Posts Tagged: Baby Shower

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May 11

Incorporate Creativity In Your Baby Shower Invitation Ideas

Incorporating creativity in your baby shower invitation ideas will set you apart from others and will prepare the stage for a wonderful pregnancy celebration. The baby shower invitations are an expression of your intense desire to cordially invite your friends and relatives to the baby shower party. As such, these invitations should reflect your intense emotions to invite your near and dear ones to come to the baby shower and share your happiness. You can base your baby shower invitation ideas on the theme that you might have selected for the party. There are many other ideas for the same and some of them are being enumerated below.

Baby Bassinet Idea

Baby shower invitations based on baby bassinets are one of the most attractive baby shower invitation ideas. The invitation for the baby shower is decorated with baby bassinet that has a baby inside it. This works for both boys and girls but if twins are expected, then you can use two baby bassinets.

Baby Bib Idea

Using the baby bib is also a great baby shower invitation idea. The invitation can be made in the shape of a baby bib and this invitation can be used for both boys and girls.

Baby Blocks Idea

This is one of those baby shower invitation ideas that use baby blocks of alphabets and numerals for decorating the invitations. These invitations can be used for both girls and boys.

Baby Bottle Idea

You can use any item connected with a baby to make the invitation. A baby bottle would also be a great baby shower invitation idea. The invitations could be made in the shape of a baby bottle or the invitation edges could be decorated with petite baby bottles.

Stork Idea

Traditionally, the stork is depicted as bringing the newborn baby. As such, this is a great baby shower invitation idea. You can find plenty of such invitation cards in the stores and you can select the cards that have pictures of a stork delivering a baby. Such an invitation card can be further decorated by you and you can add a cute caption and your personal touch in the form of a loving message.

Lovely Animals

Babies love cute animals such as furry teddy bears or small dogs. As such baby shower invitations in the forms of these animals would be a great idea. Small furry teddy bears, dogs, ducks or butterflies can be placed on the invitations for decorating the same.

In general, any item connected with a baby would be an excellent idea for incorporating in an invitation card for a baby shower. These items could be any of the following: burp cloth, bib, basket, towel, diapers, baby bottles, nipples, bottle cleaners etc. If you know the sex of the baby, you should use blue color for a male baby and pink color for a female baby. If you do not know the sex, you can use neutral colors like yellow and green.

There are many baby shower invitation ideas that you can incorporate in the invitations but using your creativity will enhance the effect greatly.

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27
May 11

You Want Me To Host What? The Reluctant Hostess

The dreaded moment has arrived. You’ve managed to avoid this crisis for some time but now it’s your best friend who is getting married or maybe having a baby. You have been asked (or assumed) to give the girl a shower! “But I’m no good a party planning” you might cry. “I’m not organized enough” or “I have no clue” may be other phrases tumbling out of your mouth. Whatever the excuses, your time’s up and you need to “step up to the plate” and do this thing.

First order of business – get your attitude right. The party isn’t going to be about you anyway, so you might as well get over feeling inadequate. This is going to be a time to celebrate with friends and family of the upcoming big event. The focus is to be fully on the bride-to-be (or mom-to-be).

Don’t worry about your inexperience in hosting a shower. Worry is only going to bog you down so you can’t use your time wisely. There are so many helpful resources out there. Visit your local bookstore and browse through the home and family life sections to find great books with outlines about planning simple to elaborate parties. On the web, you’ll find an abundance of information and tips (sometimes too much info can paralyze, though, so limit your “surfing”). There are also lots of magazines available now that include time lines, themes, menus and even party favor ideas. For the die-hards, consider the library.

And who said that you had to do this all on your own? Recruit some help! Within your circle of friends and family, surely there are some talented souls who like to cook, decorate, and generally give advice. Draw from them. Get a general theme going and then designate reliable gals to accomplish various tasks. Pool your financial resources so that one person is not carrying the entire financial burden. Yes, putting on a shower means spending a little money – but it so worth it when you see the guest of honor’s face as she enters and sees all the happy faces and the preparations made just for her!

A successful shower does not have to be over-the-top in regards to food, decorations, and entertainment. It can be if you have the time and the money – but some of the sweetest showers have been when those hosting it have taken the time to really understand what would make the guest of honor happy – what foods she adores, what music makes her feel happy, and who she would most like to have present to share this happy time. Remember, the focus is on her and not you (at least not this time)!

