Whether it’s your best friend, sister, cousin, or coworker – someone you know is pregnant, and you have been invited to the baby shower. Choosing the right gift for a baby shower isn’t difficult. You can never go wrong with diapers, baby toys, or children’s books. However, it is likely other guests will already be giving these gifts. One way to show your thoughtfulness is to make a handmade gift. Don’t worry if you don’t think you possess the creativity to handcraft a unique present. We’re here to help. Below are 6 homemade baby shower gifts that are guaranteed to show how much you care.
Handmade baby blanket
Making a baby blanket is fun and simple. All you need is fleece fabric, thread, a sewing machine, and some inspiration. Make sure to choose a design that matches the baby’s nursery.
If you don’t have sewing experience, here is an instructional video to make your own cuddly baby blanket within 20 minutes:
Homemade baby cookies
Just about everyone has a weak spot for cookies, which is why homemade cookies are a delicious treat to bring to a baby shower. However, we don’t recommend just any ordinary cookie. Instead, make cute baby cookies using a cookie cutter set that includes shapes of onesies, baby bottles, and bibs. These adorable cookies can be made with customized frosting colors. Let your imagination run wild!
Many new mothers worry about their milk supply, which is why lactation cookies are a useful baby shower present. The brewer’s yeast, flaxseeds, and oats help mothers boost their milk supply. While lactation cookies are ideal for breastfeeding mothers, they are also a healthy treat that can be enjoyed be other guests at the party. Below is our recommended recipe. However, feel free to add other ingredients such as almonds, macadamia nuts, and cinnamon.
Ingredients:
- 1 stick of butter
- 2 tablespoons raw honey
- 1 egg
- ½ cup cornstarch
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ cup brewers yeast
- ⅛ cup ground flaxseed
- ¼ cup sea salt
- 1 cup rolled oats
- ½ cup quinoa flakes
- ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ¼ cup coconut oil
Directions:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees fahrenheit
- Grind flaxseed and quinoa flakes in blender
- Combine flaxseed/quinoa mix with 6 table spoons water. Let sit for 3-5 minutes
- Mix butter, egg, coconut oil, honey together
- Add brewer’s yeast, salt, and cornstarch to butter mix
- Stir in oats and flaxseed/quinoa mix
- Add chocolate chips
- Scoop onto baking sheet
- Bake for 12-15 minutes
Hand-me-down baby clothes
Although this isn’t a “handmade gift”– newborns need clothes. Babies grow fast and outgrow their clothes before they are worn out. Buying new baby clothes can be expensive. If you are a new parent, you likely have some old baby garments. Decide which clothes you would like to save and which ones you are comfortable giving away. Any expecting mother will certainly appreciate hand-me-downs for her new child.
Anti-stretch mark oil
Although pregnancy can be an exciting time for expectant mothers, it can also be stressful. Their diet and bodies change as they prepare to make way for the baby. As their stomachs expand, their skin is put under intense strain. Stretch marks are common on the abdomen, hips, lower back, and thighs. While this is a natural process, it can be daunting for many women. Fortunately, stretch marks can be reduced or prevented. Mothers should massage their skin daily with essential oils. Here’s a recipe to make stretch mark prevention cream for your homemade baby shower gift:
- 1 cup coconut butter
- ½ cup olive oil
- ½ cup rosemary oil
- 3 tablespoons aloe vera oil
Baby picture frame
One of the best ways to save memories of the baby’s growth and development is by taking pictures. A baby picture frame is an inexpensive gift that is ideal for a baby shower. While an ultrasound picture frame is a great way to capture the infant’s earliest moments in the womb, any personalized picture frame will suffice. All you need is a ceramic or wood frame, paint, and a paintbrush. Here are some directions if you need help getting started. Not only do you get to exercise your creative muscles by making your own handmade picture frame, you also get to help a mother preserve cherished memories!
Fruit salad
Most baby showers offer sweets such as cake, cookies, and ice cream. If you are going to bring a dish, it’s not a bad idea to take a healthier option such as a fruit salad.
Fruit salads are easy to make. Fill a large bowl with fruits of different colors and textures such as strawberries, pineapple, watermelon, blueberries, kiwi, and grapes. Don’t forget to remove any seeds and cut the larger fruits into smaller pieces. For extra flavor add chopped mint leaves.
Homemade baby shower gifts: Final thoughts
These homemade baby shower gifts will not only make the party more enjoyable, but also help the expectant mother with her transition to parenthood. Your effort and thoughtfulness will make the celebration even more memorable and enjoyable for everyone.
Gifts Ideas for New Parents - Creative gift ideas for new moms, new dads, and parents-to-be.
