List of Baby Shower Gifts
Friends and family members give baby shower gifts to help the mother-to-be prepare to welcome her new baby. There are a wide range of options for baby shower gifts. Popular baby shower gifts include infant clothing, receiving blankets, stuffed animals, toys, decorative nursery items and baby gear such as strollers, high chairs and carseats. Before you buy, ask the guest of honor if there are any particular items that she sincerely wants or needs for her new baby, or find out if she set up a baby registry at a nearby store.
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Homemade Baby Gifts
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Consider knitting your baby gift. If you possess the skills, consider quilting a baby blanket or knitting a baby sweater as your shower gift. Find adorable, modern patterns for babies in knitting and hobby shops. Fun, bright-colored baby hats and leg-warmers make trendy handmade baby shower gifts.
Personalized Baby Gifts
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If you know what the baby's name will be, give the mom-to-be something she can use to display baby's name. Consider buying a personalized silver rattle, blanket or picture frame. Other ideas include a personalized photo album or growth chart. If you know the color of the nursery, consider an easy-to-apply wall stencil featuring the baby's name or monogram. Or give alphabet blocks spelling out baby's name, which mom can display on a shelf.
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Eco-Friendly Baby Gifts
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If the mother-to-be is environmentally aware, she might be planning on using cloth diapers. If she is, inquire about the kind she prefers and purchase some as a shower gift. Other eco-friendly baby items include wooden toys and natural baby care products, such as lotions, baby wash and diaper cream. Look for baby bedding and clothing made using organic cotton, low-impact dyes and metal-free snaps and zippers.
Expensive Baby Gifts
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If baby is in need of a larger item such as a high chair, stroller, car seat, playpen or crib, consider pooling resources with family or friends. Check to see if the new mother is registered somewhere so that you can find out exactly what she needs and wants. If she isn't registered, ask her directly. Personal preference is important to new parents when it comes to something as important as a car seat or high chair.
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- Photo Credit baby being watch by loving mother image by Francois du Plessis from Fotolia.com kniting for baby image by hazel proudlove from Fotolia.com
