Would you like this baby gift?

lovely4321 · September 2012

Hi Ladies!

I can't make it to one of my college BFF's baby showers and I want to mail something off before the baby is born. She is registered but at a local boutique that I don't have in my state. I am TTC # 1 and pretty clueless about baby stuff and just want to buy her something special. The top item on my list is this gift set and I just want some confirmation before I get it. Do you think she will like it/is it a good baby gift? I know she already has lots of clothes and the nursery is ready etc.

Thanks. Big Smile

526SadieSadie · September 2012

It's cute but she might get a lot of blankets and things like this if she's registerd at a small boutique place.

Maybe you could send her some books or something like that? Books are always a great go-to gift when the registry isn't great.

MonicaClaire13 · September 2012

MandJS:
I think it's a very cute gift. And while I never had a Sophie giraffe teether with S, many people swear by them.

This. I'm a FTM but people always say they love Sophie the giraffe , don't know why, but it's what they say.

as for the book thing, that would depend on your friend. Personally a book would be of no use to me and just take up more space on an already crowded book shelf. I wouldn't even use it for MONTHS after baby is born. But some people love those, so it depends on her.

although for that price you might be able to find something more useful to her. Does she have a rock n' play sleeper? Most moms I know love those and you can find them for about the same price

sabriel1 · September 2012

My DD loved her Sophie BUT that price is shocking. Around here (Canada) you can get a Sophie for around $21... so you are basically paying $30 for a blanket. Personally we got close to 30 baby blankets and I can promise you that most of them have never been used and DD is close to 1 year old now. It's up to you but you could get better bang for your buck by purchasing her a Sophie and something else at Babies r us (somewhere where you can get both) and have it sent to her, I know they have really great bath stuff there for babies.

Another thing I saw once on baby steals that I thought was kind of neat was this 6 in 1 blanket, it was like a regular blanket, nursing cover, highchair cover, shopping cart cover, cover for an infant carrier and stroller lap blanket all in one... it seemed pretty neat and for the shopping cart aspect alone I thought it was pretty cool. I think it's like $40 (though I plan to try making my own now). https://www.babeecovee.com/

Ivana_Stolichnaya · September 2012

My son loves his Sophie, he's chewing on everything right now, the thing is definitely getting some wear and tear.

moonglow_84 · September 2012

Very cute! And my nephew loves his Sophie the Giraffe. I am definitely getting one for myself if I don't get one given to me. And the blanket looks very cuddly and nice. Great choice!

mama&baby · September 2012

My son loves his Sophie and it has helped since he now chews on everything since his paci is gone. As long as you know that it may be months before their LO uses it, I don't see a problem. My son didn't really use his until he started teething (around 6 months).

I know it may sound bizarre.... but one thing I wish I had is a toy box (not sure if she has one in her nursery or not). LO has a crapload of toys but we have yet to find a good toybox to put them in. Not sure what your budget is, but you could even do a small one and then put some baby items (wipes, diapers, teethers, small toys, etc) in it. GL!

Megzb510 · September 2012

MonicaClaire13:
MandJS:
I think it's a very cute gift. And while I never had a Sophie giraffe teether with S, many people swear by them.
This. I'm a FTM but people always say they love Sophie the giraffe , don't know why, but it's what they say.
as for the book thing, that would depend on your friend. Personally a book would be of no use to me and just take up more space on an already crowded book shelf. I wouldn't even use it for MONTHS after baby is born. But some people love those, so it depends on her.
although for that price you might be able to find something more useful to her. Does she have a rock n' play sleeper? Most moms I know love those and you can find them for about the same price

The gift set does look like really nice, but I second the rock n' play sleeper. It's right around the same price on Amazon, and it's been a lifesaver for us. Our baby wouldn't sleep flat in a pack n play or crib. The rock n' play is the only thing he'll sleep in, and I'd never heard of it until someone gave it to me as a hand me down. It'll get way more use sooner than that gift set.

rhubarb123 · September 2012

It is a nice gift since a MTB can always use another blanket and a lot of babies really like Sophie (although mine preferred to chew on their hands/fingers) but that price is outrageous. I'm thinking it is about $15 over priced. Personally I would go with something else...but if it fits your budget and is easiest for you then go for it. Personally, as a MTB I'd prefer a couple of crib sheets and sleepsacs instead of Sophie. lol

1026pumpkin · September 2012

I think it's a very cute set, but ditto PPs about new moms receiving more blankets than they know what to do with. Sofie seems to be very popular with a lot of kids- if you like the idea of giving a Sofie teether, I'd pick one up at Target or BRU and make a gift basket with expendable items or a diaper cake and use it as the topper.

Some ideas of things for a basket that you always need: diapers, wipes, diaper cream, baby shampoo and bath wash, burp cloths, pacifiers.

lovely4321 · September 2012

Thanks ladies for all the good info. I am thinking about just Sophie and maybe a couple books and some more practical stuff. I will check out the Rock N Play. Have a great afternoon!

paulette1979 · September 2012

its very cute, if you're skeptical though you can always buy her a gift card to babies r us. but what you have chosen is super cute.

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