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That is frowned upon. However, if you can pass it off as new… then you’d be good to go.
I know one of my honey’s aunt gave us some used stuff and girl let me tell you I would of prefer for her not to spend her money because it ended up in the trash.
I would just pull the mom to the side and explain what’s going on. If it were me it would depend on what it is.
I think it depends what it is.
A friend of mine had a daughter last December and I’m due January 1st – so she gave me tons of her daughter’s clothes since the sizes are perfect for each season my daughter should be wearing them in. I see nothing wrong with it – she had the clothes that aren’t needed anymore and I will need them soon enough.
kinda depends on what it is and how used it is.
If it’s gently used clothing, blankets, etc.. that’s not stained or ripped then I would have no problem with it.
If it’s toys then as long as they are clean and have all the pieces and aren’t recalled.
Used teethers, bottles, binkies however are a no no.
BTW You can get good BPA free bottles at Walmart and Kroger for a dollar.
You could also check dollar tree for some things. However I would rather get something that’s used then get anything from dollar tree. The quality is horrible.
Honestly let her knwo aside that you a few items that are used, but i would go to walmart or dollar store and just get a simple 5$ or under toy. the toys i got at my babyshower were the best even if they were cheap!
It depends on the people. Most of the baby showers I went to, so long as they were in newer conditions, the people didn’t mind. Everyone is tightening their belts, very few people have a lot of money to spend, so it wasn’t tacky to bring items that were used but really good condition. And I’ve been to several where gifts were optional, no one checked to see if you bought anything.
Ask the mother her feelings. The last baby shower I went to, mom had actually asked for diapers and I had some unopen packages of size 1-2 so… I gave her something like $20 worth of diapers.
Something else to consider though, go to stores and look in their discount areas. I found $2 sleeper outfits at Target, as well as swaddling blankets for $5 (normally $30), sleep bags, even Avent bottles this last year usually at 25% the normal price. Little toys, etc. If these baby showers are happening after Christmas especially, dig around and you’re likely to find something nice for less than $5 for their shower.
Hey a real friend would just want you there for you… not for your gift:) I just had my baby shower and hounestly, if one of my friends couldnt afford to buy me anything I wouldnt of cared, aslong as they put in the effort of actually coming:)
Dont stress, presents shouldnt be the true meaning of the shower anyways- its to acknowledge that soon a new bub will be here:) A nice card should really do it:)
of course not -more of us should do the same. stores are filled with a plethora of waste.
as long as it isn’t bottles, pacifiers, thermometers, and things like that i dont see anything wrong with it.
It’s only frowned upon by greedy princesses who registered for 4000 brand new items and think they’re too good for used items.
Decent and grateful parents would happily accept used items…even if they knew in the back of their minds they would not use it, they still politely accept the gift and give genuine thanks for it.
I never had a shower, but I have been to many, and along with some new gifts, I have seen boxes of second hand clothing be passed around very excitedly.
Only snobs frown upon used items. True decent friends would be grateful for anything they get!
I would talk to the mom and see how she would feel about that. If it were me, I would have been touched by the gesture. No one was ever required to buy a gift or even bring anything at any of my showers. Despite the fact that the word “shower” generally implies that the guest of honor is being “showered” with gifts, I was just happy to have the presence of people that I loved – no gifts required by me.
One thing you could do is get something very small in the clearance section of a store, or even check the dollar store – they have decent gifts every now and then. You could get her something new that’s maybe a few dollars, if that, and then put it with all of the other gently used items that you would like to pass on. That way, you’re still giving her something new in addition to the other items. It can be something simple and inexpensive, yet useful, like baby washcloths or receiving blankets. You can buy those at the dollar store.
You could also look into making something, if you’re crafty. I do a lot of sewing, so I can almost always dig through my fabric stash and put together something without spending any extra money. For example, I made baby shoes for a few of my friends when they had babies. All I had to do was dig around my closet and find some fabric, use scrap pieces of elastic and some cute buttons from my giant bag of buttons. I found the pattern online and made them in an hour. If you happen to be a crafty person, you could see what you can put together with things you already have on hand.
No it is just fine. So long as they are Gently used. Anyone who is just starting out will baby number one shouldn’t be picky and take anything that others are willing to get rid of. I would however, Let the mom know ahead of time. say ” Hey I have a couple of sleepers and toys I don;t use any more do want them? I;ll bring them to the shower” That way she is kind of expecting them and you don’t have to go through the trouble of wrapping the used items.
Give new stuff at a baby shower. Give a small item, if funds are an issue. Give the used stuff privately to the giftee. If you can’t afford it, cut out some of the baby showers.
Please note: I certainly WOULD accept gently used items and be glad of the effort you went through to do so.
I don’t think it is well as long as the items aren’t bottles, pacifiers, etc. and if they are gently used. I received a lot of used clothes and a used bassinet at my son’s baby shower. I appreciated it.
Rather than give a used item, why don’t you make up a little booklet of “coupons” offering a night of babysitting or something like that? It wouldn’t cost anything but some time, you get to enjoy the new baby AND every mom at the shower will be so jealous of your gift! After all, who can’t use a night out every once in awhile?