Top 5 Baby Shower Gifts Under $25

Baby showers are always fun to attend and they can be very exciting for the new mommy-to-be. For many people, it can be rather difficult to decide on a gift for the new baby. How do you get a gift for someone you have never met? Well, we know babies need clothes, food and diapers, but what about toys? Educational toys are a great gift for any child, no matter the age. A baby is no different, they really learn from their toys often times. If you're unsure what to get for your friend and her new arrival, try one of these top five items that offer comfort and educational learning to a new baby.

1. Lullaby GloWorm (Playskool) $10.99

As this glow worm is intended for ages six months and up, many new mommies find it very soothing for even a newborn baby. Many of us may remember having a glow worm when we were children and they really have not changed except for in their looks. The Lullaby GloWorm lights up with a friendly, glowing face and eases the baby with gentle lullabies. It has a soft and cuddly fabric made especially for tiny hands and faces and it is easy for baby to squeeze.

2. Tiny Love Trio (Tiny Love) $12.99

This is a set of three colorful and unique developmental rattles and teething toys, intended for ages birth to three years. The baby will enjoy grasping, teething, rattling, and pulling this captivating trio of toys. These toys are always great to buy, as babies and children can never have enough little toys, especially on road trips!

3. Laugh and Learn: Learning Puppy (Fisher Price) $19.99

A very engaging toy, the Learning Puppy teaches the alphabet, numbers, colors, and body parts. It includes ten sing-along songs and the dog bone collar lights up to the music. Intended for ages six to thirty-six months, this toy combines early academics and everyday experiences to help children learn. It really seems to grasp children's interests and allow them to participate in fun activities as they get older. This is a perfect gift for a baby shower, the new mommy and baby should love this Learning Puppy!

4. Learning Friends Phonics Bus (Leapfrog) $21.99

With this excellent and very educational toy, babies will discover the alphabet through easy-press letters, twenty-six learning songs, and fun, removable characters to encourage imaginative play. When the characters are in the bus, three versions of the "wheels on the bus" song, three raps that encourage physical movement and three different instrumental sounds are played. The Phonics Bus also offers three different modes of play which are, letter names, sounds, and songs that combine letter names with sounds as well as the alphabet song. A perfect gift to any young baby!

5. Soothing Sea Crib Toy (Baby Einstein) $24.99

Baby Einstein toys are great and very engaging, this one will help sooth baby with lights, sound, music, and movement. The great feature about this crib side toy is that it has duo play modes including continuous and twelve minutes with automatic shutoff. It also includes a volume control for nap time and playtime, as well as adjustable straps to fit almost all cribs. Most toys and soothers do not have the option for continuous play and this can come in very handy!

Have a great time at the baby shower and offer a gift that baby will love and mom will be thankful for! Remember to wrap your gift nicely, sometimes the presentation on the outside can be just as pleasant as what is on the inside.