If you have an upcoming baby shower to plan for, then there is a wealth of excellent information available on the Parenting websites which is especially good if you are not a parent. Traditionally, you are expected to give a gift for the arrival of the new baby, although it is also acceptable to give a gift for the mother or both parents. So if you need some inspiration, here are some excellent gift ideas that you can consider buying.

Hampers

Baby hampers are always an appreciated gift as they contain so many useful items that are going to be used – often in bulk! These hampers come in many different sizes, and can also have varied contents, including:

• Soft Toys
• Teething Rings
• Nappies
• Bodysuits
• Socks and Gloves
• Soaps
• Oils
• Clothes

All of these items will be used by the new parents so it is one of the most practical gifts that you can give. You can often purchase prearranged boxes, or there are also companies that offer bespoke packages where you can choose what to include inside.

Replica Kits and Memorabilia

If you know that the parents are big fans of a particular team, then you can consider in getting them a present which is related to their favourite sports team. If you are really devilish, you can always buy their biggest rival’s baby grows and kits, but these will probably go to waste! The parent can dress up their new baby showing the colours of their favourite team for everyone to see.

Babysitting Vouchers

Giving vouchers for babysitting is an excellent way to show your support for the parents to be. You can design and print off the coupons using a computer and offer your services to look after their new child when they need a few hours break. Most new parents will appreciate a break after a few months of a new child in the house!

A Gift for the Parents

When it comes to a new baby, the focus of everyone’s attention is on the baby and sometimes the parents can seem almost left out, so you can give a gift especially for the parents. There are many different things that you can give, and it will all depend on the tastes of the new parents.

• Alcohol
• Spa Treatments
• Gift Vouchers
• A Meal Out
• Netflix Account

There is so much choice with what you can give that you will need to know your friends and choose an appropriate gift. Whatever you decide to get them, rest assured that it would be greatly appreciated.

Whatever you choose to give to the expecting parents, just ensure that your gift is practical. Babies make a significant change to people’s lives, and people are not often as prepared for it as they think they are. Choose a gift that the parents will need and use, or choose a gift for the parents which may allow them to have a rest for a few hours.

A well-chosen gift will be greatly accepted, and also remembered.

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