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Baby Shower Gift Ideas for Keeping Precious Memories

Baby shower is not just any typical celebration. For parents-to-be, especially first timers, it’s a very special moment, unlike any other. And it doesn’t happen very often.

On the other hand, having a baby is such a special gift, a blessing that many are not blessed with. Parents does not want to miss every moment of their baby’s life, sadly babyhood is so fleeting, because they grow up so fast.

If you’re thinking about what is the best gift for a baby shower, I would suggest something that would allow parents or moms to keep precious memories of them and the baby. Here are some ideas.

1. Photo Album

You might be thinking, who wants photo album now that we live in a digital world? Well you know what, there is something about printed photos that make images and shots special. They evoke nostalgic emotion as you flip through the photo album than when you view them on the phone or on computer.

Gift one for the mom-to-be or parents-to-be, so they get the reason to print some of the photos they’ve taken on their phone perhaps, and enjoy flipping through the album and sharing memories as their child grows up.

There are variety of photo album to choose from these days, with differetnt designs and you can now even get them customized. Perhaps you can have one album per year – the child at 1, 2, 3 year old and so on. Moms will surely love to have one.

2. Picture Frames

Like photo album, picture frame is a great way to store and display memories. There are many unique and creative pictures frames, and you can even order customized ones.

For example, a 12 slot picture frame with each slot in different shapes and design. With this one, you can display the baby’s milestones. Photo frames can be kept for years.

3. Journal

This is another creative gift idea that moms specially, will love to receive. Journals today have a lot of designs, and like photo album and picture frames, you can also have it customized.

Journals does not only have notes where the mom can write mementos and milestones of her baby and all the precious experiences she has with her baby. Journal also have slots for printed pictures. It is sort of like photo album but more, because they can store pictures that may be in connection with the notes they’ve written.

4. Photograph Session

This one may be a little costly, but will be very special for the mom or parents-to-be.

Nothing beats a professional photography. Get a gift certificate for photography session to capture the newborn baby’s first smile, for instance. Most moms would love to be able to capture and keep those first moments with their newborn baby, and share beautiful shots with family and friends.

Finally, I hope these ideas may serve as inspiration to you and help give you an idea for a gift.

These gifts can be a keepsake and be kept for years. When the child grows up, moms or parents could share the photo albums or the picture frames or let them read the journal. These gift ideas are creative and thoughtful.

Baby Shower Gift Ideas for the Mom and Baby

Baby showers are a time to celebrate the impending parenthood and for the blessing of a new life, and gifts don’t always have to be just for the baby or just to be for the moms-to-be or parents-to-be. Both the baby and the parents, especially the moms need love and care.

Here’s a list of best baby shower gifts for the mom and baby.

1. Portable Changing Mat

This comes in handy and is very significant, especially for first time moms and those moms who are always on the go. Busy moms have a lot of work to do, so many places to go to and a lot of people to meet. With this, she can easily change her baby’s nappy anywhere and anytime.

2. Stroller Organizer

This might be a bit costly for a gift, but this is one of the most useful of all baby essentials. Seasoned moms or parents know how important to have all the necessities within reach., especially moms who are always on the go.

A stroller organizer have compartments with different sizes where she can store different essentials like diapers, baby towels or wipes, and baby bottles and also her own stuff like car keys and other stuff.

3. Phone Holder

Mom’s, especially with a newborn baby have their hands full, and often they forget about their phone or where they placed them. A phone holder will be a great help for her where she can easily mount them on the car’s dashboard or even on the stroller, allowing her to multitask.

4. Diaper Caddy

This is really a life changer and a great help for moms on go. This caddy ensures that moms have everything they need wherever they go because it can conveniently store diapering essentials like diapers, wipes, portable changing mat, creams and the like.

5. Clothing Divider

This is actually one of the most practical baby shower gifts that are often never thought of. It may be a little pricey for a gift, but it can be used for a long time, and passed on to the next baby.

It helps mom manage the baby clothings and accesories. It has color coded dividers that can be labelled as well, so she knows where everything is whenever she needs them.

6. Diaper Pail

Helps moms or parents store used diapers. It can store a number of them, so she does not have to go to the trash everytime she changes the baby’s nappy.

It is also better than regular trash cans, because it can really lock its odor. It can be placed near or right next to the changing table.

