What to Bring to a Baby Shower

As you can see, there are plenty of things you can
bring to a baby shower whether you have only a couple
of dollars to spend or a lot more. Remember the gifts
can be for the child or for the mother or father-to-be.
Not matter what you choose to buy or make, most parents
are appreciative of even the smallest gifts.

Most people at one time or another in their life will
attend a baby shower, and the question that will be on
their minds the most is, "What do I bring?"

Truthfully, there are no hard, fast rules about what to
bring to a baby shower. The host/hostess of the baby
shower will have everything covered, in terms of food,
location and beverages. Your job as a guest will be to
provide presents to the mother-to-be. So, what type of
presents should you bring to a baby shower? This
article will give you some ideas to answer the question
"What should I bring to a baby shower?"

Bare necessities

The one thing a mother and father-to-be needs for a
newborn are the bare necessities. What are the bare
necessities? They include things like diapers, cotton
shirts, pants, pajamas, and baby bottles. Anything that
a baby might need in the first few months of his/her
life would make a good present. Also, remember that
newborns grow fairly quickly so when buying clothes for
babies, don't be afraid to buy something in a larger
size.

Grooming products

Grooming products for the baby and the mother-to-be are
a good way to go. For the baby, consider things like
brushes, combs, washcloths, blankets, shampoo, towels,
and changing sheets.

For the mother, consider things like lotions to help
with stretch marks, gift certificates for a spa
treatments after the baby has been born, free
membership at a gym (make sure the mother will not be
insulted by such a present) or a simple gift basket
that will include bath salts, fragrances and all types
of grooming implements.

Father-to-be

Also, a new trend in baby showers is the co-ed baby
shower, so when thinking of things to bring to a baby
shower, don't forget about the father. Of course, the
mother-to-be will, in all probability, be showered with
gifts, but the same can't be said for the father-to-be.
So, think about bringing a gift for the father that
centers on the baby.

One gift to give the father is an emergency gift
basket, which can include things like diapers, bottles,
books on parenting, blankets, baby clothes, and throw
in a tee-shirt proclaiming, the father-to-be as the
best dad in the whole world or something equally
endearing.

Gifts for the nursery

Don't forget things for the nursery when thinking about
what to bring to a baby shower. A lot of times parents
wait until the last minute to finish a nursery, and
probably do not have everything they need. So think of
things like a crib, changing table, mattress and a
diaper receptacle.

Travel items

Another important thing to consider to bring to a baby
shower are things that parents can be used when
traveling with the baby. For example, a car seat for
bringing the baby home from the hospital, diaper bag to
hold necessities for the baby, stroller, or a front
baby harness or sling to facilitate carrying the baby.

Sentimental gifts

Sentimental gifts are nice as well. You can get the
parents frames for baby pictures or cameras with rolls
of films. There are kits that let you take a foot or
hand imprint of the child. You can make a homemade gift
like a knit blanket for the baby or even a small
monetary gift like a bond, if you are a close friend or
family member, for the baby's college fund.

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Jacqueline Courtiol is a veteran teacher and mother who has lived through the trials and tribulations of a colicky infant. She is the developer of Colic Calm Gripe Water. For more information visit www.coliccalm.com.

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