Five Great Baby Shower Gift Ideas
Books
This may seem weird, since clearly the baby cannot read. However, it’s never too early to start reading to the baby! Choose books with bright pictures and hard cardboard pages. A lot of books have tactile elements so the baby can feel fuzzy, smooth, bumpy, rough, etcetera. This really gets the baby’s brain going! It might be nice to include an article or book on the benefits of reading to a baby early (some parents might not think of it). This is an often overlooked gift that is affordable and fun.
Baby Bath Gift Basket
I know, you really want to shop for tiny newborn clothes, soft blankets, and toys. It is fun, which is these are popular shower gifts. Go for the unexpected though, and get the parents something they can use every day. You can get a baby bath (a basic one is just fine, that is all they will really need). Fill it with bath items like wash rag hand puppets, lotions, aromatherapy baby shampoo, and soft towels. Put a bow on top and you can present a beautiful and truly useful gift.
Quality Diaper Pail
Again, this falls into the not-fun-to-buy group. But I cannot think of anything more needed than a quality diaper pail. If you go this route, do not skimp. Get one that seals properly, and one that can be opened without using your hands. If your budget allows, fill it with newborn diapers, trash bags that fit the pail, baby wipes, powder, and diaper rash cream. This gift may not get the crowd oohing and aahing, but it will be deeply valued by the parents, trust me.
Baby Bedding Collections
My sister got a girls baby bedding collection that was, without a doubt, the hit of the party. This can be an expensive gift, therefore it’s a great choice for a group gift. If you’re not sure of the sex of the baby, there are plenty of collections available in gender neutral designs and colors. Think green, yellow, beige, or themed collections like jungle animals or stars.
Gift Certificate for the Mother
Understandably, the focus is on the new baby. This can leave the mother feeling a little tired and forgotten. While most people avoid a gift certificate, (they are afraid it says that they do not care enough to go shopping), a gift certificate for the mother can be extra special and make her feel valued. Get her one that ties into her likes before she got pregnant, such as coffee, wine, spa treatments, or bath and body shops. Without a doubt, this is a gift that will be loved by the soon-to-be mom.