It is that time during your pregnancy when your family and friends start asking you what they could shower, you and your soon to be newborn, with. With so much going on, there is hardly anytime to think of all you would need, and your baby shower is your one chance to ask for necessities, nice to have items and different sizes of clothing for the different seasons. The Hangerbo has made a list below of things that may be useful to you, whether or not you are a first-time mommy or a guest looking for a gift for a baby shower.
Big Ticket Items
- Strollers
- Baby Monitors
- Portable Playpens
- Car Seat
- Crib
- Crib Mattress
- Nursery Furniture
- Rocking Chair
- Baby Bouncer or Swing
- High Chair
- Changing Table
- Walking Ring
- Nebuliser
Gifts for the Nursery
- Bedding
- Diaper Bin
- Night Light
- Sound Machine
- Swaddle Blankets
- Baby proofing items (these could include electric outlet covers, baby gates, corner covers, etcetera.)
Practical Baby Shower Gifts
- Diapers in several different sizes
- Wipes
- Clothing (consider buying larger size too, as babies grow out of newborn clothing quickly)
- Baby Bottles
- Bottle Accessories (bottle warmer, bottle sterilizer, etcetera)
- Burp Cloths
- Teething Toys
- Bibs
- First Aid Kit
- Accessories (baby nail clippers, digital thermometer, etcetera)
- Formula Dispenser
- Nursing Pillow
- Breastfeeding Supplies (nursing bras, breast pads, nipple cream, pads, etcetera)
- Receiving Blankets
- Blankets
- Baby Toiletries (bum cream, body wash, body lotion – always op for unscented baby products)
- Pacifier
- Pacifier Clips
- Baby Bathtub
- Utensils (sippy cups, plates, cutlery, mech feeder, etcetera)
- Baby Towels
- Stuffed animals
- Cuddle Toys
- Bath Toys
- Educational Toys
- Sensory Toys
- Books
- Crawling Knee Pads
- Socks and Shoes
- Changing Pad
- Hangers
- Vessies
- Air Purifier
Gifts for Travel
- Diaper Bag
- Travel Crib
- Baby Carrier or Sling
- Stroller Accessories (toys, books, stroller covers, etcetera)
- Playmat
- Car Sear Cover
- Foldable Changing Mat
- Emergency Diaper Bag
- Trolly Cover
- Stroller Organiser Hanging Bag
- Window Sock
- Disposable Diaper Bags
Gift Baskets
- Diaper Gift Basket/Bag
- Toiletries Gift Basket
- Baby-friendly Laundry Essential Gift Basket
- Cleaning Supplies Gift Basket
- Combination Gift Baskets
- Essential Medicine Gift Basket
- Restaurant Meal
- Paid for Babysitter
- Paid for Evening
- Babymoon (weekend away)
- Papering Package
- Pregnancy Pillow
- Mum-to-be Books
- Gown, Sleepwear, Slippers (for hospital admission)
- Treats (chocolates, chips, nuts, dried fruit, etcetera for hospital duration)
Personalised, DIY and Unique Baby Shower Gifts
- Handmade art for the nursery
- Handmade Clothes
- Personalised Baby Shower Gifts
- Professional Photoshoot
- Milestone Blanket
- Memory Book
- Personalised Shadow Box
Other
- Gift Vouchers from your nearest Baby Boutique and/or Store
- Baby Gym Gift Vouchers
- Hydrotherapy Gift Vouchers
- Gift voucher to visit a Paediatrician
Feel free to visit our website https://www.hangerbo.co.za/ to view our unique clothing range and other items for your next baby shower.
For more information and/or assistance on gift baskets and/or personalised gifts do not hesitate to contact the Hangerbo, we would love to assist you.
Love
The Hangerbo Team