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Baby showers are a time to celebrate the little one on the way and give special (and needed!) gifts to the mom-to-be. So imagine you were invited to one. And that means you gotta find a gift. The reality is that expectant parents already have so much on their plate, so you want to get them a gift that’s going to be actually useful. A quick Google search shows thousands of baby shower gift ideas, from cute little toys to useful gadgets, the options are endless.

So picking up a present shouldn’t be much of a challenge. But many moms out there who received pretty questionable stuff from their baby shower guests claim this is not exactly the case. “What is the worst baby shower gift you received?” asked one Redditor on the Baby Bumps subreddit. The question seems to have hit close to home for many moms out there as they shared the weirdest and most inappropriate stuff they got to unpackage during their baby showers.

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35 Moms Share The Worst Baby Shower Gifts They Ever Got In This Honest Online Thread I got a kids size 10 shirt… like, one that a big kid could wear. We were really confused but said thank you and moved onto the next gift… the friend pulled me aside and apologized because he didn’t know anything about babies. We had a laugh about it and it’s still in my (almost) 4 year old’s closet. We have him put it on around his birthday every year and send a picture of him to our friend who gifted it to us. It’s tradition now lol

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Bored Panda reached out to Tiffany Jenkins, the internet’s most loved content creator, best-selling author, wife, mother, and the author of her blog, “Juggling the Jenkins”. She has more than 5 million followers and counting on her Facebook page, and has been featured on national TV shows like The Today Show and The Doctors. Tiffany happily shared a couple of great ideas for baby shower gifts as well as some other insights into parenting.

When asked what is the best baby shower present a guest can bring, Tiffany said it’s hands-down diapers and wipes. “Babies go through an astronomical amount of diapers, having a stockpile of all different sizes ready to go is magical. There's nothing worse than going to grab a diaper when your baby has a blowout, and realizing that you're out. Taking a newborn to the store wrapped in a towel for diapers is always awkward,” she explained.

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35 Moms Share The Worst Baby Shower Gifts They Ever Got In This Honest Online Thread I was super excited to find a turquoise pottery barn crib on craigslist for $75!! Made a fb post and everything.

Well for my shower my BiL and SiL decided to buy me a crib! Not so bad, but when I opened it she goes "this is so that you don't have to use that street crib, cuz let's be honest, it's a street crib". In front of everyone!! I grew up on second hand items and it was such a slap in the face, I wanted to just cry

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35 Moms Share The Worst Baby Shower Gifts They Ever Got In This Honest Online Thread A cross…for my Jewish child. Yes, they knew.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My mom had a friend who was Turkish. We are German. In their culture (she said) it is normal to gift a new baby a necklace or bracelet made of gold. It is lucky or something... We didn't know this tradition and mom was very confused when her friend showed up with jewelery for me, then 2 weeks old. I mean it's nice, the necklace got a big "L" on it and the bracelet spelt "Laura". But for my mom it was weird. She put it on me when we visited this particular friend and otherwise never. Now I'm thinking about selling it. I mean solid gold...!

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35 Moms Share The Worst Baby Shower Gifts They Ever Got In This Honest Online Thread A giant bag of sexist girl clothes from Target from my MIL, after we specifically had a discussion about how much we hate sexist baby clothes and will never put our daughter in anything like that. We tried to return them but they were so deeply discounted Target couldn’t even take them back. They all went straight to Goodwill.

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Another great idea to bring to the baby shower is baby clothes in larger sizes. “My babies grew like weeds and would only get to wear an outfit a handful of times before it became too tight,” Tiffany said and added that “Having new clothes in bigger sizes already in the closet is incredibly helpful.”

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“ZIPPER pajamas,” Tiffany added to her go-to baby shower gift list. However, it should never be snap-button pajamas. “I learned this the hard way. Waking up exhausted at 3:00 am to change a diaper is hard enough... Trying to snap 64 buttons back together while your kid thrashes around like a baby alligator is like the eighteenth level of 'Jumanji,’” she told us.

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35 Moms Share The Worst Baby Shower Gifts They Ever Got In This Honest Online Thread My MIL gave me this beautiful "sleeping bag" that was handmade and my SO used it when he was a baby so it actually ment a lot to me cause we dont really have the best relationship. The day after my baby shower she told me she wanted it back and I can borrow it from her if I wanted to use it. felt very awkward about it because I told everyone of this lovely present...

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That's one awful MIL. I want to know what your husband said to his mom about it.

