It’s nice to be invited to a baby shower, until you may realize that you have no experience as a parent, aren’t certain what to purchase for your the person who invited you, and haven’t been given a wishlist to make the process easier.
You don’t have to outright buy the most expensive items for the party recipient, such as purchasing a brand new pushchair or cot for them. However, it can certainly be nice to put some thought into your gifts and provide something they can use with comfort.
Of course, talking to the person who invited you or a friend you know can help you make this process easier. In this post, we’ll discuss some general suggestions that may get you started, perhaps outright recommending a specific option, or encouraging your line of thinking so you know where to go from there.
Without further ado, let’s consider what that may look like, and how to benefit as a result in the long run:
Clothing
There’s a reason baby clothes are still such a go-to gift to this day, because they’re practical, easy to wrap, and often charming enough to bring a smile before they’ve even been opened. Giweverm if you’re not used to shopping in the baby aisle, the options can feel endless. So it helps to focus on usefulness over novelty.
Outfits in slightly larger sizes tend to be appreciated more than newborn fits, since babies grow quickly and most parents receive plenty of the tiny stuff early on. Baby-grows can work, as they’re effectively like soft onesies. Of course, sleepsuits, or little cardigans are always handy, and the fewer fiddly buttons, the better. It’s also worth considering the season the baby will be in when they grow into what you’re buying. If you want to help the mother, comforts, little shoes oir breastfeeding nursing clothing could help.
Comforts
Gifts that help soothe or support a new baby often end up being the most used and even cherished, such as soft muslin blankets, swaddles, or a nice baby towel with a little hood. These bits and pieces can seem little, but they tend to end up in constant rotation once the baby arrives.
It could also be something for the parent, like a good-quality hand cream or a lightly-scented candle they can use once the baby’s down for a nap so they can feel some peace. Nothing too scented or overpowering, just something calming. It’s nice, not necessarily expected, and it shows you’ve thought about the gift.
Experiences
Not every gift needs to be a physical object like we think, as sometimes, giving a little help or offering something to look forward to can mean more in the long run. Some suggestions fo this could include a voucher for a local baby photography session, or even offering to pay for a few classes like baby massage or water play when the baby’s old enough. These experiences not only help parents bond with their newborn but give them reasons to get out of the house and feel part of a wider community, which can be nice when life seems to have one focal point as a new parent.
With this advice, you’re certain to find a nice gift for a lovely baby shower experience, and you can bet your effort will be appreciated!
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