Creating a Baby Shower Gift List

Do I need a list for my shower?

Baby Showers are quickly becoming extremely popular in the UK,originally an event held solely in American homes it is now generally expected for mums-to-be-here in the UK to have a shower thrown for them,giving all her fiends and family the chance to “oooohhh”and “aaahhhh”as their expectant friend opens a range of presents both for the baby and indeed mummy too!

Create a baby shower gift list here to ensure you have no repeated gifts or expensive mistakes. The range of possible presents that can be bought for a shower is endless,which means it is all too easy for someone to spend lots of time,and maybe lots of money,choosing a present that just isn’t quite ideal. Making a wish list ensures everyone will give you the perfect present.

Creating a list is a perfect way to remind yourself of all the things you will need when the baby comes along. Use it as a shopping list for yourself too,so once the baby shower has happened you can look back at your list and remember all the things you still need to get yourself.

What gifts should I add to my Baby Shower List?

When people come to a baby shower they expect to buy a present for either you or the little baby that is on it’s way,so make sure you add a selection of presents that fall into both categories. It is particularly important to add present ideas for yourself if this is not your first baby. Most people know that all the essential baby items were acquired when you had your first baby,so like to pamper the mum-to-be at subsequent showers.

For new mums make sure you think about all those essentials,everything from nappies and baby powder,to changing mats and bottles. Just as important as those obvious essential are little extra things that you will need to make life a little easier. A portable phone,or at least an extra phone near where you plan to sit and feed baby is an excellent idea,and of course consider what you’ll be sitting on –the traditional rocking chair is always a big hit!  Also consider how easy it is to go about your day-to-day duties with just one arm! Having your newborn baby in one arm constantly can make many normal tasks harder than they were before.

Making life easier is for yourself is a big priority when considering what kind of presents to add,but don’t forget yourself too. Some indulgent cosmetics or spa treatments are gifts that your guests would love to get to spoil the new mum after baby is born.

Keepsakes for the baby are great additions to you baby shower gift list too.

Think about that ever growing shopping list of things that keep coming to mind. The baby clothes,nappy bag,spare teets…The list is endless,but use this service as a way of making a shopping list that you yourself can dip into any time you need.

The best present ideas can be found by browsing two of the best loved and favourite brands for new parents,those being (of course) Mothercare and Kiddicare.