Finally, these are just some of the gifts that moms or parents-to-be are sure to appreciate, and they will surely be of great help for them. Also, these baby items can be used for a long time and can even be passed on to next babies. They may be a bit pricey than other baby shower gifts, but they are practical and very useful.

Baby Shower Gift Ideas That Are Mom’s Great Helpers

Baby showers are a fun and special moment for the mom-to-be or parents-to-be. It is a celebration of the impending mommyhood and daddyhood, and their bundle of joy.

It’s a great opportunity for family and friends to share their love and support for both the expecting moms and dads as they move towards parenthood.

Baby showers’ are practical way to help with baby stuff, like clothes, diapers, and nursery gear, etc. to ease them with the expenses as they nagivate thru parenthood. Here is a list of gift items for the little one, and will serve as mom’s great helpers.

1. Baby Toothbrush and Toothpaste

Start good oral care as early as babyhood. As parents, especially first time parents cannot wait to see their baby’s first toothy smile. Help the baby prepare by using training toothbrush – designed with soft brittles that is gentle for the baby’s small mouth and delicate gums. It is very delicate for baby’s teethering gums.

Ofcourse, it will be good to pair the baby toothbrush with baby toothpaste to complete the dental hygiene set. Make sure you choose the toothpaste that are for babies. They usually come with interesting packaging like cute animals or cartoon characters and they come with colorful rinsing cups that they can even use as they grow older – when they can alreay brush their teeth on their own.

3. Grooming Kit

This is an adorable pouch containing necessary grooming essentials like nail clipoers, nail files, brush, combs, etc. Grooming essentials that are safe and easy to use, and help moms do things, like clipping the baby’s tiny fingernails at ease.

3. Digital Thermometer

Babies often need temperature check, so a digital thermometer will be a good gift especially for first time parents or moms. They will love to have more than one, so they could put them in the first aid kit just incase or if one doesn’t work. It really comes in handy.

There are a lot of other baby items that will be great help to moms like baby tub, baby pooping chair, food maker, and the likes.

Anything that will aid moms do the baby care safely and comfortably will be awesome, especially for first timers. Even second or third time or so moms or parents need a hand to care for their little munchkin.

So if you are thinking about what to gift for baby shower, why not consider buying baby shower gifts that will be of great help to moms.

Baby Shower Gift Ideas for Moms-To-Be

Baby shower is not just a celebration for the coming of a new life, but also to share with the joy of the parents-to-be. It’s a special moment to show expecting parents the love, care and support they need. It’s a way to support them prepare for the what’s to come, especially the mom-to-be.

Why mom-to-be? Well, it’s not that dads-to-be don’t need love and support, but really this whole baby thing is going to take a lot of toll on the mom-to-be.

So while you’re planning what to gift the baby, maybe you could choose for the mom-to-be instead, if not for both. Moms-to-be will need a lot of stuff during and post pregnancy. Here are thoughtful gift ideas that any mom-to-be will surely be happy to receive.

1. Nursing/Breastfeeding Pillow

This is a simple gift but will be very useful to help moms and her baby make breastfeeding easy and comfortable, and enjoyable.

2. Baby Carrier/Stroller

This will be a bit expensive for a gift, but iit will be a great help for moms-to-be or parents-to-be, especially first time parents who are still starting to collect bsby-related stuff and essentials.

This carrier will allow moms to multi-task while making sure the baby is cozy and comfortable.

3. Breast Pump

For moms-to-be who plans to breastfeed, this is a lifesaver. A quality breast pump will help moms make sure that the little angel gets the good stuff.

4. Nipple Care Cream

This will.give comfort to moms, help soothe the pain and cracks caused by breastfeeding. A very useful gift especially for first time moms.

5. Belly Oils

This is going to help moms during and post pregnancy, especially first time moms. Nutrient-rich bally oils will soothe her skin and give her that moment of self-pampering.

6. Post-Pregnancy Items

Post-pregnancy garmets are essential and useful especially for first time moms. She’ll need light and flexible panties and nursing bras to help her feel at ease with the changes her body experiences during and after pregnancy. The nursing bra can help her nurse her baby easily and comfortably.

7. Baby Food Maker

This one is a handy gift that can help moms whip nutritious meals for her little one. A real time-saver.

8. Baby Monitor

This is another gift item that will help moms multi-task. It’s got video and audio that will serve as the mom’s eyes and ears while she’s doing other important chores. Mom’s hands are full epecially when there’s a baby. This will be a great help for her.

