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Deciding on a baby shower gift can be one of the
more difficult tasks when it comes to baby showers. Finding a
unique baby shower gift isn't as difficult as it sounds. You want the
new mom & dad to love it but also need it and use it. Here is a
list of baby essentials to get mom & dad through their new
special beginning. Find more baby shower gift ideas in
the forums.
Personalized Gifts
Hand painted, Personalized Gifts are
truly a unique way to shower baby.
Find piggy banks, step stools
and more here.
Diapers- These are a must in all sizes. Don't forget cloth
diapers. These are great for messy babies.
Baby Clothes & Onesies- I think my babies lived in onesies. When they were
at home they wore them all the time. When we went out they could
wear them under their cute little clothes to keep them warm.
 Blankets- Receiving blankets are great for warm weather. The
stretchy t-shirt knit kind were my favorite. Make sure to have 1
or 2 nice thick blankets for when it's cold. Blankets are great
for spreading out on the floor for baby to lay on as well. Check
out these
personalized flannel & minky blankets for the ultimate gift.
 Bibs & Burp Cloths- Great for feeding time! Most parents like
to have a plentitude of bibs and burp cloths around. Bibs
protect baby's clothes while burp cloths protect mommy's
clothes. These bibs
and burp cloths are adorned with adorable appliqués and can
be embroidered with baby's name.
Diaper Bags- A large diaper bag is great for overnighters
while a smaller diaper bag will be used over and
over while out & about.
Let's face it. We all lose a little bit of our memory with age.
It sure is nice to be able to write down all of babies first's
and important events.
Picaboo - Easily create personalized Photo Books with your digital pictures. Special Offer: buy 1 get 1 free!
Big Ticket Items
Playpen- A fold & go playpen comes in so handy for the new
parents. A changing table or bassinet in the playpen is very
helpful in the first months. Baby can sleep in this playpen in
mom & dad's room so they don't have to go far for midnight
feedings.
Car Seat- Car seats are a MUST. I especially like this Evenflo Eurotrek Travel System - Pinebrook Travel Systems.
It is a car seat and stroller combo.
Stroller- If the new parents are not planning on using a
combo, why not purchase a pram. Remember these? Or am I starting
to show my age?
Silver Cross Classic Sleepover Single Stroller -
Apollo Prams And Carriages
Lotions & Potions
Diaper wipes
Baby Shampoo
Baby Wash
Diaper Rash Cream
Baby Nail Clippers
Hair Brush
These will all come in handy for baby. You can purchase these
separately and put them together in a gift basket, diaper bag or
bassinet. These items also come in sets such a ready made baby
gift baskets, cute diaper cakes and adorable diaper babies.
 
 And for the baby who has it all, I can guarantee they don't
have this. 
Bidding Bye Bye to Shopping in Stores for a Baby Shower
Who doesn’t feel great after
finding that bargain deal on an item that we love or would love
to give to someone as a gift? Baby Showers are no different!
Welcome to the world of online auctions.
After looking at the gift registry
for the parents to be, you can now begin the search for a great
deal on items that they want. The first stop on your list should
be auction sites. Not only do they allow you to dig through the
many different deals both new and used, but they may offer many
great ideas that maybe yourself or the parents to be had not
thought of. Many beautiful handmade items can be found on
auction sites for low prices- everything from baby hats, car
seat covers, cloth diapers, to nursery sets.
Baby Clothes are the most popular
item sold on auction sites for baby showers. You can get great
prices on brand new items from last season – even designer
brands like Baby Gap and Gymboree. These clothes are still
adorable and fashionable, yet very well priced! Most sellers on
the sites will offer combined shipping if you win more than one
of their auction listings, which saves money as well.
If you have never shopped by auction
before, you should try it out. It’s a lot of fun and can really
save you some money. For those of you throwing a baby shower,
think about searching for some diaper cakes and wreaths,
invites, and decorations. It’s all there!
 Samantha Stack is the CEM (Chief Executive
Mom) of MommyAuctions.com,
an auction community for moms and moms to be. Mommy Auctions is
a dedicated site for maternity, baby, and children’s items.
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