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Post by scrapperal on Feb 16, 2016 20:41:58 GMT
My go-to baby gift used to books, then it was silicon teething necklaces. I just heard about amber teething necklaces. Has anyone use them? Any opinions on either teething jewelry? Thanks!
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Post by gracieplusthree on Feb 16, 2016 22:27:31 GMT
I've never heard of silicone ones, only amber.
I tend to do books, maybe a cute onesie or a soft blanket or a toy etc. really depends on who it is and my relationship to them.
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Post by myshelly on Feb 16, 2016 22:29:33 GMT
I don't understand why people don't just stick with what's on the registry.
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Post by anxiousmom on Feb 16, 2016 23:08:17 GMT
I don't understand why people don't just stick with what's on the registry. Probably because not everyone has a registry for every baby?
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Post by myshelly on Feb 16, 2016 23:09:32 GMT
I don't understand why people don't just stick with what's on the registry. Probably because not everyone has a registry for every baby? Why have a shower if you don't have a registry? I've never known of anyone who had a shower without registering.
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Post by Darcy Collins on Feb 16, 2016 23:10:10 GMT
I'm way past mothering babies, so take my comments for what they're worth. I'm not a fan of necklaces on babies and wouldn't use one on my kids. I'd much prefer the books.
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Post by myboysnme on Feb 16, 2016 23:17:40 GMT
I always give books
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Post by anxiousmom on Feb 16, 2016 23:18:39 GMT
Probably because not everyone has a registry for every baby? Why have a shower if you don't have a registry? I've never known of anyone who had a shower without registering. No mention of a shower in the OP. I was merely commenting on the fact that not all babies have registries and sometimes people want to acknowledge those babies too. Or that they may not be invited to a shower but still want to buy a gift. All kinds of reasons.
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Post by flanz on Feb 16, 2016 23:19:10 GMT
I'm way past mothering babies, so take my comments for what they're worth. I'm not a fan of necklaces on babies and wouldn't use one on my kids. I'd much prefer the books. our youngest is 25, so same here. I think the necklaces are worn around mom's neck and baby uses as a teether sometimes, while being held by mom.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 16, 2016 23:19:25 GMT
My go-to baby gift used to books, then it was silicon teething necklaces. I just heard about amber teething necklaces. Has anyone use them? Any opinions on either teething jewelry? Thanks! I'd go back to books personally. I know a few moms who swear by amber as a teething relief. The amber beads aren't for chewing like the silicone necklaces the moms wear. The amber beads are worn close to the skin against the neck. BUT, I see the amber necklaces as a major potential choking hazard either by the necklace getting caught on something and strangling the child or it coming undone and the child eating the beads. I couldn't live with myself if something I gave as a gift killed or permanently injured a baby.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 16, 2016 23:21:51 GMT
I've never heard of silicone ones, only amber. I tend to do books, maybe a cute onesie or a soft blanket or a toy etc. really depends on who it is and my relationship to them. The silicone are actually meant for mom to wear. They are in the big chunky jewelry style. So when baby chews on mom's chunky necklace it is baby safe instead of worry about lead in the enamel or tooth marks left on a softer bead.
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Post by myshelly on Feb 16, 2016 23:27:12 GMT
Why have a shower if you don't have a registry? I've never known of anyone who had a shower without registering. No mention of a shower in the OP. I was merely commenting on the fact that not all babies have registries and sometimes people want to acknowledge those babies too. Or that they may not be invited to a shower but still want to buy a gift. All kinds of reasons. The title of this thread specifically says Baby shower gift The OP says "go to gift" implying they give everyone the same thing regardless of registry.
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Post by anxiousmom on Feb 16, 2016 23:44:10 GMT
No mention of a shower in the OP. I was merely commenting on the fact that not all babies have registries and sometimes people want to acknowledge those babies too. Or that they may not be invited to a shower but still want to buy a gift. All kinds of reasons. The title of this thread specifically says Baby shower gift The OP says "go to gift" implying they give everyone the same thing regardless of registry. Ah, you are so right. I did miss the shower part-teach me to try to do more than one thing at a time. But still, does everyone always have a registry?
