Baby Shower Best Bets - Gifts to Make Moms Smile (and Aunts Jealous)

by -Mandie-

Baby Shower Best Bets - Gifts to Make Moms Smile (and Aunts Jealous)


Most mothers-to-be end up surrounded by a cornucopia of lovely gifts in the wake of their baby shower.  Invariably, all of those friends and family want to make sure that mom and baby are swimming in the latest infant raising technology (if it has batteries, it has to be good… Right?)  Of course, not everyone will bring a gift that squeals, or lights up, or lights up and squeals.  These are the folks who bring the pack and play,  the changing table,  the towels. You know, the practical baby stuff.  These people are otherwise known as future grandparents.   If you are heading to a shower sometime soon, why not be unique and impress the mother to be?  Make those other guests WISH they had an ounce of  your creativity.

Now, I've made my share of baby shower cakes, and there is always the gift basket option.  A little something for baby and a little something for mom.    There are quite a few places out there on the interwebs that offer these two alternatives pre-packaged, and with good reason as a LOT of people buy them.  However, if you want to be different and give a memorable gift,  a personalized piece of original art  is both unique and thoughtful.  It certainly shows that you're thinking outside of the little pink (or blue) box.

All over the web, artists are coming up with innovative new ways for parents to spell out their child's name, decorate their room,  and even cover up that hole in the wall dad somehow made putting the crib together.   Many of these independent children's artists inhabit websites like Etsy or have their own Yahoo Store. Many have our own sites, http://www.krankykrab.com is mine.  Sorry for the shameless plug, but a girls gotta do what a girls gotta do.   Just about anything can be personalized to match the child's name (provided they've picked one) or the overall theme of the room or nursery.  You can also find gift certificates so that after new mom and new dad decide whether it'll be John or Jon, they can send away for that memorable gift you got them.

Next on the list, how about something to spoil the new mom a little after the baby arrives, she's been through a lot after all.  If she has a particular place she like to go to get her hair or nails done, get her a gift certificate.  Don't forget about spa treatments either.  After nine months of lower back pain, mommy could use a 'Me' day.  Daddy can stay home and bond with the little one. Know what I mean?

The bottom line is, you shouldn't stress over what to get the new mom,  just put yourself in her position and think about what would make you smile.  There are a plethora of options to choose from that are original and different.  Creative and thoughtful shopping ensures you'll always find the perfect baby shower gift!

Tracy Hopkins is an award winning children's designer and illustrator.
You can see Tracy's latest collection of alphabet letter art on her website:
http://www.krankykrab.com