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35 Moms Share The Worst Baby Shower Gifts They Ever Got In This Honest Online Thread First baby... A card from my sister in law, pretty much saying I'm not ready to be a parent and that she hopes i "don't damage the child." It came with the "What To Expect," book series for birth through age 5. Lol. Also... She spent the entire party ragging on me to everybody. I had met her once prior to this. She was excused

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35 Moms Share The Worst Baby Shower Gifts They Ever Got In This Honest Online Thread MIL had a shower with all her friends and gave me the presents afterwards. I wasnt even invited

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I have heard of this before. It's a bit odd, but generally just celebrating a friend becoming a grandmother. In the times I have seen it, usually the friends don't really know the mother to be, and it is just an excuse for friends to socialize and have fun.

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For those guests who are in for a splurge for the expecting mom, the best expensive gift is a gift card. “Sometimes moms don't realize what they need until they are already knee-deep in motherhood, remembering you have a gift card to use for it is a huge relief later on.”

Although according to Tiffany, any gift is a nice gift, there are a few that aren't the best, if she’s being honest. “A baby drum set, for example—is not a fun time for the mom. Toys that make a lot of noise or take up a lot of space aren't the greatest. Definitely don't get her a gift certificate to a gym, and I'd skip the lingerie.”

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35 Moms Share The Worst Baby Shower Gifts They Ever Got In This Honest Online Thread My husbands family thought it would be funny to give me a box of condoms, this was a shower for our second son. I was NOT pleased as a 38week pregnant woman. 1 because sex was the last thing on my list, and 2 how tacky and rude can you be. Oddly enough nobody fessed up to who brought the gift when I asked? I know my face indicated I would be murdering whoever it was.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Blow them up as balloons for his first birthday party and make sure to invite them all.

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35 Moms Share The Worst Baby Shower Gifts They Ever Got In This Honest Online Thread A gift set of baby medicine that all expired before she was born

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Why would you even give baby medicines as a baby shower gift? You get them for free from your health care insurance if they really need medication.

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35 Moms Share The Worst Baby Shower Gifts They Ever Got In This Honest Online Thread Fisher Price Rockn'Play bassinett...we got lucky but the headlines were so true. After I told the gift giver about the near deadly encounter with our newborn, she became annoyed that we returned it through the recall claim. We're no longer friends.

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When asked whether guests are always expected to bring in a gift, Tiffany said that there is definitely an expectation to bring a gift, “since that's pretty much the main purpose for a baby shower.” She added that “I do think some people just enjoy being around others and feeling like the center of attention for a day as well. I wrote on my invitation that they didn't have to bring gifts, I just wanted to celebrate. They brought gifts anyway, of course.”

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35 Moms Share The Worst Baby Shower Gifts They Ever Got In This Honest Online Thread My mother in law got us an ugly bookshelf after asking us if we had one and after we told her we did (and had it all set up in our small nursery). She also got us a wipe warmer after she knew that we were against using one (don’t need babe getting used to warm wipes when we are on the go so frequently). She then made a loud comment about how this other babe in the fam is probably much more protected from Covid because of all the breastfeeding (and I’m vaxed AND freshly boosted). She knows we’re not breastfeeding and just took it as a chance to give a jab. I made up for it though - after opening all of the gifts at the shower I proudly announced and thanked my mom for giving us the best gift of all - several weeks of sleep (via a night nurse). Everything she does is deliberate - but two can play the game.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

A wipe warmer!? You've got be kidding me. I can't even believe such a thing exists.

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Jj321
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I was gifted one with my first. It was a pain in the butt. It dried the wipes out, it literally got too warm, and I believe it caused mold, plus, it was extra work to refill

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Pamela Blue
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

A night nurse? Wow! You have yourself the most wonderful mother on the planet! Don't lose her!

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SlowTV Missouri
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is why I stick with Amazon gift cards for gifts. Or nothing.

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Lauren
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I like to give the new parents gift cards to restaurants that deliver and/or "disposable" plates, napkins, etc. That way they don't have to cook or clean dishes. The dishes are actually recyclable and I provide the recycle bin if they need it. I also offer to do their housework any time for the first year that they ask. Even though I won't be a mom, I like to offer what I would love people to offer me if I were in that position.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I didn't use a wipe warmer for my kids, but I babysat for a friend whose little baby girl would jump every time a cold wipe touched her skin. I invested in one for the dear girl and it worked quite well for her. So, a tiny little thumbs up on this one.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Sounds like a breeding ground for germs whatever the hell a wiper warmer is.

