5 Out-Of-The-Box Practical Baby Shower Gift Ideas

Getting a gift for a baby shower can be a challenge. It’s tough to think about what the new parents might need to properly care for their child, so we put together a few baby shower gift ideas that help you get out-of-the-box, practically.

1 – Baby Gates

Baby gates are the ultimate gift for any parent to be, or any animal parent. Although they might not seem that important when your child is born, they will quickly turn into a lifesaver when the baby becomes mobile.

Babies love to roam, and they don’t understand the potential of falling. Before they get to the steps or start roaming to a part of the house that isn’t baby safe, they meet the gate, and the day is saved.

If you have pets, these gates make it easier to keep them away from the newborn. It might not be the best idea to have your pets near the newborn without supervision, so when it’s time for the animals to be separated, put them on the other side of the gate.

2 – Natural Baby Diaper Cake

Our Natural Baby Diaper Cake Basket is a great way to make sure the new Mommy has their baby essentials. A blanket, diapers, a hat, lotion and a teddy bear, you know, baby essentials. It’s everything that Baby will get good use of.

It all comes in one beautifully wrapped “cake.” Think about all of those amazing baby items set up like a crafted cake. It’s beautiful, it’s thoughtful, and it’s always a hit.

Remember, we can ship your baskets anywhere they need to go!

3 – Diaper Trash Can

Don’t to forget to remind Mom that babies poop… a lot. With that fact of life out of the way, you can give them a diaper trash can. These aren’t your typical trash cans, as they are designed to seal off the smell, so you don’t have to live in it.

If you are looking for a practical and realistic baby shower gifts, these are relatively affordable, and Mom will definitely thank you.

4 – Baby Carrier

Having a baby shouldn’t mean you’re contained to your home. That’s why you get a baby carrier! These amazing gifts let the parents remain mobile with baby in tow. They comfortably carry baby on your chest, and they support your child while you roam. That means Mom and Dad can get baby up, out, and around.

5 – Video Baby Monitor

Once everyone is good and tired, it’s time to lay down, and while Mom and Dad might not have an issue sleeping, baby could. Keeping an eye on the baby throughout the night is easy in today’s day and age because video baby monitors. These amazing devices give Mom and Dad a video feed of the crib, so they can make sure everything is ok when they hear cries. Some work with your phone while others have a dedicated monitor device. No matter what type you choose, these video monitors are a new parent’s lifeline.

Be Practical for Mom and Dad

Clothes and diapers are always amazing gifts for any baby shower, and that’s because they are practical. If you are trying to break the mold with your baby gift, make sure it’s practical. At the end of the day, babies aren’t likely to remember the $300 toy they got at birth, but the parents are likely to remember the $30 Baby Wash Tray.

The point is, keep it practical with the parents in mind, and Mom and Dad are sure to be thankful.