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There are so many things that you have to get prior to your new baby arriving. So if you are debating the possibilities of gifts for an upcoming baby shower, or you yourself are with child, you might consider a few of these options as a sound place to begin your purchases.

With all the possibilities of purchase, you could become overwhelmed in what to start with. The below listed items are what I (and others) consider among the most important behind diapers, wipes and clothes.

The obvious starting point for this list is a crib. You have to have someplace for your newborn to sleep. This also allows for you to require them to sleep on their own (most of the time) from the day you bring them home from the hospital. You can save a little bit of money by opting to purchase a convertible baby crib, which has several practical functions once they stop needing a crib.

The second thing on this list is a bassinet. This allows the baby to be close to you while it rests throughout the day. This is also a great asset towards promoting the baby to think independently and self soothe. The beauty of a bassinet is that it is a lightweight and portable crib essentially that can be wherever it is convenient for you.

You will find this next item is more or less the law than it is personal preference. You have to have a car seat before your child can come home from the hospital. Most medical facilities require some staff member to check out the security of a baby in a car seat before they are allowed to leave the premises. So there is no mistake that this is an important purchase. I like the look and function of a Britax car seat, although some other top rated models are made by: Graco, Cosco and Evenflo.

Finally, the last thing on the list is a stroller. This is what I call an energy saving device. While your child might not be all that heavy initially, they will be. And unless you want to carry them everywhere, you should invest in something that you both will enjoy. They get to ride in style, and all you have to do is propel them forward. While there are many styles and designs available that are sure to catch your eye, I personally rather enjoy the simplicity and style of a Perego stroller.

I can only hope that you have been inspired in your ideas of what to get for the new baby. All of these things are important and can look however you want them to if you look hard enough. There are no shortage of companies that make these products, and they all do them a little differently.

Baby showers are the perfect way to show encouragement, support, and best wishes to any soon-to-be-mom.  With her friends and family around her, she begins to feel a little less overwhelmed at the prospect of having a new baby.  It’s even better when she is gifted with the supplies that she needs to arrange the nursery so she’s completely ready for the baby’s arrival. Baby showers are also a great opportunity to get her girlfriends together for a fun time of playing silly games and laughing.

Baby Shower Gifts to Get Mom Prepared

If you are the one hosting the party, be sure your new mom has either enlisted at a local store or online site to give the guests ideas as to what she needs.  An alternative to this would be for her to make a list of what she would like to have, perhaps a baby ottoman, a baby activity center, or even a Baby Trend car seat. Specify the decor she has in mind in the invitations and let the guests do the rest! If she needs a baby booster car seat, be sure to describe kinds that will change as the baby grows. If she needs a stroller, {suggest|recommend|advise} to the guests several types that will {allow|make it easy} for the infant car seat to be set on it for easily going from the car to the stroller. A baby play gym is an especially helpful gift because it lets mom to do things while the little one is being soothed. The most convenient kinds are those that have a carrier that detaches.

Popular Baby Shower Games

Baby showers are known for their funny games and goofy fun.  A game that is particularly popular is “You Can’t Say That” such as “baby” or “girl” or “boy”.  Another favorite is a baby food game where the guests either smell or taste various flavors of jarred food and try to guess what type of food item it is. A game that’s really popular as well is to pass a diaper around, just like musical chairs, and on the inside of the diaper is a scoop of warm chocolate fudge. This one is sure to get tons of laughs from the party guests!  Don’t forget prizes for the winning players; choose girly gifts like lotions that smell pretty, fresh pots of flowers or plants, gift cards, or a gift bag full of something themed such as “everything for a pedicure”.

How to Decorate for the Big Event

Ornaments are always suggested, because they set the joyous vibe for the entire party.  If you don’t know the gender of the baby, choose greens, lilacs, or yellows.  This approach creates a fresh color palette and brightens everyone’s mood!  The cake can even serve as a decoration; add small plastic clothes pins and diapers, etc. that can be purchased from a low-cost party store.  They add uniqueness to the dessert as well as to the topic of the party.
The best showers offer the new mom everything she will need for her new baby. The baby shower is also a wonderful chance for friends and family to support her and have a great time. Nothing’s better than everyone leaving the party feeling that they had the best time!