The Importance of a Baby Shower Gift List
When it comes to a baby shower, there is really nothing more important than the baby shower gift list. This list is what is going to ensure that you and the rest of the guests all bring something different to the baby shower, so that the guest of honour does not end up receiving more than one of the same gifts at their shower.
It is usually up to the planner of the baby shower to get this baby shower gift list going and make sure that all the guests are aware of it and have access to it.
Baby Shower Gift Ideas
Once you have checked out the baby shower gift list and know what ideas have already been taken, then you can come up with your own baby shower gift idea. There are some really great baby gifts available today, and remember that you do not have to buy specifically for the baby, but for the expectant parents as well.
For instance you could get a day-pass to a spa for the mother for after the baby is born so that she can take a bit of time off and relax for the day, which is definitely something that she will appreciate, especially with the baby. Or you could get something cute like matching mother and baby PJ sets.
Diaper cakes are always popular baby shower gift ideas, and typically come with diapers, towels, facecloths, changing pads, bottles, hairbrush, combs and more. You can even build a diaper cake yourself which is a really great idea because then you can buy all the items that you want separately and include them in your cake design.
Or maybe you would like to go a bit more all out and get them something more extravagant, like a portable crib or stroller.
Although your options are almost limitless when it comes to deciding on a baby shower gift, there are a few rules of proper etiquette that you want to follow. For instance, when you have checked out the baby shower gift list if you see that the other guests are being rather conservative with their gifts, then you should try not to go too over the top with yours because you will outshine the other guests' presents.
Or maybe you can talk to the other guests and see if they all want to put in a bit of money and get a larger more extravagant gift.
