| Have you ever received a baby shower invitation and | | | | monogrammed baby towels. Bath time is a |
| wondered what you couldpurchase that would be | | | | wonderfulbonding time between mother and baby. |
| different than what is usually given? Do you love | | | | A new mother can wrap her wet little bundle with a |
| togive baby shower gifts that show an extra touch of | | | | soft warm towel and enjoya few moments of |
| thoughtfulness? Are youpractical in your gift giving but | | | | cuddling. |
| like to spice up a useful item? Has itbeen a while since | | | | 4. Burp Cloths: Baby burp cloths are the most used |
| you were a young mother and want to know what a | | | | item next to blankets. |
| popularbaby item would be? | | | | A newborn can go through several burp cloths in a |
| Monogramming is a wonderful way to give a | | | | day. A monogrammed burpcloth may want to be |
| personalized baby gift. Newbornbaby products can be | | | | saved for special occasions when baby and mommy |
| monogrammed with pictures of baby animals and | | | | aredressed up. |
| wording. | | | | Other uniquebaby gift ideas are: |
| The baby's name can be monogrammed on the baby | | | | 1. Magnet Boards: This is an attractive piece to have in |
| product to personalize it. | | | | the nursery. |
| Below are some ideas for monogramming a baby | | | | Reminder notes, photos and keepsakes can be |
| item. | | | | displayed on the board. |
| 1. Baby Bedding: A monogrammed baby blanket for | | | | 2. Baby Look Books: Baby look books are enjoyable |
| the baby crib is always agood choice. There are | | | | when the baby is a fewmonths older. They are made |
| several styles of baby blankets that monogram well. | | | | with a vinyl center so that pictures can beeasily |
| A popular blanket is the Rag Time blanket. It is a | | | | exchanged. This is a great educational tool for the |
| patchwork baby blanketthat has seams on the outside | | | | baby. |
| rather than the inside of the blanket. It canbe made in | | | | 3. Plaques: Fabric covered wooden plaques with cast |
| various fabrics. Another popular blanket is the | | | | iron knobs can be usedfor hanging essential items. |
| flannelreceiving blanket. It can be made in various | | | | Hanging baby's robe or binky on the knobswhere they |
| fabrics. Another popularblanket is the flannel receiving | | | | can be easily found would help new parents get and |
| blanket. It is lighter weight. Sometimesa hemstitch is | | | | stayorganized. |
| sewn around the outside of the blanket. | | | | 4. Wooden letters: Wooden letters are a popular item. |
| 2. Baby Bibs: A personalized baby bib can be a useful | | | | Wooden letterscarved in the baby's name could be |
| and needed gift. Theadded fun of having it | | | | put on a shelf or hung on the wall in thenursery. |
| personalized will be appreciated by the new parents. | | | | Painting the name in the nursery colors can provide a |
| 3. Baby Towels: Adults use monogrammed bath | | | | greatdecorating accent for the baby's room. |
| towels. It is even moredelightful to have | | | | |