If you are having a baby and one of your friends is organizing a Baby Shower for you, then having a Baby Shower gift list will make a great deal of difference in making sure that gifts are not doubled up and you receive gifts that you want.
Having a baby is a life changing event and one that you want to enjoy rather than feeling stressed about and feeling out of control. Believe me, to really enjoy this special occasion in your life, be organized and start the planning process early. In the latter months of your pregnancy you will reap the rewards of being organized and you will be more relaxed at the critical stages of this marvelous event.
Ideally, you should send out invitations to the Baby Shower when you have reached the 28 week mark of your pregnancy and the actual event should be held around the 32 week mark.
This Baby Shower gift list should be a good guide for you to use and amend depending on your individual needs.
Setting up the nursery
Bassinet or Cradle
Crib including mattress and fitted sheets
Blankets & Linen
All in one sleeping bag
Waterproof liners
Change table
Car Capsule (Ones that covert to the upright position later on are ideal)
Stroller
Night light
Baby Monitor - The Fisher Price ones are great!
Feeding Time
Nursing bras
Breast Pads
You may need a breast pump and these can be either manual or electric
Bottles
Bottle brush for cleaning
Bottle Sterilizer
What to wear
Disposable diapers - very cute these days!
Sleeping outfits
All in one jump suits
Singlets
Baby Cap
Booties or socks
Baby jackets
Mittens
Bath Time
Bath Tub
Towels - The-all-one hooded ones are great!
Wash Cloths
Baby Wash.
Shampoo
Scissors/baby clippers
The above Baby Shower gift list is a good guide as to what you are going to need when your big day comes. Talk to your friends and those close to you as to what else you can put on the list that will make your life easier when the baby arrives. Everyone is different and we all have our own wants and needs. It is a special time in your life and you are the one that needs to be happy.
Once you have completed your Baby Shower gift list, you are then ready to speak to your local department or baby store and complete your Baby Shower registry.
I wish you well for the remainder of this remarkable journey.