Mom's I need your help please : )

Mrs.AngelaA

My name is Angela and I am a regular nestie (on the NY board mostly) and my bff is having her baby shower in just a few weeks. 

What was your favorite thing off your registry or that you received? 

I wanted to buy her something not new-bornish so that it will be used throughout the babies different stages.

Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!

 

Mjmksb04

I would get her a Swaddle me or a miracle blanket, and a baby crack machine. Those were lifesavers the first few weeks. Otherwise I am sure she will be happy with anything on her registry.

BecauseICan

We have used the following since she was born...bouncy, swing, boppy, and activity mat.  I'm SO glad we've had them, so any of those would be my first vote, b/c they were worth the money, considering we've already gotten almost 4 months use out of them.

TamTam624

DS loves his playmat and has loved it since he was born.  My 13 month old nephew also loves DS's playmat he plays with it everytime he comes oveer it is the Fisher Price Rainforest mat.

userdeleted

I had been obsessing over the Fisher Price Papasan Swing for basically my entire pregnancy, but couldn't really justify the cost. A few of my friends pooled together and sent it to me as a surprise. You would not believe how happy I was when I arrived on my doorstep! It's been a really great item.

If you're not pooling together with anyone else, other things I've really liked have been the play mat, a hand painted piggy bank, a hand embroidered blanket, and a little turtle that you hang on the crib that plays music and has flashing lights.

brideofaussie

Since so few people purchased from my registry, the things I appreciated most were the most practical things like the car seat/carrier, the car seat base, the basinette, boppy or other breast pillow, diaper pail, diapers, changing pad, bottles, etc.  Seriously the most practical stuff was the most appreciated by me.

 

Brookemomof2

Vibrating Chair hands down best item.... and I'd throw in some gripe water... that's pretty amazing as well!

noimnotmarried

i would have loved to get a bear that makes womb sounds (went and got one after he is born) or another white noise machine.  the swing is also key to our sanity. 

mrs. macgillacutty

I should know this by now...  but what is a baby crack machine?

Mrs.AngelaA

Thank you for all of your help and quick responses!  I think the playmat is going to be the winner along with a handmade quilt in her colors.

star173

Practical gifts that will help out a lot: (if these things are on her registry)

Changing pad and cover

Mylicon drops

WIPES..we used so many wipes in the beginning! (I'd say throw in a pack of wipes with whatever you get her)

boppy pillow

bumbo chair (or bebe pod)

HTH. Good luck...it's very nice of you to look here for gift ideas. You're a good friend.

star173

Oh, yes, the activity mat. That's a great choice...can't believe I didn't think of it. DD LOVES hers.

jculp

A friend of mine got me a keepsake box that has really come in handy because I just throw things in it like her hospital bracelet, the hat they put on her once she was born, the name tag on her hospital bed, her baptism bonnet, etc. 

Whenever I attended baby showers over the years, I always included a little something for the mom... for example a gift certificate for a pedicure because Lord knows when you are at the end you can't even reach your feet! 

HTH!!

DEW1027

To be different I'd go with a piggy bank and a bumbo... the bumbo really helps the baby, they're great- and not many people think of a piggy bank, unless the mom is using the one that she used as a child

Alli3586

I use my boppy all day everyday, which I wasn't even going to buy myself but I received it.

Also, gift cards are always great- but not as personal.

Sam78

My new thing to get for people is a baby book/keepsake box because it seems like people forget to get one until at least when baby is born (I bought one when Alyssa was almost a month old already) and they usually have pages for pregnancy rememerances too including the shower.