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Overlooked Baby Shower Gift Registry Items – Part 2

In my previous post, I have shared some baby items that are often overlooked in baby shower gift registry. Here are more baby items that are often missed out, but are very useful and comes in handy when the time comes.

1. Bath Kneeler
Here is another item that most would easily skip. Well, I get it. But, this is a real game changer. Yes, you can bathe your baby anywhere in the house, but more often than not parents had to do it the bathroom. And most of the time, they had to kneel on the cold and hard tiled floor to carefully bathe the baby.

Usually the bathing could turn into some play time, water splashing and all. And it can be pretty hard on the knees after kneeling for almost half an hour or more. This kneeler is a real saver and makes your job comfy. You’ll denitely thank that one friend or relative of yours who got you this gift.

2. Soft Pants
I get it, those cute onesies and pajamas really naver fail to make everyone swoon and pass them around to look at. But as some point, babies need to wear pants too, especially when you’re out and about. Soft pants are super comfy for babies and makes diaper changing really easy as oppose to overalsl or jumpsuits.

3. Swaddle
A swaddle is amazing. It can serve as a nursing cover or burping cloth. It’s breathable and soft. It’s very useful especially when you’re on the go or out for some outdoor activities. It helps you carry the baby around and allows you to do other things.

4. White Noise Machine
This is a great baby shower gift. Although may not look cute and get rounds of “awwws” from your guests, but they really prove useful. It is proven and tested to help soothe babies and quell upsets, and helps babies fall asleep or stay awake.

This machine is really responsive to baby’s cries, especially when you’re on the go or visiting a family or friend or when you’re out some place. It can easily be strapped in baby crib or strollers or cuddled. It is also very portable and can easily be stacked in your bag along with all the other baby essentials.

5. Post Partum Healing Items
This is probably the least popular baby shower gift and the not-so-fun must haves. Who wants to get something that would remind them of what they’ll go thru and experience after child birth? But, these gift set prooves to be beneficial for moms especially. Gives you all that soothing things that you’ll need, including the must-have items like pads and panty liners, maxis and disposable underwears. You’ll thank the friend who got you this for sure.

Finally, I hope you find this and the previous post helpful and informative for your gift registry. Like I said last time, they may not be the cute and adorable baby items that your guests will be swooning and passing around to adore, but they are very useful later, especially for you as parents. You’ll definitely appreciate them when the time comes, and thank that aunt or friend who got you the gift.

I highly recommend you consider adding them into to your baby shower gift registry.

Overlooked Baby Shower Gift Registry Items

Creating a baby shower gift registry is exciting and fun, but it can also be a little bit stressful and confusing, especially when there Is noone to guide the parents-to-be.

You might be asking yourself – is this too much? How many is too much? Is it fine to put expensive items? What items should I take off from the gift registry? So on and so forth.

Now if you consult expert parents, you’ll realize that there are actually baby items that are often missed out, but when situation comes, they are actually really essential.

Here’s a list of items that often overlooked by parents-to-be when they are coming up with their baby shower gift registry:

1. Humidifier
I get it, this isn’t an item you’d think of first when you’re the one buying the gift. It is not the kind of item that will result in a lot of “awwww” upon opening like those cute baby clothes and shoes. It won’t be an item that will be passed around the guests to look at. But, they come very handy and useful when the situation comes where the baby is congesting with dry, flaky skin and having difficulty to fall back to sleep.

You as parent will definitely thank that aunt or friend of yours for gifting that sinus-healing, and sleep-helping cool humidifier. Saves you from that long sleepless night.

2. Nightlight
Okay this is another item that may not get that round of “awww” upon opening, but these are actually some cute nightlights that come with the brightness control, white noise, lullabies, and some cool features for older years and more.

This is actually helpful for parents to change diapers in the middle of the night and swaddle your baby without having to flip on the bright lights.

3. Outdoor Blanket
Here is another item that most folks wouldn’t think of when selecting baby shower gifts. But, outdoor blankets are really useful. It can be used indoors when you need something soft to set the baby down. It is sturdy and water resistant which is good for drippy, sloppy, and leaky babies. And it’s a perfect blanket for park visits and outdoor activities.

4. Baby Wipes
Guests love to gift diapers. They even try to fashion it by putting some raffles, wrapping it well, or fashion them into festive baby shower cake. Often too diapers are used for fun activity in baby showers, each box of diapers in exchanged with a raffle to win baby shower prizes.

