Birth Certificate Holder

A baby shower is one of the most exciting occasions in a mom-to-be’s pregnant life.  For a few hours she gets to see all of her friends, relax, have fun and most of all get tons of new presents for the little one in her tummy!  With 5 nephews and 2 nieces, it’s safe to say I’ve been to say I’ve been to quite a number of baby showers in my lifetime.  So if you’re attending a baby shower and don’t know what to get the mom-to-be, check out my list of the top 10 baby shower gifts.

1. Baby shower diaper cake: Diapers are something that new parents will never have enough of.  For the first year a baby can go through around 3 to 9 diapers a day!  A diaper cake is a cute and creative way to give a mom an essential item.

2. Personalized baby sets: Already know the name of the baby?  Well then a personalized baby set with a onesie, hat, blanket, socks, rattle and more gives an extra special touch to a popular baby shower gift.

3. Baby tote bags: Babies come with baggage – literally!  When traveling anywhere with a baby a mom is going to need a bag to store extra diapers, wipes, bottles, clothing and blankets.  Get a stylish mom a designer label baby tote bag that will go with every outfit.

4. Toys: It’s a fact, babies and kids love toys.  For newborns go with soft, plush toys that feel gentle against the baby.  Plush baby lambs or plush bears are great.  Rattles or other toys that make soft noises work well too.

5.  Bath time gift sets: Bath time might not be a baby’s favorite thing to do, but bath time gift sets can make it easier.  They come with little robes, washcloths, hats, booties and some come with baby lotion, oil, rash cream, and powder.  You can choose a cute theme like ducks, turtles, bears or puppies.

6. Picture frames/albums: Every new parent thinks their baby is the cutest thing on the planet and rightly so!  So they will love picture frames and albums that they can fill with photos of their little one as he or she grows.

7.  Baby bouncers: After a baby’s been nestled in his/her mother’s stomach for 9 months it gets used to the soft rocking motions and this is the reason they feel at home in baby bouncers.  A baby bouncer will keep the baby happy and give mom some time to herself.

8.  Baby bedding: A newborn will most likely be spending a lot of time in his or her crib and the bedding is an important factor for parents.  You can go with something cute like, Winnie the Pooh baby bedding if the sex of the baby in unknown.

9. Baby books: Reading to babies are essential to their development and brain growth.  Many parents read to their children as often as they could, so baby books are an ideal gift for parents to be.

10.  Birth certificate holder: This is a sweet present that will hold the most important document for parents-to-be.  A sterling silver birth certificate holder will look beautiful and preserve the certificate at the same time.

A baby shower is a time to celebrate the joy of parents bringing a new life into the world and getting the right present for the parents-to-be will only add to that joy.  I hope you found these tips helpful and if you have any ideas on the best baby shower gifts leave a comment below for other baby shower gift shoppers.

- Radhika