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I’ve never been a big fan of baby showers (my children had Blessing Ways), and the silly baby shower games annoy me. The typical baby shower involves massive amounts of baby paraphernalia gifts that the soon-to-be mom often doesn’t really need. A friend of mine recently asked me to make a list of eco- friendly baby shower gift ideas . This list includes babywearing items , bpa-free bottles, teething toys, clothes, and beauty products for babe. You don’t have to be invited to an “eco” baby shower to give a green gift. Top Ten Eco-Friendly Baby Shower Gifts Moby Wrap Baby Carrier: This wrap is perfect for carrying newborns. It is the most comfortable baby wearing apparatus , and it keeps the baby snugly held against your body and protected from curious strangers and their germs. It is made from a large piece of stretch cotton and can be used as a blanket as well as a wrap. It is available in an organic cotton material too. California Baby Shampoo and Bodywash: This all natural, S...

I love building gift hampers and had lots of fun putting together this Baby’s Bath Time Hamper for my friend’s baby shower last month. If you’re looking for Baby Shower Gift Ideas then look no further! The pitter-patter of tiny feet It would seem that Jon and I have finally reached that age – the one where everyone is either getting married or having babies and to be honest we hadn’t really noticed it had happened until just a few weeks ago. It seems adulthood just kind of crept up on us . Take the weekend just gone – I found myself at a baby shower while Jon was painting the town red at a friend’s stag do. These are our weekends now when we’re not engrossed in buying our first house. Out of our school friends we are now the only unmarried couple. The first to get married now have not one, not two, but THREE children and our best friends are eagerly awaiting their first . How did it happen that we were all old enough to settle down and start having kids?! There are no wedding be...

Of all the gifts they received at a baby shower, moms say they most appreciate practical lifesavers and things with sentimental value. 1. Gifts from the heart"My favorite baby shower gifts are always the handmade blankets and hats and things that were made especially for your baby with love."   — Baby Audrey3 "My mom gave us a basket filled with memorabilia – clothes I wore as a baby, toys I played with as a child, and even things she had as a child. It was so nice to get a gift that was truly from the heart." — Maddy's Ma "My grandmother crocheted a hat, sweater, booties, and blanket for each of my (much older) brothers, but she passed away 15 years before I was born. My mom gave each piece to a different cousin when they had their children, years before me. Now I'm pregnant with my first and was thrilled and shocked to find out that my relatives saved those treasures through the years – and are returning them to me. My baby will have a gift from the...

eHow Holidays & Celebrations Gift Giving Gift Wrapping & Shipping How to Wrap a Baby Shower Gift Follow old stroller v4. image by Lars Christensen from Fotolia.com Make your baby shower gift stand out from the paper-wrapped ones. Although wrapping papers and paper gift bags are available in many different colors and designs, a creative and cost-effective alternative is using the gifts themselves as wrappings. Use a baby blanket to wrap small items such as pacifiers, big safety pins and rattles, or attach these cute gifts to the wrapping as colorful accents. Either way, you'll create one-of-a- kind gift packages that will be a hit at any baby shower. Things You'll Need Baby gifts Baby accessories Ribbons Gift tags Gift as Wrapping Choose gift items that can double as package wrapping . For example, baby blankets, bath towels or crib sheets can be used to wrap a boxed gift. Smaller gifts can be tucked inside a rolled crib bumper pad . Fill a small pillow case wit...

I love baby showers . And I love shopping for them even more. Moms-to-be are gifted so many unnecessary whosits and whatsits at their showers that picking out a gift they'll actually like becomes an exciting challenge. Are you up for the task? If you're not now, you certainly will be after reading this. I've put together a few ideas for some baby shower gifts you absolutely can't go wrong with. Happy shopping! Snap Suits aka Onesies Every mom I know says you can't have enough of these from sizes newborn through 24 months. Many shower guests might head straight for the newborn goodies alone, but I have a friend who had a 10 pound baby and couldn't even use all of the cute newborn clothes she'd gotten at her shower. Infants grow fast and having these on hand in multiple sizes will make life a lot easier for mom and baby in the coming months. Children's Books I always give my new mom friends a copy of The Giving Tree because it was one of my favorite bo...

With a baby on the way, you may feel like there are a thousand to-dos. But one of the most important? Putting together your baby registry. Friends and family members will be eager to pick out presents for you and baby, so you may as well direct them to a list of items you actually want and need (and trust us, you’re going to need a fair amount). But with so many baby essentials to pick out, it’s hard to know where to begin. Which is why we’ve compiled the ultimate baby registry checklist , so you don’t forget a thing. In this article: What is a baby registry? When to register for baby? Where to register for baby? What to register for baby? Baby registry checklist What Is a Baby Registry? A baby registry is a list of baby products from a retail store that you’d like to stock up on in preparation for baby’s arrival. Anything you’d like can be included on your baby registry checklist , from smaller items like onesies and thermometers to big-ticket items like cribs and strollers. Just lik...

The decorations are Pinterest perfect. The snacks are being scarfed down. Games are being played and, at any given moment, at least four hands are on the mom-to-be’s uterus waiting for the baby inside her to kick. It’s a baby shower! The new mom may be giddy (“Look at all these people who love me!” or grumpy (“Who are all these people eating my cake?!”), but one thing all guests of honor have in common at these functions is the thought, “What did everyone get me? … I mean, get the baby?” As a woman in her 30s and a mom of two toddlers, I’ve been to my share of these events and have seen more ruffles and tuxedo onesies than I ever thought possible. If I could go back in time, I’d tell my pregnant self about the real gifts she should register for. The gifts that will save her sanity. The gifts that will keep on giving for years to come. The gifts that will make all other moms think, “Dang! I wish I had thought of that!” If you’re pregnant—congratulations!—or you’re headed to one of these...

In a week's time it is your primary duty to make your mum feel like a million dollars, and if you have very young children, your wife deserves a fantastic day too.  Make sure flowers are involved and food, either out or at home, but with no contribution from Mum.  She should be too busy putting her feet up or having fun with the family to have to think about cooking, cleaning or washing up!  Oh, and she might like one of these gorgeous gifts too... A daily treat for mum and a bit of a boost, with less calories than a glass of wine or a bar of chocolate, are the lovely scented diffusers from Landon Tyler.  Now available from Boots stores nationwide , these delightful scents will pick mum up, help her relax, or remind of her memories past, and at this great price she could have a different one in each room.  Just insert the rattan reeds into the scent bottle for 12 weeks of luxury fragrance.  A set of two is priced £12, bath products are also available, from Boots stores and online...

These gifts might not be considered good presents for Father's Day in the traditional sense, but somehow they're so bad, they're actually awesome. Break free from the traditional boring ties or tools, and embrace the unique and unusual -- Dad will thank you (maybe)! 1. Meggings (Man Leggings). A garment of controversy, leggings walk a fine line between pants and undergarments, but why should women be the only ones to push the boundaries of appropriate apparel? With Meggings, leggings specifically designed for men, fellas can liberate themselves from conventional dress. Great for the hipster dad or any father who just doesn't give a flying fashion statement . 2. Denim Bikini Swimwear . Speaking of pushing the fashion envelope, Dad will be making waves this summer in these denim swim briefs ! Nothing is more manly than a pair of waterproof jeans, so hang on to your banana hammocks because this swimwear is "sexy." 3. Cruzin Cooler. Does the dad in your life hat...