The Best Baby Shower Gifts to Give an Expectant Mother

Racking your brain for the best baby shower gift? What exactly are the best baby shower gifts in town? Having been to several of my girlfriends’ baby showers, I can safely say that the best baby shower gifts are the ones that the mother can use. Toys are cute, but it’s the practical and useful items that are best appreciated. Below, the best baby shower gifts an expectant mother can receive:

Baby Monitor – First-time parents will greatly appreciate the peace of mind with knowing that even if they’re not in the room, they can perfectly hear their baby’s every gurgle and respond to his cries when he does. Being a first-time parent is nerve wracking and a baby monitor provides a blanket of security when it comes to knowing their baby’s welfare.

Diaper Cake – This oddly-named gift is one of the more popular baby shower gifts on the planet. What exactly is it? It is a collection of diapers assembled together in such a way that it resembles a three-tier cake. You can purchase one or make it yourself. These diaper cakes look pretty enough to eat and the new mom will love her supply of diapers for her little one.

Bath Kits – talk about something useful and practical! Bath kits are one of the most practical and useful baby shower gifts one can give. It gives parents less to think about by including the essentials like fluffy towels, baby soap, baby shampoo, bath sponges, and the like.

Baby Seat/Stroller – generous giver? This is something that parents will surely appreciate and will really use. Take note that some research must go into what baby seat or stroller to buy but when you do find one, you’ll surely be the star of the baby shower.

Baby Clothes – onesies, baby pajamas, bibs, little t-shirts, baby socks – these are the things that will come in handy especially when the parents are too busy to buy new ones. Clothes will always be needed and appreciated.

The list goes on and on, and the common thread with these items is their practicality and usability. I’m sure if you bring any one of these gifts, the new mom will surely thank you.