Essential baby shower gifts for the modern mom to be

Baby showers are joyous gatherings that honour not only the soon-to-be parents, but also the new life that they will bring into the world.

Modern moms have a lot to juggle these days, which means that stylish, beautiful and practical gifts are the most sought after baby gifts in 2023.

Here is a list of the top gift ideas that any expecting mother would be grateful to receive, many of which are not included on the traditional baby shower registry.

1.    A first baby dish set

Many expectant moms are often  in awe for those first few weeks with their precious new-born. It can be a blurry, beautiful time, such that first-time parents can forget how quickly this special period passes.

Before they know it, their cooing angel has a hankering for extra treats, and the exciting time of solids is upon them before they have even wiped their eyes. A first baby dish set is a thoughtful and practical gift for modern moms who might suddenly find themselves unprepared and reaching for the nearest metal spoon and ceramic dish to scoop out baby’s first pumpkin puree.

Often, baby shower gifts that prepare new moms for those later months can end up being the ones for which she will be most grateful for.

2.    A personalised linen cot set

Oh, the piles of laundry awaiting you, momma! Just when you have  turned down baby’s cot with fresh, beautiful linen, it’s time to do it all over again. It seems like cot linen is something a new mom  can never have enough of, especially in those chaotic times between all the other things she has to do: the last thing she wants is to have to  rewash the set she just used because she’s run out of them.

Baby cot linen comes in a variety of lovely colours, and you can even order a personalised and embroidered set to include that extra-special touch.

3.    A chic nappy cake

Nappies are the new essential for all expectant parents, and while it may seem that everyone and their aunt is giving this new mother more nappies than she could ever use, the truth is they will end up being the most useful gift she will ever receive.

But sometimes just handing over a bag of nappies at the baby shower can seem a little flat. Nappy cakes are a thoughtful way to deliver this precious package with some extra care. Chic nappy cakes come packaged in beautiful ribbons, and designed to look like an actual cake: a really festive flare.

Nappy cakes also come with a teddy bear topping to add additional thoughtful touches like nappy pouches for convenient storage.

4.    A bedtime basket

Sleep is soon going to be a fond and distant memory, and yet bedtime – though short-lived – is going to become one of the most special memories for this new mother. Bedtime baskets come with all the sleepy essentials to get the baby down, including soft cotton pyjamas, breastfeeding cloths, a baby comforter, and a special “lovie” to help baby nestle into sleep mode.

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