Finding new baby shower gift ideas can be difficult. Standard gifts, like pastels outfits, receiving blankets and bibs, can seem impersonal if you are attending the shower of a close friend. Luckily, there are quite a few gift ideas that will stand out at any shower. Each of these gifts are unique while still being functional, and will make the mother to be smile and think of you each time she uses them. When shopping for the next shower that you will be attending, do not be afraid to give something a little different.
Clothing is probably the most common gift for a new mother, and with good reason. Children’s clothing rarely last long, as babies grow quickly and tend to soil everything they wear. Instead of buying a plain onesie, you can shop at one of the many online retailers that offer fun, different styles and designs. Some feature mock ties and business suits that are a quirky way to introduce a baby to the real world. Others display cute funny sayings that send up the parents’ jobs or hobbies. Whichever you choose, it is sure to be a one of a kind gift that will be used often and well loved.
Personalized and monogrammed blankets, bibs and baskets are also popular choices. Consider embellishing a plain bib with the baby’s name or initials. It will make even a white bib something worthy of a special occasion and a memento that will be saved for years to come. Those who are crafty can often embellish these items themselves. However, if you do not feel comfortable doing your own embroidery, there are many stores and small businesses that will do the work for you. You can find local purveyors of personalized bibs online or through your local children’s boutique.
For an office gift, consider putting together your own gift basket. This can include items that are designed to be used by both the baby and the mother. Add copies of your favorite children’s books, small toys that can be used at bath times, as well as soothing candles and scented soaps for the mother to be. She will appreciate the gift of items that she can use before the baby’s birth, providing some much needed relaxation at a stressful time. If she has any favorite foods or hard to find items that she craves, include a few in the basket.
These, and many other baby shower gift ideas will be a highlight of any shower. To make any package more special, baby themed tags and favors can be attached, creating a beautiful present that can stand out on the shower table. If you are provided with a gift registry, use it as a jumping off point from which you can find unique items that will fit into what the mother will need, but differentiate itself from the other items that she is given. Your thoughtfulness will be appreciated and it will be a fun surprise when gifts are being opened.