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Linda Ellis
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If you don't even know what it is, how is your opinion valid? Room temperature is about 30 degrees colder than body temperature. That wipe is gonna feel cold.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

So... You think a baby will get used to warm wipes and this is a negative thing?? I work in a hospital on an ICU/Stepdown unit that gives warm blankets to patients at all times when requested... this does not mean that they will freak out the next time they receive a blanket that is NOT warm... It is merely providing extra comfort and care... Also, a gift from a baby shower isn't proof that someone is conducting a Pavlov experiment on your future (most likely very sheltered and restricted) child. Learn how to see things from someone else's point of view and also become a little less ungrateful.

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2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I think it’s more that the MIL disregarded their wishes. They said that they did not want a diaper warmer; it doesn’t matter what their reasons were. They didn’t want one and she gave them one anyway. They don’t have to be GRATEFUL for receiving something they stated that they didn’t want in the first place. Giving them one was a power-play on the MIL’s part.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Commenters seem upset that the child might have the comfort of a pre-warmed wipe for their bum instead of a cold wet one, because its such a preposterous luxury... but a night nurse isn't a preposterous luxury for the mom?!

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

IIRC, my friend kept the wipe warmer that was gifted to her and just used it for herself and not the baby. Personally sounds heavenly to me.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

How I imagine that conversation had begun: Do you have an ugly bookshelf? Yes, we have an ugly bookshelf and it’s already set up in the small nursery.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My policy on all gifts is, say thank you. Then either resell it, get a refund or pass it on to someone who wants it.

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2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This just solidifies what you already knew about you MIL: she’s a douche…and your mom is a Queen 👑

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If you want warm wipes put the packet under your armpit while doing the other parts, no warmer required.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I have never seen or heard of a wipe warmer. It may be because I'm living in Germany or because my son is already 7 years old. When he was a baby, we didn't use wipes at home, but cloths and warm water straight from the faucet. Washing the cloths was disgusting, but it was good for his little bum and he liked the warmth. We used wipes when we weren't at home. Warming a whole pack of wipes does sound rather moldy to me.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

These people need to stop being invited... they're the kind to barge in without an invitation anyway

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Andy Acceber
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Trying to out-manipulate your manipulative in-laws sounds like a great foundation for this kid. /s I understand the urge to give in every now and then, but please, for the sake of the kid, don't make the constant one-upping a habit. Have some hard conversations adult-to-adult instead.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

An "ugly" bookshelf and a wipe warmer...Sounds pretty considerate to me. Cut her some slack.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

We were gifted one and love it. Has never dried out wipes, easy to refill. I've stolen a few warm wipes and they're are glorious compared to the ones sitting out. So I'm sure her little tush appreciates it too

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

wipe warmers suck, they breed bacteria and dry out the wipes

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I would like this for my personal use. Would feel good after nasty blowout.😂

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wtf is a wipe warmer? Just when you think the consumer society has come up with all the useless goods possible...

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'll be honest, I've never had kids. But I had to use baby wipes when I couldn't take a shower ( foot in cast, couldn't get it wet). Let's just say next time I need to do something like that, I am very tempted to get a wiper warmer. Yes, those wipes can be COLD!

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Okay this one is weird. Just... let it go. You probably already did. But it's not worth the drama.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wow, I couldn’t imagine giving up the night feeds. All that bonding with your child. The two of you up just looking at your child in awe. As a mum of four I just couldn’t. Without even trying?

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2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm all for promoting breastfeeding (because it's the best for mother and baby) but please don't romantize night feeding. I mean, if baby wakes up only 2-3 time then maybe its can be awesome experience, but some babies wake up way more then 2-3 times per nigth and believe me, nothing awesome in that. After 6th wake up all I want is my baby to stop feeding and just sleep... after 10th I am zombie.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wipe warmers are dumb, imo. If the wipes were cold and baby was sleeping, I literally just put some wipes between my boobs while getting her diaper off. Warm wipes for free!!

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I know I'm gonna get downvoted but ..don't think I could brag about having a night nurse .. sleep deprivation is all part of being a new parent .maybe I'm alone here but it took me years to get pregnant with my Daughter who's now 5 and now I have a son who's 6 months old .. I wouldn't want anyone else comforting them in the night but me and their Dad .. it's memories too.. it's all part of being a parent and I love it all!

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Stephanie IV
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I felt like that. I couldn’t let my children be changed and fed by anybody else. BUT I was a SAHM.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You're breastfeeding and took the jab? I hope you and your family will be well from my heart.

