Best baby gift? $30 ish?

ReeseM · January 2010

What would you think would be the best baby gift to give someone for between $30-40?

I know we all have our favorites, so I want to see if we can come to any consensus and I can get my cousin an awesome gift!

I guess maybe the Boppy? Useful, but not so "awwww" at a baby shower.

CelticWife · January 2010

A moby.

A nursing cover if she plans to BF

A diaper cake?

olivejuice127 · January 2010

I dont care much for "aww" Id rather have something that would make my life easier with a baby. I second the Moby wrap, it was a lifesaver.

EcoBaby · January 2010

I like the moby idea!

You could do good teethers like Sophie, razberry, teething tablets, etc.

kkramer99 · January 2010

Play mat? I know some are more than that, but this one fits the price range (and aren't they all really the same?):

https://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=3594395

Also, my favorite thing was the Miracle Blanket, which is about $30 - could also include a copy of Happiest Baby on the Block?

Judah'sMommy · January 2010

Our Boppy was our most-used baby item for quite some weeks. I'd go with that if you want something practical.

kkramer99 · January 2010

Yes - and the Boppy continues to be used in our house at 20mos! It became almost a lovey for DD and she plays with it, lays on it, etc.

Sharon&Paul · January 2010

Baby Crack Machine - homedics lullaby sound spa (about$20)

Alex26 · January 2010

I 2nd the Baby crack machine. Bed Bath & Beyond has it for $19.99 and with your 20% coupon it comes out to about $14-15.

yo.mama · January 2010

The moby hands down.

My bouncer was in the price range too, and it was also quite handy, but nothing really compares to the greatness of my moby those first three months.

LuckySunshineBaby · January 2010

I like the baby crack machine idea. Maybe you could do a "Wishing the New Mommy a Good Nights Sleep" kinda theme...baby crack machine, Happiest Baby on the Block book or another one you loved (we liked one everyone on the nest hates:), a swaddler or something...just things that you know help LO's STTN or worked for you/LO.

I also loved and used my Boppy forever. So that's a good one too.

tmp-336341562506044 · January 2010

Boppy for sure. We still use it and DS is almost 2.

KhloesMom · January 2010

A little basket with all of the crap you'd never want to have to run out in the middle of the night to get: Infant Tylenol & Motrin, Mylecon, Gripe Water, Baby Oragel, ect.

vicky_d · January 2010

KhloesMom:
A little basket with all of the crap you'd never want to have to run out in the middle of the night to get: Infant Tylenol & Motrin, Mylecon, Gripe Water, Baby Oragel, ect.

This is a AWESOME idea - I would have loved that!!

Ljd425 · January 2010

Germ guardian - nursery sanitizer sold at BRU

The boppy is a great one!

A bed time themed basket..pjs, bedtime lotion, a lovie, baby crack machine

Califlorida · January 2010

i hated my boppy and my moby.

i second the basket filled with all the little things you don't want to run out of last minute.

MrsVictoriaB · January 2010

The itzbeentimer is always my favorite gift to give!

kelbrian · January 2010

vicky_d:
KhloesMom:
A little basket with all of the crap you'd never want to have to run out in the middle of the night to get: Infant Tylenol & Motrin, Mylecon, Gripe Water, Baby Oragel, ect.
This is a AWESOME idea - I would have loved that!!

Boogie Wipes are also a great addition, and maybe some diaper cream and Lanisoh (not just used for breastfeeding - can be used on dry baby skin and is awesome).

laurandjim · January 2010

janineb:
miracle blanket and HBOTB, hands down.
Or babylegs if you want the aww factor. I like either uber practical things, or fun, yet practical things you would never buy yourself because they are ridiculously expensive.

I agree--HBOTB video saved our lives!
Other things I couldn't have done without:
Aden and Anais blankets (I think Target has 4-packs for $30-ish now) and
Bouncy chair (around $35 and worth $35 million!)

emmgirl · January 2010

HBOTB DVD for sure - who has time to read the book?? That DVD SAVED us!!!!

swaddling blanket - i loved aden and anais too or Swaddle Designs because they are huge

if you are worried about aww, go to esty.com and buy one the amazingly cute hats!!

ariel06 · January 2010

I like to look on the registry and purchase the items that I found most useful and include a little note on why they were so great. Otherwise it was really nice to get some of the older baby stuff like sippies and nice bigger bibs.

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