of stuff for when they're first born but not so much for when they are three to six months.
RNmomof2 zone 5
2 years ago
The parents make $$ when you buy items off of BabyList. You can often find the same item for much less elsewhere. It does a least give you an idea of what they have registered for.
bbstx
2 years ago
If you don’t like anything on Babylist, look at the blankets on Little Giraffe. Each of the twins got one and 5 years later they are still going strong. They are softer than soft, plus they wash well.

Baby gift question for Beagles and Robo

beaglesdoitbetter

Comments (9)

robo (z6a)

robo (z6a)

Related Discussions

arcy_gw

jojoco
Original Author

robo (z6a)

cooper8828

RNmomof2 zone 5

bbstx

COMPANY

BUSINESS SERVICES

GET HELP

CONNECT WITH US

Baby gift question for Beagles and Robo

Comments (9)

Related Discussions

jojocoOriginal Author

COMPANY

BUSINESS SERVICES

GET HELP

CONNECT WITH US

jojoco
Original Author