How to Choose a Baby Shower Gift

You got the shower invitation and now you need to find the perfect baby gift. But what? There are so many choices, in so many price ranges that it’s hard to know where to start. Here are some questions to ask to help you pick the right gift.

What’s your price range?

This will help narrow the field to fewer choices. Do you plan on spending under $50 or $100? Or are you planning on spending more? Is price not an object?

Do you know what they’re having?

Baby Boy or Baby Girl? or are they waiting to be surprised? Knowing this will help since you’ll be able to choose from classic baby colors for items like blankets, towels or clothes. Traditionally, it’s pink for girls, blue for boys and yellow or green are usually gender neutral.

What’s their nursery theme?

Getting a gift that compliments their nursery room theme is a great choice. For example, say they’ve chosen to do their nursery in a Noah’s Ark theme - there are many things ranging from blankets to bibs, to Noah’s ark wall hangings or chairs, rugs even clothing sets to choose from. This makes for a more memorable gift.

Are they first time parents-to-be?

Sometimes the answer to this question will affect your choice. If it’s not their first child, they may already have a lot of the larger items for this baby, so choose special keepsakes, clothing sets or other items they might not buy for themselves.

Answering these questions will help you choose the perfect baby shower gift - you can’t go wrong! Just remember to have fun - a new baby is such a joyous occasion!