Baby shower gift suggestions

Great ideas for the perfect gift to welcome a new baby

If one of your friends or family members is having a baby, this is certainly an exciting time not only for the parents, but also for the friends and family who will be greeting the new spotlight in their lives. There are now baby gift registries where you can purchase a gift that the parents-to-be picked out themselves. However, if you want to buy a gift for the happy couple on your own, there are plenty of ideas for you to choose from. Below are several baby shower gift ideas to guide your shopping.

videos for babies

You may think that a DVD or video might be too advanced for a newborn baby, but you’ll be surprised how many videos are designed specifically for one-month-old babies. These videos are the result of research and studies, and feature sights and sounds that have appealed to babies of this age. Bright images and vivid sounds will not only entertain your little one, but can also stimulate baby’s brain activity. Who thought television could be so educational! New parents would also be grateful to you because they can show the video anytime they want to keep the baby entertained.

Story books and illustrated books

Although your baby is not yet old enough to read, you can never start too early when it comes to fostering a passion for reading. Buy books that parents can read to their baby, one with bright colors and vivid pictures. As the baby grows, she will be old enough to appreciate the treasures on those pages.

Gift baskets with bathroom essentials.

Function is an important factor to consider when shopping for baby shower gifts. Just because a gift item is expensive and has a pretty color and design doesn’t mean it would make an ideal gift. As much as possible, buy gifts that are not only cute but also useful for the parents; after all, they are really the parents you would like to please with your gift. Bath essentials are some of the baby shower gifts that will never go out of style. After all, all babies will need to be bathed, right? Choose a baby gift basket that has a nice collection of soaps, baby lotions, baby washcloths, mild oils, baby shampoos, and even tiny bathrobes. These baskets usually have a cute theme like animals or fairies. Just make sure that the products are gentle and as natural as possible. You’d like to give baby (and mom) the most luxurious bathing experience possible.

Clothes

Continuing with the thread of useful gifts, baby clothes are also another good idea to give at a baby shower. As much as possible, stay away from tutus or superhero costumes or other clothing that is heavily embellished. What parents need is comfortable, quality clothing that the baby can wear on a daily basis, such as socks, pajamas, and the like.