Still shopping for your best friend's upcoming baby shower?
Looking for some new and exciting gift ideas?
While presents and gift items for newborns remain the most popular on the occasion of a baby shower, buying something special for that new mom or dad is also a great gesture that will be fondly remembered for years to come. Such a gift will reflect your thoughtfulness and will most certainly be appreciated.
With a little searching and browsing around on the web, you will find dozens of gift ideas that will be sure to please all members of a newborn's family. If you prefer shopping in real-life stores, you can also discover some very practical and out-of-the-ordinary shower gifts as well. Chances are that you will be overwhelmed with the options out there.
What are some unique gift ideas for a mom to be?
Consider something that will make her day less hectic and more relaxing. Purchasing a gift certificate for her local day spa is a great way to put her mind and body at ease. Or you could add a personal touch and create your own gift certificate - how about five days of your babysitting services good for any day of the year? Put your handwritten "sitter certificate" in a basket with flowers and you are good to go!
What about some memorable gift ideas for a father to be?
Again, shopping on the web will point the way to some truly fun and clever products for new dads. Handyman types will appreciate and get some laughs out of the "Diaper Duty Apron," a wearable pouch that comes equipped with baby wipes, petroleum jelly, and a nap schedule. The equally useful daddy diaper bag, the "The Papa Pack" features separate pockets for bottles, diapers, and wipes. If dad needs a crash course in baby-caring skills, consider "The Goodfather" CD-ROM by Dr. Moz. This CD includes hundreds of interactive lessons on caring for newborns throughout their early stages. It also features a baby-card maker and name book with 15,000 names. "The Goodfather" can also come in handy for grandfathers who need a refresher course in baby-care basics.
With a new baby to care for, new moms and dads might be too busy to spend very much time in the kitchen preparing meals. This is precisely why a gift of frozen dinners can come in especially handy. Find out their favorite dishes and stock up their freezer. Maybe you will even get invited over for TV dinners!
You can also find great gift ideas for brothers and sisters who are welcoming a new sibling into their family. "Big Brother" or "Big Sister" kits are neat gift bags that contain toys as well a greeting cards for the newest member of the family. When shopping for shower gifts, remember that toys for children up to six months old can also make for great gifts. One doesn't always have to buy newborn items. For instance plush animals and chunky puzzles by Melissa & Doug are wonderful playthings, and all of their toys are painted with lead-free, non-toxic paints. Toys for an older baby or child often get forgotten by shoppers but they make great alternative gift ideas that mom and dad will appreciate just the same.
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