A few guests can get together and get a big laundry basket. Place in it a long clothes line with outfits, diapers, bibs, etc. pinned to it. It can also decorate the new addition?s bedroom. This is an all-around gift that goes down great because of its usefulness.
Baby Quilt. This one?s a dandy if you (or other guests) happen to enjoy quilting and sewing. For example, look for a quilt that shows the complete alphabet on it. On each square, match the letters of the alphabet with objects that start with that letter. You can also place numbers on it. Organize your team of guests by giving each guest a part of the quilt to sew, and they can have free reign as far as embroidering, embellishing and decorating the square(s) is concerned. If the quilt is best as a wall hanging, then you can have the team bring cute little baby toys to hang on it. Use your skills as organizer to follow-up with guests so that way everybody has their responsibilities completed well before the shower, and their parts of the block signed. You can also use the quilt to add decoration and accent to the shower.
A scrapbook album is another good idea for a gift. Ask each guest write down their personal wishes for the would-be mom on blank scrapbook pages, but do not, in any case, let her know about it. This can be done at or before the shower and can be given at the shower or to Mom while she is in the hospital. If given after the shower, it can include photos taken there.
Somewhat related to the above idea would be passing out several pieces of heavy paper to your team of guests, with the papers all containing baby-related pictures, stamps or whatnot. Have the guests write their name on the paper and then write down some baby/parenting advice. And once your team is done, collect the pieces of paper, punch holes in a cover, and tie the whole thing together with ribbon. Then have Mom read everything aloud. This is your chance to organize your guests and create your own signature Hallmark moment. Again, this is an activity where creativity is at a premium.
The would-be daddy should get something as well, and with that in mind, you can have the members of your team bring an extra gift, preferably a small one for the father-to-be, and as the host, organizer and team leader, you can place the gifts in a large bag and present the bag to Daddy-O as the party wraps up. This can be opened any time Daddy feels like it, either with Mommy present or when friends and family are there to see it.
Diaper Shower. For a second (or more) baby, consider a diaper shower. Ask each guest to bring only a package of diapers as a gift. Some guests may bring other gifts also, but Mom will end up with a mountain of diapers, something she will really need! Items could also include anything associated with diapering such as wipes, ointment, powder, etc.
The Casserole Shower. The Casserole Shower is especially neat for that mom who has all that they need. Ask your guests to prepare a casserole or ready to cook meal that would be best served after the baby is born, something that can be frozen in the meantime. And so Mom won?t be clueless as to how to prepare the dishes, don?t leave out the ingredients and cooking instructions. How helpful that will be when Mom and Baby come home!
Book Party. Have each guest purchase and give a copy of their favorite childhood book.
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