Unique and Meaningful Baby Shower Gifts
When you arrive at a certain age, it seems like everyone around you suddenly becomes pregnant! Before you were going to a new wedding every other weekend - now it’s a baby shower to help welcome the new bundle of joy into the world!
However cute and sweet baby showers may be, one thing is for certain: bringing the perfect gift can be a challenge. Of course, most folks nowadays register their wishlist with something like Amazon or Zola, so choosing a gift doesn’t have to always be a headache.
If you’re looking for a more personal touch - something handmade - here are a few suggestions to get the creative juices flowing:
Fashion
Stretchy Headbands - easy to use DIY stretchy headbands are certain to be huge hit! Here are 9 easy ways to make them, from no sew to a large bow and everything in between!
Ruffled Baby Bloomers - is there anything cuter than a diapered baby bottom with little ruffles overtop? We think not, and now you can make them yourself! Make them match with the aforementioned headbands for a full set!
Baby Leg Warmers - made from knee socks, these leg warmers can be used with all sorts of cute color combos to accentuate any outfit!
Bibs - “I’ve got too many bibs!” said no parent ever. These are the gift that keeps on giving for as long as your babies are messy eaters, which - spoiler alert - is forever. You could even make them into adult sizes if you need some help keeping your own clothing clean during meal time!
Function
Diaper Changing Pad - this easy DIY changing pad made from a vinyl tablecloth is sure to get a rave review. Easily rollable, wipeable, and washable, these are a gem of a gift!
Sleep Sacks - these little babies are a babies’ best friend! Most babies love being swaddled, but using a nursing blanket can often cause babies to jerk themselves awake when their arms break free. Jerk no more! Keep those little tiny arms right where they belong all night long!
Pacifier Pockets - keeping a pacifier handy when baby starts to have a meltdown is key. Give this little number with a built in loop for parents to keep handy on diaper bags, purses, or even on their own belt. Fastest paci in the west!
Pacifier Leash - take it a step further and keep that paci on a leash! These pacifier leashes can be made with scrap fabric and a few pieces of hardware, and come with a carrying pouch as well!
Furniture
Barn Style Baby Gate - a baby gate is something that is crucial in keeping baby safe as they start to become mobile, but aren’t always the most stylish. While this may not be something that is needed immediately at a baby shower for newborns, a creative twist on a classic and highly coveted piece of furniture will definitely make new parents feel the love.
Portable Fabric High Chair - this easy to make fabric high chair rolls up to fit into diaper bags and makes eating anywhere with a high-chair aged baby a snap (literally!) Fits to most chairs, can be made with vinyl fabric for easy cleaning, these chairs are an adventurous family’s best friend!
DIY Wooden Toy Box - create a wooden toy box to store all of baby’s things that will certainly become a staple piece in any home. If you’re not afraid of power tools, this might be the project for you!
Fun
Fine Motor Tugging Box - you can create this easy tugging box full of different types of ribbon, string, rope, and other items to help baby enhance their fine motor skills as they grow. Use different lengths, thicknesses, and textures to really give baby an experience! Use wood or baby-safe plastic instead of cardboard for a more polished look!
A Sunshine Sensory Plushie - keeping with the motor skills development, this Sunshine Plushy contains lots of different satin ribbon and soft microfiber fur to give baby many different textures to explore!
Hand Puppets - these easy felt hand puppets can be made with or without sewing. Match them to characters in a book (a la the Very Hungry Caterpillar) or a nursery rhyme (Old MacDonald, pictured here) and pair it with a book so they can use the hand puppets to follow along!
Boo-Boo Bear or Owie Owl - while this gift at a shower may not be useable for quite some time, a Boo Boo Bear or Owie Owl is something that will come in handy once baby is mobile and gets their first injuries. These cuddly creatures filled with rice can be frozen as ice packs or gently heated in the microwave to help with aches and pains.
Each of these gifts are perfect if you’re a crafty friend looking to put that extra special touch on what you bring to the shower. You’ll know that each time your friend, family member, or coworker picks up your handmade item, they’ll think of you and how much you love them and their baby.
