And then we attempted some Black Friday shopping and I was successful in my ventures and completely exhausted by Friday night after a night/morning of shopping, a trip to the tree farm and then to the Lights Parade. But I wouldn't have it any other way!
Now in case you are looking for a unique holiday gift, here are a few of my current favorites we have. (My favorites are always changing, are yours?)
Lula Clips
These are genius! They keep the seat belt held out of the way so you don't have to pull it out from behind baby to buckle them in!
Dr. Carey's Baby Kit
This is a great gift for a new mom. It includes a FANTASTIC baby care book with color photos of all those weird things you have questions about that you never thought you'd wonder, like "What kind of poop is normal?"
It also comes with a receiving blanket, nose bulb suctioner, rash cream and more!
Charlie's Pre-Spray
Are you already a fan of Charlie's Soap? Have you tried their biodegradable laundry pre-spray? It's amazing! It's safe to use on cloth diapers. I've been using it for a few months now with no issues and less stains! I also have used it on hot chocolate stains and a variety of other toddler involved messes.
Fuzzi Bunz Diaper Talk Diapers
These are just too cute! Enough said.
Planet Wise Food Bags
These make great stocking stuffers! Available in sandwich and snack sizes they are a cute alternative to reusable plastic bags.Don't see the print you want? Send us an e-mail! As long as the manufacturer has it in stock we can get it for you!
And as always, don't forget: We offer FREE SHIPPING to anywhere in the United States and will ship internationally!!!!
I'm a big fan of giving diapers/wipes either disposable or cloth depending on the mama's preference, or paper plates & plastic utensils for easy meal cleanup after baby is born. (I *know* that's not eco-friendly, but even my crunchiest mama friends have appreciated the convenience while recovering from birth)
ReplyDeleteAmen to the disposable dishes after having a new baby!! I've given the same thing!
ReplyDeleteI have always given gifts that I know the mom will use. If she cloth diapers, then a gift basket with a few diapers and some CD safe creams. If she isnt into cloth then I go with something like a nice swaddle blanket or baby food maker.
ReplyDeleteDefinitely cloth diapers! I've finally bought most of what a close friend will need for her stash, I can't wait to give it all to her! I bought mostly Fuzzibunz OS and Bumgenius OS. If you know someone who will be using cloth but you cant afford to buy diapers, you can do the diaper accessories , wetbags,detergent,measuring scoop, cloth wipes,wipe spray,etc!
ReplyDeleteOh, and if the mom isn't pro CDing, I love hooter hider's with other BFing accessories
ReplyDeleteMy favorite baby gift to give (especially to first time parents) is Baby 411. Most of your burning questions answered in 1 book.
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my favorite gift to give a first time mom, is diaper creams and some cloth wipes and some brand of lanolin cream for her.
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My favourite gift to give is newborn size sleepers with zippers. Sounds so simple, but many new parents underestimate just how irritating snaps can be in the middle of the night.
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I love to give natural teething toys, cloth diapers, gift cards, and organic bath soaps.
ReplyDeleteI used to love giving larger clothes-- like 6-12 months, for later down the road when all the gifts run out! Now that I'm into cloth.... I think I might start giving cloth diapers!
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ReplyDeleteEither cloth wipes or a good cloth diaper. Or if they are not doing cloth I like to give a wooden toy.
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my fav gift to give is the Changing diapers book and a few started CD's (prefold, cover, fitted, ai2, and pocket)
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ReplyDeleteI like giving a fuzzy blanket embroidered with the baby's name as a gift after the baby is born, and at baby showers I tend to do towels & wash cloths just because I think they're so cute & have no reason to buy them for my own kiddos because they have at least 2 dozen between the 3 of them!
ReplyDeleteI think those Lula clips look neat!
ReplyDeleteMy favorite thing to give lately to new moms is nursing pads. I haven't tried giving cloth diapers yet :) not sure how my friends would take that, maybe I should try :) I LOVE my cloth diapers!
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A cloth diaper or a pack of disposables with some wipes, depending on the momma
ReplyDeleteMy fav thing to give for a baby gift to give is cloth diapers! <3
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I like to give a basket of safety things. Hinge protectors, outlet protectors, etc.
