How to Buy a Baby Shower Gift
Baby shower gifts can be simple or elegant, traditional or creative and personal. Select with creativity and care - the possibilities are endless.
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Things You'll Need
- Baby Clothes
- Boy's Dress Clothes
- Layette Gift Sets
- Nightgowns
- Baby Blankets
- Baby Brush/comb Sets
- Baby's First Bath
- Silver Rattles
- Strollers
- Silver Picture Frames
- Charms
- Silver Baby Mugs
- Soothing CD
- Credit Cards And Loans
- Gift Certificates
- Savings Bonds
- Spa Gift Certificates
- Baby Toys
Instructions
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Check the registry. These days, many moms-to-be register for baby items they know they will need.
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Use your experience as a parent (or ask someone you know who has kids): What could you not live without during the first year?
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Investigate the needs of the new parents. Do they need a front carrier, a baby backpack or a stylish diaper bag?
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Go in with a group to purchase baby furniture or strollers. Send these the minute you know a baby is expected, or tell the parents you plan to buy them.
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Monogram a silver baby mug, baby silverware or a silver picture frame.
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Buy child-sized jewelry: a nametag bracelet or bangle; a heart necklace for a girl; or an ID bracelet, tie bar or cufflinks for a boy.
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Choose clothes in size 3 months or larger. A baby usually has a first outfit and will quickly outgrow newborn sizes. Include gift receipts if possible.
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Start the baby's library with a classic hardbound book. Put a nameplate in the front cover for a personal touch.
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Evaluate your spending limits. If you don't want to spend more than $50, opt for an outfit, a special blanket or a baby grooming kit, complete with clippers, diaper ointments and shampoo.
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Stay away from equipment that's on sale, unless you know the parents want a particular item. There might be a reason it is on sale.
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Give the baby a savings bond as a big gesture.
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Tips & Warnings
When the sex of the baby is unknown, opt for gender-neutral colors such as yellow, white and green.
Crib quilts are personal, so ask if there is a planned pattern, or make one for a unique gift.
Forgo the thoughtful, yet unnecessary gift for Mom. Although it's a nice gesture, she will probably be embarrassed by the attention - after all, the shower is for the baby.
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platinumbid
Feb 09, 2010
While getting diapers is often a great idea, check first. I got dozens of pack at my shower, and gave most away as we had chosen to cloth diaper our daughter. -
trueprosperity
Apr 14, 2008
Lots of onesies different sizes from newborn to 3T because they grow so fast.
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trueprosperity
Apr 14, 2008
Lots of onesies different sizes from newborn to 3T because they grow so fast.
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Nov 22, 2005
I hated all my daughter's oufits with the snaps in the back. Diaper changes are too hectic in non-realistic style sleepers! Simple ones with crotch snaps made of 100% cotton are best. I also loved my gift basket of wipes, clippers, soaps, etc.
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Nov 22, 2005
Fill a diaper bag with those items that often go forgotten - Ipecac, thermometer, saftey plugs, cupboard safety clips, etc. These are items the mom-2-b will use for a long time.
