Baby Shower Gifts
Here are some suggestions for finding a lovely baby shower gift to bring to the party
So you’re attending a baby shower, but you’re not sure what to give? We’re here to help navigate you through the maze of baby products and guide you toward the perfect gift for your friend or relative who’s expecting. There are a few things to keep in mind when shopping for a present for a baby shower.
You may want to consider the shower theme, if there is one, and pick a gift that will correspond with it. Depending on the theme, you may have been assigned a type of gift to bring. Check out our baby shower themes page for gift suggestions to fit several of the more common shower themes.
The shower invitation may have indicated a store where the expectant parents have registered for baby gifts. You are in no way obligated to purchase items from the registry. The element of surprise is one of the most fun parts of any party, especially a baby shower. The mom-to-be is likely to be surprised and delighted when you present a unique gift she didn’t even know existed. If other people give from a pre-selected list, your gift will be the one that makes everyone ask, “Where did you get that?”
You might want to find out if the future father will be attending the baby shower. If so, you could take a gift just for him. There are humorous T-shirts that announce his status as a proud papa. You could also give him a masculine diaper bag, a must-have accessory for the modern father. A gift for Dad will be the hit of the party, whether the shower is co-ed or ladies only.
Shopping on-line is a terrific way to choose a baby shower present. You will save yourself time not having to travel from store to store, and you will be able to find the perfect gift to suit your personality as well as that of the expectant parents. When you purchase a gift on-line, you are less likely to duplicate the gift that another person picked up at the local department or baby store. Plus, if you are unable to attend the baby shower, you can usually arrange to have the gift shipped directly to someone else to deliver to the shower on your behalf. That way the parents-to-be and the shower guests will know how much you care, even if you can’t be there.
Because the gifts will be on display for a time before they are opened, you will want to give something that looks impressive on the gift table. One easy way to accomplish this is to give a baby gift basket or diaper cake. It is like giving multiple gifts in one, and will attract lots of attention. Plus, the work of selecting the individual items and packaging them is done for you. You just pick the basket that fits the theme, baby’s gender and your budget, and show up with your show-stopping gift.
Presentation is very important, as you’ll want the packaging to reflect the care you put into selecting your special gift. You can find an adorable gift bag to fit most gifts. If you choose to wrap the box, tie a small baby toy, such as a rattle or stuffed animal, to the top to jazz it up. When giving a very large gift that doesn’t lend itself to wrapping, such as a crib or toy chest, you could tie a big bow on it. If you are presenting a fully assembled gift, you could fill it with some smaller gifts, such as stuffed animals or toys. For example, if you are giving a stroller or car seat, it would be precious to place a teddy bear where the baby will go.
You want your gift to be the one that the Mom-to-be opens first, or the one she saves for last. Follow these tips, and you’ll give the gift that’s the talk of the party.
Here are other baby gift links you may be interested in:
Baby Shower Baskets
Baby Shower Books
Baby Shower Cakes
Baby Shower Cards
Baby Shower Centerpieces
Baby Shower Corsages
Baby Shower Crafts
Baby Shower Etiquette
Baby Shower Games
Baby Shower Gifts
Baby Shower Ideas
Baby Shower Planning
Baby Shower Poems
Baby Shower Supplies
Baby Shower Thank You Cards
Boy Baby Showers
Girl Baby Showers
Twins Baby Showers
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