| Baby shower gifts can be traditional or creative, simple | | | | can't go wrong with classic gifts like these. |
| or elegant. Any new parents will appreciate baby gifts | | | | 7. If you decide on baby clothes, pick clothes that are |
| that are unique, useful and thoughtful. Of course some | | | | size three months or larger. Babies will grow out of |
| gifts will produce a larger anticipation effect during gift | | | | their clothes too quickly. |
| opening and the biggest "wow" factor once opened. | | | | 8. To truly stand out from the rest of the baby shower |
| Read on to get the basics for baby shower gift giving, | | | | gifts, an unique baby gift basket or a designer diaper |
| the biggest trends, and the secrets to getting a big | | | | bag are the top two choices. Baby gift baskets come |
| "wow" effect. | | | | in many different creative arrangements available that |
| 1. Go straight to the source and ask the new parents | | | | cater to girl, boy or twins. Personalized baby gift |
| directly. Alternatively, if you feel comfortable, ask their | | | | baskets offer an unforgettable touch. For designer |
| family or close friends about what they still need for | | | | diaper bags, you can leave a note or designer label or |
| their baby's arrival. Be sure to ask if they have a gift | | | | say out loud when the parents open it, which celebrity |
| registry as sometimes parents may have forgotten to | | | | wears it. Both are large gifts which gives the extra |
| tell everyone or their card with the registry listed is still | | | | anticipation when opening the gift wrap and the extra |
| in the mail. | | | | wows. |
| 2. Ask someone you know who has children or, if you | | | | 9. Pick a budget for yourself before you start working. |
| are a parent, use your experience as a parent: What | | | | Baby clothing, burp clothes, small toys or a baby |
| could you not live without during the first year? Diaper | | | | blanket would be great for the under $50 range. For |
| bags, baby clothing, burp clothes and diapers are some | | | | over $50, you can get the designer diaper bags, |
| of the essentials. | | | | personalized baby gift baskets, and a large toy such |
| 3. Discuss with the new parents on what they are | | | | as a baby sing along set. Then there are handmade |
| missing for their needs. Do they need a baby stroller, a | | | | items such as knitted socks which will take time and |
| baby Moses basket or a stylish diaper bag? You can | | | | material costs but often produce a big wow factor. |
| fill that void and be the hero. | | | | 10. Avoid items that are on sale especially ones at |
| 4. Parents especially love personalized baby gifts, one | | | | steep discounts unless you know the parents want a |
| of the fastest rising trends. Consider monogrammed | | | | particular item. There might be a reason it is on sale |
| baby clothes, personalized baby blankets or a | | | | and if the parent returns the item it might make you |
| personalized wall art with the baby's name. The best | | | | look bad as it may not returnable or they will the deep |
| ones are the unique items. | | | | sale. |
| 5. Traditionally, a baby shower gift has been a gift for | | | | 11. Moses baskets can be a very unique gift as no one |
| the baby instead of the mom since it is meant to | | | | will see that coming at the baby shower. It is another |
| celebrate the upcoming arrival of the baby. However, | | | | baby gift that is guaranteed to wow. |
| a very popular trend in the United States is to give | | | | 12. The safest choice is to get a gift certificate. Often |
| gifts targeted towards mom. By far the most popular | | | | times picking a boutique will show you have trendy |
| stylish baby gift is a personalized jewelry such as a | | | | tastes and it is advisable to pick an online boutique or a |
| personalized necklace for the mother. In such cases a | | | | boutique with an online presence to maximize |
| pre-order is done and a gift card is provided so the | | | | convenience for the parents. You can never go wrong |
| mom can enter the child's name and birth date once | | | | with a gift certificate! |
| the baby arrives. | | | | Bonus Tip: |
| 6. Baby keepsakes are a traditional favorite. They are | | | | When the gender of the baby is unknown, stay with |
| special gifts that will be cherished a lifetime. Consider | | | | neutral colors such as yellow, green, or white. |
| getting a silver baby mug or a silver picture frame. You | | | | |