A baby shower can be one of the most memorable occasions in a woman's life. On this day all her family and friends gather to celebrate the miracle of a new life and a new beginning. Because this occasion is so special for the mum to be, make it even more memorable by choosing a creative baby shower gift. Something she and her baby will treasure for years to come.
Some gifts could include baby clothes, baby furniture and diapers, bottles and supplies. However a creative baby shower gift can be a conversation starter and provoke stories and much laughter. A great example is a photo album with the mom to be in the photos. Call her mom or sister and ask them for some of her old baby photos and pop them into the baby album. When the mom-to-be flips through her album she'll be pleasantly surprised and amused to see her baby face!
Creative baby shower gifts don't have to cost a lot of money. Sometimes home made shower gifts are the most thoughtful. If you crochet or knit, consider baby booties or a baby blanket as a useful gift. Baby booties are so tiny they would take a few moments to make, but could be creative keepsakes forever.
Trees and plants make creative baby shower gifts as well. A gift of a toy or some baby clothes are a good idea, but a tree that will grow and mature as the child grows, is a lasting gift that baby can appreciate as he or she grows up. Consider the gift of a tree from sisters or other family members. This way you can split the cost with other relatives, and you will also be able to stop by and see the tree often.
Some other gift ideas include buying a savings bond or starting a college fund for the baby. A gift of money is a particularly welcome one for a new baby's parents, especially in this present economy. This gift is an ideal one for grandparents to give.
This final baby shower gift idea is one of my personal favorites: a spa party. Instead of playing baby games and focusing on the baby shower, focus on the new mother. Why not give her a spa shower which will help her to relax, and enjoy time with those she loves. After all, once the baby arrives, new mums scarcely have time to think, let alone have a luxurious bath. A great idea for a creative baby shower gift is to give the mom-to-be something that will pamper her and prepare her for her new role as a mother.
In the end, an ideal gift is one that takes into account the unique characteristics of the mother-to-be. If she loves cooking, why not a baby recipe book. If she's interested in gardening, perhaps a garden themed idea such as some potted flowers would be ideal. If you put enough genuine thought into it, you will definitely have a creative baby shower gift!
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Make Baby Shower Centerpiece Idea Wendy Owen (HH Dip) is a holistic health therapist and researcher with an extensive knowledge of herbal and homeopathic remedies.
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