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Baby Shower Gifts
What baby shower gift should I get for the parents-to-be? Many people are overwhelmed with the numerous materials a newborn needs that they often do not know what to buy. Gift-givers have the option of purchasing a more practical gift for the newborn’s immediate needs or a more outlandish one, such as decorations and keepsakes. Sometimes, people even chose to personalize their present. A personalized baby gift is always nice because it can become a keepsake when the child is older. Before baby gifts are purchased, it is advised to see if the mother-to-be registered for gifts. With a registry, it is easier to decide what to buy the newborn, because it states a list of items needed. However a gift is given, it is accepted with much thanks and appreciation.
The Baby Gift Essentials
Clothing
Helpful Tip: Purchase clothing that parents can easily to take on and off. Excessive buttons can make it hard for the parents to attend to the baby’s needs.
Gift Ideas: Sleepers, Undershirts, Receiving Blanket, diapers, shoes, socks, Onesies, hair accessories, hats, waterproof lap pads
Health products
Gift Ideas: Baby powder, Desitin, Q-tips, cotton swabs, Baby Wipes, nail clippers and file, first aid kit, baby soap, sponge, washcloths, Hydrogen Peroxide, baby thermometer, diaper bag
Bath
Gift Ideas: “No tear” baby shampoo and soap, hooded towels, age appropriate bath toys, baby lotion, baby mini washing tub, brush, wash cloths
Crib
Helpful Tip: Before you buy a baby gift, It is a good idea to check with the mother-to-be to make sure your gift has the correct crib measurements/dimensions.
Gift Ideas: Fitted sheets, blankets and cozies, comforter, bumper pads, crib trim, waterproof crib pads, musical crib mobile
Nursery room
Helpful Tip: A baby gift for the nursery allows the gift-giver to be a little more
creative. Make the present a cute and colorful one. Also, make sure the present matches the theme of the room.
Gift Ideas: Bookends, wall hangings, photo-album, dresser, toy blocks, stool, picture frames, lamp, piggy bank, furniture, night-lite, stuffed animals, imprinting plaster of baby’s hand and foot, baby monitor, grow chart, woodwork, sterling silver
Toys
Helpful Tip: Make sure all toys are age appropriate.
Gift Ideas: Toy chest, play matt, musical toys, educational toys that spark intellectual growth, music CD’s, children’s story books
Gifts for the Parents
Helpful Tip: Parents really enjoy the extra help, especially when the baby arrives. Relaxing gifts and help with the newborn are very much appreciated.
Gift Ideas: Educational baby books for mommy and daddy, gift certificates to their favorite restaurant, spa, store, etc., self-made coupons to be used for babysitting and other baby needs, CPR class
There are tons of creative baby gifts to get the mommy-to-be. Gift-givers could even make a gift basket, containing multiple things a newborn needs. For example, a laundry basket could be filled with all sorts of baby goodies, such as diapers, washcloths, stuffed animals, etc. Gift baskets can be made out of car seats, swingers, playpens, etc.
Whatever the present may be, have fun with it! The more gifts the parents have,
the more prepared they will be; thanks to you.
Written By: Dana Lehman