What Sort Of Gift Should I Give At A Baby Shower If They Don’t Know The Sex Of The Baby?
Ive been invited to my aunty’s baby shower next month and I dont know the sex of the baby so I need help with what i should give her. All ideas welcome!
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You can’t go wrong with the following no matter the sex of the baby:
gift card to walmart, target, toys r us (anywhere with a variety of baby suppliies)
diapers (not newborn because they don’t fit for long)
wipes
baby tub
bath supplies (shampoo, wash, lotion, washclothes)
socks
onesies
receiving blankets
spit clothes
Gift cards is what I do. That way they can get things they need and want. Or when the baby is born they can get clothes for him/her.
Gift certificates is the best of all b/c the mother or father can get whatever they want and it limits your time looking for things..
Gift certificates to a store like the children’s place are always a big winner as clothes can be bought for either sex there.
Get a moulding kit, where the parents can get a mould done of their babies hand or foot.
onesies in colors other than pink, receiving blanket, disposable diapers, infant toys, care products such as baby wipes, baby shampoo and lotion/oil, waterproof crib sheet, diaper pail, a bundle of cloth diapers, booties or socks
While they are newborn, up until they begin to roll over, boy/girl stuff does not matter as much if they are practical. They pretty much do well in onesies and they have to be changed often if diapers leak.
Is she registered anywhere? Ask your mom, maybe, or your aunt herself. She may have registered for uni-sex things that she wants, like toys or carriers or clothes in a neutral color (like green or yellow), or even diapers (which new parents can never get enough of!).
My go-to shower gift is to get Aveeno baby lotion, Aveeno baby hair/body wash, and Aveeno calming lavender bath soap, packaged with hooded bath towels and maybe a rubber duckie for decoration. It’s practical, useful, and even if they get ten of the exact same thing it doesn’t matter, because it will all get used – no matter how old the baby is (unlike clothes or diapers or other things that are only good for a finite period of time).
you can get the baby some uni-sex clothes
I would go with white baby booties and a blanket/burp set in all white (or close to it). The color is obviously bleachable (gotta love those bleach pens for stains!) and these are things they will definitely use! I actually have a small business where I sew (and sew, and sew) lots of baby and child gift items, and your question is a common one! -mc
Cot sheets.
gift certificates
neutral colored clothes
stuffed animel
baby bath
toys
formula
diapers (diaper cakes work great)
bath sets
floor mats (with the toys)
baby swing
A DIAPER CAKE (seriously)
Sure to stand out, and be talked about for a long time!!! Fill it with neccesities that mom and dad usually forget all about….until that one night at 2am baby is gassy or has a tooth coming in!!!
Make it the theme of the shower….or go with a green and yellow and orange one!!! Simple and elegant…..or extravagant!!!
I make ‘em!!! Check out my sight….I have quite a few neutral cakes featured in my galleries!!! (check out the cat one and the 5-Tier green one with the bear on top. BOTH of those were for gender undetermined showers!!)
Just an idea……sometimes it’s nice to give an unexpected gift, you know??
Good luck to you in your quest for the PERFECT gift!!
My site also links to other Work at Home Mothers who also sell fabulous gifts to Celebrate Baby….if the diaper cakes aren’t your style check those out, too….you never know!
Bulk diapers and wipes, she will think of you for a long time as they last. Also a baby book, most people do not log their child’s first of anything so a cute baby book is always a winner. Jennifer http://workathomeunited.com/jennifertheos
A gift certificate for a photography session for the baby. I am a newborn photographer and gift certificates are always a favorite. Most of my clients receive gift certificates that cover the session and prints/portrait jewelry/ and a diaper bag with a portrait from their session on it. Always a hit. My gift certificates come in a picture frame (for a nice presentation) which can be used for one of their prints later. I travel everywhere. Check it out.
http://www.thenewbornphotographer.com
Some really neat picture frames!!
yellow is the colour that both sex can wear
Gift certificates are always a good idea. Also, some gifts that are not gender specific, such as shampoos, lotions, diapers, tub, baby toys, or Boppy.
The new mom will also probably be pretty tired and have lots to do the first few weeks, so some pampering would be well appreciated. Perhaps, gift cards to restaurants, or homemade meals that can be frozen.
baby outfits with white and mint green..or yellow or black and white. they do have unisex outfits. besides they will only fit em for a month or two..
baby things like diapers, powder, lotion, etc. also baby clothes that are not pink of blue.
“Onesies” are always handy- the little outfit you pull over the babies head, that snaps between the legs….
They make diaper changes so easy!
Also, instead of burping cloths, get her some thick cloth diapers– they work so much better than the thin cloths. They are way more absorbent.
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I would definitely say gift certificates, toys, unisex clothes, bottles, all kinds of stuff.
Get her some onesies in a yellow or white color.
Maybe a basket full of baby shampoo, body wash, lotion, oil, powder, washcloths,etc.
Diapers?Changing table, rocking chair, car seat, crib?
BUY her something. Money is so….ugh! for a baby shower.
For my baby shower the best thing I got was box from a friend. She put a bottle of alieve, a box of tissues, some slippers for me, a chicken soup for the mothers soul,( for the post partum days) a disposable camera for the diaper bag, a phone card so I could call long distance family and friends, a handful of my favorite mints, A what to expetc the first year book, and a homemade coupon book that had redeemable coupons for free house cleaning, babysitting, a homemade dinner, shoulder to cry on ect. , and a lot of cute just very personal touches. She wrapped it in a blanket she made for the baby that had a matching cap and booties tied to the top instead of a bow. Of all the things I got that one was just the most thoughtful. I hope this helps.