What should you buy your best friend for that upcoming baby shower? You want to show her that you care, but you also have a relatively small budget of both time and money. Here is a list of potential ideas (from baby onesies to diapers) along with their advantages and pitfalls.
Pacifiers - Although you may think that pacifiers are boring, they actually come in a lot of different shapes and sizes. Even if the expecting mother doesn't think your gift is the most glamorous, she'll definitely appreciate it when her baby won't stop crying.
Baby Clothing - Receiving baby clothes for an expecting mother is the closest thing to heaven on earth. As an added bonus, you'll probably enjoy shopping for the gift just as much as the mother will enjoy receiving it.
Diapers - As a recent parent who received diapers at a baby shower I can tell you that initially I was a little let down. However, when I went to the grocery store to buy diapers for my son and saw how much they cost, I thought very highly of my wise friend. Diapers are practical gifts.
Baby clothes can sometimes be expensive, so for a cheap alternative try baby onesies. Onesies are like a large shirt that wraps around the baby's body and snaps at the bottom. These outfits come with a variety of colors and sayings.
The snaps on the bottom of baby onesies are extremely useful. When it is time to change Mr. Baby's diaper, you don't have to undress him completely. You simply have to unsnap the bottom of the onesie, change the diaper, and snap the onesie back up again when you're done.
Dressing up your baby for special occasions can be extremely fun. In those occasions I would necessarily recommend a baby onesie. However, for those times when your baby is lounging around at home, baby onesies are extremely comfortable. In addition, they can ruined and it isn't the end of the world.
In summary remember that there are advantages and disadvantages to every gift. If all else fails, you can feign sickness and hope they forget that you never gave them a baby gift.
Pacifiers - Although you may think that pacifiers are boring, they actually come in a lot of different shapes and sizes. Even if the expecting mother doesn't think your gift is the most glamorous, she'll definitely appreciate it when her baby won't stop crying.
Baby Clothing - Receiving baby clothes for an expecting mother is the closest thing to heaven on earth. As an added bonus, you'll probably enjoy shopping for the gift just as much as the mother will enjoy receiving it.
Diapers - As a recent parent who received diapers at a baby shower I can tell you that initially I was a little let down. However, when I went to the grocery store to buy diapers for my son and saw how much they cost, I thought very highly of my wise friend. Diapers are practical gifts.
Baby clothes can sometimes be expensive, so for a cheap alternative try baby onesies. Onesies are like a large shirt that wraps around the baby's body and snaps at the bottom. These outfits come with a variety of colors and sayings.
The snaps on the bottom of baby onesies are extremely useful. When it is time to change Mr. Baby's diaper, you don't have to undress him completely. You simply have to unsnap the bottom of the onesie, change the diaper, and snap the onesie back up again when you're done.
Dressing up your baby for special occasions can be extremely fun. In those occasions I would necessarily recommend a baby onesie. However, for those times when your baby is lounging around at home, baby onesies are extremely comfortable. In addition, they can ruined and it isn't the end of the world.
In summary remember that there are advantages and disadvantages to every gift. If all else fails, you can feign sickness and hope they forget that you never gave them a baby gift.
About the Author:
Kim Waters is a mother and a baby clothes expert. Visit her site about onesies to find some cute onesies.
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