Unique Baby Shower Gifts
Create a diaper cake, a nursing basket, or the essential car tote!
Feb 25, 2007
Create a unique gift for a baby shower by putting a different spin on presentation. By using commonly given items and creating a theme, your baby gift will stand out.
Regardless if you are a regular or first-timer to baby showers you’ll want to give a great gift. Here are a few ways to create a unique gift for the parents-to-be:
- Find a small picnic basket or tote to fill with emergency items that can go into the parents’ car. Things to include: a soft blanket (one that the parents have registered for), a pacifier, crackers, bottled water, diapers, tissues, wipes, diaper rash cream, travel formula, an outfit for the baby and a phone card to use at a pay phone. Encourage the parents to make needed adjustments as their baby grows.
- If mom is planning to breastfeed fill a small basket with items that will assist her getting started. Recommended items to include are bottled water, burp cloth, nursing pads, nipple cream and a relaxing CD. The basket can set next to mom and baby during feedings, so that mom can have what she needs while nursing. For a special touch have the baby’s name embroidered on the burp cloth.
- A fun gift to give is a diaper cake. These are simple to make and a great centerpiece. First gather all the supplies: diapers, tape, ribbon, small baby toys, feeding utensils, diaper rash cream, wash cloths, lotion, baby wash…etc. Whatever you want to include! The easiest way to make a diaper cake is to stack the diapers, and make a tiered cake shape. Secure the diapers with ribbon and tape. Once secure place the items around the cake and on top. This is a gift that mom can use and display after the baby arrives.
- Help mom after she returns home by gifting her with pre-made meals, either from a local meal preparation establishment or from your own kitchen. Meals like casserole dishes are easy for mom or dad to heat up.
- Fill a basket or small red wagon with classic children’s’ books, include your favorite with a special note to the family.
- Give mom pampering basket that could included a magazine subscription, a gift certificate for a massage or makeover.
The most important key to a great gift is to have fun putting it together and to personalize it for the parents-to-be.
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