A simple outline to start planning the shower:

1. Decide where it is being held. The simplest is at home unless you are expecting a large group.

2. Pick a date. Be sure to check with the guest of honor and any key people who need to be there. It is virtually impossible to pick a date that will be ideal for everyone. Don’t worry about it. Given enough advance notice, most people can adjust their schedules.

3. Get an estimate on how many people you are expecting. These days, there often multiple showers given for the same girl. Determine if you are going for a select group or if this is going to be an open invitational event (if so, you better think about getting a large place to have the shower).

4. Set a budget. In the idea books and magazines mentioned, you will be able to find some cost estimators to help manage the funds. Nothing makes a host more edgey than knowing she has blown her budget. A simple cost cutter is to have one of your recruits that knows how to bake make the cake. Another cost cutter is to use as many “real dishes” as possible. Paper products can be expensive and you just end up throwing them away, plus china lends an elegant touch to the decor. Borrow similar styles from your party planning recruits until you have enough plates on hand.

5. Plan a simple menu. Instead of making many varied dishes, make multiples of 2-3 main dishes depending on the number guests, and fill in with simple sides of fruits, cheeses, and pastries. Remember, it is a shower – not a feast!

6. This may sound corny, but a funny little ice-breaker game can really get guests laughing and relaxing. You’ll be able to find tons of suggestions on-line. And they’re free!

7. Allow enough time for leisurely opening of the gifts and oohing and ahhing! That is the reason for the shower, right?

8. It is also a thoughtful touch to think about some party favors. It can be fun to create some but, that can be time consuming (and maybe a bit stressful). On-line retailers have a vast variety of cute favors that can be delivered right to your doorstep. This is money well spent and guests will know that you have appreciated their presence (and presents) at the shower. Check that one as “done” on your planning list.

9. Finally, keep reminding yourself that this is a labor of love and your aim is to bless someone else.

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May 11

Tips on Choosing the Right Baby Shower Favors

Having a baby is such an exciting part of the married couple抯 life. Enjoying a baby
shower is many times the fun because the parents-to-be get to share the
excitement and happiness that they feel with their friends and relatives.

A baby shower is actually a type of party that the couple抯 friends or relatives
prepared. Because it is a party, it entails gifts, food, and of course the party favors
that are usually present in any other party or celebration.

Like any other party, choosing the right baby shower favor can be very tedious
especially if it aims to make the event memorable. And there are so many baby
shower favors that choosing the most suitable one can be pretty confusing.

So, for people who wish to know how to choose the right baby shower favor, here
are some pointers that can be very handy.

1. Always consider the personality of the mother-to-be when choosing a baby
shower favor.

Even if the friends or the relatives are the ones who prepared the invitation, it is still
a must to consider the personality of the mother-to-be when choosing baby shower
favors.

After all, you won抰 want to create any misunderstanding or misconceptions just
because you have chosen baby shower favors that do not fit to the personality of the
mother, right?

2. Shop around

It always pays to shop around before deciding on something. This will give you
enough time to contemplate and compare which baby shower favor is suitable for
the occasion.

Best of all, you get to choose the most reasonably priced, most attractive, and most
appropriate baby shower favors available in the market.

3. Use a lot of resources when looking for the best baby shower favors.

Today, there are many available resources where you can find great ideas on baby
shower favors.

In print, you can find some great ideas in the magazines and books about baby
showers. You can also find some useful ideas in the Internet.

What matters most is that you have plenty of resources where you can get the best
baby shower favors for the guests.

4. Ask the other people about some of the ideas used on baby shower favors.

There are people who have already attended baby shower parties. So, their opinions
can be a lot of help. You can ask them what kinds of party favors are usually being
used in the baby showers or what would they prefer to have on their own baby
showers.

5. Consider the baby shower favors that are already tried and tested by a lot of baby
shower parties.

These kinds of baby shower favors will be a sure hit even if the personality of the
expectant mother had not been considered. This is because for so many events,
these kinds of party favors had been appreciated but most people, and the people
who will attend on the baby shower will appreciate it, too.

Indeed, baby shower favors can be really tedious but with careful planning and
considerations, the baby shower will turn out to be very memorable because of the
favors that the guests have received.

