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Baby Shower Gift Ideas
The big news
has been announced, friends and family are busily arranging the
baby
shower ...and you're invited!
Now what?
Shopping for
baby shower gifts shouldn't be rocket science, although there
are always baby shower gifts more appreciated than others.
Diapers,
diapers, diapers
Try to avoid
gimmicky gifts (i.e., diaper warmers, monogrammed diaper bags)
and stick to the tried and true. Disposable infant diapers, for
instance. They get used so fast that it can safely be said that
any new mom could use them by the truckload. Alternatively, if
mom prefers eco-friendly or plans to use cloth diapers, a gift
certificate from a diaper cleaning service would also be greatly
appreciated.
Into the
future
Toys
or baby
clothes are other traditional baby shower gift options. However,
don't limit yourself to onesies or infant-sizes. Babies grow fast
- surprise - so consider fitting babies with older outfits as
well. Learning toys will also come in handy as baby grows.
If money
is no object, find out what the new mom needs and consider the
big ticket items like a bassinet, a baby swing, high chair or
walker. Or arrange to chip in with other friends or family members
to defray the cost.
Memorable
ideas
Want to give
something that will be especially remembered? Here are a few more
ideas for the new baby as well as a special thought for mom to
make her feel extra special, loved and pampered:
- Create
a "3AM Kit for the New Mommy" by filling a small tote
with infant diapers, baby wipes, rash lotions, baby aspirin,
gas relief drops, baby teething gel, and freezable teething
rings.
- Write out
a check for $20-25 and designate it as "Baby's College
Fund."
- A subscription
to a parenting magazine makes a great gift that keeps on giving.
After purchasing the subscription, buy the latest issue from
a local newsstand and include a card that lets them know they
can look forward to another issue each month of baby's first
year.
- Make it
easy for mom to transition from home to materntiy ward with
a gift bag filled with things she'll need at the hospital. Be
sure to include travel-size soaps, toothpaste and toothbrush,
shampoo, deodorant, a comb and brush, along with a nice comfy
pair of slippers.
- After the
baby's arrival, mom's going to need some help! Consider including
an IOU for babysitting services, a gift certificate for a spa
day, or dinner at a restaurant (even if it's McDonald's) for
a much needed night off.
More tips
& advice about baby shower gifts around the Web:
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