Baby showers bring May flowers...or something like that. Here is a complete list of must-buy items for the baby shower, including some interesting one-of-a-kind finds.
The Stroller
Yes they can be pricey, but every mother needs one. They are the Benz' and Ferrari's of the baby world. Every new mom wants to show off their new bundle of joy in a dream stroller. Many celebrities sport the Bugaboo strollers. One of these will cost you anywhere from $600 to $880. www.bugaboo.com
Sterling Silver Baby Rattle
You can start giving all the finer things to a baby still in the womb with this gift idea: a sterling silver baby rattle, which can be personalized ($176). This dumbbell rattle will be the talk of the party and something the parents can treasure forever. www.babygiftidea.com
Onesies
Onesies are the perfect outfit for any baby. Whether wearing alone, or under an adorable skirt or pair of shorts, onesies are the universal baby outfit. Buying in yellows and greens are key when the sex of the baby is unknown since they are ambiguous colors.
Baby Mobile
Always captivating babies of all ages is the baby mobile, which comes in endless choices of shapes, sizes and designs. Animals, cute bugs, butterflies and fish are some common themes. Help the mom out and get a baby mobile, perfect for a crying baby in the middle of the night. The calming music that plays with the rotating shapes and animals does the trick, and puts the baby fast asleep.
Bottles and Pacifiers
Pacifiers can easily get lost behind the seat cushions of the couch, or fall out of the stroller while at the store so having multiple pacifiers on hand at all times is a must for new moms. Some pacifiers can be custom made and “blinged out” with Swaroski crystals detailing the front ($59). www.thedazzlediva.com
For those moms who don't want to breast-feed, baby bottles are a must. Finding bottles with the right nipple can be tricky, but Babies R Us has many to choose from, as well as a spin and store drying rack for multiple bottles ($15). www.babiesrus.com
Personalized Golf Club
For a unique gift for golf lovers, look no further than baby's first golf club ($63.75). The baby's name, birth date, length and weight are engraved on the top of the club, permanently displaying the happy moment when entering the world. Of course, this will have to be done after the baby is born, so just write a note of the gift for the mom. www.babygiftidea.com
Pig In a Blanket
The "Pig in a Blanket" gift set from Baby Aspen is adorable for any baby. Soft and plush, perfect for cuddling and swaddling a baby, this set comes with a cream-colored plush piggy perfect for a baby's crib, and a soft blanket embroidered with the nursery rhyme along a satin trim. As a bonus, the box includes the nursery rhyme book; great for reading to the baby. $40. www.favorsbyserendipity.com
Foods and Formulas
A gift basket filled with organic oatmeal, jars of bananas, squash, and pears, rice cereal, and formula is the perfect gift for babies that will transition from milk to foods. Fill a wicker basket with a blanket or two, and load on the goods. Your friend will be grateful.
Diapers (and Lots of Them)
You can't go wrong with getting a few packs of diapers—after all, a baby needs 7,300 diaper changes by their second birthday!