9. Recovery Care Kit

This is a convenience kit having all the recovery essentials that the mom will need, especially during post-pregnancy. This kit may contain various essentials like belly oils, stretchmarks moisturizers, scented candles, nipple creams, bath oils, calming teas, and all the other essentials that will help soothe her skin, ease.her pains, and give her that much needed moment of pampering.

10. Subscriotion Services

This is quite costly, but will really help the mom and the parents. If you could afford to gift her with subscription for baby essentials like baby diapers of baby food, that would really be awesome. Mom and both parents will be endlessly grateful receiving gifts after gifts of baby stuff.

11. Gift Cards

Lastly, moms will love to receive gift cards for some whole body pampering. After all that she has been thru for nine months pregnancy, the childbirth, and the toll of caring for the baby – breastfeefing and all, a day of pampering at a salon will be like heaven for her.

And what’s great about this last gift idea is that it can be something you can do with her along with other girlfriends. Have a little chit-chat and share some laughter. And then have some tea and grab some pastries afferwards.

These are just some thoughtful gift ideas you could choose from. You can gift her with more items if you can afford them, really. Babies don’t come very often, and moms need all the amount of support she could have to help her navigate thru mommy-hood. You will be rewarded for all the love and support you could afford her. So give her the best.

Make Baby Shower Special

A baby shower is one way to show your love and support for the mom-to-be or the parents-to-be, and the little one on the way.

No matter who your invitees are, where the venue will be, what theme you choose, and what activities you planned to do during the shower, always focus on what will make the mom-to-be or the parents-to-be feel loved, special and cared for. The best way to do that is to have the most fun by doing sorts of activities and ofcourse the gifts.

Not to set aside the dad-to-be, but lets face it, it’s really the mom-to-be who needs extra love and support at a time like this, especially for first time moms.

When a woman is pregnant, her body undergoes constant change as the baby inside her grows. She’ll experiece physical change – getting rounder here and there, feeling heavier, stretch marks, on top of hormonal changes causing mood swings and discomfort time and again. They go through emotional turnoil and lots of stress. It’s sweet to be expecting, but it is no joke. Pregnancy is not easy, let alone childbirth, argh!!!

Because of this, mom-to-be really needs that extra love and care, and all the support from family and friends. She will need all the support to help her prepare with the stuff she’ll need for herself and the baby, and importantly to prepare her emotionally and psychologically for what’s to come.

Make sure that during the baby shower, you give emphasis on the gifts. It’s not just really because its a party but those gifts are whats going to help her prepare. Here are some gift ideas for the mom-to-be.

1. Maternity Dresses

Pregnant’s body go thru constant physical change, she’ll feel awkward especially for first time moms. It’s difficult to go out and be with friends and colleagues when you don’t feel so well with how you look physically. She’ll need chic maternity dresses that are perfect for day walks, appropriate work maternity dresses that are comfy even when moving here and there, and some comfortable sleep wears too.

2. Post-pregnancy Garments

The body changes continue post-pregnancy. Help the mom-to-be, espcially first time moms with post-pregnancy garments like nursing bras which can be very useful for her to nurse her baby easily and comfortably.

3. Belly Oils and Stretchmarks Lotion

These are essentials she’ll need during and after pregnancy. Moisturizers and oils can help soothe her skin and give her moment of self pampering, that in turn give her the emotional boost.

4. Breastfeeding and Nipple Care Itens and Nursing Pillows

These are essentials that are very useful for moms post-pregnancy. Nursing pillows will help both mom and the baby do the nursing easily and comfortably especially late night feeds. Breastfeeding and Nipple Care on other hand will help mom ease the cracked nipples and soreness caused by breastfeeding, make her feel relieved and comfortable.

5. Recovery Care

If you can afford to have more for a gift, recovery care is a great gift idea. Its a convenient care kit combining the items and essentials mentioned above like the moisturizers and belly oils, breastfeeding essentials, nipple care and more. Including items like calming teas, scented candles, grooming kit for the baby and others that will give comfort for both the mom and baby, and moment of self pampering for the mom.

Finally, baby showers are a time for celebration of a new life. Sharing with the joy of the parents-to-be. Like I said, more than anyone else, it’s the mom-to-be who needs that extra love, care and support. Gift her with items that will help her prepare, but will make her feel appreciated or celebrated and cared for.

In my next articles, I will be sharing with you the best gift ideas for moms-to-be and or for baby showers.