ALT-1 Unique Baby Shower Gift Ideas
A baby shower is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the forthcoming birth of a baby. It is traditional at these gatherings that gifts will be brought for the mother or the baby. A dilemma that people often face is what it is that they should offer as a gift, particularly if they want to be original. Often people bring baby clothes for gifts, and the danger is that the mother will receive so many clothing gifts that their new arrival will only be able to wear about half of the offerings before they have grown out of the outfits. If you want to be a little different, here are some original gift ideas for a baby shower.
- A gift basket
Making your own gift basket for the mother and her baby is an original and thoughtful gift, and it is entirely up to you what to include in the gift basket. A soft toy makes an attractive centrepiece to the gift basket. It can make an unusual gift to surround the toy with items that will be useful to the mother, such as baby shampoo, nappy cream, baby wipes and other newborn essentials that will come in useful to the mother. Wrap the gift basket in clear cellophane and adorn with colourful ribbons.
- A session at a photography studio
A professional portrait of a baby is a wonderful, lifelong memento of whilst your child was a baby. Book the mother a session at a local photography studio or provide with gift vouchers. When the baby is born, the mother can then arrange an appointment at her own convenience.
- A gift for the new mother
People often buy gifts for the baby and forget about the mother. It is likely that the new mum will be exhausted after the birth of her baby. Either buy her some pampering products or give vouchers for a session at a spa with the offer to babysit for a few hours once the baby is born.
- Items for the nursery
Depending on the amount of money that you are willing to spend, it is worth asking the mother if there are any items for the nursery that they will need for when the baby is born.
- A photograph frame or album
Most parents will really appreciate the gift of somewhere to display photographs of their newborn. If the mother has a digital camera, then a group of friends could club together to pay for a digital photograph frame for her.
Whatever you choose to buy or create for the new mother and baby, it is sure to be appreciated as the thoughtful gift that you intended. Shopping or creating a gift should be an experience to be enjoyed and the baby shower should be a joyous occasion for all those who attend.
