Baby Shower Gifts
The baby shower bonanza
Thank goodness for the proliferation of good ideas for gifts, clothes, and toys over the internet. Only 10 years ago you would be confined to the options presented by your local Hallmark store for sentimental keepsakes and the fashions at BabyGap. Having a baby is even more fun these days. Any upcoming baby shower is more likely to be loaded with thoughtful, specialized gifts for the new mother and child.
- T-shirts: in the form of shirts and body suits, options abound for personalized messages, sincere sentiment, or just plain silly. "I EAT AT MOM'S" emblazoned across a baby's chest is sure to get attention, as is "THIS IS HOW I ROLL" alongside a picture of a pram. The baby gifts at CafePress.com are seemingly endless.
- Engraving: Once the domain of the shopping mall or specialty store, now you can fill out a handful of fields on-line and have a personal message in a week. You'll find plenty of options for the upcoming baby shower at MonogrammedGifts.com.
- Embroidery: As easy as engraving, getting personalized embroideries is simple and inexpensive. CustomBabyGifts.com has selections of linen pillows, diaper covers, bibs and blankets that will make everyone shout, "CUTE!" Isn't that what baby shower gifts are all about?
Oh baby
What we really like is unisex sleep and bathwear. This is an easy choice because it transcends the traditional blue and pink demarcations that have gotten a little stale over the years. Why not yellow? Or green? Babies love these colors, believe us. Check out the selection at LittleMe.com for a nice cross section of what your options are.