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There’s no better reason to throw a party than the wonderful news that a new baby is on the way! But after the new parents have told their closest and dearest about the impending addition to their family, there are months and months of expectant excitement and worry. Want to help them pass the time while helping them prepare for the new baby? Throw them a baby shower!

The baby shower is a time-honored tradition showing the joy loved ones have for the arriving family member. It’s also a great opportunity just to get together and enjoy each other’s company! Friends and family traditionally plan the baby shower for the mom-to-be while she readies herself for the birth. And as with many parties, not only is it a time for celebration, it’s also a time to give!

A baby shower isn’t a baby shower without gifts. Presents for both mom and child are a fantastic opportunity to help ease the financial burden of parenthood. This is especially true of new parents who have no rattles, clothes, and nursery furniture to hand down to their new child. What are great ideas for presents? The list is endless:

* personalized onesies

* cute body suits

* practical pajamas

* blue bibs for boys, pink bibs for girls

* burp cloths

* blankets for chilly nights

* diapers in different sizes

* baby wipes and towelettes

* baby shampoo for bath time

* baby lotion for smooth skin.

Is the mom-to-be registered at a store? Wonderful! Then your gift-buying just got a whole lot simpler. Many shops make their registries available online for the ultimate in convenience, so you may not even have to get into a car to buy a fantastic gift. And in these times of soaring gas prices, that’s a definite plus.

If you’re pressed for time and don’t have a registry to guide you, baby baskets are a wonderful choice. Baby baskets come with many basic baby necessities and can be purchased at baby specialty stores or online. These baskets come in different sizes and price ranges.

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