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The Five Best Baby Shower Gifts
Collection of 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 ‘Basket’
The truth is that it’s much more fun to buy cute items for a baby shower gift. This is why you’ll see so many tiny clothes, adorable stuffed animals and soft blankets as shower gifts. This is exactly why you should aim for something practical. You can get a quality baby bath very inexpensively. Then, to make it look great for the party, you can stuff it with bath-related items like puppet washing gloves, baby shampoo, after-bath robes, bath toys for when the baby is older, and aromatherapy lotions. Add a pretty bow and you have an eye-catching gift they can actually use!
A Great Diaper Pail
This is also not the most fun to buy, but will definitely be very much appreciated. A good diaper pail is an essential item (ask any parent). If you choose this option, however, do not cut corners. Get one that seals properly, and can be opened without using your hands. If you can afford it, fill it with diaper-changing items like lotion, diaper rash cream, wipes, and of course, newborn diapers. Do not forget to include trash bags that fit the diaper pail!
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
A lot of people shy away from a gift certificate because they are afraid it will say they do not care enough to shop for a ‘real’ gift. But there is a way to make a gift certificate extra special. Think about it: the focus is usually on the baby. Getting the mother a gift can make her feel very valued and cared about. Go for a gift certificate that focuses on something she loves, such as the coffee she can now drink, a spa treatment, or her favorite bath and body shop.