The baby shower can be classified as a small party, a gathering, which is usually organized by the friends of the future mommy. Shortly before the birth, mummy hosts friends and loved ones at her home with the arrival of the new baby as the main theme! So the guests make sure to give her gifts that are related to the arrival of the baby and will help her in her new reality of motherhood! It’s a nice opportunity for the future mother to spend beautiful moments with her own people and at the same time share her possible worries, her eagerness or her deepest thoughts about the arrival of the new addition! Therefore, although it is a new and foreign custom, the baby showers have been very much enjoyed by all participants, and it seems that it is here to stay!
Invited to a baby shower? Take a look at our gift ideas.
The pleasure of being part of a special occasion, such as a baby shower, can be overshadowed to a small extent when it comes to the gift selection.
It may seem like an easy task, but it’s not, especially if you want to give a gift that is useful, tasteful & well within your chosen budget. These three criteria are the most important when choosing a gift, plus, what the mother wants and needs or what she has already purchased. This information is also very useful, and it’s good to know it in advance. However, the negative aspect of this option is that you will essentially just buy what the mom-to-be suggests without putting your personal touch on the gift. Again, another negative aspect is that this way the exact price of the gift is also disclosed, and this is not appreciated by many.
The truth is that most, if not all, moms start preparing the dowry for their baby based on the theme they have chosen for the baby’s nursery or even their crib. The closest family and friends are the ones who usually equip the baby with the biggest and most necessary goodies, such as the nest or the protective cot bumpers, because it usually requires you to know the dimensions of the cradle/crib, which is also an accessory usually bought by the family itself or a close family member.
But let’s skip the larger gifts and look at the categories that are appropriate for gifts that the future momma will love!
A first tip you can follow is to create categories according to the needs of your newborn baby. For example, sleep, organization, bath, toys, clothing or accessories, are some of the most common categories in which we can navigate you to choose the most suitable gift.
The bathroom category is considered to be the easiest of all because the more types of bathroom items a new mom has available, the better for her. Especially in the early days, most of the baby items are washed and used daily.
Therefore, no matter how many toiletries a mom has, it is never enough, and so your gift will surely be well received and not wasted. On top of that, they are items that cost, so, it’s not so easy for all moms to have as many as they really need, without stressing about always having it all clean and available at all times.
Gift suggestion: A beautiful gift set that consists of a hooded bathrobe, a waterproof changing pad cover that she can carry anywhere with her, and multi-purpose baby towels. If you want to enrich it, you can add organizational products such as mini storage baskets (for diapers, baby toiletries & baby medicine).
In this category the safest option is to choose a set of sheets, which will definitely be needed. If it seems too simple for a gift, you can combine them with some cotton muslins or even a small handmade toy, such as a rattle. And if your budget allows you can even add a baby blanket that will definitely come in handy!
Bonus tip: Try to choose sheets without an elastic band to make sure they fit all types of cribs.
The number one product that comes to mind when we hear organization is what else? Baskets.
They are the best way to have an organized household, and surely a baby needs good space organization in order to be and feel safe. Opt for a basket made of soft material to make it easy to use and easy for the baby to use. A basket can have many possible uses for storing products. For example, in the beginning it can be used as a laundry basket and later as a toy storage basket. You can accompany it with our mini baskets of the same design or with a simple toy.
This category has many imaginative options! It is a gift that is definitely useful, as toys are essential to the child, but they will start playing with them after the first two months of life, at least!
Gift suggestion: You can create a unique baby set consisting of handmade toys made of baby-friendly materials, such as a rattle/ rattle ball/ cuddle bunny, which will offer them peace of mind because they absorb the smell of their mother. You can complete the set with small accessories such as a headband or a baby bib. For those with higher budgets, it can also be combined with a baby blanket or a hooded bathrobe.
This category is very broad and you have several options, most of which are quite classic!
Baby clothes, bibs, hats, formal outfits or t-shirts.
There are a plethora of options for all tastes and all budgets. Surely, you will find – if you haven’t already – that these are the most common gift options. However, you can innovate by staying in the same category!
Gift suggestion: Just think about the mommy-to-be’s needs and gift her a nursing outfit, a nursing cover or even a nursing pillow! It’s definitely something mommy will love and thank you for.