Timeless Gift Ideas for a Baby Shower

A present for a baby shower is an especially important one. A new mother-to-be is likely to be quite nervous and even a little scared. Having a shower full of joy and comforting presents can make all the different. Choose from the list below to find presents that are sure to delight almost any woman.

One thing to consider is that, once the baby is born, the new mommy will likely get very little sleep. Give the gift of music to soothe the newborn and the woman who will be staying up with him. This means that typical kid music that grates on the nerves isn't really appropriate for a newborn. Instead, opt for some classy, timeless albums that will always delight and soother. "Warm and Tender" by Olivia Newton-John and "Return to Pooh Corner" by Kenny Loggins are two albums sure to please children, babies and adults.

A home spa gift basket is always a good idea. At a baby shower, people often focus on the baby--and rightfully so, considering its purpose. However, most new mommies don't take enough time for themselves. Encourage your friend or relative to take time to spoil herself and relax with an in-home spa kit. Few new moms are eager to leave their newborns with a babysitter. By being sensitive to this need with high quality, deluxe home spa items, you'll give the mom-to-be a lot to look forward to when baby is sleeping.

Consider a gift certificate alongside a homemade gift and card. Gift certificates are almost always appreciated, except by their detractors who critique the lack of personalization in a gift card. Solve that problem by customizing a homemade, inexpensive gift that caters precisely to the mom-to-be and her hopes for her baby, and then splurge on the gift card amount. It's a win-win situation.

Give the mom-to-be a present for her baby that reflects a hobby of her own. If the mom loves the Red Sox, consider a complete baby Sox outfit. This helps encourage the mom that the baby is going to be a happy addition to all the other joys in her life. It can help her chill out when the stress of initial parenthood arrives.

No matter what gift you decide upon, be sure to write a specialized card and note that specifies your hopes for the mom and baby. These will likely to kept and saved in a baby book, so be sure to make it special and unique.