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2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You have an opinion about a wipe warmer? I don't think devices like that deserve an opinion. They should all be gathered together and filed under undisputed nonsense. Also what does a vaccine for yourself do for your baby? People are odd.

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2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Vaccined mother gives her baby her antibodies (gotten after vaccine) with her milk. In case of covid vaccine, they don't stay long in baby's blood, but baby is extra protected with them for few months.

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Brestfeeding is actually better for babys, formula feeding should be always plan b and not the first election... unless there is actually a REAL medical contraindication about breastfeeding (cancer therapy, tuberculosis, aids)

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

BUT, the rest of us have no idea _why_ she isn't breastfeeding; since it's NONE OF OUR BUSINESS, we should probably accept that it's her decision, and move on.

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Night nurse?? Is it REALLY necessary?? Did OP really want that baby?? Cause there are always options... adoption for instance

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But why are you not breastfeeding? It is better due to all the antibodies. Unless you can't produce milk, then pretend my comment never existed.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's none of your business why she isn't breastfeeding! How rude to ask that of a stranger. There are many reasons why someone would choose not to, but she doesn't have to justify herself to anyone. Shaming women for the choices they make in relation to their own children is a vile practice and needs to stop.

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35 Moms Share The Worst Baby Shower Gifts They Ever Got In This Honest Online Thread So when my son was born, my brother in law gave me a card. When I read the card, he wrote that he bought 2 football game tickets. One for him and one for my husband…… And he got me, the one who had a baby in her belly for roughly 10 months absolutely nothing.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Cute that Dad got thought of, but in general it would have been even nicer to give a gift to both ( football tickets for Dad and a day of babysitting for Mom). When I had my Son the only gift I got was a diaper service for 1 month. Everything else was 100% geared towards the baby.

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Moreover, Tiffany said that she’s noticed lots of her friends doing "virtual" baby showers nowadays, “which is cool. They put out their 'wishlist' on social media a few weeks ahead, then on baby shower day, they go live and open the gifts.”

“I think moms feel like they need a ton of gadgets and contraptions and baby furniture and the latest carseat in order to bring a baby into the world,” she said and added that “The truth is, babies don't need nearly as much as we initially think. All they really need is food, a place to sleep, something to catch their poop, and love. The rest is just a bonus!”

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35 Moms Share The Worst Baby Shower Gifts They Ever Got In This Honest Online Thread My own mother gave me a notebook for my baby shower that was supposed to be filled with supportive messages from people who attended. Except that her own message was so scathing and pretty much just repeated in different ways how much I was going to struggle as a mother. I got good mileage out of passing it around and laughing at it with my husband's family, who are well aware of how insane my parents are

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

As long as they know that their parents are insane, there's nothing that the parents can do or say that will hurt or upset them.

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35 Moms Share The Worst Baby Shower Gifts They Ever Got In This Honest Online Thread A onesie that said “they did not stay 6 feet apart”

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35 Moms Share The Worst Baby Shower Gifts They Ever Got In This Honest Online Thread My sister got me a random basket from target that says "Baby" on it with a target grocery bag with random baby goods like wipes and such ._. Not wrapped or anything. The gift itself wasn't so bad but then my mom went on a 15 minute speech about how beautiful her gift is and how wonderful my sister was to take the time to make me a beautiful basket despite her busy schedule.

They came to the baby shower for a full 10 minutes, complained about the party, my sister only talked about herself and her pregnancies and how much she had it worse than me.. asked how much I weighed and tried to compare. then left. I was glad they left before other people showed up.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Don't get why OP let them stay for 10 minutes. She should have thrown them out after 5.

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35 Moms Share The Worst Baby Shower Gifts They Ever Got In This Honest Online Thread A box of uncooked pasta and girl stuff ....FYI I don't know if its a boy or girl and made that clear to everyone that the gender is a surprise.....and the pasta i can't even explain

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35 Moms Share The Worst Baby Shower Gifts They Ever Got In This Honest Online Thread A “my first 5 years” memory book, with a kids name already in it and the “when we found out we were expecting” says Thanksgiving 2013

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35 Moms Share The Worst Baby Shower Gifts They Ever Got In This Honest Online Thread Not me but my SIL received a “time out chair” from a relative when she had her first. It was a children’s rocking chair with a clock imbedded in it and lots of s**tty sayings on it like “you have to think about what you did” and creepy stuff like that. Also it was clearly for an older child and not a newborn. We all had a good laugh about it after then donated it.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Nothing like a new coat of paint in primary colours to give it a new purpose.

