Saturday 21 February 2015

The Best Affordable Baby Shower Gift Ideas

If you are invited to a baby shower and have been planning to do something different and special for the new mother and the expecting baby then here are some handmade baby shower gift ideas. Take a look. The to be mom may be your best pal or your close cousin so buying her the same old stuff will not be special and custom made for her, she would be expecting something big from you so trying out new stuff will add more fun to the family event.

Baby swing/ bouncer/ rocker

These are chairs which, as the names suggest, are specifically designed to either rock or bounce the baby. They are great gifts because they keep both newborns and parents happy. The baby can wiggle and jiggle to his heart's content, and parents can squeeze in a chore or two knowing he's safe and entertained. This versatile, portable piece of baby gear features cheerful fabric stretched across a metal or plastic frame, with straps to ensure safety. Some models are battery-powered for a rhythmic and more soothing bounce.

Baby health care and grooming kit

This is the ultimate bag of tricks, with everything parents will need to keep the new baby healthy and groomed. These kits may contain all or some of the following essential items: a nasal aspirator, digital thermometer with case, soft-tip medicine dispenser, comfort tip medicine spoon with cap, brush, comb, scissors, nail clipper, fingertip toothbrush, emery boards and convenient travel/storage bag. Some even include a baby care, wellness and safety guide so mommy can master every task with confidence. You name it, it's in the bag!

Hampers

A gift ideas that will always place a smile on a mom-to-be’s face would be to put some of the necessary odds and ends together into a hamper or gift basket.An infant tote bag or a clothes hamper bakes an ideal container for your gift items.Obviously, if you don’t have time, you can always buy a gorgeous hamper that has recently been professionally prepared.

Nursery Décor

If you’ve had a sneak peek in the nursery and know the theme and color scheme, you can use your seemingly meager resources to embellish it. Whether it’s painted wooden letters that spell the baby’s name, or a growth chart made from ribbons and bows, you can usually find home décor items for cheap at craft and dollar stores. Sure, it might take a few hours to create, but you can save a ton of money and give a gift that lasts, even after the diapers have run out and the crib has been put away for a bigger bed.

Belly Art

The simple-to-use kits allow Moms to produce a silhouette of their beautiful bellies with amazing and bold-color results. These precious prints are extremely professional-looking, they can be hung in a nursery, office, or anywhere “fine” art is going to be appreciated. The kits include paper, Japanese calligraphy ink, natural brushes, dyes, and all sorts of instructions you need to create a minimum of three different types of pregnancy portraits. If you’re searching for a really different baby gift, you’ve thought it was.