Which baby gift would you get?

[vanillacourage]

One of DH's college buddies (with whom we've done weekend trips) got married in November. We were unable to go and sent a GC. She was pregnant at their wedding, and is due in February.

I went online to send them a baby gift, and they have a registry set up at BRU. I was all set to send them A&A swaddle blankets b/c that's our #1 most-used baby item - but, I'm wondering if I should stick to the registry in this case (and something practical at that) b/c fair or not, they may not have as many showers or get as many baby gifts because they JUST got married. WDYT?

[CloudBee]

I vote registry. If there's a chance they may not receive as many (or as $) gifts off of their baby registry, then I would definitely try to get something off of that. I've really tried to take a step back from sending what I think they'll enjoy, and provide what they have already researched/will match, etc.

[mollybrown]

You can never go wrong with the registry.

[pugz]

if you get A&A get the bamboo ones, they are amaaaaaaaaazing

[speckledfrog]

If you do the blanket be sure to include a gift receipt. I would just buy off the registry.

[vanillacourage]

I ended up buying bottles off their registry plus a book with their daughter's name as the name of the main character (they bought us a similar book for DS1 when he was born). Hopefully that straddles fun vs practical. And, of course, gift receipts for both.

[CloudBee]

Perfect! Often the registry stuff is not fun for the giver, but the recipient will love getting these things and prepping the nursery. I've bought a handful of toiletries, our CDs, and other random items. It's been fun to nest and organize them in his room.

[vanillacourage]

Cloudbee - totally agree about the nursery. When in doubt I buy the changing pad, sheets, etc. Getting the nursery set up is such a big deal even if you already know the baby won't sleep there for months.