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35 Moms Share The Worst Baby Shower Gifts They Ever Got In This Honest Online Thread A dirty teddy bear that smelled like cigarettes. When we called for the story, thinking maybe it was a childhood toy that had been saved, he said “ohh no, I just found that at the thrift store”

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35 Moms Share The Worst Baby Shower Gifts They Ever Got In This Honest Online Thread Used and open items. came from my SIL’s brother in law and his wife. I am all for hand-me-downs, but like..open containers of baby power and butt cream that are half used, as their present…lmao. Oh, and it was all packed in a dirty, used diaper backpack.

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2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

why do you get gifts from the bil of your own sil? sil is the sister of your partner or the partner of your sibling. so the bil of sil is even one more away? i don't even know the sil of my sil (sister of the partner of my bf's sister :D)

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My friend’s BIL got them a giant abstract painting meant to personify the terror of a nightmare for their nursery….it was literally the scariest thing I’ve ever seen and he was not at all kidding. He really didn’t get why it freaked them out…

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35 Moms Share The Worst Baby Shower Gifts They Ever Got In This Honest Online Thread A onesie that says "every dog needs a baby" and I have two cats. Zero dogs.

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I have a pretty “crunchy” friend who marked a bunch of stuff as purchased on my registry and then gifted “natural” versions of the items…I have to think it was just her being thoughtful (as in, she was thinking she got the “better” version of the thing I registered for) but a lot of the stuff she got is just packed with essential oils. I also put a good amount of research into the items I wanted so it was just kind of annoying and I don’t really believe in herbal tinctures or organic always being better. I just want diaper cream and soaps/lotions/nipple cream that works! Oh and a lot of it wasn’t returnable.

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My best friend got me a 50 cent machine ducky and five dollars. I wasn’t upset until she asked for the $5 back for gas money.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This story is missing the word "former". As in "former best friend" - if this is a blip in behaviour, I'd ask her if she was ok, but if it's a pattern, she needs more than $5 to drive far, far away from me

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35 Moms Share The Worst Baby Shower Gifts They Ever Got In This Honest Online Thread A dog toy that I’m fairly certain had been used (no tags, and there was a stain).

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35 Moms Share The Worst Baby Shower Gifts They Ever Got In This Honest Online Thread A homemade blanket with a sewing needle stuck inside it that we discovered when baby was a few months old.

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An absolutely hideous baby onesie dress in black, bedazzled with the words “My First Little Black Dress” in pink.

I think I threw it in the garbage instead of donating it.

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#29

A thing to hang on the wall of the baby’s room that was covered in ribbon strung with loose beads. Nothing was knotted or secured in any way. Several beads fell off as I lifted it out of the box. So… they gave me a choking hazard for my baby

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

People who don't have children in their lives sometimes don't understand. They see something and think it might be something nice for the kids room without thinking of repercussions.

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MULTIPLE pillows for the tooth fairy. Like, what?? And they were shaped like teeth or had a pocket shaped like a tooth, no denying that they were designed as tooth fairy pillows.

Not offensive, just hilarious.

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#31

Those puff snacks that expired before the baby was going to be old enough to eat them.

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#32

a box of smoke infused dirty books

we seriously left them in the garage they reeked of smoke so much.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I think smokers just don’t realise how much the smoke gets through to everything if they smoke in their home. My mum smokes and every time she gives me something I have to wipe it down, air it or wash it.

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#33

My grandma got me a can of beans and canned enchilada sauce... pretty sure they were from her pantry and they were like 10 years old.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Unless Grandma is always stingy, I'd like to say Grandma did her best. Be kind.

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35 Moms Share The Worst Baby Shower Gifts They Ever Got In This Honest Online Thread Got a onesie from someone that said “best younger sister” when I’m a FTM with only one baby. I gave the onesie away.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I assume it was second hand and the fabric was still okay? People are giving an awful lot of clothes away for stupid reasons. It is not that the saying was offensive or anything, it just does not fit (same as the one with the dog). Is it really that important? The baby will grow out of it in a matter of weeks! Be glad that you have another set of clothes to change the small one into after a carrot or spinach accident and be done with it...

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35 Moms Share The Worst Baby Shower Gifts They Ever Got In This Honest Online Thread A pink Sonicare electric toothbrush, for my newborn son.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Pink is the new blue. Plus it's a toothbrush. Let him decide if he wants it

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