subject: Looking for the Best Baby Shower Gifts? [print this page] Looking for the Best Baby Shower Gifts? Looking for the Best Baby Shower Gifts?
It's amazing how difficult it can be to come up with the best baby shower gifts. We think and look at everything, but the real test comes when it's time to give that mother-to-be her gift. Will it be something that she will love and cherish for years or will it merely be used for a minute and then tossed away?
The very best baby shower gifts are those that are chosen to be useful and memorable. For example, a book that offers mothers a chance to share their love and life story can be a special gift that they fill out and give to their child when they are grown. There are many sentimental gifts like this that will be very special to parents and children.
Other great gifts include those that moms and dads might not pick out for themselves. They may be on a budget, so getting a baby swing or a similar practical gift will really touch them. If it's too expensive, several baby shower guests can go in together to buy one.
Practical gifts are greatly underrated. Many parents are thrilled to receive enough diapers to get them through those first months. You might also want to provide a gift basket of handy supplies that new parents might not have thought of, baby oil, gripe water, washcloths, etc. There are pre-made baskets, or you can just create your own. Diaper cakes are also popular.
There are so many great ideas that you can be sure new parents will be pleased with your choice in gifts. You just need to think about being practical or providing them with something like a baby book that will be enjoyed for generations. While toys are fun, they rarely stand the test of time and don't serve any particular purpose, so it's best to look for something a little more practical than that.
