Baby is on the way and this for sure calls for celebration. Baby shower is one of the events to shower all the blessings and good wishes for the baby and the to be mommy.
Like the occasion, baby shower gifts are supposed to be special and thoughtful. Ideally you should gift something which can be used in the initial days and save the new parents in the time of need. If you are wondering what to take for you friend’s baby shower, check out our list of cool baby shower gifts.
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Bouncy seat
A bouncy seat is by far the best gift you can give at a baby shower. The seat remains useful till the baby learns to crawl and keeps him entertained through the initial few months during which it can be rather hard to keep the baby entertained, happy and safe. Choose the best model that you can buy or ask other friends (or family) or the parents if they would like to pool in and buy a bouncy seat together. Always choose a model that feature straps to ensure the safety of the baby with a sturdy frame and soft cushioning. You can always choose to get a model with more or fewer features depending on your budget.
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Baby monitor
First time parents have almost no idea of what to expect with a new baby. The baby’s erratic sleep patterns, their own sleep deprivation and not knowing what normal behavior is for a new baby, can leave the parents constantly anxious. And this is exactly what makes a set of baby monitors such a great gift for baby showers. Offering a range of over 600 feet, these monitors allow parents to listen to baby’s sounds as they sleep though. Some models also offer features like video monitoring, motion sensors that sound an alarm if the baby hasn’t moved in a while and infrared sensors that keep a check on baby’s vitals.
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Baby bedding
Baby bedding is a great baby shower gift simply for the reason that most new parents wouldn’t have the time or the energy to clean each item of bedding as soon as it’s soiled. Bedding also provides a great out-of-crib playing surface for babies.
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Baby front carrier or sling
A baby sling or front carrier is a great gift for new parents since it will offer them a great way to keep the baby close to them without being confined to the nursery. Slings and front carriers also help strengthen the bond between the baby and parents
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Baby bath kit
A great and practical gift for baby showers is a full bath kit for the baby. Gift essentials as a set or bundle them with a baby tub. Include must haves like simple bath toys, baby comb and brush, hooded towel, a soft wash-cloth, a mild soap and baby shampoo to help the new parents keep their baby squeaky clean.
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Baby booties
Babies go through a number of stages. First the crawling into every nook and cranny they can find and then taking the first wobbly steps. It is for these first steps that baby booties are a perfect baby shower gift. The booties should be soft and comfortable though and should have a good grip to prevent the baby from slipping and hurting himself. The pedipet originals are a good choice for the 0-24 months age group. They are soft leather soles and attractive designs!
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New-Mom note cards
With the arrival of a baby there are a number of baby announcements to make- invites for the first birthday ,invites to the first recital, the thousand and one thank you notes after the baby shower itself! So, these note cards in every kind of desirable design are a blessing.
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Play mat
This is that gift which when received, both the parents and baby give a hundred blessings to the person who choose the gift. There is no better deed than gifting a baby with a bit of interesting tummy time. It is not possible for mums to be always with the baby. After all, every mom is human and requires a bit of me time and to keep the baby happy and in cry-free mode play mats are important.
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Car-seat
One of the essentials that is bound to be bought by a parent is a car-seat because without a car-seat, keeping the toddler in the seat is difficult and risky. So, gift a comfy car-seat as the likes of Graco My Ride or a number of others that are available online. You can even opt for a smart car-seat!
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Modern diaper bags
By modern we mean a separate compartment for each and everything- the keys, the mobile, the baby- food, the feeding bottles, a wet bag (We really are serious about the everything thing. Everything means EVERYTHING! ). Oh, it has gotta look fabulous like the usual trendy oversized hand-bags! The best part? they are easily available are a sure shot way to cheer up the to-be mom.
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The self-heating travel bottle and warmer
Babies hate cold milk. Babies cry when the milk is cold. Babies refuse to drink cold milk. You get a headache when your baby does not eat. Travelling as uch is a nightmare because no matter how good warmers you use the milk always gets cold. Here we have the solution- the ‘Self-Heating Travel Bottle and Warmer that Requires No Electricity or Boiling Water.’ the perfect day-care, the perfect camping and the perfect shopping!
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The baby shusher
It is no hoax parents. We know about those parched throats with all the all-night shushing. Well, once you decide to give this, the would be parents will forever be in your debt. This device makes a shushing sound and calms down your baby.
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On the go changing mat
Changing diapers is a day in day out activity. It just becomes more challenging when parents are out shopping with their tots or just out for a visit to a friend’s house. This gift makes it more convenient and enables parents to change diapers on any-flat surface.
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Gentle battery-operated nail trimmer
Boy do those little nails grow fast? and Boy , how hard those little devils scratch? But most of all it’s scary to trim those little nails for all new parents because they are afraid of hurting their child. But, thanks to technology we have this gentle trimmer which is every new-parent’s blessing!