Baby showers should be fun and relaxing. Kick off the parenting journey with a unique, one-of-a-kind experience for your shower guests. Give them an experience they’ll never forget!
The baby is almost here, and you still need a creative gift for the shower. There are some ideas that are sure to put a smile on the face of the new parents.
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My son was due in December, but he came three weeks early. So, he actually attended my baby shower! I was on bedrest with my daughter for the second half of my pregnancy, had gestational diabetes, and ended up having a scheduled induction (since she was growing too fast). Consequently, she was two weeks early. My friends put together a cute little shower for her, too.
Both were great bonding experiences with friends and family and are some of my most precious early memories as a mom.
If you want to throw a unique baby shower for that expecting mom in your life, here are six unique ways to pull it off:
It all starts with the Baby Shower Invitations. Celebrate the parents’ special delivery with personalized online and paper baby shower invitations. Find out what the theme of the nursery will be or the design of the baby shower invites accordingly.
2. Diaper Bag
This might seem like an ordinary gift, but it is what is inside the bag that is different. Find out what the theme of the nursery will be or the design of the baby shower invites, and get a diaper bag in the same theme.
Get the name of the baby or the last name of the family monogrammed on the bag. Add supplies that the new parents can use for the baby. Suggestions include wipes, bottles, pacifiers, and toys. You can also get a diaper bag for the father in colors that he likes such as camouflage or a sports team.
3. Diaper Baby
Babies go through a lot of diapers, so why not make a baby that is made from diapers?
Find a sleeper and position several diapers inside the sleeper so that the finished product will look like a baby. If you know the gender of the baby, it would be cute to make it pink/purple or blue.
If you are unsure of the gender, then you could use yellow or green. The diaper baby can be used as a table centerpiece, and you can create several of them if you have enough sleepers.
The parents can keep the clothes and the diapers after the shower is over.
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This is not the kind of cake that you eat. Begin with a cardboard base and position diapers around it. Build the diapers up in tiers, and then decorate the diaper cake.
You can add rattles, small bottles of shampoo and baby powder, and other items that can be used. This can also be used as a centerpiece on the gift or food table.
5. Bathtub
In order to make this gift, you need to find a tub that is large enough to hold baby supplies instead of an infant tub.
Put diapers inside the tub so that they fill it about halfway. The rest of the tub is filled with cotton balls so that it looks like soap suds. Fill the remainder of the tub with items like baby wipes, towels, and other bath accessories.
6. Wreath
This is an easy gift to make. Find a Styrofoam wreath and wrap the wreath with ribbon to match the colors of the shower.
Add diapers to the outside of the wreath with a bobby pin or safety clip. Finish the wreath with small toys, one of the baby shower invites, or decorations. The parents can display the wreath on the front door after the baby is born.
There you have it – six items to include in a unique baby shower!
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This post was originally contributed to by Mandy, a mother of four and proud Northerner. She blogs at Sweet Suburban Life, writes in her free time, and loves to share her experiences with party planning and baby showers!
Sandy H says
I like the party games to keep everyone entertained. I make sure I have a lot of food that everyone likes too!
Kristie says
My baby shower must have is great food!! Cake is great and so are sandwiches. Hungry=cranky, at least for me! *LOL* kristiedonelson(at)gmail(dot)com Thank you! Happy February!
Kristie says
I like the Spring Market (Stationery) Happy Menocal. It is very pretty! kristiedonelson(at)gmail(dot)com Thank you! Happy February!
Erica says
My baby shower must have item is cake!!! Probably the only time we get to have a cake and eat it too!!!
Erica says
I’d probably buy invitations for my daughters upcoming birthday. There are so many designs to choose from.
Melissa says
Fun games
Melissa says
I’d order invitations for an upcoming baby shower
megan says
must have: yummy snacks and drinks
megan says
I would do birthday party invites for my twins
Nancy says
Wonderful food is a must at a baby shower.
Nancy says
Our daughter loves all items Kate Spade, so I might get some of the Ellis Hall I stationery for her.
Cindy Peterson says
Silly party games to make everyone laugh.
Cindy Peterson says
I would buy personalized stationery in Palm Beach – Pearl White. Writing an actual letter can be very impactful.
Katie Bellamy says
LOTS OF GOOD food is always a must at a Baby shower!
Katie Bellamy says
I would get some Birthday cards!
Bethany Kingsley says
Cake is a must have!
Chelsey Bennett says
Great games are the most important at a baby shower.