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Post by flanz on Feb 16, 2016 23:45:50 GMT
My go to gift is books. Especially now, when so many little wee ones have electronics of some sort, I think books are essential in the home. Have you ever seen a video online with a toddler who is trying to figure out how to turn the pages of an actual book, and swiping doesn't work?
Soooo many great books out there... some of my fondest memories of parenting our kids was the hours we spent reading each week.
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Post by padresfan619 on Feb 16, 2016 23:48:51 GMT
I would do neither. I feel like teething necklaces are one of those things that you are very for, or very against and I wouldn't want to impose that on a new parent. I would go for books and a Target gift card.
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Post by myshelly on Feb 16, 2016 23:49:07 GMT
The title of this thread specifically says Baby shower gift The OP says "go to gift" implying they give everyone the same thing regardless of registry. Ah, you are so right. I did miss the shower part-teach me to try to do more than one thing at a time. But still, does everyone always have a registry? In my experience yes, there is always a registry. But, again, the very idea of having a "go to gift" is that you give that gift to everyone, which implies you aren't even looking at the registry.
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Post by myshelly on Feb 16, 2016 23:50:19 GMT
I'm way past mothering babies, so take my comments for what they're worth. I'm not a fan of necklaces on babies and wouldn't use one on my kids. I'd much prefer the books. our youngest is 25, so same here. I think the necklaces are worn around mom's neck and baby uses as a teether sometimes, while being held by mom. The silicone ones are worn by mother and used as teether by baby. The amber is for baby to wear for its pain healing properties to help deal with the teething. ETA like this : www.babareviews.com/teething-necklaces/
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Post by mymindseyedpea on Feb 17, 2016 0:03:47 GMT
I was in a rock shop once when someone came in looking for amber because they heard it's great for teething. Just then a friend of mine texted me saying she just bought an amber stone. I showed the message to the person inquiring about the amber teething necklace. He was amazed And I usually don't do things like that but felt in the moment free to do so. So my vote is amber
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Post by scrapperal on Feb 17, 2016 0:22:02 GMT
Well, I learned my lesson. I should have titled my thread, "Does anyone have any experience with silicon or amber teething necklaces" and not said anything else.
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Post by red88 on Feb 17, 2016 0:44:41 GMT
The title of this thread specifically says Baby shower gift The OP says "go to gift" implying they give everyone the same thing regardless of registry. Ah, you are so right. I did miss the shower part-teach me to try to do more than one thing at a time. But still, does everyone always have a registry? 2 grandchildren & neither had a registry for the baby shower, or in our case we had baby bbq's. All families were invited, including men & kids & we just had a big party. Neither of my children asked for gifts, but gifts were brought & accepted graciously. We loved doing the showers this way, way relaxed & everyone had a great time. Most gifts were diapers & wipes which you can never have to much!
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Post by johnnysmom on Feb 17, 2016 0:52:14 GMT
Jewelry freaks me out on babies, same with jeweled pacifiers. I look at that type of stuff on Etsy and think 'choking hazard', gives me the chills.
I'd either go with something from the registry or books.
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Post by AN on Feb 17, 2016 0:56:34 GMT
They are popular with the hippie, babywearing, extended nursing crowd (you can be one of those things and not the others, that isn't meant negatively). I looked into them when my SIL was using one and the science on them seems sketchy at best and there is some risk of putting something that could potentially break and have small pieces on an infant/toddler.
I think they might be ok for the more all-natural types, but I wouldn't make it my go to. Sophie the Giraffe seems like a pretty frequent Top 10 item you see on registries and recommendations, and it can be used younger than an amber necklace.
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Post by jamielynn on Feb 17, 2016 0:59:30 GMT
I like both but I know our daycare and many friend's daycares won't allow the amber necklaces or any necklaces to be worn on any kids in their care. Might be something to consider if baby goes to daycare.
There are also different kinds of amber teething necklaces, I think it's the Baltic Amber ones that are the ones that supposedly work for teething but you may want to look into that.
