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A Few Great Ideas For Baby Shower Gifts |
By:
Gregg Hall |
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For many people the idea of trying to find a really good baby
gift for a baby shower is a difficult one. Even those of use who
have children may have grown out of touch a little; I know I
have since my son is now 16 years old and near six feet tall!
It doesn't have to be a daunting task and these days many
couples already know the sex of the baby which makes it even
easier on those doing the gifting.
One gift that anyone can use of course is a mobile. Depending on
whether you know if a baby boy or girl is expected you can buy
one that has a masculine or feminine theme and if you know the
couple well and are privy to their choice of décor you may even
match that.
Another nice gift that can come in handy is a baby quilt. This
can be especially fun if you are one of those crafty people that
like to sew. There are many things that can be done with a
quilt. You can customize it with family items or if you have
enough advance notice you can even have a square personalized by
each guest that will be attending the baby shower.
Another nice and thoughtful thing you can do is to put together
a scrapbook. This can be personalized with everyone in
attendance adding to it and signing it and will be a treasure
later on.
One person who is often overlooked is the prospective daddy. It
will definitely be a welcome surprise to include a small gift
for him to open with the mommy-to-be and other family members
later.
If the baby shower is happening very close to the expected due
date another thoughtful thing to do for both the mom and dad is
to bring some prepared food dishes that can be frozen and
reheated during that first week or so after mom and baby come
home.
Of course, if all else fails you can't go wrong with diapers!
Diapers can be an expensive burden on a new couple and will be
most appreciated.
These ideas are just a guideline to get you started, I am sure
you can think of many more. Just remember, the baby isn't going
to be up and around for several months and giving gifts that
make the work of raising a newborn baby easier will always be
appreciated by both parents.
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