If this is your first time to take part in a baby shower party, you may now be wondering what kind of present you should give to the mother-to-be and the new baby. Unlike in birthday and anniversary celebrations, baby shower gifts do not have to be something too special or too expensive. Baby showers are held to celebrate the arrival of the baby. Hence, gifts which will be very useful for the baby and the parents would be just perfect.
A large treasure chest for a newborn baby
Here is a practical baby shower gifts list to help you out:
- Baby Clothing Gift: booties, caps, baby clothes, hats, mittens, slippers, socks, undershirts, tights
- Baby Crib Gift: quilt, crib blankets, crib bumpers, crib sheets, crib toys
- Baby Bottle Gift: baby bottles, bibs, bottle cozy, feeding spoon/bent spoon, insulated bottle carrier, scooper bowl, tipper cup,
- Baby Diaper Gift: cloth diaper, diapers, diaper bag, diaper pail, diaper pail disinfectant, diaper pail liners, diaper pins, diaper rash cream, disposable diapers, plastic pants
- Baby Hygiene Gift: nail clippers, baby powder, shampoo, scissors, soap, hooded towel, towels, toothbrush, tweezers
- Baby Health Gift: thermometer, first aid kit, medicine dropper, medicine spoon, nasal aspirator
- Toys: rattles, musical toys, baby mobile toys, squeaky toys
- Parent’s Tools: infant and baby care book, lap pad, receiving blankets
- Others: hangers, doorknob covers, drawer locks, infant seat, humidifier, outlet plugs, shock-guards, stroller bag, vaporizer
The baby gift list above is just a guide to help you find a present that will be very useful to the new family. But the best baby shower gift you can really give to the new baby and the parents is your sincere support and care. Practical presents will let them know how much you want them to enjoy this new phase in their lives. Not only you do help them cut the costs, you also share with them a memory of you, through your gift, as the baby will grow.