Chelsey Bennett says
I’d use this prize on birthday invitations for my daughter
Dena Stewart says
I think invitations to a party. Maybe a cookout on Memorial Day That sounds like a good.
wendy browne says
Gotta have CAKE. Any excuse for cake.
wendy browne says
I would probably make some personal stationary.
Meghan says
Good cake is a must have!
Summy Daniels says
very nice post with lot of information. thanks.
Crystal Gregg says
Cloth diapers and stylish bandana drool bibs are my go-to baby shower gifts.
Crystal Gregg says
I would buy birthday party invitations. Love their theme options.
Lana simanovicki says
I would say the cake is a must have
latanya says
diapers is a must have
latanya says
invites for my daughter’s bday
Krystal Dunlap says
My baby shower must have is a cute cake and games.
Krystal Dunlap says
I would buy my twins 7th birthday party invitations. I am not sure which design yet.
Stephanie Liske says
Party games!
rachel grover says
fun party games with prizes 🙂
tracee says
My must have is napkins because someone is going to spill something. every time.
tracee says
I’d probably buy thank you cards
susan smoaks says
i think the mamaroo is a baby shower must have every mom needs one
susan smoaks says
i would get some thank you cards
Christine Labelle says
Really good food and never forget the thank you cards! I also love the decorations!
Christine Labelle says
My girls love to write letters and notes to their friends so I would use it for stationary.
hannah says
I think my baby shower must-have is good food. Not overly sweet, or overly healthy, or over done. But fun and easy to eat, and delicious
hannah says
I’d like to get the Merci kate spade new york thank you cards
Elizabeth E says
Definitely need cake!!
jeremy mclaughlin says
Would buy invitations.
Gabrielly says
My baby shower must have is great food.
Gabrielly says
I would buy invitations.
Maggie Smith says
Fun finger foods and dessert!!
Renee Walters says
My baby shower must have item is great food! That is what makes everything better!
Renee Walters says
I would actually make baby shower invitations for my sister!
Christine H says
My baby shower must have items are diapers and a comfortable nursing pillow for mom and a conversation/get-to-know-you game for the guests.
Christine H says
I’d use the coins for my kid’s birthday party invitations and just friendly thank you’s throughout the year. 🙂
Jennifer H. says
I like playing guess the baby name.
Jennifer H. says
I like the Printed just because cards.
John H. says
I would say Bingo.
John H. says
I like the Just Because cards.
Lauren Rochon says
I would buy some thank you and birthday cards.
Lauren Rochon says
Baby shower must have would be cloth diapers.
Janine Hwang says
A must at a baby shower is guessing mom’s baby bump size
Janine Hwang says
I’d buy thank you cards
Fiona N says
For me, baby shower must have would be diapers
Fiona N says
I would buy some All About You Thank You cards
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Amy Honious says
My Baby Shower Must Have is Shower Punch! 7-Up, pineapple juice and a bucket of sherbet. YUM 🙂 Thanks for the nice and useful giveaway!
Amy Honious says
If I were to win, I would buy a stash of the “Better Butter” note cards! I am ALWAYS talking about butter, LOL. What a fun giveaway=thanks!
Kirby says
I like to make the snacks all the things mama has been craving during her pregnancy!
I would use the Paperless Post coins for baby announcements for this new little one.
Tina W says
I always make a diaper cake for baby showers!
Tina W says
I would get some Thank You cards. I like to give them as gifts to some of my younger family members, as a gentle hint.
Andrea v says
Food and cake is my must have! Being that this is our third I’m having a sprinkle shower for family that insisted we have a little celebration (:
Andrea v says
I would get thank you cards and announcement cards for baby Jake (;
Ellen Casper says
Must haves are cut decoraitons and yummy food.
Ellen Casper says
I would get Thank You cards.
Kelley Roach says
I like the Spring Market (Stationery) Happy Menocal.
Lisa says
Cupcakes are a must! I had mini ones at my shower.
Lisa says
I would get some crane and co cards. They are so nice!
Rob says
A cool baby shower cake.
Milt says
Many balloons and flowers for the great decorations.
Marc says
I definitely need baby shower decorations, game prizes and party favors
Paulet says
A must have are plates, cups, eating utensils and tablecloths for the baby shower.
Malv says
The baby shower games are absolutely the nost important for the guests to play.
Aaron says
A printed baby shower menu, table assignments and name tags are usually necessary.