Beau-coup
Check out any baby specialty websites to find creative ideas for the baby’s nursery. There are very cute “rulers” that you can personalize with their baby’s name on it, and they can hang it on their bedroom walls all through their childhood. It’s a great gift because it will be many years before they “outgrow” the gift, figuratively and literally.
Something New: Personalized Growth Charts
Something Old: Savings Bond
When you were born, did your grandparents set up a saving bond in your name to cash in when you got older? It is such a great idea that will go down through the generations as being a thoughtful gift. Often popular for baby boomers to give, you could continue the trend and bring down the average age of giving this gift! The baby will be sure to thank you years down the road.
Something Blue: Age Blocks
This doesn’t necessarily have to be blue, but it certainly could be. Age blocks are a great gift for those moms who love photo opportunities. These are a fantastic addition to the baby’s room and can be rotated to reflect the baby’s age as the months go by. It’s also a great gift alternative to traditional baby clothes because it’s so hard to know what will fit the baby and what season to buy for depending on their size and when they are born.
Something For You: Don’t Forget Mamma!
Often times when you are buying gifts for a baby shower, you think about gifts for the baby. But don’t forget the mamma-to-be! Showers are an exciting time to shower the mom with love and gifts as well. If you are looking for unique baby shower gifts for mom, perhaps a basket full of all her favorite skin care, lotions, and bath salts will do the trick. Or, you could decide to get something for mom for after the birth, such as gift cards to her favorite coffee shops and restaurants to make long days a bit easier.