Nothing comes close to ending this wonderful event than to have baby shower
favors that would reflect the merrymaking of the delight and joy of all the people
who came to celebrate the upcoming arrival of the new baby.

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May 11

Unleashing Your Inner Child With This Classic Game

Games aren’t usually part of the adult’s vocabulary. When the term is conjured up, what is usually visualized is a group of children gathered around either a spot on the street or in front of a gaming console and television. Definitely not adult fare. But hey, grown ups need to unwind a little bit too! And there are some occasions wherein adults can also loosen up and play games like they were kids, especially if they’re in the presence of close friends and loved ones.

And what better venue for them to unleash their young hearts than in a baby shower? This is a place where only the closest family and friends are allowed so there’s no shame in it at all! Plus there are many games that you can play in a baby shower that not only give you loads of fun but also allows you to lose the trappings of adulthood and just be yourself.

One game that is perfect both for giving endless fun and for playing in the baby shower. It’s called pin the tail on the mommy! It’s a very cheap and effective game to play because the instructions are so simple (if you know how to play ‘pin the tail on the donkey’ then this game is a piece of cake!). You only need a cardboard cut-out of a little baby, ideally the size of a medium-sized doll and some double sided adhesive tape.

The mom-to-be stands in the middle of the room and just like in its parent game, pin-the-tail-on-the-donkey, the contestants are blindfolded and turned around, after which they try to pin the baby as close to the baby as possible. This is really great fun! But of course measures should also be taken to ensure that the mom and her kid aren’t hurt in the course of the game!

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Apr 11

Baby Shower Gifts – Adorable Gift Baskets For the Upcoming Baby

There is always a call for baby gifts whenever there is an upcoming addition in the family. When somebody at home is expecting a child, the tendency is to throw her a baby shower. It involves deciding when to hold, where to hold, what menu to serve, what games to play, what baby shower favors to give out, and of course what baby shower gifts the mom-to-be wants to receive. Speaking of baby shower gifts, many people – especially newbies – often get lost on what to but for an expectant recipient. Luckily, there are lots of baby gift basket ideas that are perfect to go about. Baby gift baskets are one of the nicest presents you can offer to an expectant mom. Usually generous, baby gift baskets are presents that sure to win her heart.

A baby gift basket is also creative gift idea that you can customize with your own touch. Depending on your recipient’s needs, you can customize a gift basket with items that are of value to her. If it is her first time, you will probably need to include basic essential items for her upcoming infant such as receiving blankets, infant clothes, baby bottles, baby care products and the likes into your gift basket. Customized baskets for babies are available in the market in so many choices to choose from. Otherwise, you can make your own at home if you want to do so, or if you want to avoid commercialized ones that are expensive at times.

Available in different themes, you can give a baby basket that contains nursery items, baby care products, bathing supplies or toys.

If you want to go for a baby basket that contains nursery items, consider these stuff as the basket’s fillers: colorful baby mobiles; lullabies and nursery rhymes CD’s; baby picture frames; a crib bedding set. Or, you may also want to give bigger gifts to make a deluxe gift basket for the expectant mom. You can even purchase a baby crib that will serve as the container of bigger items, such as changing mats, bigger layettes, big stuffed animals and so on.

On the other hand, if you want to offer a gift basket full of toys, you can think of fillers such as rattles, pacifiers, teething toys, teddy bears, piggy bank, baby books and other mind-stimulating toys for babies.

You may also come up with gourmet basket that contains delightful goodies both for the mom and her baby. You may think of including homemade baby recipes, baby cookies and cakes, jelly beans. While gourmet coffees or teas, cookies, chocolates and cheese are perfect for mom. Opt to personalize your gift basket by packaging and embellishing it yourself.

Baby baskets can easily be bought online. There are so many online stores these days that specialize on baby gifts including gift baskets for babies. You can easily find baby shower supplies, such as baby shower favors, invitations, decorations and games, via the Internet as well.

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Mar 11

Diaper Cakes – Novel Cake Idea Sweeping Baby Shower Parties

Diaper cake is the new fad in the contemporary baby shower cake ideas scenario. Contrary to popular belief, diaper cakes are not gastronomical delights of the baby shower parties. Rather they are different baby supplies arranged to look like a multi-tiered cake. It is a unique and creative baby shower cake idea to gift new parents with baby care products that they need and will use every day.

