When your friends are having babies, you get all the cutest parts of expecting a baby - without having to worry about the mess! 

But you might not love shopping for baby showers. Maybe you're afraid to gift the tenth cute little onesie or the third identical baby book. 

If you’re in that situation, take a look at these 100% unique baby shower gifts. They’re full of stuff expectant parents can actually use, while still being super special and personal!

1. Baby shower wish list gift with a twist

If you are unsure whether the mama-to-be will be happy with your out-of-the-box baby shower present, there is an easy fix. You can buy an item from mum-to-be's baby wish list, and personalise it with a small detail.

This can be by adding a handwritten poem or letter, a drawing. You can also add a little name patch or embroider a baby’s name on the new blanket or baby outfit.

Top tip: If you’re looking for a unique gift with a personalised touch, look no further than Bundles of Joy’s top-quality range of bespoke baby hampers.
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2. Peter Rabbit Comforter

This adorable fluffy soother friend will keep baby company the minute they arrive!

Beautiful and soft, you can order it to be embroidered with your baby’s name or initials up to 9 characters.

That makes it a great personalised gift for the parents who already have a name picked out! This is the perfect soft and cuddly gift, and with the beautifully embroidered touches, you can make it personal in a way that’ll last for years!

Peter Rabbit soother

3. A Snot Sucker (Baby Nasal Aspirator)

Perfect for those nights when you feel like you should call the doctor, but you can’t tell if you’re just being paranoid.

Babies catch colds, which can make it harder for them to breath during the night. And when mum’s scared, nobody’s happy!

A snot sucker sounds gross, but it’ll really help clear baby’s airways, and make those first few colds easier on everyone!

4. Painted toy crates

New babies mean new messes, and some are thankfully easier to handle than others!

Toy crates are a great gift to help new parents stay organised and keep the nursery tidy. You can buy them, or you can find some wooden crates and paint and decorate them yourself!

Top tip: Paint the little one's name on the box, to make your gift even more personal.

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5. Baby Shower Guest Book

This is a great way for mum to remember who attended her baby shower.

Our gorgeous guest book is ready to be filled with all your messages and good wishes for mum and her new baby (or babies)!

The book has a satin ribbon tie and is boxed for safe keeping.

Get yours for £14.99

6. Homemade Natural Baby Shampoo

New mums are terrified of whatever can go wrong. Finding baby products that are easy on baby’s skin, and don’t include any harsh chemicals, can be a juggling act. 

Take the guesswork out with this gorgeous homemade natural baby shampoo. You can even include the recipe so mum can make it herself… when she can find the time.

Ingredients needed:

  • ½ cups of liquid unscented castile soap.
  • 4 tbsp vegetable glycerin
  • 1-2 tsp of almond oil, or fractionated coconut oil.
  • 1 tsp aloe vera juice
  • 10 drops of essential oil
  • 1-2 tbsp filtered or distilled water.

It makes a 16 oz bottle. Simply add the oils, soap, glycerin and aloe vera. Top the bottle with water, and shake. Simple, and totally safe for baby!

Top tip: Consider adding lavender as your chosen essential oil - it’s great for soothing babies to sleep after a bath!

7. Pampering Sugar Scrub

This one isn’t so much for the baby, but it is going to be a big help for mum! 

Being a new mum is exhausting sometimes, and sneaking in your shower while the baby is down for a nap is a trick most mums learn early. To give her quick shower the feel of a relaxing spa, mum will love this stress-away sugar scrub.

Ingredients needed:

  • ¼ cup coconut oil
  • ½ brown sugar
  • ½ white sugar
  • ½ tsp de-stress/stress away oil blend
  • 2 half-pint mason jars

Mix the coconut oil and stress-away oil together until fully blended, and then add the sugars. Mix well, and you’ve got a relaxing sugar scrub to perk up any mum’s day!

Finally…

Baby showers are a great time to celebrate expectant mothers and gush over adorable baby products!

But it can be hard to find something that’s useful for mum while also being unique and memorable. Personalised gifts are a great way to show both mums, and their little one, how much you care. If you’re a crafter, it’s that much easier to create something truly unique!

There’s no end to the list of things new mums need to keep both the baby and themselves happy and comfortable.

So, embrace your individuality and try some of these gifts instead!

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Blog by Bundles of Joy

Updated by Ben Shahrabi

Images for illustrative purposes only.

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