Do you have a baby shower coming up and need inspiration on presenting expecting parents with a gift they will really appreciate? We asked The Laughing Giraffe® moms to share with us what their favorite baby shower gifts were. The best gifts were both practical and provided moms with a way to capture important milestones in their baby’s life.
Personalized Baby Shower Gift Ideas
Our baby shower gift list has been compiled to help the DIY’er with inspiration on crafting the perfect gift. Visit our shop to save up to 70% off of baby & toddler blanks.
Cupcake Onesies
A popular and extremely adorable gift idea is the Cupcake Onesies. This gift idea is not only easy and fun to craft, but it is a practical gift that will look super cute as a centerpiece at a baby shower. All you will need is a cupcake box, 4 cupcake wrappers, spool of ribbon, 2 pairs of baby socks, and 4 onesies preferably onesies with a pretty pattern.
Monthly Baby Milestone Blanket
Create a milestone blanket for a mother to document the growth of her baby. This is a fun and easy DIY project anyone can make. All you will need is a set of numbers, black paint, and a plain white blanket. Add an extra touch of style by adding a cute design to frame the blanket.
Diaper Wreath
This next gift idea can be used by parents as a decoration while waiting for their bundle of joy to arrive. The diaper wreath can be personalized for boys and girls using rolled-up diapers wrapped with colorful ribbon and glued to a cardboard circle backing. Add style to your wreath by using different fabrics or textured ribbons and using diapers with a cute pattern design instead of plain white ones.
Diaper Cake
Now, this next idea is not an edible gift but makes the perfect baby shower gift. The diaper cake is basically a pack of 64 diapers stacked in the shape of a three-tier cake. Starting with 32 diapers as your bottom layer, 16 for the middle layer 7 for the top layer. Add style by using colorful ribbon to secure each layer and adding cute embellishments to top off the cake.
Sock Roses
Present an expecting mom with a beautiful and adorable baby sock rose bouquet at her baby shower. This project requires a bit more patience as it will take a little longer to complete, but the end result is amazing. This rose bouquet is sure to last, well until the baby needs new socks.
Personalized Storage Box
A nursery is not complete with a personalized storage box. This box can double as storage for the baby’s clothes and later be converted into a toy chest. You can purchase a plain white toy box from Amazon or Target for under $100. Customize the box with the child’s name and hand-painted design.
Memory Book
Give an expecting mother a baby memory book to help capture important moments in their babies’ life. This gift idea is very easy to construct. Personalize a photo album with the baby’s name, a section where a baby’s photo can be pasted, and pages to detail milestones in the child’s life. If you are not crafty, a premade baby memory book can be purchased online.
Handmade Art for the Nursery
A hand-painted jungle animal on canvas or a hand-lettered sign with a quote is perfect for any nursery. There are a variety of handmade decorations any DIY’er can craft during the weekend. This gift is not only cute, and personal but unique.
Crocheted Blankets
For those of you who know how to crochet, a personalized baby blanket is sure to set you apart as any baby shower. The blanket can be a very simple pattern or as elaborate and colorful as you can make it. If you need a touch of inspiration, many easy crochet patterns can be found online.
We hope this article is able to inspire the DIY’er in our community to create a unique baby shower gift. Do you have other great gift ideas? Leave your baby shower gift ideas in the comments section below.
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