C.L. Hendricks is a "jill-of-all-trades" and an expert in some. She writes on a variety of subjects for several websites, including InvitingSmiles and Survival Homestead, to name a few.
It is possible to find baby shower gifts for every budget. No matter what your financial situation here are some ideas to help you find that perfect baby shower gift without breaking the bank.
Inexpensive and Easy Baby Shower Gift Basket
A visit to your local dollar store will turn up a number of baby items (example: shampoo, oil, powder, lotion, socks, wipes, washcloths, bibs, bottles and hair bows). Place 5 or 6 dollar items in a basket that you picked up at the thrift store and spray painted a clean bright white.
Tie a pink or blue ribbon (also purchased at the dollar store) around the handle, tuck in a few sheets of colored tissue paper and you have a great baby shower gift basket.
Baby Shower Gifts Under $10:
Baby Bottles, Baby Powder and Oil, Baby Shampoo and Conditioner, Baby Wipes, Bibs, Blankets, Rattles, Socks and Washcloths, Baby Tylenol, Booties, Burp Cloth, Clothing, Diapers, Gas Drops, Hooded Towel, Onesies, Pacifier, Rubber Duck, Teething Toys, Thermal Blanket and Thermometer
Baby Shower Gifts for $15 to $50:
Assortment of baby pharmacy items, Baby bathtub, Baby carrier, Baby monitor, Baby skin care items, Backpack for carrying baby, Basket with diapers and towels, Bath seats, blankets, Bottle warmer, Bouncy chair, Bumbo seat, Diaper bag, Diapers, Exersaucer, Formula, Head-to-toe outfit, Highchair, Layette, Mobile, Outfits, Picture frames, Play gym, sheets, Sink bathtub, Thermometer, and Value-pack size 1 or size 2 diapers & Value-pack wipes
Baby Shower Gifts for $50 to $100:
Activity centers, Baby Einstein DVDs, Baby monitor system, Baby rocker or jumper, Baby wash tub w/ towels, shampoos, body wash, lotions & Vaseline, Bassinet, Car seat, Carrying sling, Exersaucer, Gift cards for restaurants that will deliver, High chair, Jungle gym, Massage for the mom-to-be, Pack-n-Play, Playpen, Savings bond, Strollers, Swings and Walkers
Baby Shower Gifts over $100:
Baby bath tub (marble), Bed, Car seat, Changing table, Clothes, Corner playpen has 3 sides, fits nicely in the corner of a room), Cradle, Crib w/ mattress, Diaper service for first few months, Gift cards, Gift certificate for spa treatments for mom, Gift certificate to youth furniture store, Jogging stroller for new mommy fitness, Rocker glider, Rocking chair, Stroller and Swing
Finally, another source for baby shower gifts for every budget is the gift card. Gift cards can be purchased in any amount and are available at almost any store, spa or restaurant. They are often the perfect gift, because the parents can use them to buy those items they did not receive as gifts.
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