Choosing a Personalized Baby Gift

Have you been invited to a baby shower or asked to be a godparent to a new arrival and have no idea what sort of gift to buy? Recently I was in a dilemma about buying presents for newborn twins. My first instinct was to buy identical gifts, but I suddenly realised that these were two individuals who should be encouraged to recognise their own unique personalities. I decided the answer was to buy personalized...

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Unique Baby Shower Gift Ideas

Barbara Stubblefield

Baby showers are a very special event in any mother's life. It is not just a party where the guests are expected to buy "things" that baby will need when they arrive. It is a special celebration of a new life about to be born into the world. While the games, food and drinks are important, the baby's gift is what will matter 10, 20, even 30 years from now. Why not make it special?!

Unique baby shower gifts are something that mom and baby will cherish for a lifetime. Think of a unique gift as something that can be stored away in a hope chest and then passed on through generations. Think of a unique baby shower gift as something that wouldn't necessarily be on a gift registry and you certainly wouldn't find a unique gift at your local chain store. The best baby shower gift is a crafted one of a kind creation. Here is a list of awesome, unique baby shower gifts that any parent-to-be will love.

For Baby

Personalized custom made baby blankets

Monogrammed burp cloths

Appliqued baby bibs

Custom handcrafted jewelry

Personalized picture frames

Embellished boutique style onesies

Personalized stretchy baby hats

For Mom & Dad

A custom made diaper bag or stroller bag

A "new parent" shirt with a quirky saying on it

As you can see, unique baby shower gifts don't have to be expensive to mean the world to mom, dad and baby-to-be. Show the new family that you cared enough to take the time to find them something really special.

About the author: Barbara Stubblefield is a proud mother of 3. She is the creator of http://www.baabaablankies.com where you can find unique baby shower gifts including soft and snuggly chenille, personalized baby blankets.


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