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There is nothing I like more than registering for presents...there I said it. Who doesn't want to pick out exactly what you want down to the color and the print. I look back and think about registering for a baby and how overwhelming it was. None of my friends had kids yet so I didn't have anyone to turn to so I just started scanning. We ended up getting everything we needed even though my registry was all over the board. My favorite presents, though, were the ones that came from new moms. They know what you need. It may not be the fun stuff to buy but they have a little one who has wants and needs. Those wants and needs are probably much different than what the mothers of grow children remember.
I have come up with some non-traditional shower presents, non-traditional in the sense that there are no stuffed animals or blankets involved. This is stuff that got used in my house and/or we had to run out with a new baby to retrieve. If you are pregnant and not an Amazon Prime/Mom Subscriber yet, save yourself the guessing game and sign up now!
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I think there are few things that new parents need more than sleep. No, this gift won't magically make their baby sleep but it will give them some options.- The Sleep Sheep was a life saver and made Nugget take his first nap in the swing. At 11 months we still use it.
- Next up is Swaddlemes. When you have a newborn that you are trying to get a good fit on diapers and not wake up to much you want a quick easy to change swaddle. We used the blanket but nothing was as secure as the Swaddlemes.
- The No-Cry Sleep Solution isn't just a how to make you baby sleep book. It really is understanding of how your baby sleeps to bring light on to why your baby is waking.
- The Napping House is one of my favorites and I think you will enjoy it as well.
- Last but not least, the Cloud B Twilight Turtle. This little guy serves many purposes. It is a night light, a toy and soother. Nugget now loves to look at the stars before he goes to sleep. He also enjoys playing with it during the day.
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We really didn't get any toys for my baby shower and were pretty clueless when it came to what would give us the most bang for your buck.- Nugget's favorite lovey then and now is the Wub. You can get them in all sort of animals and they are all stinkin' cute. The best part? When this paci drops it doesn't bounce all over and land in a muddy puddle, just falls and stops.
- The Oball was Nugget's first toy and now we have every toy they make. It is great for little hands to grab, throw and catch.
- Indestructibles are books that are made to be chewed, slobbered on, and crinkled. They can't be ruined and are all washable. You will understand the importance when all your board books start to look like mice were using them for lunch.
- Look, Look is great when practicing tummy time with a little baby. The images are all black and white and Nugget really showed a lot of interest in them.
- The Sassy Tummy Time Mirror was another toy that helped with teaching Nugget to roll. He loved staring at himself!
- Then, of course, links. You can never have enough and there are so many uses for them. I don't know a parent who doesn't have a set of these.
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Bath time is our favorite time! Whenever Nugget is crabby we are able to draw a bath and whatever was making him mad before has totally been forgotten.- The Ducky Tub was what we went to after Nugget could sit up on his own. It saves you a ton of water versus filling up the whole tub.
- His favorite toys are the Nuby Splish Splash Stacking Cups and some plain ole foam letters. Both of these are great because they can't retain water. Rubber Duckies get nasty with mold over time so we try to avoid them.
- The Green Toy My First Tug Boat serves as a water spout as well as a great toy.
- Finish off the gift with a super cute hooded towel and you are good to go!
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The first couple of weeks after I was handed my new baby he had gas real bad. We had nothing on hand to remedy it which meant that Dufda had to go to the store and try to figure out what product we needed. I would have loved to have received all the simple remedies in one gift.- The New Parent's Survival Kit has a little bit of everything for those first days when you don't want to leave the house.
- A must have is the NoseFrida. It is the ultimate booger sucker and no, the boogers don't' even get close to your mouth.
- The Zo-Li Buzz saved us in the beginning because we were so afraid to cut Nugget's fingers while doing his nails. This just files them down and isn't uncomfortable.
- Boogie wipes are the best smelling snot wipers there are. I would love if someone wiped my nose with this grape tissue.
- A fun going to the doctor book because you can never have enough books.
- Add in a brush and comb for good measure.
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This is a super practical gift that the mom may not appreciate at the shower but will understand more after she brings home her baby.- Gerber onesies in every size will make sure that she at least has back up in the diaper bag and car. I would stick with short sleeve since it is hard to predict what size they would be in for long sleeve.
- Socks in every size because you can never have enough baby socks.
- Gerber Prefolds to use a burp rags. Yes, cute burp cloths are more fun but when you have a newborn the messes are everywhere and you can never have enough of these.
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Everyone seems to forget about the parents at showers. If you want to go out of the box a bit, buy for the parents and not the baby.- Mom can use a cute hospital gown to make her labor fashionable and more comfy.
- Dad can get some cool Daddy Scrubs.
- Pack a bag for the mom to take to the hospital with toiletries, candy, snacks, and reading material so she doesn't have to remember to get this stuff herself. Someone did get this for me and I used it up till our first vacation together.
What is your go to baby shower gift?
