The very best baby shower gift ideas

Coming up with great baby shower gift ideas is a bit of a challenge for many folks. For some, it's because they've never been parents themselves and therefore are not sure what a newborn needs! The fact is, there are some very useful presents you can give. From sandman's helpers to activity gyms, from diaper cakes to car seats, there are quite a few excellent baby shower gift ideas. The more useful a present is, the more appreciative the parents will be of your thoughtfulness.

Perhaps the biggest task new parents face is simply getting the little one to sleep! It follows that any baby shower gift idea that addresses this problem effectively will be top-of-the-charts. Well obviously, no one has all the answers to this one. But parents have found that some products are often helpful - like a CD with music for infants, night lamp and crib mobile.

Give all three items as a special 'sandman's helper' pack. When baby arrives, the parents are sure to remember you for your shower gift!

Playing comes naturally to babies. Activity gyms and playpens are products tailor made to help them play. Essentially, they consist of a soft play mat on which a structure of bars and arches is placed. Lots of toys hang from these bars. Some advanced versions come with noisemakers and more. You'll also get portable ones that can be fully folded and easily carried around. Activity gyms are excellent baby shower gift ideas.

Here's something that can lower stress levels significantly for parents - monitors. Being able to hear baby whether the parents are in the kitchen, living room or elsewhere gives great confidence. These days, monitors are sensitive enough to pick up even the sound of baby's breathing. Useful shower gift idea, especially for first-time parents.

If you want a fun baby shower gift idea, try diaper cakes. Their biggest plus is that all eyes turn to watch you and your present when you walk into the party carrying one! And of course, they are very practical presents, containing many essentials like diapers, bibs, bottles, blankets, booties and more.

Car seats make great presents as well. In fact, they're useful right from the time mommy leaves hospital, so they're among the top baby shower gift ideas. You can get infant car seats as well as infant-toddler convertible seats. The latter can be used till around the first birthday.

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