Baby Shower and Gift Ideas


A shower is a wonderful and special way to welcome a new little one into the world. There are so many things a new baby needs it can be very over whelming to new parents. From a sleeper to a place to sleep, all gifts will be appreciated. A Baby Shower Camera will be a wonderful addition to an instant guest book/baby album. And the party is sure to have a special place in the new baby book as well as the new mom's memories. Baby Shower Favors are a fun way to thank each guest.

If you know the theme the new mother plans to use for her nursery this can be a theme for your shower. That way any decorations or crafts you use can be gifts themselves. And save an invitation and napkin to add to the baby book.

One Shower Favor Idea is to fill plastic baby bottles with milk bath (recipe follows) adding a pink and blue ribbon and a computerized label.
Milk Bath
2 cups dry milk powder
1 cup cornstarch
1/8 teaspoon fragrance oil of your choice
Blend all ingredients together.
For the label:
Milk Bath
We showered the mommy
with gifts it's true,
But this shower present
is just for you.
Just add 1/2 - 1 cup to your bath water for a softening and soothing bath.

Invitations, Announcements and Thank You Cards can be made from rubber stamps, painted, or from your home computer.
For the invitations:
Using a bunny theme the outside of the card could say; Somebunny is having a baby and we hope you can help us celebrate! Add a tiny piece of cotton to his tail and a small ribbon to his neck. On the inside be sure to include all the particulars such as Who, When, Where and RSVP.
Or try using a triangle of white paper folded like a diaper. Write the invitation details inside. Use a small hole punch and add a large diaper pin to the outside for additional embellishment.

A Wreath for the front door to announce the party can be decorated in pink or blue with rattles, pacifiers, bottles, and silk flowers wired on.

A Diaper Cake Centerpiece can be a whimisical and useful piece.
Use either cloth or solid white disposable diapers. Roll the diapers and stand upright on a lovely cake platter. Tie them around with a pink or blue bow to secure. A second or third layer can be added in the same fashion. Top with some ribbon roses and this can double as a whimsical centerpiece.
Or make a Stork cake.

If you want to give a Craft or special gift for a new baby consider any of the following:

*Capture the very first photo with this Ultrasound Plaque
*A First Grandchild Frame for a special grandparent.
*Cross Stitch a favorite Nursery Rhyme
*Children's Art
*Art for a Nursery
*Create a time capsule page for your baby book
*LifeBooks : Creating a Treasure for the Adopted Child
*Cradle the Thought: A Journal for the New Mother's First Year
*Personalize and Paint a Baby's First Christmas Ornament
* Name Trains
* Baby Gifts


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