How To Choose Unusual Baby Shower Gifts

By Doris Rivas


The time has finally come and everyone is brimming with excitement over the brand new baby on the way. This usually signifies one of the happiest and most memorable moments in a mother's life. Friends and family make this experience so much more special, and so do unusual baby shower gifts.

Women have been throwing showers for their friends, sisters, cousins and so on for many years. It is a chance to mix with the girlfriends, unwind and be showered with lovely presents for the mum to be and her unborn child. But for those doing the showering, choosing a gift can be difficult.

One of the first things that most people go for when choosing infant shower gifts are clothes. Infant clothing can be truly adorable, each outfit so small and cute. If you decide to buy clothes, shop at an exclusive boutique rather than a regular retail store. This way the dress or romper you pick will be unusual and have that something special about it. Look for pretty embroidery designs for girls and soft blues or browns for boys.

Clothing is a popular choice. This does not mean that it has to be cliche. If you decide to buy infant clothes, buy them from an exclusive boutique rather than an ordinary shop. Go for unique designs and maybe even hand painted or hand embroidered garments with a more vintage style. These are beautifully cute for babies and make for stunning gift ideas.

For something that is both functional and out of the ordinary, a pair of soft shoes is a nice gift idea. Many parents do not invest in these until much later, so you could get ahead of them by buying a cute pair of soft walking shoes for the baby's first steps. They will go a long way and it is a gift unlikely to be duplicated.

This next item is something that any mother will thank you for, if not now then in the future. Every newborn goes through nappy rash. Some have it once or twice, but many get it quite bad and quite frequently as well. This is due to the moisture in the nappy area. So what would make a better gift than an abundant supply of ointment. Get a really good nappy rash ointment or even a little hamper with lots of different nappy rash products for the mum to try out. A good ingredient in all effective such creams is Zinc so look out for this in the products you buy. It is a very handy gift and she will thank you for it when she can save on having to buy it later.

Every child goes through nappy rash. It may seem strange but it is most definitely a much needed item. Buy a few different nappy rash ointments and package it nicely in a pretty basket. Get products with Zinc oxide to aid healing of the skin. It is not an expensive or glitzy present, but she will definitely thank you for it.

Remember that these parties are not only about the baby, but the mother to be too. She will need some pampering when she recovers from labor. It is a long and arduous ordeal to carry a baby for nine months and then there is the pain and emotional strain of labor. Body butter will make her smile as she would not have expected it. All new parents need a little help in the beginning stages after baby arrives. This will help them to remember that fun is still on the cards. Have fun choosing unusual baby shower gifts with these useful tips.




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