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Baby Shower Gift Ideas |
| This article, Baby Shower Gift Ideas, was written by Kathy Barto on May 31, 2009 05:58:47 PM |
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| Category: Home and Garden: Family |
| Choosing just the right gift for new parents can be a frightening job. This is the main incentive most friends and family hold a baby shower for the new mother. There are numerous ways available for the new parents to receive the gifts they need. One is a gift registry at a retail baby store or online baby websites. The other is for the baby shower hostess to volunteer to keep track of which shower guest is purchasing which gift. The biggest catch can be to decide which of the gifts most desired by the new parents that you can provide. One way to get more expensive or better quality gifts is to have several people or couples "chip in" together and pay for one main gift. This is a particularly helpful way for parents without previous children to get some of the larger essential nursery items like cribs, dressers, changing tables, etc. If the new parents already have their nursery setup, then the task of choosing your gift is a bit easier, but can be just as complicated for those new to the baby shower game. 1. Diapers are one of the most popular gifts for new parents. After all, who wants to run out of diapers at 2 am? No one, of course. One way to achieve this type of functionality is to purchase a diaper cake. A diaper cake is mainly made from diapers – either disposable or organic – with small versions of baby products, toys and clothing items used as decorations. All these "ingredients" are crafted into a gorgeous gift that very much resembles an actual cake. It is one way to stock the nursery and still give a gorgeous gift at the same time. 2. Baby Gift Baskets are another reasonably priced way to give multiple gifts and help the new parents to stock up on baby supplies, wipes, diapers, keepsakes and clothing items. These days there are many matching diaper cake and gift baskets themes so that you can give the gifts to match either the decorations chosen for the baby shower or the room décor of the nursery. 3. Personalized baby items, such as blankets or onesies, also make impressive gifts – if you know the name of the new baby-to-be. When baby outgrows the gift, it will then become a nice keepsake for mom to pass down through the family. 4. Every baby needs a much loved stuffed animal to go to sleep with. There are so many to select from and almost all of them are hypo-allergenic. You can't go wrong with an adorable stuffed teddy bear or other stuffed animal. It will afford years of enjoyment for the new baby. 5. Baby clothes are also a great gift. Be aware of the time of year the baby is expected in. Remember in the summer when it is so very hot, most babies are only wearing onesies, diapers and hats. So don't go overboard on the expensive dresses and playsuits. If the baby is expected in the winter months, then a little more attention to clothing is acceptable, but again as babies grow so fast don't go overboard on clothing that she/he will possibly only get to wear once or twice. 6. Keepsakes make impressive gifts. Special rattles, cute nightlights, brush, mirror and comb sets, music boxes, picture frames, all are special little gifts for the new baby. If they can be personalized with the new baby's name, all the better. 7. Crib toys are another impressive gift idea. Babies like stuff that moves and make sounds. For the crib the sounds should be soothing and less noisy than non-crib type toys. No one wants baby awakened during night by accidentally bumping or rolling over on a noisy toy. Mobiles are impressive too. In the baby’s early years the basic colors are best – blue, red and yellow. Just select a theme to tie in with the nursery décor and you will be a hit. Any of these gift ideas will make your offering very special indeed. Remember, if you want to give a larger gift basket or share the expense on nursery furniture or larger items; be sure to let the baby shower hostess know. That way she can let others who wish to join forces know who to get in touch with. Author: Kathy Barto, owner of http://www.fairyliciousdiapercakes.com, where you can find adorable custom made diaper cakes and matching baby gift baskets in many Baby Shower themes at affordable prices. |
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