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MomsGetReal Guest Contributor Ara Muffins
As women, most of us have been to at least one baby shower in our lifetimes. Whether it was ours or someone else?s, we?ve all experienced watching gifts opened that looked remarkably similar. Even if the mom-to-be registers at a store, there are only so many different bottles and onesies that you can buy. If you?re looking for a gift idea that will be truly unique, here are five of them:
1.Printed Shirts
If you?re looking for a unique gift that is sure to elicit a few giggles, design matching shirts for mom and baby. You can personalize t-shirts, hoodies and even onesies. Come up with a creative design or choose one that has already been used, the choice is up to you. You can make the t-shirts match exactly or come up with a mom and baby theme. No matter what you choose to do, your gift will be unlike any others at the shower.
2.Second Diaper Bag
Every mom needs two or three diaper bags, but most moms put a great bag on their gift registry and leave it at that. Instead of putting together mom?s main bag, buy a second, smaller bag and pack it full of goodies. Mom can leave this bag in the car or take it to Grandma?s house. Pack the bag with a handful of diapers, a pacifier, a teething ring, a small package of wipes, a onesie or two, a container of cheerios; get creative! Having an extra diaper bag or two means that mom doesn?t have to lug her main diaper bag with her every time she leaves the house. Try to remember that Dad will be lugging a diaper bag from time-to-time as well; choose a gender neutral bag for the parents-to-be.
3.Seasonal Basket
Put together a seasonal gift basket for the new baby. Whether it?s baby?s first summer or baby?s first winter, grab all of the things that mom might need for her little one. If you put together a summer gift basket, add a bottle of sunscreen, bug repellant, a hooded towel and even a floatie for the pool. If you put together a winter basket, add a knit hat, a pair of mittens, a wearable blanket, some lotion and a tube of baby-safe lip balm. You may have difficulty locating items in the store if the season is more than a couple of months away, but you can always find the items you are looking for online.
4.Books
Most people give Mom a card with her gift. Skip the card and get more creative; give a book instead. You can write a lovely message on the inside cover of the book you choose and, instead of being thrown away, Mom will be able to read the book to her baby for years to come. If you love to read, share your passion with the new baby and put together a gift bag full of children?s books. Studies have shown that children entering school who were read to three to four times a week were 26 percent more likely to recognize the letters of the alphabet and have more educational success. This means that books are truly the gifts that keep giving. You can easily find age-appropriate books in the store or online; put a dozen or so in a cloth tote for a beautiful, useable gift that Mom will appreciate.
5.Storage
Give Mom the gift of storage! All new moms quickly realize how fast toys, clothes and other baby items pile up and, if storage space in the home is at a minimum, the baby?s room can quickly be taken over by ?stuff?. Look for a beautiful toy box, a closet organization system or even several space bags that will lend ample storage for all of the new baby?s belongings. You may be surprised at just how appreciative Mom will be with this thoughtful gift.
While there?s nothing wrong with receiving blankets and onesies, the new baby can only use these items for so long. It?s far better to choose a gift that will be used for many months after the baby is born. Use these ideas or use them to come up with ideas of your own; not only will your gift be completely unique, but it will be appreciated more than you know.
Ara Muffins is an avid blogger who writes often for clothing sites. You can follow her on Twitter @aramuffins.
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