Original and Creative Baby Shower Gifts

When it comes to baby showers, most people want to be original gift givers and give the new family something they could really use that is also fun and creative. They don’t want the usual, run-of-the-mill gifts that everyone else will be purchasing and bringing along to the party. But finding a creative baby shower gift that will keep the guests talking about is becoming increasingly difficult in our highly consumerist world. What can actually be given that you can honestly say that you’ve never seen before? Here are some original ideas.

Baby layettes are basic necessities for a newborn baby and one of those things that mothers need in large quantities. For this reason layettes are often given as gifts for baby showers. If you want your baby shower gift to stand out from the rest, consider getting a Layette Bouquet. Layette bouquets are super pretty and usually include cute baby clothes such as body suits, socks, bibs, shirts, hats and many more. All clothes are rolled in the form of flower buds and are wrapped to look like real bouquets. The cloth bouquets often come arranged with delicate decorative flowers and leaves and presented in flower pots, baskets or pretty gift boxes. Layette bouquets are practical and creative alternative to sending flowers to a new mom and also a stunning gift to give at the hospital to welcome a new baby.

Diaper cakes are usually the center of attention at baby showers because they are so attractive and look like real cakes. Most diaper cakes are made from disposable diapers, held together by colorful ribbons and decorated with baby care items. They are pretty creative gifts, but if you want to catch everybody’s attention with something even more creative, you should pick the “fondant” version of the cake. In fondant style diaper cakes the diapers are usually wrapped in receiving blankets, towels or burp cloths that create a fondant-like appearance. The baby gifts are hidden inside the cake which makes the design elegant and clean. Some of them are topped with cute toys or flowers.

Another creative gift option is diaper cupcakes. The diapers are usually wrapped in socks with vibrant colors and placed in cupcake liners. They come in cute window boxes decorated with ribbons.

Baby clothes are cute but they look even cuter and make impressive gifts when they are creatively presented as fun objects. One example is the charming Lollipop from Baby Bunch, which makes a creative little gift for a baby due on Christmas Eve. Striped bodysuit is folded into a lollipop shape then wrapped in cellophane with ribbon bow and gift tag. It is also perfect for decorating a baby gift basket.

The same company that makes the bodysuit lollipops also makes Baby Egg Nests. Organic cotton socks are rolled to look like eggs and nested in a natural nest. Each nest comes with scented drawer bird sachet and a bird-shaped gift tag. They are great gift to bring when visiting the new mom and baby in the hospital.

The pretty flower-hooded towel and scrubby set, which is part of Mud Pie’s Little Sprout collection is another good example of creatively designedbaby shower gift.

Baby garments are some times presented on clothes lines or decorative ribbons. They are attached to the ribbon using mini clothes pins. The clothes lines make clever gifts that a new mom will appreciate. They can also double as a cute baby shower decoration.

Most babies don't wear shoes in the first year but they sure do wear cute socks. And what is more creative than gifting them with shoe socks. Shoe socks are very stylish baby accessories that are designed to look like real pairs of shoes. These highly practical gifts are available in big range of colorful and fun designs. For baby boys there are socks that mimic skater shoes, golf shoes, velcro shoes, sneakers and even cowboy boots. Baby girls can choose from open toed shoe socks, T-Straps, ballerina flats, booties, high top fashion sneakers and many more. The creative and unique shoe socks will add that special touch to any baby’s wardrobe and with so many styles to choose from, it is not going to be difficult to pick the perfect baby shower gift. (Click to read customer reviews)

Creative packaging is powerful stuff; it can make any gift (big or small, inexpensive or expensive) look really special. Practical baby items packed in original gift boxes are sure to make lasting impression and delight any new parent.

A perfect ''Welcome Home'' gift for the new parents can be a layette set packed in a house-shaped keepsake box, such as the adorable sets from Baby Aspen. The company offers 3-piece layettes for boys and girls, presented in little houses (blue or pink) with windows, doors, and even window boxes with flowers. They include a long-sleeve nightgown, a night cap and a pair of booties.

Organic bodysuits in gift boxes that look like milk cartons are clever and fun way to offer a small gift to a new mom.

“Just Hatched” is another smartly packed baby set that is great for hospital gift for newborn baby. The seven-piece set of baby essentials comes in a cute "chick wagon" that will defiantly leave a memorable impression.

A mother-to-be will always appreciate a decorative and functional baby gifts such as Crane’s fun, animal-shaped humidifiers or Skip Hop’s Hare Brush and Comb Set.

Humidifiers make excellent baby shower gifts because they can help alleviate colds, prevent dry skin and chapped lips. Crane’s humidifiers have “cool mist” design which is what most pediatricians recommend using with young children. The animal line includes elephant, cow, pig, panda, penguin, dog, cat and dragon models (click to read customer reviews).

The clever grooming set from Skip Hop includes a bunny-shaped storage case that holds a brush, comb and a shatter-proof mirror. Whether it’s in a nursery or just hanging out somewhere in the house, this gift will make everyone think it is a trendy, designer toy.