Elegant Baby Shower Gifts

Elegant baby shower gifts don't have to cost a fortune. I will show you many ways to make any gift stand out from the rest.

You will be the talk of the baby shower. I love to take a gift to a shower that makes everyone ohh and ahh. It's not that hard when you know a few simple tricks.

Have you ever walked into a baby shower and realized that you have bought the same thing as someone else. How embarrassing. Or that your gift is the most pitiful gift on the table?

Don't feel bad. Giving beautiful gifts is one of my specialties, so sit back, grab a cup of tea and soak up all the ways you can create the most elegant baby shower gifts.

You need to find out what the Mother needs. If she already has 50 bathtubs, you don't want to get her another one. Some Moms are registered at a local store or online. Find out where and purchase something off of her list.

First I will list some baby gifts that are always welcome, and then we will go into more detail about how to present that gift.

Essential Baby Shower Gift Ideas

• Diapers
• Clothing
• Bath items (bathtub, soap, rubber duck, bath toys, hooded towel, shampoo, wash cloths)
• Baby lotion
• Bottles
• Bibs
• Socks
• Onesies
• Nightgowns
• Burb cloths
• Receiving blankets
• Baby Toys
• Baby nursery decor (lamps, rug, pictures, piggy bank, bedding)
• Baby picture frames
• Teething rings
• Bottle brush
• Breast pump
• Baby bowl and cup
• Baby spoon
• Powder
• Diaper cream
• Baby quilt
• Swing
• Bouncy Seat

Of course this is only a guide. Cute little outfits are always welcome and diapers are always needed and appreciated. You don't have to just buy newborn diapers either. Purchase larger sizes as well.

Elegant Baby Shower Gifts To Make

There are several ways to make even the most boring items shine. You can do a gift basket with all the baby stuff in side. Or you can use part of the gift as your container. Like a baby bath tub. Fill with all the bath essentials. Or purchase a gorgeous gift box for the baby items. If you're not very creative, there are plenty of elegant baby shower gifts online to order. It sure makes it a lot easier.

Baby Gift Basket

Get a basket that matches the color scheme or theme of the baby shower. Stuff the bottom with paper. Newspaper that hasn't been printed on yet works great. Lay some gift basket shred on top of the paper.

Purchase gifts that are in the same color scheme or theme of the shower. This makes for a very elegant presentation of the baby shower gift basket. Place your baby items in the basket in a pleasing manner.

Wrap the basket in tulle that matches. Finish off with a large bow. Trim the top of the tulle in a semi circle. If you need more exact instructions, you can visit this gift basket instruction page.

Baby Gift Box

One of my favorite things in the world to do is decorate gift boxes. It's so elegant, and the Mom can use the box in the nursery to store baby items.

You'll need a sturdy Kraft round box with a lid. I have found them at hobby stores and department stores.

You can paint the box, leave it natural, or make it look like a faux cake. Here are complete instructions and pictures of how to make a Little Prince faux cake. Of course you can change it to any baby shower theme that you want.

After you have prepared the box, then you need to decorate the top. Hot glue flowers, pearls, baby toys, ribbon, feathers, lace, ect. on the top of the lid. Place gift basket shred in the box and lay your gifts inside. This is guaranteed to be the best gift at the shower.

Elegant Gift Bag

Gift bags are everywhere, but they can really be boring. Spice it up with some embellishments to make it an elegant baby shower gift. You'll find all the instructions for spicing up a plain gift bag here.

Baby Containers

Place all your baby items in a baby themed container. Some ideas are giant baby bottles, bassinets, baby baths, wicker laundry basket, or diaper bags. Add a pretty ribbon and you're good to go.

Diaper Cakes

Diaper cakes are not real cakes. They are "cakes" made with diapers, toys, and baby clothes. They can really be an elegant way to give a boring gift.

Handing a new Mom a package of diapers is nice, but how much better to present the rather boring gift in a way that takes her breath away.

For complete instructions on how to make and elegant diaper cake you can visit our Diaper Cake Directions page. Or to view some gorgeous diaper cakes that are ready made, visit our Elegant Diaper Cake Centerpieces page. They are really stunning.

Baby Cakes

These are one of the most elegant baby shower gifts on the market. They're along the same lines as the diaper cakes, but you use baby clothes to build the "cake". Wrap it in tulle or cellophane and add a pretty bow. You can check out the diaper cake link above for instructions and just change out the diapers for baby clothes.

More Ideas

For some great ideas on homemade baby shower gifts, visit www.ideas-for-homemade-gifts.com. This link will take you directly to the homemade baby gift page. So many cute ideas!

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