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NWR: What is your go-to baby shower gift?

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I know, I know. Buy off the registry. But basically this is a high school BFF who already pretty much has everything she needs for baby. Also, she owns a boutique (not a baby boutique but still, you get the idea.)

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    crystalpopcorncrystalpopcorn member
    Aden and Anais swaddle blankets (not the target version) will be my go to gift from now on.  They are expensive, but they are WONDERFUL.  They come in two packs or four packs, depending on how much you want to spend.  I saw someone say that they use them as wrapping paper for the shower gift.  Just an idea.
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    sarahbearsarahbear
    I always buy children's books as part or the only shower gift. They last longer than any clothing item and mean something to me (a former teacher).
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    PeskyPesky member
    Children's board books.  Classics that are perfect for first reading like Brown Bear, Brown Bear; Goodnight, Moon; Goodnight, Gorilla; Good Dog, Carl; Sandra Boynton ones; The Very Hungry Caterpillar and so on.  You can't go wrong there.


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    SpenjaminsSpenjamins

    I usually snag the bathtub off the registry and then add all the bath stuff - washcloths, soap, toys, etc.

    Or, off the registry, I do a big box filled with books and videos and such.

     

     

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    NYBoston05NYBoston05
    Gift card to get portraits photo's done...like to portrait simple or what ever is in the closest mall.
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    Bella427Bella427 member
    Miracle Blanket.  I normally don't pay $30 for a baby blanket, but that thing was the only blanket that kept DD swaddled and was the best sleep we've had since she was born.  I've given one to several new parents. 
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    NancyBotwinNancyBotwin member
    I used to do books (also a former teacher). Now that I am a mom, I plan on giving the Moby wrap, at least to my good friends. That thing has saved me.
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    ShellyburgerShellyburger
    Books.  If you arent sure what to pick out ask the people in the childrens section.  People are quick to buy you cutesy little outfits they can wear once but books last a lifetime (insert cheesy commercial like music).
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    makclairmakclair member

    i try to buy something I would use off the registry (like swaddle mes or something).

    If nothing good on there to buy:

    books or diapers/wipes/diaper cream/toiletries

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    SizzlineSizzline
    Swaddleme blanket and the Fisher Price seahorse are my go-to shower gifts now. I loved both so much that I got them for my three SILs who all had babies shortly after me, and they also swear by them now.
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    littlestarr2009littlestarr2009
    I am the diaper cake maker...! That is my gift to baby showers!
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    AutumnBride929AutumnBride929

    Sophie teether.  Rockabye Baby CD if there is a version of a band I know the receiver likes.  Sassy Bugs on Board.  I can't think of anything else right this minute.  I always remember the good go-to gifts when I'm using that item, lol. 

    Oh, the Mommy Hook  is another one.

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    DarthBabyDarthBaby member
    I always give the pickysticky stickers. Especially to first time moms. They always think they are so cute and unique.
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