BABY SHOWER GIFT IDEAS

Choosing Baby Shower Gifts can be complicated but I will help make it easy. I know you don’t want to show up at the event with the same gift as everyone else from the registry. First check where the mommy-to-be has her registry and see the gifts she has chosen. Following the mommy-to-be's baby registry is always a good place to start so the mommy can get what she needs, but there are plenty of other options when choosing a gift. Try gifts for It's a Girl and gifts for It's a Boy to get started!

More Creative Baby Shower Gift Options

Baby Shower gift basket- Include the most essential small baby gifts in a wicker basket or make a basket out of a cardboard box and wrap it with baby shower wrapping paper. Include bath toys, feeding utensils, bath wash n lotions, teething rings, bibs, onesies, receiving blankets, sleepers, pacifiers, bottles, blankets, socks, teddy bears, learning DVD’s, books etc. You can also purchase Baby Gift Baskets already put together.

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Baby Clothing- You can purchase onesies, baby outfits, socks, hats, shoes etc. Note size 3-6 months is better to get because everyone always buys 0-3months and the mommy-to-be ends up with clothes the newborn does not get to wear.
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Gift Cards- Gift cards are great because you can pick a store you know the mommy-to-be loves and let her get what she likes and needs. Some good stores are Buy Buy Baby, Babies "R" Us, Baby Gap, Bloomingdales (any department store), Children’s Place, Stride Rite, Gymboree, Toys "R" Us, Target, Baby Fortunoff, Baby Style etc.

Baby Books- This is one of the best baby shower gifts to add to a gift. You can get books for the mommy and for the baby. Some of the top Baby Books ranked from parents.com are:

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1) Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? by Bill Martin Jr. and beloved illustrator Eric Carle.

2)The Going to Bed Book by Sandra Boynton

3)Goodnight Moon By Margaret Wise Brown, Illustrated by Clement Hurd

4)The Very Hungry Caterpillar By Eric Carle

5)Pat the Bunny By Dorothy Kundhardt

6)Where Is Baby's Belly Button? By Karen Katz

7)Mr. Brown Can Moo, Can You? By Dr. Suess

8)Baby Einstein: Babies By Julie Aigner-Clark

Diaper cakes- Diaper cakes are great gifts as well as centerpieces and decoration for the baby shower. You can make one if you have the time but you can purchase a diaper cake as well. To make a diaper cake check out How To Make A Diaper Cake yourself..To buy one check out these sites

Toys- There are thousands of Baby Toys to choose from. Learning toys are great for the baby’s development. Other good choices are the Lamaze toys that hang off the car seats and strollers, teething rings, crib toys, gyms and playmats. Choose toys for ages 0 to 12 months so the baby can grow into them.

Personalized gifts- You can go to Baby Fortunoff, Buy Buy Baby, or any engraving store where they will personalize piggy banks, picture frames and spoon n fork sets. Towels, blankets, cups, photo album with baby name on it. You can purchase baby letters for the nursery if you know the baby's name. These are just a few suggestions. Check out Personalized Baby Books , Personalized Baby Gifts at Personal Creations, Personalized Gifts for Twins at Personal Creations, Personalized Jewelry from Personal Creations!

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Diapers- This is a great gift because the mommy-to-be could never have enough. Note: Please try and get stage 2 diapers because the mom usually always has plenty of the stage 1 and newborn diapers.

Unique gifts- Savings bonds, money to start baby's bank account, growth charts, gifts for siblings, spa gift cards for the mommy-to-be. Check out Kids Clocks Unique gifts are also great baby shower thank you gifts.Bliss Living - Unique Baby Gifts & Children's Room Decor

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Labor and delivery survival kit- Buy a diaper bag and put all of the essentials needed for the hospital trip. This is a great gift if your budget permits it. Get lotion, soap, mini puff ball, nail file, brush, comb, shampoo, conditioner, Vaseline, blistex lip balm, slippers, t-shirt in mommy-to-be size while pregnant, socks, washcloth, towel, mommy-to-be’s favorite snacks, pen, little journal notebook, deodorant, toothbrush, tooth paste, disposable camera, and a what to expect the first year book.

Baby bath essentials- An idea is to buy the baby bathtub and fill it with all the bath essentials. Get bath toys, towel and washcloth set, Johnson’s baby bath set, bathrobe with slippers set, and whatever else you want to add including a baby’s first teddy bear.

Nursey essentials- If you budget permits, here are some great gifts to get: Crib, baby’s bedding set, laundry basket, dresser, armoire, changing table, closet organizers, mattress, crib toys, toy box etc. Check out An extravagant selection of baby furniture. Specializing in baby cradles and bassinets. The largest selection available of every kind

Essential but expensive gifts- These Baby Gifts are great if in your budget. Baby video monitor, sound monitor, bouncer, swing, high chair, car seat, extra car seat base, stroller, snap n go stroller, digital photo album.

Laundry basket idea- This is a great handmade baby gift. Buy a wicker laundry basket and lining. Buy the essential laundry items like baby detergent, stain remover, blankets, wipes to go, shout stain pen, fabric softener, hangers, onesies, socks, layette sets, sleepers, and whatever other basket fillers you like and you will have made your own baby basket.

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