Baby Present 6 months in.. need ideas!

mandapear · July 2013

Was chatting with DH's aunt at a family affair this week and she asked if we had an exersaucer for LO, since she has yet to get us a baby gift. He does, so that is out, but our registry is a random hodge podge of small items at this point and she wants to get us something substantial. Any ideas? We have a stroller, getting a convertible carseat as a gift (once I choose it), pretty much done with swing and bouncer at this point, have a highchair, and I am blanking on an equivalent item, price-need wise!

leratowhit · July 2013

We just bought a smart trike dream in Australia but I think they are world wide.

https://m.bigw.com.au/toys/rideons/bpnBIGW_0000000340228/smarttrike4in1dream

It says 10 months plus, but my 5.5 month old has been sitting unassisted for a month and sits perfectly in it, also the straps are very secure. She loves it! Fits in the car boot and is so easy to push. Great for outings to the supermarket and walks. At this age it's basically a stroller. But my daugher loves it as she's fully upright and can see more than when she's in the stroller

Even if you didn't use it for a few months, it could be good to have it ready rather than buying it then. And it lasts up until about age 3 by converting various ways at each age until it becomes a normal time.

LilyyPanda · July 2013

Jumparoo? I can't think of anymore big items. Maybe some clothes if you need it? No idea! Search the babies r us or whatever website for something you think LO will love!

sbevmc09 · July 2013

If you really don't need anything specific I would probably tell her that. Maybe she'll give you a gift card or something? I wouldn't want to come up with something just to do it, KWIM? That seems like a waste.

sbevmc09 · July 2013

Oh yeah! Zany Zoo would be a good one! Or maybe one of those music table things.

ashcody2 · July 2013

mandapear:
Was chatting with DH's aunt at a family affair this week and she asked if we had an exersaucer for LO, since she has yet to get us a baby gift. He does, so that is out, but our registry is a random hodge podge of small items at this point and she wants to get us something substantial. Any ideas? We have a stroller, getting a convertible carseat as a gift (once I choose it), pretty much done with swing and bouncer at this point, have a highchair, and I am blanking on an equivalent item, price-need wise!

We don't have an exersaucer, but have a jumperoo - I'm debating on if I want/need both, baby gets bored in jumperoo after while. I really want to get him the Fisher Price Step & Play Piano, but they're kind of expensive and who knows if/how long he would use it. I like that the seat can be removed once they're older.

jobiann · July 2013

sbevmc09:
Oh yeah! Zany Zoo would be a good one! Or maybe one of those music table things.

Both good ideas. Honestly, our DS needs nothing if someone asked me what I needed I'd just say 12 month winter clothes because we are set until then. We get gifts randomly still too from a lot of DH's extended family. Luckily all things we need/use.

wootownlady · July 2013

I pull and stand up activity table like this

https://www.amazon.com/LeapFrog-Learn-Groove-Musical-Table/dp/B003NX72D4

Or a chair that helps in the big bathtub:

https://www.amazon.com/Baby-Bath-Ring-Seat-KETER/dp/B000TBK4RY/ref=sr_1_2?s=baby-products&ie=UTF8&qid=1372887352&sr=1-2&keywords=baby+bath+chair

Or an inflatable baby bath tub you can use if you travel with baby a lot and don't want to wash your tot in a hotel bathtub

OR, this is still the greatest thing ever for me - getting tons of use as baby, and still, 2 years later:

https://www.chiccousa.com/gear/highchairs-hookons/caddy-hook-on-highchair/caddy-hook-on-red.aspx

Or, an activity walker they can push and play with long before they walk?

https://www.amazon.com/Fisher-Price-Bright-Beginnings-Activity-Walker/dp/B000L53D4O/ref=sr_1_11?s=toys-and-games&ie=UTF8&qid=1372887577&sr=1-11&keywords=baby+push+car

Allycat11 · July 2013

PrivacyWanted:
Zany zoo! It's a bit older but within the next few months LO will grow into it I'd link but I'm on mobile. target sells it

That is awesome! I have been adding things to wish lists for Christmas/ Birthday so I don't forget and that is definitely on it.

bubble520 · July 2013

Something that isnt a "thing" maybe? Somethng to make memories... Like zoo membership, or gift certificate for infant gymnastics or infant swim classes or photo session... those are the kind of "things" I tell the grandparents that love to buy stuff :

eb1113 · July 2013

I agree with the stand up table thingies. We had three for DD1 (all purchased at garage and consignment sales) and she loved them! If we'd let her, she'd still play with them and she's 2 1/2! They last a long time.

ericalynn818 · July 2013

leratowhit:
We just bought a smart trike dream in Australia but I think they are world wide.

https://m.bigw.com.au/toys/rideons/bpnBIGW_0000000340228/smarttrike4in1dream

It says 10 months plus, but my 5.5 month old has been sitting unassisted for a month and sits perfectly in it, also the straps are very secure. She loves it! Fits in the car boot and is so easy to push. Great for outings to the supermarket and walks. At this age it's basically a stroller. But my daugher loves it as she's fully upright and can see more than when she's in the stroller

Even if you didn't use it for a few months, it could be good to have it ready rather than buying it then. And it lasts up until about age 3 by converting various ways at each age until it becomes a normal time.

I've seen these and thought they were great, but didn't know what they were called! Thanks for posting this!

momofmanyinthemitten · July 2013

Step 2 buggy was a hit around 8 mos for DD and she still uses it at 2.5 yrs.

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