by Sarah on 18. May 2011 in
If you’ve ever struggled to find the perfect shower gift… one that’s both useful and unique…you’re not alone! There’s absolutely nothing wrong with buying classic baby essentials and items off of an expecting mom’s gift registry... but for those times when relying on a registry just doesn’t cut it…we can help!
We recently pooled the ideas of everyday moms to make an easy list of great shower gifts that they have loved getting and now love to give. Our list includes gift ideas that are gender neutral, reasonable priced, and will leave the expecting mommy with something fun and original that you can be confident will get used!
1. Classic Board Books
Giving the gift of books is always a hit! Not only are books a gift that can be loved and used by the baby-on-the-way, they can also be enjoyed by any babies that follow! They are perfect for little hands, and cardboard pages make them ideal for preserving the life of a book. Bundling up a few of these sweet stories with some onesies or a baby blanket creates a shower gift with a lovely personal touch!
Some of our favorites:
o Goodnight Moon - Margaret Wise Brown
o The Runaway Bunny - Margaret Wise Brown
o Guess How Much I Love You - Sam McBratney
o Pat the Bunny - Edith Kunhardt
o The Very Hungry Caterpillar - Eric Carle
2. Jellycat Soft Toys
If you want a step up from giving a typical stuffed animal as a gift, Jellycat toys are an ultra soft, super hip, and extra sophisticated option. Their large items make for a great stand-alone present, while smaller items make for an adorable accessory to your gift. These little creatures look darling in a nursery, and children and mommies of all ages will love snuggling up to them!
3. Boon Feeding Accessories
We love the idea of gifting an assortment of these Boon brand feeding products! This countertop drying rack grass is not only modern and cool…it is perfect for drying almost all baby accessories! Putting a few of Boon’s other visually appealing and super functional feeding products (infant spoons, snack balls, etc) together with it makes for a delightfully cohesive gift that will be used from infant to beyond toddler stages! The best part…you can find these products at convenient places like Babies R’ Us and Target!
4. Just In Case Kit
The idea of preparing the mommy-to-be with the essentials- diapers, wipes, lotion, and baby wash is not new. But, If you’re looking to prepare a new mom in a different way, we’re totally into the idea of outfitting her with a variety of just-in-case essentials--the often overlooked remedies that new parents will find themselves unexpectedly in need of. Items like Boudreaux’s Butt Paste, Little Tummy’s Gripe Water, Little Nose’s Saline Drops, and Baby Orajel make for an ultra-practical, ultra-useful gift that will be incredibly handy to have around when relief is needed!
5. Thymes Sweet Leaf Baby Collection
The Sweet Leaf Baby collection by Thymes includes items like baby lotion, nursery mist, diaper balm, and baby massage oil. Combining any of these items makes a wonderful gift that takes baby pampering to a whole new level! The smell is absolutely heavenly, products are made with organic ingredients, and they are safe for baby’s tender skin. It’s soooo yummy, mom just might want to wear it herself!
