Five Great Baby Shower Gift Ideas
Books
This may seem weird, since clearly the baby cannot read. However, it’s never too early to start reading to the baby! Choose books with bright pictures and hard cardboard pages. A lot of books have tactile elements so the baby can feel fuzzy, smooth, bumpy, rough, etcetera. This really gets the baby’s brain going! It might be nice to include an article or book on the benefits of reading to a baby early (some parents might not think of it). This is an often overlooked gift that is affordable and fun.
Baby Bath ‘Basket’
I know, you really want to shop for tiny newborn clothes, soft blankets, and toys. It is fun, which is these are popular shower gifts. Go for the unexpected though, and get the parents something they can use every day. You can get a baby bath (a basic one is just fine, that is all they will really need). Fill it with bath items like wash rag hand puppets, lotions, aromatherapy baby shampoo, and soft towels. Put a bow on top and you can present a beautiful and truly useful gift.
A Great Diaper Pail
If you decide on this option, do not go for the cheapest. A poor-quality diaper pail is as bad as not having one at all. Go for one that seals properly and that can be opened hands-free. If you can afford to, fill it with newborn diapers, baby wipes, diaper rash cream, lotion and powder. Something that usually gets overlooked is trash bags that fit the pail size. This may not cause a sensation at the shower, but it’s certain to be deeply appreciated.
Baby Bedding Collections
The big hit of my sister’s baby shower was a girls baby bedding collection. Because they can be expensive though, you may consider it for a group gift where several people chip in. There are hundreds of designs out there. If you do not know the sex of the baby or prefer gender-neutral, look for themes like farm or jungle animals. They’re typically printed in primary colors, or green, yellow, or beige tones.
A Thoughtful Gift Certificate
Understandably, the focus is on the new baby. This can leave the mother feeling a little tired and forgotten. While most people avoid a gift certificate, (they are afraid it says that they do not care enough to go shopping), a gift certificate for the mother can be extra special and make her feel valued. Get her one that ties into her likes before she got pregnant, such as coffee, wine, spa treatments, or bath and body shops. Without a doubt, this is a gift that will be loved by the soon-to-be mom.
How to Quilt : Making a Baby Quilt
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CK Products 5-3/4-Inch Baby Quilt and Bib Chocolate Mold $4.43 The Quilt is 5-3/4-inch by 3-3/4-inch by -1/4-inch, Bib is 3-inch by 2-1/2-inch by -1/4-inch and the Heart is 1-inch by 1-inch by -1/8-inch with 5 cavities per mold. This mold makes approximately 140 heart pieces, 15 bib pieces & 6 quilt pieces per pound of chocolate. Do not use for hard candy or other hot ingredients…. |
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Baby Quilt by Lavinia Hamer – 3×2 inch Fridge Magnet – large magnetic button – Magnet $4.99 Rectangular wrap-around refrigerator magnet and a glossy mylar cover.Large 2×3 inch rectangle fridge magnet or ‘buttons’ as they are sometimes known in the USA.Crop shown is automated for display purposes only. All magnets are hand finished and the best most appropriate crop will always be selected to best show the full image. Therefore, actual product may vary slightly from crop shown – this can … |
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Quilt in a Day Video Series: Irish Chain Quilt $13.97 This double feature includes both Single and Double Irish Chain Quilts. First, Eleanor Burns and her youngest son, Orion, team up and make a baby quilt. They successfully prove that the Single Irish Chain is child’s play when they use her method. Orion shows proper use of the rotary cutter while Eleanor gives pointers to adults who will be sewing with children. Next, Eleanor takes over the sewing … |
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Jill McDonald Adorable Dino Wall Decals $17.00 21904L Jill McDonald has created a 4 sheet set of decals allowing you to create your own special design to complete your Adorable Dino nursery. Features: -Includes 4 dinosaurs, 1 pterodactyl, a volcano, clouds, tree, footprints. -Colorful decals…. |
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Jokari 069185 Blanket Rack with Bamboo Accents $9.99 This over door rack has 6 large cubby loops that hold a variety of blanket sizes. The over door organizer adjusts with elastic straps to fit standard doors, and can also be mounted to the wall. Assembly level/degree of difficulty: No Assembly Required…. |
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Jill McDonald Lullabye Breeze Wall Decals $17.00 21903L Jill McDonald has created a 4 sheet set of decals allowing you to create your own special design to complete your Lullaby Breeze nursery. Features: -Wall decals. -Includes birds, butterflies, flowers, ladybugs, limb, teapot and teacup…. |
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Guppies/The Magic Quilt $1.99 … |
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Fons & Porter’s Love of Quilting: 1400 Series The 1400 Series includes episodes: 1401. Star of Bethlehem – Part I 1402. Star of Bethlehem – Part II 1403. Baby Needs a Quilt 1404. Curved Paper Piecing 1405. Shadow Play 1406. Travel ‘n Style 1407. Daisy Doodle 1408. Cinnamon Stars 1409. Dimples and Duckies 1410. Time for Teddie 1411. Pantographs 1412. In a Clutch 1413. Triangle Boot Camp… |
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Restoration Hypoallergenic Powder to Clean Antique and Delicate Linens Safely 32 Ounce Tub Restoration, made by Engleside Products, is a color safe, fabric safe, and environmentally safe washing product. Concentrated, so a little goes a long way. It will remove most stains and yellowing, and will restore brightness and freshness to your linens. It is also an excellent deodorizer. Suitable for use in hard or soft water, but is not recommended for silk or carpeting…. |
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Jill McDonald Lullabye Breeze Changing Pad Cover $13.20 … |
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Butterfly Baby Quilt Open Stock Cross Stitch Kit $21.47 Brighten up your nursery with this colorful cross stitch baby quiltOpen stock stamped cross stitch features colorful flowers and butterfliesNeedlework kit is a great way to celebrate your baby’s debut |
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Baby Hugs So Sweet Prayer Cross Stitch Quilt Kit $24.83 Add grace to your nursery with this adorable sweet prayer cross stitch baby quiltKit contains cotton thread and design polyester/cotton quilt and needleStamped cross stitch kit illustrates a traditional bedtime prayer |
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Animal Babies Stamped Cross Stitch Quilt Kit $25.29 Stamped cross stitch quilt kit will provide hours of needlework funAdorable animal babies quilt includes a pre-printed, pre-finished quilt and cotton threadAll the babies in the jungle are featured on this quilt full of friends |
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Baby Hugs ‘Wild Thing’ Quilt Stamped Cross Stitch Kit $25.9 Brighten up your baby’s crib with this colorful cross stitch baby quiltStamped cross stitch features colorful panels with exotic animalsNeedlework kit is sure to add the finishing touch to any nursery |
