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Baby Shower Gift Planning, Ideas & Baby Shower Invitations Cards

Baby shower gifts are a tradition dating back to the early 1900’s where friends and family would throw a “shower” similar to how they would for a bridal shower – to “shower” the woman with gifts before her big day (marriage or having a baby). In the early days, the guests made most of the baby shower gifts. Umbrellas were a popular symbol of the event because the baby shower was traditionally an afternoon event and the guests would use the umbrella to stay out of the sun, All About Baby Showers.

Today, if the Mommy-to-Be intends on registering, she should do so about a month before the babyshower. This allows the host to send the registration information along with the baby shower invitations. Modern day baby showers are much different and not just for tea. Baby shower gifts range from practical to outlandish. You should check to see where the Mommy-to-Be is registered for gifts before deciding the type baby shower gift to give. Here’s some of the more popular baby shower gifts as well as some creative gifts to give the parents-to-be.

Clothing: Sleepers, receiving blanket, undershirts, diapers. socks and hats. make sure they are easy to change since too many buttons or snaps may be difficult for new parents to take on and off the baby. the Mommy-to-Be will need cute clothes to take the baby home from the hospital

Health & Grooming Products: Baby powder, lotion, baby wipes, desitin, q-tips, hydrogen peroxide (for the umbilical cord), baby safety pins, nail file, scissors, first aid kit, baby soaps and wash cloths, baby thermometer, diaper bag

Feeding: Bibs, bottles, bottle holders, baby formula, breast pump, nipples, bottle brush set, tipper cup, feeding spoon, baby burp towels, baby dishes and bathrobe

In the Bath Products: Towel with cute hood, wash cloths, baby lotion, shampoo, soap, baby brush and bath toys

In the Crib/Bassinet Items: Crib fitted sheets, comforter, bumper pads, mobile, crib trim, waterproof crib pads and blanket to swaddle the infant

For the Baby Room: Stuffed animals, cute pictures for the wall, gift certificate for a muralist to come out, dresser, changing table, cute initials of the baby on some type of ceramic item, picture frame, nursery lamp, furniture, boppy, bouncy seats and piggy bank

Toy Time: Teething toys, colorful play matt, black and white play matt, musical toys and plush / stuffed animals

Learning Time: Baby Bach Video, Baby Einstein CD’s, classical music CD’s, Disney movies, books for the parents, baby books, lamaze soft books and story books

For the Parents: Pamper the parents-to-be with a gift certificate to a spa, book store, record store, or a nice gift such as baby hand and foot imprinting plaster, Baby Bjorn or other baby carrier Coupons for babysitting

Here’s some helpful hints for planning your baby shower gifts for the Mommy-to-Be and the Daddy-to-Be:

More Expensive but Practical Gifts: Stroller, bassinet, baby dresser, baby changing table, baby car seat, baby car seat attachment, high chair, baby swing, bouncy seat, sound monitor, video monitor, potty chair, diaper genie (container), safety gate, baby scale, breast pump, rocking chair.

Unique Gifts: Grow chart, gift for siblings, gift certificate for baby pictures, U.S. Saving Bonds for the baby, silver spoon or rattle and baby proofing the house

Baby Shower Coupons: For those that want to give their time for their gift and don’t have much money, it is fun to be creative and make baby shower coupons for the parents such as ” 2- Hour Babysitting”, “Cook for the Mommy and Daddy two meals”, etc. The parents to be will really appreciate this baby shower coupon gift book, especially for first time parents who appreciate the help

Gift of Saving a Life: A thoughtful baby shower gift is a gift certificate for a private CPR class for the mommy and daddy to be and a few of their selected family and friends who may become future babysitters

Diapers, Diapers and More Diapers: A great gift that seems to always running out for the Mommy-to-Be is to have everyone bring a few packages of diapers. New mommies never have enough in the house so getting diapers is a perfect baby shower gift

Useful Laundry Basket Idea: Instead of spending the money on a gift bag that is likely to get thrown away, use laundry basket, line it with a baby blanket and put the gift inside and cover with tissue paper or another blanket. Then the basket can be used for the extra laundry that will be added or for toy storage