Ingredients Required For Making A Diaper Cake

  • Diapers
  • Rubber bands or tape
  • Diaper pins
  • Baby supplies
  • A cake board to sit the cake on
  • Cellophane paper
  • Colorful ribbons

    • Making Diaper Cakes

    Diaper cakes as the name suggest are mostly made of diapers. Individual diapers are rolled tightly and secured with rubber band or tape to hold the shape. These diaper rolls are arranged around a feeding bottle or a bottle of baby lotion and secured to give the shape of a small cylinder. This forms the base layer of the cake. The diaper cake usually has three tiers. Cylinders of various sizes are made and arranged one on top of the other to give a tier like formation. These tiers are secured with diaper pins so that they do not fall off. Once the basic structure of the cake is ready it is decorated with various baby paraphernalia like feeding bottles, baby soothers, bibs, towels, soft toys, bath supplies to make it look more attractive. The diaper cakes are then wrapped in cellophane and tied with colorful ribbons to give it a finished look. A properly arranged diaper cake looks exactly like a real cake.

    You can also look for better diaper cake ideas for baby showers in magazines or even on websites. Browsing the baby section in any supermarket will give wings to your creativity.

    Rationale Behind Gifting Diaper Cakes

    Diaper cake is the most practical gift for the new mother. It usually comprises baby products that the new parents would immediately require once the baby arrives. Every veteran parent knows how taxing the first few weeks of the baby抯 arrival are, not only on the body but also on finances. Therefore such a baby shower cake idea will be enormously appreciated.

    The diaper cake is also in tune with the basic purpose of throwing a baby shower. The baby shower history reveals that such a party was thrown with the intention of helping the expectant parents get the items they would need for the new born baby.

    Gifting diaper cakes has become very popular today. This has given way to a flourishing market for such cakes. Readymade diaper cakes are easily available across the counter. You can also order for these diaper cakes online. Nowadays the market has become so specialized that there are separate diaper cakes available for boys and girls. While the cakes for boys have a sporty look the ones meant for girls are decorated with cute motifs and colorful ribbons. You can also ask the company to custom-make your diaper cake to fit your specifications.

    These diaper cakes can also be the centerpieces for the baby shower decorations. They go well with any baby shower themes. Be it a center piece or a gift this novel baby shower cake idea has brought about a sweeping change in the baby shower party.

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    Mar 11

    Planning The Baby Shower Menu – How To Get The Best Without Spending Much

    Count yourself lucky if you have never thrown a baby shower before. There is so much more to do than many people tend to think.

    What is it that must be do?

    - Decide on a budget
    - Pick a theme
    - Fund the event
    - Decide on the food to serve your guests
    - And many more other things

    The overall good news is that when people come to a baby shower, they aren’t expecting to be served a full course meal. Rather, the baby shower can have such items as:

    - Some type of punch
    - Mints
    - Fruits
    - Cheese
    - Nuts
    - Maybe finger sandwiches

    All this can be done on a minimal budget with minimal effort. Remember this phrase: Less is more!

    Some hostesses offer a baby shower menu full of finger type foods that is served like a buffet. There won’t be much preparation for this type of buffet, which means there is more time toward other baby shower projects. Not only that, but money is also saved when doing a buffet style baby shower.

    Another type of baby shower menu offered is a pot luck. Guests are asked to bring a dish to the party, although nothing major. Some things that can be brought are:

    - Vegetable trays
    - Fruit trays
    - Chips and dip
    - Drinks

    This is a wonderful way for the hostess to cut the costs for herself. Yet, some hostesses are embarrassed to ask their guests to contribute for this type of baby shower menu.

    There is also the option to go with a formal meal if you choose to do this. Though it is not necessary and usually not expected, it does and will take extra time on your part

    The best thing to do is sit down and plan a menu according to the budget limitations you had set forth in the beginning. You also need to know how much free time you are going to have because this could also be problematic.

    You can do a lot of leg work the night before the party or early that morning depending on the type of menu you have offered. You could wash the fruits and vegetables as well as slice them up which will save you a bunch of time for the big day.

    Stick with non-alcoholic food and drinks since you are serving food to the mom-to-be. Also, you can make your own punch. There are plenty of recipes available on the Internet if you choose to make your own. It might be wise to have a great variety of sodas on hand as well as bottled water.

