Unique Baby Shower Gift Ideas

For most women, shopping for baby items is a treat. The tiny bibs, jumpers and booties have them squealing 'so cute', and the thought of the tiny little person soon to claim ownership over them adds to the excitement. One has to be careful not to get carried away and buy half the store. One approach is to decide on a budget, and try to get the best deal within that amount. If you are a close friend of the expectant mother, you could think about what she would like, or better still try to anticipate a future requirement. While most people buy gifts for the baby, it is a good idea to pamper the mommy-to-be too.

Gifts for Baby

Baby Footprint Impression Kits

Baby footprint or hand print impression kits make it possible for parents to preserve the imprint of their baby's palm or foot. They are fairly easy to use and most kits come with all the materials needed to create and frame the imprint. The materials are non-toxic and cause no harm to the baby's skin. Most kits provide a frame, with the baby's picture on one side and the hand or foot impression on the other. Even though this gift does not have great utility value, it enables parents to preserve a moment in time during the precious 'baby days'.

Personalized Baby Blankets

A personalized baby blanket adds a touch of belonging and is a very practical idea as a gift for a baby shower. Personalized blankets have the baby's name embroidered in beautiful gold or silver thread on a corner of the blanket. It is important to pick a soft, warm blanket that will keep the baby cozy. One can personalize it with the baby's last name, for example 'Baby Roberts' or 'Baby Cruise'. If the parents have already picked out a name, then you can get that name put on the blanket. If you know the sex of the baby, you can pick a pink or a blue, else it is better to select a neutral color, like yellow or mauve.

Gift Baskets

Gift baskets are wonderfully practical baby shower presents. They are usually beautifully decorated, and provide the mother-to-be with a range of products that will come in handy once the baby arrives. There are several different types of gift baskets available. Some include only bath products (rubber ducky and all), while some comprise a wide range of products such as soft toys, books and clothes. These baskets come in different shapes, sizes and colors.

A Tree

While a sapling may seem a ridiculous gift to some, there are many who would appreciate it and see the meaning in it. This unique baby shower gift is appropriate for those who have a lawn attached to their home. One may gift a sapling which can be planted in the ground, or present the mother-to-be with a 'grow-a-tree' gift basket. This eco-friendly gift will grow along with the baby, and hopefully also nurture in the child a love for nature.

Gifts for Mommy

Gift Basket for Mommy

Though it is customary to carry gifts for the baby to a baby shower, it is a thoughtful gesture if a few people carry presents for the mother-to-be instead. Similar to a gift basket for the baby, there are gift baskets for the mommy-to-be too. However, if you know the mother well, you could put together a gift basket yourself, including those beauty products of her liking as well as her favorite treats. After all, nothing says 'I care' like a personalized gift basket.

A Spa Certificate

A spa certificate is a great gift for an expectant mother. The best option is to find a day spa that offers services for pregnant women, like a pregnancy massage, and buy a gift certificate to that spa. This gift is wonderfully suited to help relax and pamper the mother-to-be.

A good way to come up with a gift idea is to put your self in the shoes of the mommy-to-be and think of what she may want. Alternately, if you are a mommy, you could gift things that were most useful to you when you had your baby.