Floating Ducky: Take a silver mini washtub and fill it with water and float a rubber duck in each one. Tie balloons to one of the handles. It’s simple, but sweet. You can also place various baby shower related items next to the washtub, like shampoo, lotion and such

Laundry Basket Goods: Purchase a laundry basket, baby laundry detergent, you’re favorite prewash, stain remover, wipes to go, and some fabric softener and place in the basket. You can arrange all these small items with tissue paper in the laundry basket, which will serve as you’re gift basket

Baby Shower Baby Books: Have each baby shower guest bring a baby book for the new parents. Have each guest pre-write a sentiment or advice to the new parent’s on the first page of each book which is a great memento to cherish for the baby growing up and the parents

Baby Plant / Tree: Buy a small tree that can be planted outside of the parents-to-be home. Tie baby items to the branches. The parent’s to be can watch the tree and the baby grow at the same time. You can do the same thing with a small indoor plant

Fleece Baby Blanket: A fleece baby blanket is made by taking two pieces of fleece and putting them together, then cutting 3 in slits every 1 inch all the way around the blanket and tie knots to keep the pieces together. Then just roll the blanket up and tie it with a ribbon

Keepsake Box: Use a hatbox and add personal touches to the box by filling it in with onsies, clothes, pacifiers, bottles, wipes, diapers, etc. You can also include a pack of alphabet stickers so I could put the baby’s name and birth date, weight and height on the box with the stickers once he/she is born

You can view lot of printable Free Baby Shower Announcements, Baby Shower Invitations and Baby Shower Cards, add your personal message, along with your favorite fonts, ink color and then Preview your personalized baby card. This process allows you to see your baby card before you buy!

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North American Bear Company Flatso Mobile $44.95 This musical mobile features a charming menagerie of animals rotating around a charming frog. As “Hush Little Baby” plays, a plush, pastel-colored hippopotamus, rabbit, elephant, and bear are posed with beach balls and achieving marvelous feats of balance! A baby’s concentration will be strengthened while lying in the crib and visually tracking the progress of these playful animals. With music and…

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Jimmie Johnson #48 Musical Crib Mobile $30.95 This musical crib mobile features your favorite adorable plush Jimmie Johnson racing car and plays a NASCAR lullaby. Each mobile can be crib or wall mounted for your special little boy or girl. With a wide variety of teams to choose from your child can get an early start on team fandom!!

National Football League Musical Crib Mobile $30.95 This musical crib mobile features your favorite adorable plush team mascot and plays an NFL lullaby respective to the current cheer. Each mobile can be crib or wall mounted for your special little boy or girl. With a wide variety of teams to choose from your child can get an early start on team fandom!!

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Yale Bulldogs Mascot Musical Crib Mobile $39.95 This musical crib mobile features your favorite adorable plush team mascot and plays an NCAA lullaby respective to each Yale Bulldogs’ current cheer. Each mobile can be crib or wall mounted for your special little boy or girl. With a wide variety of teams to choose from your child can get an early start on team fandom!!

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New York Mets Baseball Musical Crib Mobile $30.95 This musical crib mobile features your favorite adorable plush team mascot and plays an MLB lullaby respective to each New York Mets’ current cheer. Each mobile can be crib or wall mounted for your special little boy or girl. With a wide variety of teams to choose from your child can get an early start on team fandom!!

Oakland Athletics Baseball Musical Crib Mobile $39.95 This musical crib mobile features your favorite adorable plush team mascot and plays an MLB lullaby respective to each Oakland Athletics’ current cheer. Each mobile can be crib or wall mounted for your special little boy or girl. With a wide variety of teams to choose from your child can get an early start on team fandom!!

Pittsburgh Pirates Baseball Musical Crib Mobile $39.95 This musical crib mobile features your favorite adorable plush team mascot and plays an MLB lullaby respective to each Pittsburgh Pirates’ current cheer. Each mobile can be crib or wall mounted for your special little boy or girl. With a wide variety of teams to choose from your child can get an early start on team fandom!!

San Diego Padres Baseball Musical Crib Mobile $39.95 This musical crib mobile features your favorite adorable plush team mascot and plays an MLB lullaby respective to each San Diego Padres’ current cheer. Each mobile can be crib or wall mounted for your special little boy or girl. With a wide variety of teams to choose from your child can get an early start on team fandom!!