    You could also make a pot of coffee for the coffee lovers as well as iced tea for those who would like that. Both are relatively easy to make.

    Last but not least… the baby shower cake. This is a delicious treat for guests at the end of the shower. You can make your own if you can or you can buy one from the store.

    Should you decide to go store bought, order about a week to two weeks in advance. Customize it the way you want it. Make sure the mother is not allergic to certain types of cakes to avoid this problem. You can place what type of decoration and colors you want on the cake itself.

    Again, the size of the cake depends on two things:

    - How big the budget allotted for it
    - How many people are coming to the shower

    It is possible for the guests to chip in with the hostess if there will be a large number of them.

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    13
    Mar 11

    Baby Shower Games

    Let’s face it, sometimes baby showers aren抰 all that fun. So
    if your planning a baby shower how do you make sure your guests
    as well as the mother to be, has a great time? You play fun
    baby shower games of course. So here are some fun games to play.

    Guess how many safety pins are in the bottle- This is an easy
    but fun game, everyone has a piece of paper and writes down how
    many safety pins they believe are in the baby bottle. The
    guest, who guesses closest to the number of safety pins in the
    baby bottle, wins a prize.

    Dirty diaper surprise game- When everyone arrives they pick a
    diaper, as soon as everyone sits down, everyone opens there
    diapers, the one who picked the dirty diaper wins a prize. Use
    some mustard to make the diaper look dirty.

    Baby Raffle ticket- A nice thing to do for the mother to be is
    holds a baby raffle, sell raffle tickets for a dollar each. The
    person who matches the raffle ticket number wins a prize, and
    the money from the raffle goes toward the new baby diaper fund.

    Baby art- Buy onsies and fabric markers. Put the onsies on a
    magazine or cardboard backing, and have your guests draw on one
    or write a special message, or some advice for the new baby.
    This way the child can wear these when he/she is born, and the
    mother to be can keep these as a memento, of her baby shower.

    Pin the Pacifier on the baby- Just like pin the tail on the
    donkey except with a baby instead of a donkey. You can buy
    little party favor pacifiers and try to get the pacifiers as
    close to the babies mouth as possible. Whoever gets the closest
    wins the prize.

    Baby Trivia- Think up some pretty tough questions about babies.
    Ex. What causes Jaundice? Split into teams and ask each team a
    question, the team that gets the most questions right gets a
    prize at the end of the game.

    Guess Who- Ask everyone who is going to attend the baby shower
    to bring a picture of themselves as babies to the shower. Place
    all the pictures on a table and have everyone guess who is who
    when they were babies. Who ever gets the most right wins a
    prize.

    Baby charades- For this game you are going to need to make cards
    with baby items on it. Ex. A crib or a rattle etc. Write these
    down, Split everybody up into teams and then play the baby
    version of charades. Have one person on a team pick a card but
    not show it to anyone, have that player go up to the drawing
    board and draw that item. It gets really funny because not
    everyone is good at drawing. Team with the most points at the
    end gets a prize.

    Have fun planning your baby shower.

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    Mar 11

    Single Man’s Guide to Buying Baby Gifts

    Single men buying baby gifts? Sounds like a recipe for disaster. But with a few tips, any man can turn into a pro at shopping for babies.

    Shopping – it’s a woman thing. Men are just not gifted with the shopping sense that women seem to posses. Sure, guys know what to check out when buying a car or an entertainment system. But ask them to buy their own clothes and you would see that they are not too confident. How much more if they had to buy baby gifts? If you are a guy, don’t get offended or embarrassed about this fact. It is a natural thing, but this doesn’t mean you can’t change it.

    Read up to learn a few tricks. And impress your girlfriend by getting her girl friend or sister the most wonderful baby gifts on her baby shower.

    Plan and Organize

    Shopping for baby gifts needs planning and organization. You probably have no idea what to buy and where to buy, so the best thing you can do is to ask around. Ask your mom or a friend who is a parent what babies need and what moms-to-be want to receive. Yes, you have to think about the mommy-to-be. Get a paper and a pen and jot down the baby gifts as it is mentioned to you.