Baby wipes on the other hand, have more use than diapers and need just as much if not more, are often overlooked and not treated the same.

5. Wet Bag
Just like baby wipes, this one is another item that is often missed out. Guests won’t think of it when choosing baby shower gift. But this item is actually a life saver and a very good parent pal.

A water bag is a waterproof bag for holding wet, dirty or poop covered baby items, and keeping them away from the other baby items when you are on the go. You’ll definitely thank that one friend or relative who gifts you this when the time comes.

These items may not be the kind of baby shower gifts that will collect rounds of “awwws” and make your guests swoon nor will it be an item that will be passed around for everyone to look at and even take pictures of. But, when the time comes, they are very useful and found to be a life saver.

While you are listing all those cutesy adorable baby items, consider including these items in your gift registry and you’ll definiely thank the ones who will gift you these. In my next post, I will be sharing more baby shower items that are often missed out in the gift registry.

Cute but not Corny Baby Shower Themes – Part 2

In my previous post, I have shared a list of cute baby shower theme ideas that are not corny or cheesy, that will surely make for a fun and memorable party, and will leave your guests swooning.

If you have not found anything interesting from previous list or still looking for more choices, here’s another list of cute baby shower themes that hopefully will help you find that theme you are looking for:

1. Boho
This is a bohemian inspired theme for a baby shower that is either intimate and small or a bigger and grandeous baby shower. To achieve that bohemian look and feel, make use of browns and creams or some peach or sage palletes. Then, bring in some outdoor pillow seatings and some rustic tables. Make use of simple laces and scene of plumes. And for the cake, go for naked cakes instead of colorful ones.

2. Love and Peace
This theme gives you that groovy 70’s look and feel. Using some peace signs on the wall, and some vintage arts and tapestries for your decorations will help you achieve that feel. Prepare some low-key foods over some fancy menus. For your party favors you can give out snap shots and candid shots taken from a polaroid camera.

3. Fairytale
Many would think that fairytale themes are only for baby girls. Well, it is a gender neutral theme.

You are celebrating a little prince or princess on the way. Achieve that whimsical look and feel using some vintage linens, some heavy florals and whimsical touches to make it look and feel like you are in some castle or something. Go for china wares, some gold and silver ones and use some ribbons. You and the guest may also opt to wear costumes and wear some tiaras and crowns.

4. Succulents
This is another gender neutral theme idea that is really interesting.

Almost everyone have some pruned succulent decors at home, right? Well, they don’t just look cute displayed in the windowsills or center tables, they also make for that unique theme. You can be playful and artsy putting green succulent frosting on your cookies and cupcakes, and also turn your cake into a flowering succulents. You can also give out succulents in personalized little plant pots as party favors.

5. You “Donut” Know How Much You are Loved
This is a sweet gender neutral baby shower theme that will surely leave your guests swooning. Who doesn’t love some sweet and delish donuts.

This party features piles of sweet and colorful donuts. You can also make use of do-it-yourself cake table backdrops with some sprinkle-like colored pieces of papers. And don’t forget to serve hot coffee and tea, whether it’s a breakfast or afternoon or evening party. Coffee or tea always go well with donuts, that is.

6. Adventure Begins
This is a travel-inspired baby shower theme that is also gender neutral. This is great for expecting parents who loves to travel or do outdoor activities.

Turn your venue into that feel of traveling to some place or make you feel like you’re a traveler. Make use of miniature globes, use maps as table runners or backdrops, display some vintage suitcases and some camera or telescope or some items that often used on travel. You can also have a travel-themed cake decked out with passport, make sure to have some in-flight snacks as well.

Finally, these themes can either be used as stand alone or you can mix and match them with other themes.

Hope this list will help you decide on your baby shower theme. In case you have not read my previous post, you may check it out for more ideas. I have also shared in previous posts various babys shower themes that are gender focused or neutral. Do check them out for more ideas.

Cute Baby Shower Themes that are Not Corny

Baby showers are some of the most exciting and joyful parties to prepare. Everyone is celebrating and looking forward to see the cute bundle of joy. And also excited for the mom or parents-to-be on this sweet milestone and their journey to parenthood.

Baby shower themes add to the fun and excitement. But, with so many baby shower themes to choose from, you sometimes feel overwhelmed or get carried away. Sometimes, you end up choosing themes that are too much – corny and cheesy.

To help you pick a theme that suits whether the parents-to-be are having a boy or girl or surprise baby, here’s a round-up of cute and adorable baby shower themes (but not corny) that will have your guests swooning and gushing.

1. Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star
Your baby star is on the way, but it’s star is shining ever so bright already.

So, how do you create a “twinkle, twinkle” vibe? You can decorate your venue with whimsical balloons, making use of gold and silver palletes, and put some “glow in the dark” on the ceiling and walls, and then turn of the lights at some point of the party. This decoration will leave the parents-to-be starry-eyed.

2. Rainbow Baby
This theme burst in excitingly vivid colors, that symbolizes joy and excitement. You can have different colors of balloons, especially using the rainbow colors. You can also have cute and colorful cupcakes and cookies and other desserts, then arrange them so that they may serve as centerpieces.

Make sure though that you don’t overdo the use of colors. Avoid using the ideas of colors in huge details, like on your table cloths and your main backdrop.

3. Into the Woods
This is another cute gender neutral baby shower theme, and is one of the favorite and popular choices.

To give your venue that “into the woods” look and feel, you can add some woodland details in your decors and some of the party treats like having a tree trunk cake stands, and then make use of brown and white palletes for your desserts – cookies and cupcakes. You can also add some pine cones and branches in your wall decors.

4. Honey Bee
What else could be sweeter than honey than the arrival of the cutest bundle of joy? This theme is one of the cutest gender neutral baby shower theme, and it is bee-autiful, and so fun and easy to create.

You can have honey gold balloons and pops of flowers as your decorations and centerpieces. For added touch and for the guests’ delight, you can have some honeycomb cakes. And for your party favors, you can give-away beeswax lip balms or tiny honey pots.

5. All White
This is another cute, and neat gender neutral baby shower theme. White is not bland or boring, in case you’re thinking of that. White is monochromatic and exudes class.

Using white and cream for your backdrops and decorations, create that dreamy atmosphere that will make the mom or parents-to-be feel really special.

Making use of white wrappers for your party favors will make them look classy. Make use also a lot of white balloons, and surprisingly they will make your whole venue neatly fun even without the presence of varied colors.

These are just five of the cutest, but not corny baby shower themes that are popular, and they really make for a fun and memorable baby shower. They are gender neutral themes, so they’re flexible. You can also modify these theme to make them gender-focused. For instance, in “rainbow baby” theme you can lean more on blue colors, if it’s a boy.

I will be sharing some more of these cute baby shower themes in my next posts. Hope this list somehow helped you find the theme you are looking for or gave you ideas in coming up with your own theme.

One-Of-A-Kind Baby Shower Gift Ideas

Baby shower is not like any ordinary event. It is a celebration of a sweet milestone for first time mom or parents-to-be and the coming of their bundle of joy. It is a celebration of a blessing.

You are probably thinking of the best and special gift you can give the parents-to-be or their baby. Well, you can look into the gift registry and buy the traditional baby shower items like baby clothes and baby bottles or something more pricey like baby carrier or bouncy seats. But, if you want to add another gift apart from what is in the registry, why not go for something memorable, something that will surely stand out and make a lasting impression?

Here are some of the most unique and one-of-its-kind baby shower gifts that the parents-to-be will surely adore and be grateful for:

1. Personalized Mementos and Keepsakes
You can make personalized baby stuff like cute onesies or baby blankets with the babies name or initials if the parents already thought of the name, or it could be something about the parents. You can personalize nursery decors or create personalized wallpapers. These are really thoughful gifts that are made special because of the personal touches.

2. Handmade or DIY Gifts
Baby items like knitted booties or hats, crocheted blankets or quilts, and handmade toys or pillows are really sweet and special, because of the time and effort you put into creating them.

3. Subscription Boxes
These can be a bit pricey because it is not a one time only gift. These subscription boxes give a gift of convenience and surprise everytime. It can be tailored for the baby or including the mom. These boxes are loaded with items like baby books, clothes, toys, and care products giving both the baby and the parents the monthly dose of joy filled with cute surprises.

4. Customized Artworks
It is a bit expensive to commission customized artworks, for instance an artwork for the nursery such as personalized painting or mural. But, it adds unique and wonderful touch of creativity that will delight the baby and the parents above all.

Choosing a one-of-a-kind baby shower gift, needs you to go that extra mile in order to create something unique and special.

These gift ideas are unique and special, because it shows your care, love and thoughfulness, to go beyond just purchasing something from the store. Instead, you put your time and effort to create something out of the ordinary. Plus, it also shows your support to local artisan crafters. So kudos to you.