Here are a few great baby shower gift ideas for mother and baby, sure to please and be appreciated by both.
When a baby is born, people often forget to buy gifts for the new mother. Here are a few items every new mother will appreciate.
• Buy her foot massaging slippers. She’ll be on her feet a lot in the coming weeks.
• If she’s breast feeding buy her a nightgown or blouse with buttons down the front.
• Get her a big mug with a special message for mothers on it.
• A “brag book” to use to show-off pictures of her newborn.
Especially for the First Time Mother
Mothers with their first child need all the encouragement and support they can find. Family and friends are usually good to offer support and suggestions. Still there are times when no one is around and the new mother wonders if she’s doing the right thing.
Especially good baby shower gift ideas for the mother with her first born is books that describes the development of a newborn and what to expect. You can find these online. One favorite is a book that thoroughly references everything a parent needs to know from birth to age two including care and development. Highly recommended by experienced parents. A subscription to parenting magazines is also an excellent choice for the first time mother.
Toys for the Newborn
Within the first six weeks babies are adapting and discovering their environment. Objects and sounds will become familiar. While the newborn won’t really be able to play with toys, any toy that makes soothing sounds, or is soft and cuddly is a good baby shower gift idea. When choosing cuddly toys or stuffed animals, may sure to choose those designed for the infant. You don’t want anything the baby can get caught in it’s mouth or anything that will come apart easily or that could suffocate the child. Mobiles that hang over the child’s bed also make good choices for first toys as they will begin to notice movement and colors.
Other Useful Baby Shower Ideas
Diapers, diapers, and more diapers! While newborns all grow at different rates, there’s one thing they won’t outgrow immediately. That’s diapers. Having a steady supply on hand for the new mother is great. While diapers may seem like a boring gift idea, you can rest assured, they’ll be used and appreciated.
Personalized baby books are another item that’s at the top on the expectant mother’s list. These books are a great way to record and store keepsakes of baby’s birth and development during the first years of life. You’ll find several varieties online.
Gift baskets including things for mother and baby are another excellent choice for baby shower gift ideas.