Baby Shower Gift

Baby showers are special occasion that lets family and friends share the joy and excitement of welcoming a new life to the world. The best part of any baby shower is selecting a gift to the new born or yet-to-born. With the bewildering range of baby products, it is not easy to select a unique baby shower gift for the new mom or dad to be. Take a quick look at some of the baby shower gift ideas. You can select a personalized or unique baby shower gift, one that reflects your deep feelings. Look up our guide for inexpensive baby shower gifts.

Baby Shower Gift

Baby shower gifts have been a tradition since the early 1900s. It is a rite of passage where a party is organized during the last months of the pregnancy for the first child. The best way to select a baby shower gift is refer the mommy registry, where the mommy-to-be would have registered for the gifts that she might want to get. This may avoid duplication of the gifts. We list some inexpensive baby shower gift ideas:

Diapers: Diapers can be the perfect choice to gift mommy on a baby shower. As any mother would tell you, every new mother can never have enough of diapers for her new baby.

Clothing: Baby clothing can be a wonderful gift for the mother-to-be. These inexpensive baby shower gifts can include boots, accessories, sleeper, blankets, undershirts, tee shirts, socks and hats. Before getting baby clothes, make sure they are easy to change and comfortable.

Toys: Stuffed animals such as teddy bear are always favorite among newborns. Other than teething toys, colorful play mats, musical toys and stuffed animals can be gifted at a baby shower. Cute pictures for the wall, changing table, personalized baby ceramic items such as toys, picture frame, boppy, bouncy seats and piggy bank can also be gifted at a baby shower.

Baby shower gift baskets: A new baby gift is the perfect present to welcome the new little addition. Create a baby shower gift basket overflowing with treasures that the mother-to-be will certainly appreciate. Here is a small list of items that can find place in a baby shower gift basket:

• Layette set
  
• Diaper (cloth and disposable)
  
• Changing table pads
  
• Crib sheets
  
• Bibs
  
• Pacifiers
  
• Rattles
  
• Stuffed toys
  
• Teething rings
  
• Lullaby CD's
  
• Towels and Wash Clothes
  
• Onesies (One piece underwear)
  
• Baby robe
  
• Infant Clothing
  

Other items that can be placed in baby shower gift baskets for new parents are first aid kits, nail clippers, diaper cream, book on child proofing and electrical plug covers.

Baby shower gift baskets can also be tailored to the new mother as a token of appreciation. Such gifts can include gourmet foods, candles, and other decorative keepsakes. You can gift the parents with a gift certificate to a spa, book store, record store or a nice gift such as baby hand and foot imprinting plaster. You can gift the mom a baby shower gift basket filled with bath bubbles, soaps, body spray and other pampering items.

Some practical gifts for a baby shower may include stroller, bassinet, baby dresser, baby car seat attachment, high chair, baby swing, bouncy seat, sound monitor, video monitor, potty chair, rocking chair and many other things that may be of help to both baby and parents as they grow up. You can gift the siblings or gift the parents with a growth chart, gift certificate for baby pictures, U.S. Government Bonds for the baby, Silver Spoon or Rattle. The list can even include some learning CD's such as baby Einstein CD, Disney movies, Lamaze soft books and story books that may help the baby in the long run.

If you so desire, you can pick up homemade gifts for the baby shower. A comfortable and snug baby afghan or layette set can be selected. Homemade cookies, shortbread, homemade jams or breads, brownies or other sweets wrapped in translucent wrapping paper are ideal for a personalized baby shower gift. If you have nimble fingers, you can create some interesting jewelry for the mother-to-be - key chains, rings, bracelets, earrings and necklaces. Wrap up your personalized baby shower gift in unique and interesting ways. Tie up the gifts with little teddy bear items or hair bows. Use gaily-colored wrapping paper or go traditional - either way you can add an interesting touch. Top the package with some fresh spring flowers. Do not forget to add a small gift in case there is an older sibling.