Baby showers can be equally stressful for the expecting mother as well as the guests that are attending. The expecting mother, whether she is a new mother or not, is raging full of various emotions, probably is uncomfortable in one aspect or another and of course, just wants everything to run smoothly. People that are invited to the baby showers are probably wondering what type of gift they should purchase. If the expecting mother has not created a registry, although ideas are plentiful, gift shopping may become stressful.
Made With Love
Some of the best baby shower gifts that one can receive are the handmade/homemade ones. This can include many knitted/crocheted goods, gift baskets, pictures, drawings, etc. The possibilities are virtually endless but it is the thought and love that goes into the baby shower gifts that make them priceless.
The Library
Any baby shower gifts that include some of the greatest stories of all time are wonderful as well. Childhood favorites that everyone has read or heard (or both) at least twenty times include stories like:
- Goodnight Moon
- Runaway Bunny
- Guess How Much I Love You?
- The Very Hungry Caterpillar
- Pat the Bunny
- Anything Dr. Seuss
Baby Carrier
More baby shower gifts that are practical and appreciated by both the parents and child may be things like a baby carrier and/or sling. One of the easiest ways for a new parent to transition into ‘normalcy’ again is to be able to function as best they can while carrying a baby about ninety percent of the time. Since people do not have three or more arms, baby carriers/slings are a wonderful idea to purchase. Some carriers may come in front/backpack styles while others are more like a papoose wrapping style. There are many options to choose from that range in prices as well as colors and sizes.
On the Go
For those parents that need to return to work quickly or are just very active people, on-the-go baby shower gifts would probably be most suitable. Everyone needs a diaper bag, wipes, extra clothing, burp clothes, powder/diaper rash cream, etc. a tote that can carry all these essentials will cut any persons getting ready to ‘go’ time down to nothing. Having a bag ready in the vehicle helps tremendously!
Bath Time
What is more comforting that a bath, hearing a story/reading, and then laying down to rest? Bath, book, bed…the three essentials to relaxation. Babies can benefit from a routine as well but purchasing bath essentials also make for great baby shower gifts! They are things that are always going to be needed, are not that expensive, and no matter how many are received at the baby shower – there is never going to be enough.
These are just some of the top baby shower gifts that are useful, practical, thoughtful and more all wrapped up into one. None of them cost superfluous amounts of money; it is more just good advice from one parent to the next being passed along.
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