Create a unique baby shower gift

A baby shower is a great way to celebrate the arrival of a newborn. It also helps the parents (especially the mother) get a head start on what seems to be an almost endless accumulation of baby products. While many baby shower gifts are purchased from a baby store, some are simply unique; why not rather present a hand-made baby shower gift which the mother-to-be will appreciate that much more.

Gift ideas for Baby Showers

Create a Custom CD

If the parents enjoy music and you know their tastes, create them some custom CD’s. One for the delivery and one or two for the baby. Be on the look-out for baby music, lullabies, or other genres that the parents enjoy.

Put together a Baby Shower Memory Book

The mother-to-be will be the centre of attention at the baby shower. She will thus not have the chance to take photos, record gifts, or even visit all the guests. A baby shower memory book is thus a unique way to include all of the above. Buy a photo album or baby-themed scrapbook and present it to the guest of honour. Tell her you will fill the pages and return it to her in a few days. During the baby shower, you should take a lot of photos and also save any mementos; record each gift and giver. You can also have guests write short messages in the book. Assemble the pages after the baby shower and present the book.

Sew a Receiving Blanket

A homemade receiving blanket is another unique baby shower gift if you can stitch a straight line. Most purchased blankets are too small to swaddle your baby. This leaves many parents and their babies frustrated.

Create a Baby Basket

Most first time parents do not realize how many of the baby basics they will actually need. Therefore, a much appreciated baby shower gift is a baby basket. Purchase a small, round laundry basket. Weave a length of one-inch wide grosgrain ribbon through the openings around the top of the basket. Line the inside of the basket with a baby towel or receiving blanket. Next, fill the inside with infant care necessities. Some of these could include a baby wash, baby laundry detergent, a six pack of plain onesies, sensitive skin baby wipes, and a package or two of newborn diapers.

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