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Baby showers can be a lot of fun but many women worry that they will pick a gift that the mommy-to-be doesn’t need. The social pressure to wow the girls at the shower can sometimes lead to some presents that are designed for only a laugh. I have to warn eager shoppers that creativity, while important, is not as important as giving a unique baby gift that will trulyhelp the new family out. My advice: go back to the basics.

Here’s what I mean. All infants have simple needs, and you can bet that all mothers will appreciate some more baby burpies. That may make a boring gift as is, but consider using the fabric as padding for another gift such as a framed piece of baby wall art. This way you are saving waste and creating a fun gift-unwrapping experience!

Other award-winning baby shower gifts ideas include monogramming baby clothes, as well as choosing colors that you know will match the nursery décor. Finding that color scheme may take a little investigating, but it’s worth it! And if you really want to find a great baby gift, how about giving the mom-to-be an all-day pass at her favorite health spa In fact, if you make arrangements with the other shower guests, each could contribute another service for the spa, such as luxury facials, pedicures, or a Swedish massage.

The big picture here is that focusing on the mother, not just the baby, is really how to find baby gifts. Cute only goes so far — new moms care about utility. What will be her challenges? Her personal needs? Her opportunities to relax? Then, weave this theme into some traditional baby gifts that all new moms really need.

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