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Post by bluepoprocks on Feb 17, 2016 1:55:39 GMT
I would be way to nervous that the amber necklace would break and the baby would choke on the beads. There is no way I would give that as a gift even if they asked for one.
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Post by PolarGreen12 on Feb 17, 2016 2:00:19 GMT
My go-to baby gift used to books, then it was silicon teething necklaces. I just heard about amber teething necklaces. Has anyone use them? Any opinions on either teething jewelry? Thanks! Several friends that have toddlers now and all raved about the amber teething necklaces. They are also homeopathic, the Amber does something to soothe the babies gums.
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Post by seaexplore on Feb 17, 2016 2:50:01 GMT
No necklaces for babies. No bracelets for babies.
My go to (and what I've registered for last month for my little guy) is diapers or an outfit and target card. I got almost $300 in target cards and diapers in every size for my shower. I'm a happy momma!
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Post by rebelyelle on Feb 17, 2016 3:38:34 GMT
Ah, you are so right. I did miss the shower part-teach me to try to do more than one thing at a time. But still, does everyone always have a registry? In my experience yes, there is always a registry. But, again, the very idea of having a "go to gift" is that you give that gift to everyone, which implies you aren't even looking at the registry. So I have to say that I think you are hashing and re-hashing this topic to death on this thread. That being said, I have to agree with you about shopping from a registry (or in lieu of no registry, asking around to see what Mom and Dad might need for new baby). I know how much people love to shop for babies (I'm guilty of it too!!) and I know that it comes from a place of caring. But the standard go-to gifts like books, blankets, outfits, and burp cloths usually aren't needed - and are often donated - because they are given in extreme excess. Personally I donated over a dozen new, never-used blankets, and an equivalent number of receiving blankets and burp cloths - and still had more than what I needed! I also received 4(!) copies of Goodnight Moon, and several other multiples of popular authors like Sandra Boynton and Dr. Seuss. There were some baby outfits that were worn once and a couple that my son NEVER wore because he grew out of them too quickly. I have a dozen friends with kids ranging from newborn to K, and we've all repeated the same story. I absolutely accepted all of the gifts we received with grace and thanked the givers, but it was really hard to deal with all of the excess stuff when what we really needed were the boring essentials like diapers, outlet protectors, bottles and sheets. And even though it's SUPER boring, you can never go wrong with a gift card.
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Post by Nicole in TX on Feb 17, 2016 3:50:35 GMT
They are popular with the hippie, babywearing, extended nursing crowd (you can be one of those things and not the others, that isn't meant negatively). I looked into them when my SIL was using one and the science on them seems sketchy at best and there is some risk of putting something that could potentially break and have small pieces on an infant/toddler. I think they might be ok for the more all-natural types, but I wouldn't make it my go to. Sophie the Giraffe seems like a pretty frequent Top 10 item you see on registries and recommendations, and it can be used younger than an amber necklace. I agree about the choking hazard. It wouldn't be my thing. I was going to suggest a Sophie the Giraffe as well!
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Post by epeanymous on Feb 17, 2016 3:51:58 GMT
I have usually made something for baby showers. My go-to for baby girls is a handknit dress; my baby boy gift is a hand knit blanket. This is even TWOP refugee approved as a practice. I posted to make sure and everything.
I'm all sling-wearing co-sleeping extended-breastfeeding, and I wouldn't use an amber teething necklace. I'm not convinced of their benefits but am convinced they pose a potential choking hazard.
Also FWIW, I didn't have a baby registry, and while they are common now, the showers I went to ten or fifteen years ago generally didn't have registries. I think they are more common now, obviously, but the two showers I've attended recently were mostly non-registry gifts (the moms were both having showers for second babies, however, which is another big TWOP refugee no-no, except when it isn't).
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Post by Megan on Feb 17, 2016 3:59:22 GMT
We got SO many blankets and bath things. My go-tos are still books, Sophie and diapers depending on what they're registered for. My shower had the "book instead of card" note - new or used was mentioned I think. We didn't receive any duplicates but if we had and didn't have a gift receipt I would have left extras at my parents.
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