Baby Shower Gift Ideas
A few guests can get together
and get a big laundry basket. Place in it a long clothes line with
outfits, diapers, bibs, etc. pinned to it. It can also be used as a room
decoration. It has a bit of everything and something to carry it in!
 Baby
Quilt - here's a great gift from those
that love to sew and quilt. Find an alphabet
quilt pattern. Each square has a letter of the
alphabet on it and a picture of an object that
started with that letter. It can have numbers
too. Each guest can be given/sent a square
before the shower and can embroider, quilt, or
embellish it according to her own taste.
If the quilt is meant to be a wall
hanging, guests can also attach little items
like rattles and toys. Be sure that everyone signs their own
block in some way and have the blocks returned
by a certain date in order to have it put
together. This can also be used as a
decoration at the shower.
Make a
scrapbook album. Take blank scrapbook
pages and have everyone write down their well
wishes (without Mom knowing it) for the new
baby. This can be done at or before the shower and can be
given at the shower or to Mom while she is in
the hospital. If given after the shower, it can
include photos taken there.
 Pass out sheets of heavy paper
decorated with baby related stamps, stickers,
or pictures several lines drawn on. Have the guests write their name on the
paper and then write down some baby/parenting
advice. Once everyone is finished, collect them, add a
cover, punch holes in it, and tie it together
with some ribbon. Then hand it to Mom to read
aloud. This will be entertaining as well as
touching and is a nice keepsake. There is tons
of room for creativity on this one.
Have each guest bring an extra
gift (small item recommended) for Daddy-to-be
and the host of the shower will then place
them in large gift bag to present to him at
the close of the party (usually after the main
gifts are opened). He opens this with
Mommy-to-be at home or in presence of close
family or friends.
 Diaper Shower - For a second
(or more) baby, consider a diaper shower. Ask
each guest to bring only a package of diapers
as a gift. Some guests may bring other gifts
also, but Mom will end up with a mountain of
diapers ... something she'll really need! Items could also include anything
associated with diapering such as wipes,
ointment, powder, etc.
Casserole Shower - For the
mother who has everything already, how about a
Casserole Shower? Have each guest bring a casserole or
other ready-to-cook meal that can be frozen or
stored until after the baby is born. Be sure to have the containers clearly
labeled with contents and any cooking instructions. How helpful that will be when Mom and
Baby come home!
Book Party - Have each guest purchase and give a copy of their favorite
childhood book.
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