ALT-4 Baby Shower Gift Ideas
Finding the most appropriate gift for a baby shower can be a difficult task. There are many options to consider, especially if your goal is to find the perfect gift. Not only are you shopping for a gift that the baby can benefit from, but it also has to be a gift that the expectant mother can appreciate. Of course, budgeting your gift is an important factor in your final purchase, so invest more time on deciding what you would like to pick out.
Gifts that are original, unique, and practical usually make for great baby shower gifts. Think baby essentials, such as- bottles, onesies, diapers, car seat, stroller, playpen, blankets, etc. Nowadays there are great baby products out on the market that usually carry convertible or all-in-one features. Items like convertible strollers or car seats, and even all-in-one playpens that have portability features. If you are leaning more towards baby clothing, remember that babies grow very fast and at different rates, so it is best to start at 3 months and up sizes. If you want to purchase a gift for the newborn, stick to sleepers and onesies- during the first few months, most babies will spend more time indoors anyway. Also, sleepers have plenty of space at the bottom, so there is more than enough room for baby to grow.
If you would like to give a gift that is more personalized and shows that you put a lot of thought into it, why not make one yourself? The best homemade gift that anyone can give for a baby shower is a baby blanket. Here is a great idea for a quick, no sew baby blanket- purchase 1-2 yards of soft fleece material (1-2 yards for one side of blanket, 1-2 yards for the other side of blanket). Cut 3x3 inch squares out of the corners from your material, so that there are no corners to begin with. Next, cut 3-inch strips all around the edges of your material, making sure to keep the width of each strip around 1 inch. Match wrong sides of material together, making sure to line up your strips, and then tie paired strips together, using a double knot works best. As you work along the edges, you will see your baby blanket come together.
Another great gift idea is a baby bath gift set. Simply gather all of the bath time essentials, such as- washcloths, towel, baby wash, baby lotion, soft brush, and bath toy. You can purchase all of these at affordable prices, so it's easy to set a fixed budget for this. You'll probably find the best deals and prices if you shop online. Some online sellers even offer free shipping with your entire purchase. You can also find plenty of other great baby shower gift ideas if you browse around online.
Don't forget to pick up a small gift for the expectant mother! Remember, she's the one doing all of the hard work, so get her something that shows that she's appreciated. Treat her to a day at the spa, or even a gift card that she can use to buy something for herself. A nice bath and body gift set will also be a great gift for a mother.
