Practical Baby Shower Gift Ideas

How many times have you been invited to a baby shower? No matter how many times you have been invited, thinking of a unique gift for the baby may always come as a bit of a challenge.  You can find many baby shower gifts online. However, to find a gift most suitable and practical for the baby and the parents is more than just shopping. Here are some of the baby shower gift ideas that are useful to the new family.

Diaper Cakes. Diaper cakes can be ordered online or if you have time, why not do-it-yourself.  If you want to give a gift that is personalized and useful at the same time, diaper cakes are always great. Just make sure, you tell the host or hostess of the baby shower about your plan. For diaper cakes, you can give diapers of different sizes but try not to give much of newborn size. Babies grow quickly, so spend more on bigger diapers for the baby’s future use.

Parenting books. Parents need some help in making the baby become part of their family, may it be their first child or not. Choose the book that you find most relevant to the parents so they will enjoy reading it. You can give each parent a book instead of just one for both. You can also give one that is for ongoing use, such as books about a newborn to toddler stage. Try to order online or if not available, hire a person or a company to turn it into one.

Baby Stuff.Of course, baby stuff is one of the most common baby shower gift and certainly the one that is both useful to the baby and helpful to the parents. Unless the baby is not the first child, giving baby bottles, crib, stroller, and the like would be great because these items could last a long time if properly taken care of. Therefore, if it is the second or third child, you can first ask the parents or your other friends if it is still necessary to give such items. There is nothing wrong with asking. Note that you should spend on items that could be more useful to them. Parents would appreciate it even more.

Baby clothes.The most common and probably the safest baby shower gift ever. Clothes are the gift most people resort to because they are indeed very useful to the baby. Though sometimes the number of clothes given from baby showers are too overwhelming. As much as possible, try to think of something not that common as a gift. You can also try to give personalized clothes so that it will stand out and the parents can remember whom it is from and eventually become more valuable to the baby as well as he grows up.

Thinking of gift for the baby or the parents should be fun. Imagine yourself as the parent and start from there. What would my baby need as he grows? What do I want for my baby? Does our family need this? These are some questions that should run through your mind when you shop for a gift. You may be a parent already or not, but welcoming a baby is just once in a blue moon so try to give it your best shot!

About the Author

Alice White is a mother and a writer for babyshowerparty.net where a complete resource on baby shower decoration ideas can be found. Click here to get free information and inside tips for planning hassle-free baby showers.

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Baby Shower Mint Packs $2 Let the world know you “”minted”" a new member of your family with these personalized mint packs! Designs include a toy duck, a baby basket and stork. Mint pack features baby’s name on the front and two sealed, wintergreen mints inside. Please allow 2 weeks for delivery.

Personalized Baby Shower Pillow Packs $2.4 Here’s the perfect baby shower favor for the perfect day! Pillow Packs are clear containers filled with colorful candy pearls. A personalized color-coordinating band seals the favor. Features and facts:Clear acetate pillow packs are filled with your choice of colored candy and wrapped with a coordinating band that is personalized for the occasion.The candy/color choices are candy mint, green tropical lime, yellow lemonade, purple fusion, blue merry berry, pink bubble, orange clemetine, red cherry pits, and lavish black licorice.Choose from several baby shower designs: Floating Duck, Bow and Ribbons, Owls, Baby Wave, Baby Oval, Baby Elephant, Kitty, Safety Pins and Baby Hearts.Minimum 24Personalize the label with name and the date of the event.

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Baby Shower Personalized Mint Tins $3.75 Are you planning a baby shower? These personalized mints are the perfect baby shower thank you. Choose from a variety of fun and colorful baby shower favor designs. Personalize the label with the name of the “”mommy to be”" and/or “”daddy to be”" and the date of the shower.Color(s): Tin is either black or white with personalized multi-color label that varies per design.Materials: MetalDetails: White or black metal tin is filled with mints and personalized with a custom label available in a variety of designs. Arrives fully assembled. Each tin contains 2.5 ounces of mint candy (approx. 270 mints). Choose from candy mints, breath mints, mint gum and fruit tarts.Dimensions: 3 3/4″” x 2 1/2″” x 3/4″” approx.Packaging Dimensions: N/ASelling Unit: EachMinimum Quantity W/O Personalization: N/AMinimum Quantity With Personalization: 24Assembly Required: No

Baby Shower Deluxe $210 Rub-A-Dub tub overflowing with bath time essentials. The ultimate gift. Includes everything mom would need to keep baby fresh and clean. The presentation is a knockout. The quality unsurpassed and the theme is ducks. Tub is filled with: 100% cotton Gown, bodysuit and booties 100% cotton 2 ply blanket &; hat t-shirt terry velour hooded towel terry velour bib &; burp pad 4 Johnson’s baby care products Giant and small rubber duck toys 4 diapers brush and comb set 8 oz. bottle pacifier and teether easy drain bath tubAll rush orders must be entered by 11:00 AM EST.

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Stroller Derby Baby Shower Trivia Game $12 How “”baby savvy”" are your shower guests? Find out with our rollicking baby-trivia game that asks questions like “”How long does it take a woman to change a diaper?”" and “”How long does it take a man to change a diaper?”" The answers are surprising and,like the game, completely entertaining! Just add delightful prizes for the winners, and you’re good to go! Features and facts:Fun-to-play trivia game for up to six teamsGame includes 50 baby-related question cards, six team notepads differentiated by color, “”Stroller”" trivia box for responses and a sand timerEasy-to-follow instructions provided in English and FrenchBox measures 11″” w x 8 3/4″” h x 2″” d

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Baby Blue Personalized Baby Brag Album $20.5 This baby brag book is a perfect baby shower gift. It holds thirty-six 4″” x 6″” photos and is m ade from the finest hand-made papers in Thailand with a suede/velvet spine. Bring an intimate touch to the album by slipping an insert with the baby’s name into the “”brag”" metal tab. Makes a great gift at the baby shower for the new and seasoned mom!

Baby Shower Personalized Cotton Candy $1.99 Because cotton candy brings out the kid in all of us, there’s no better way to celebrate your new little one than with a taste of this sweet treat that is personalized for your special day.Color(s): Pink, blue and whiteMaterials: Classic cotton candy in a plastic sealed pouchDetails: One ounce bags of cotton candy are personalized with your choice of pink or blue labels. Ribbon is not included. Optimal shelf life of cotton candy is 45 days, properly stored cotton candy can last several months. Cotton candy must be stored in a cool, dry area out of direct sunlight and away from heat and humidity. Exposure to these elements can drastically reduce the quality of your cotton candy. 24 bag minimum.Dimensions: 7 1/2″” Long x 5″” widePackaging Dimensions: N/ASelling Unit: EachMinimum Quantity W/O Personalization: N/AMinimum Quantity With Personalization: 24Assembly Required: Yes