Baby Shower Party Gift Management

You know how they say it’s absolutely tacky to request for gifts from friends? “They” were wrong. For parties that are extremely personal and intimate, you can!

For instance, a baby shower party where you invite only those who you want to share the joy and anticipation of waiting for your baby to arrive. It’s not unusual for you to ask your friends to go to a baby registry, or if you don’t have the time to set one up, to designate the gifts that you want to receive from your friends.

Baby gifts are the best when the gift-giver poured love and attention to share that very special present. But if that gift is exactly like all the other gifts the would-be parents will receive in design and function, the thought becomes wasted (although it still COUNTS for sure!).

So, if you’re a guest, the best thing to do is to coordinate with the would-be parents and ask if there’s a baby registry. If there’s none, ask the parents what they want as gifts (if you’re really close, tell them your budget too!).

If you’re the parent, it’s best to plan ahead and inform your friends (when they call for RSVP after they receive the invites) which gifts you would love to receive.

It is not that difficult to look and search for baby gifts as some would think. It is just a matter of creativity, careful consideration and genuine affection for the new addition to the family. Here are some ideas…

Baby Accessories (for the first few months to one year)

Think about what the baby might need or use in the future. You can go for a Bob revolution stroller, a snuggly blanket if the baby is due on the winter months, a baby hammock for the summer, and a monogrammed baby linen for the cot.

How about a bit of everything?

Baby gift baskets come in all shapes and sizes and they speak of your thoughtfulness for putting it all together. Be unique by personalizing the baby basket. Add one major gift (a stuffed toy or a a baby bottle holder), and a few smaller items that go with the main gift (baby feeding nipples, bottle brush, diapers, cotton buds, clothes, etc).