    Get Nosey

    After you have listed down the possible baby gifts, try to set a budget and organize your list according to its price range. Crush out items that are out of your league. Then, think about the mom-to-be. It would be a great help if you knew her well enough to know what her priorities are. If not, you can always ask people who are close to her. Is she the fashionable kind, or the practical kind? Does she need anything for the baby room? Has she mentioned something she wants for the baby but cannot afford?

    It would also be useful if you found out the baby’s gender and the motif of the baby’s room before you go shopping so that your gift blends perfectly, or even accentuates the baby room’s decor. Knowing these things will help you narrow down your choices and cut your shopping time by half, and it will guarantee that your gift is a big hit on the big day.

    Team Up

    You can also team up with the dad-to-be or someone close to the mom-to-be. After all, it’s the mom-to-be you’re planning to surprise, right? Find out what they need so that you are sure your gift isn’t frowned upon. Just make sure that your little secret does not spill over.

    Shop and Wrap

    Once you have decided on a gift, hit the yellow pages to see where you can purchase them. Or, you can ask your mom or your friends where you can get them. This way, you do not waste hours driving around, trying to locate these stores.

    But if you are not up for spending an afternoon downtown, you can also surf the web and do your shopping online. There are plenty of websites that offer wonderful baby gifts. Be sure to wrap the gift up nicely. If you can’t do it yourself, ask someone else who can. Great gifts should come in great packages.

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    Mar 11

    Baby Shower Gift List – Question and Answers

    What are the pros and cons of parents setting up a gift list for a baby shower?

    A carefully prepared gift list is a good way for new parents to let family and friends know what they actually need for their newborn. It helps avoid duplicate gifts, and helps guests focus on the real needs, rather than guessing. Also, if you want to give a gift, but aren’t familiar with the needs of new babies and mothers, look at the list and find something that will make a nice gift. It can also let people know what is not needed. If relatives or friends have already promised a well-preserved stroller, crib, high chair, car seat, etc. why not state it right on the list.

    On the negative side, if you are drawing up the list, be careful not to be too ostentatious. Often gift lists are set up as a registry with a department store. If you set up your list with a high end store, it could be a turn-off. Their reaction could be, “What do they think that we are made of money?” You certainly don’t want to sound greedy. So be reasonable in your requests. One other possible negative is that your guest may think of a really great gift, but not get it because it is not on your list.

    What are items that are appropriate to include on the gift list?

    The best gifts are those that are genuinely needed. Remember, caring for a baby in its early months can be quite expensive. Therefore, think in terms of something that you will have to buy if no one gives it, rather than just cute or novelty items. Obviously baby clothing will be needed, so undershirts, booties, little pants, jumpsuits, little dresses for girls, various baby outfits, etc. are practical. Feeding items like baby bottles, nipples, pacifiers, bibs and training dishes will be needed. Disposable diapers get expensive, so they should always be appreciated. Things like small blankets and other bedding will be needed. Would you be buying other things like photo albums, picture frames for baby pictures, growth charts, various grooming items (little hair brush, combs, baby soap and shampoo, etc.)? Then put them on your list.

    I’ve mentioned a stroller, crib, high chair, and a car seat. Add a baby dresser. If you don’t have any promised hand-me-downs, add them to the list. New ones can get costly, so you could even suggest that several go together on something expensive that you really need.

    Some people like giving baby toys, but think, what do you really desire the baby to have and what would you buy if no one gives it as a gift. If it is something you really want for your baby, put it on the gift list. Often parents consider things like rattles, small dolls, and other safe toys as real needs, feeling it is important for the baby to play with such things. Many parents view picture or reading books as important. The reason is that child experts stress that reading to a child, even one too young to understand, creates wonderful parent-child bonding. The child grows to love books and reading because it is associated with parental love. If they develop a love for books, it may help them in school and in their educational development.

    This is not a complete list. Just remember, if it is something you need and would buy yourself, then put it on your list. But be reasonable. Don’t expect high priced gifts from family and friends of modest means.

    Does a gift list inhibit personalization of gifts or homemade gifts?

    Not necessarily. Those who want to make something personal will still do so. Not everyone will feel limited by your list. You can pretty well count on someone making a very personalized gift as an expression of their love. In conclusion note that a gift list doesn’t stop creativity or people from coming up with unique and special gifts. But it does help you to receive the things you really need and may just help in a small way to get your new life as parents off to a good start.

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