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My new favorite thing to give for baby showers are cloth diaper trial sets. Usually cost about $50 with 2-3 diapers and wipes and sample detergents. I have found some that have a wetbag in them too! AWESOME!
ReplyDeleteWow- so many great ideas I think I may need to find more babies to give gifts to! LOL
ReplyDeleteI like to give newborn cloth diapers. Both times I have given them they were used and led to more cloth diaper mamas!!
ReplyDeleteI like to give cloth diapers as presents.
ReplyDeleteI like to give lots of little things that add up to a theme. Usually a few creative and a few from the person's registry.
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I like to give little things like diaper rash cream, bath products, etc.
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My favorite baby gift to give and get is cloth diapers! :)
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I like to knit a few small baby items (booties, hat), and then get a couple bigger outfits. If it's someone I'm particularly close to, they get a knitted or hand-quilted blanket.
ReplyDeletemy favorite baby gift is a wubbanub! it's a pacifier w a doll attached so it's easier for baby to hold onto. Our girl LOVES hers!
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I give books and onsies. Parents can always use onsies, and I give Where the Wild Things Are and Love You Forever. My favorite childhood books.
ReplyDeleteMy favorite baby gift is Sophie the giraffe and an amber teething necklace!
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My favorite thing to give is something off the registry and then baby clothes (onesies, outfits, etc.) I just can't resist baby clothes shopping. They're too cute! I wish more mommas were open to the idea of cloth diapering. I'd love to give out CDs, but I'm afraid they would just never get used or even tried.
ReplyDeleteMy favorite gifts to give are a Happiest Baby on the Block book and natural teethers!
ReplyDeleteI can't wait for another friend to get pregnant so I can give them CD and get them hooked!So that someone i know can have the same addiction i do!
ReplyDeleteI like to give something practical and then something fun/cute in a baby gift. Usually it's something like baby feed-ware or a natural heath care item and then an outfit that is just too cute to leave at the store. Of course, since discovering the amazing world of cloth diapering, it's really everything rolled into one!
ReplyDeleteMy favorite things to give are eco-friendly toys. They are always adorable and as a bonus, good for the environment!
ReplyDeletemy favorite thing to give is a wrap. baby carrying has so many benefits for mom and baby, that i cannot keep myself from showing others, how great this is.
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my favw thing to give is if its a girl, a newborn sized tutu if a boy clothes and cloth wipes that i made
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my fave thing to give is if its a girl, a newborn sized tutu if a boy clothes and cloth wipes that i made
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Oh man! There are so many things I love to give as baby gifts. I like to give away what we have loved or found most useful. Usually I give a clothing item or 2, but I try to go overboard. I like to give a book, a Sing Over Me CD, the travel version of the sleepy giraffe, diapers (would love to give a cloth diaper away to someone who would use it!), and some toys.
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My favorite gift to give are some different types and styles of cloth diapers. I love helping new parents learn all about cloth!
ReplyDeleteI <3 to give the gift of Cloth. Whether it's cloth dipes, cloth wipes, or anything helping to make it easier to go Green. :)
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My favourite gift to give is a nice set of burp cloths. Everyone can use them and most people need them! Liganna(at)hotmail(dot)com
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My favorite gift to give is Sophie the Giraffe.
ReplyDeleteI like to give Sophie the Giraffe! She's awesome for teething!
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I love to give soft and cozy baby blankets.
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My fave is to give a basket with one of each CD baby needed things (diaper wipes, teething bracelet, samples of laundry soap,etc..- for a baby shower, a new delivery, or a wedding gift etc.. I actually got ONE friend to use CD's =0
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I love giving the most awkward sounding items off of the expectant mother's registry (i.e. nipple cream, butt-paste, glow-in-the-dark rectal thermometer, etc). It makes an amusing, yet utterly useful package of gifts:)
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ReplyDeleteMy fave to give away is clothes. BAbies grow so fast, it's always something I know they will get use of!
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I like giving Sophie the giraffe and a cloth diaper if I know the mama wants to cloth diaper. I also get something off her registry that I know she wants. :)
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My favorite gift to give is handmade baby hats. I knit and crochet and love making little things. :D
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ReplyDeleteI like to give a Moby Wrap, or something similar!
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I love to give diapers, wipes, and a cute outfit or two.
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