Choosing a Baby Shower Gift
The excitement of a newborn can be overwhelming for everybody involved. For the expecting parents, a new addition to the family is life changing and the empathy that friends and family feel can be immense too. The baby shower is the time for everyone to celebrate these feelings together.
One of the biggest aspects of the baby shower that comes to mind is, of course, the gift giving. There is so much to think about when you're choosing something - do you buy for the mother or newborn? Are they expecting a boy or a girl? What has everyone else bought? Once you get stuck in the thought process, choosing a gift can be hard!
Sometimes the couple will organise the gift giving so nobody doubles up, but more often than not you'll be left to your own devices. Think outside the box and try to choose something interesting - Mum is sure to get plenty of nappies without your contribution!
Clothes are a great idea, but when they grow out of them so fast it almost seems pointless to give them at a shower. Some people like to choose an item like a brand name hat or a pair of sneakers that can be stored as a souvenir after they don't fit. Having something that becomes a nifty, first-worn treasure down the road makes for a great gift.
A crib is usually a big ticket item that guests pool together for, but why not think one step further and purchase some luxury cot quilts for the newborn? An organic silk cot duvet and pillow set will keep the baby comfortable, safe from allergens and will last a lifetime too.
Sometimes being a bit different means buying for the Mother-to-be. Find some CDs, some movies, a couple of books, make up and anything else that you think the expecting Mum might want. She will appreciate someone looking out for her.
Baby showers are a great time to celebrate a new addition to the family and also a time when you can help make things a little easier for what is an expensive endeavour for the new parents. It's not just about giving gifts - a baby shower is about getting physical, mental and emotional support for one of the scariest and most thrilling adventures in life. Finding the perfect gift is great, but the most important part of the baby shower is being there and showing that you care.
One of the biggest aspects of the baby shower that comes to mind is, of course, the gift giving. There is so much to think about when you're choosing something - do you buy for the mother or newborn? Are they expecting a boy or a girl? What has everyone else bought? Once you get stuck in the thought process, choosing a gift can be hard!
Sometimes the couple will organise the gift giving so nobody doubles up, but more often than not you'll be left to your own devices. Think outside the box and try to choose something interesting - Mum is sure to get plenty of nappies without your contribution!
Clothes are a great idea, but when they grow out of them so fast it almost seems pointless to give them at a shower. Some people like to choose an item like a brand name hat or a pair of sneakers that can be stored as a souvenir after they don't fit. Having something that becomes a nifty, first-worn treasure down the road makes for a great gift.
A crib is usually a big ticket item that guests pool together for, but why not think one step further and purchase some luxury cot quilts for the newborn? An organic silk cot duvet and pillow set will keep the baby comfortable, safe from allergens and will last a lifetime too.
Sometimes being a bit different means buying for the Mother-to-be. Find some CDs, some movies, a couple of books, make up and anything else that you think the expecting Mum might want. She will appreciate someone looking out for her.
Baby showers are a great time to celebrate a new addition to the family and also a time when you can help make things a little easier for what is an expensive endeavour for the new parents. It's not just about giving gifts - a baby shower is about getting physical, mental and emotional support for one of the scariest and most thrilling adventures in life. Finding the perfect gift is great, but the most important part of the baby shower is being there and showing that you care.