Unique Baby Shower Gifts

Spring is baby shower season. You could run by Baby’s R Us to grab a set of footie pajamas on your way to the party, but you want something memorable. College tuition? Maybe not that memorable. Check out our collection of gifts that will have the new mom asking, “Where’d you get that?”

| Posted: 02 Apr, 2008 by Melissa Summers

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• Woobee Baby Blanket

  

  A multiple use blanket with a wind and water resistant backing and soft blanket front. It attaches to strollers and car seats to keep babies warm and dry.

  $70 at These Two Girls | Buy

  

  | Posted 01 Apr, 2008 by Melissa Summers

• Goofy Felt Music Box

  

  This funny little softie is named pluen. When placed in a crib, the pull cord music box inside helps lull the baby to sleep. All without transforming the baby’s crib into a hyper stimulating Vegas style light show.

  $46 at Nonchalant Mom | Buy

  

  | Posted 31 Mar, 2008 by Melissa Summers

• Bebe Au Lait Nursing Cover

  

  $35 at Chic Mammas | Buy

  

  | Posted 28 Mar, 2008 by Melissa Summers

• Teddy Bear Hangers

  

  These tiny wooden hangers are perfect for displaying all your favorite baby clothes. Like the hand knit sweater or the dress handed down from your grandmother.

  They might also encourage the young child to hang up their clothes, but I wouldn’t count on it.

  $13 at The Laundry | Buy

  (Price converted from British pounds.)

  

  | Posted 28 Mar, 2008 by Melissa Summers

• Music Orb

  

  $90 at MOMA Store | Buy

  

  | Posted 27 Mar, 2008 by Melissa Summers

• Pants In A Pinch

  

  The term ‘blow out’ has new meaning once you’re a parent.

  This palm sized pack of pants tucked in a purse or diaper bag will someday be a lifesaver. They can thank you later.

  $20 at Pants In A Pinch | Buy

  

  | Posted 27 Mar, 2008 by Melissa Summers

• Built NY Baby Complete Gift Set

  

  This set comes with five different insulated, waterproof, and machine washable baby-gear essentials, including a bib and bottle tote.

  For thirsty parents, you might want to look at this.

  $52 at Baby Geared | Buy

  

  | Posted 26 Mar, 2008 by Melissa Summers

• Crocheted Baby Blanket

  

  You don’t know how to crochet, but no one needs to know that.

  $90 at Basic French | Buy

  

  | Posted 26 Mar, 2008 by Melissa Summers

• Lucky Romper

  

  $34 at Fig Organic Kids Fashion | Buy

  

  | Posted 24 Dec, 2007 by Margaret Mason

• Dombo Children’s Cup

  

  No matter how big they make the handles, you’re still gonna end up with red wine all over the couch. Kids.

  $15 at Cooper Hewitt | Buy

  

  | Posted 11 Oct, 2007 by Margaret Mason

• Candela DemiGlow

  

  Everlasting tealights. These make great night lights and table accents for houses with babies around.

  via Anh Minh

  $70 at Oxo | Buy

  (For a set of four.)

  

  | Posted 23 Sep, 2007 by Margaret Mason

• Firecracker Hat

  

  MIGHTY DISCOUNT

  These shaggy adorables come out of a little San Francisco company. In addition to being hilarious on babies, the caps are super warm and surprisingly durable.

  Mighty Goods readers receive a 15 percent discount at checkout by entering the “luvzooni” coupon code. (Good until 12/31/07)

  $30 at Zooni | Buy

  (Comes in several colors.)

  

  | Posted 14 Aug, 2007 by Margaret Mason

• Cherry Baby Rattle

  

  Handcrafted cherry wood baby rattle with a non-toxic mineral oil finish. Get one before your kid is old enough to ask for an Elmo version.

  $18 at Stump Pond Woodworks | Buy

  (5"x 3" x 5/8")

  

  | Posted 18 May, 2007 by Margaret Mason

• Handknit Aliens

  

  Take one to your leader.

  $36 at Modern Nursery | Buy

  

  | Posted 09 Apr, 2007 by Margaret Mason

• Hooded Monster Towel

  

  Monsters are big on hygiene.

  $58 at Polka Dot Patch Boutique | Buy

  

  | Posted 27 Sep, 2006 by Margaret Mason