Baby Shower Questions

I found I got so much stuff for a new baby and the presents that were given for when my baby was a little older were great. You`re always learning with the first baby and sometimes you don`t realise you need something until you really do need it right then and there. You can`t always get out to buy stuff so it`s nice to have a supply of basics. Short sleeved and long sleeved white bodysuits, bibs, pyjamas with feet, socks, muslin wraps, facewashers are all things that you always need. The other great gift is a book by Kaz Cooke called Kid Wrangling. It`s a no nonsense, funny book full of information about everything you need to know about your baby from age 0 to 4 or 5. I`m always looking at it for guidance.

i made up some survival gifts each for the parents to be they had everything from moisturisers and bath stuff to visene and goggles, tongs and marbles (for when they lose theirs haha) pegs , face masks , baby products, teabags, panadol and plenty others it was quite funny and helpful too

I tend to stay away from `controversial topics` like breastfeeding/cloth nappies/etc when buying gifts (unless I know the mum-to-be well) and I`d have to agree with the ladies above me – hampers with a mix of things for mum and bub would be most appreciated.
I made up a hamper recently for a friend who`d just had a baby and it included everything from lavender baby bath (highly recommended, it actually does have a calming effect on my daughter) to a handful of trashy mags to get her through the few days she had left in hospital. I also included a few `sentimental` gifts – a plaster handprint kit and a charm bracelet, which I`ll be adding a charm to each year on her birthday.

get ready for alot of baby talk. you will also play some games…they can be fun. should buy mum a gift pack from the body shop with bath crystals, massage oils etc… so when she has the baby she can can try to relax with a warm bath or massage from hubby as it is a real stressful time….as for bubs maybe a nappy bucket or bath full of baby cream and lotions. really anything you can think of for a baby. or even a nappy service for the first month if she is using cloth nappies…hope this helps..

try to stay away for beanie and bootie sets. they are such a waste. i always buy the mum at least a hand cream for herself and bub gets a little outfit in a larger size. the other thing you could do is look up on line and buy a nappy cake or make one yourself. they`re qutie good.

Thankyou Beauty Obsession, your suggestions have really helped.

I think a package of baby products are one of the best presents to receive as you are guaranteed to use wipes, nappies and lotions. Blankets, sheets, towels, bibs and clothes are great. They grow out of their clothing so quickly that it`s really handy to have some larger sizes of clothes around. You could even get the mum to be a present. I think a trip to a day spa for a massage would be lovely to soothe those aches and pains from that little bun in the oven.