Unique Baby Shower Gift Ideas – Not Always For
Baby
Author: Donna Gorenflo

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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