8 Great Baby Shower Gifts for the Mom-to-be

By Gen Cohen

Everyone knows how stressful (but wonderful) our lives become once we bring a new tiny human into this world. All of a sudden our days are centered around eating and pooping, and we're not even the ones doing it. But alas, lucky for you you have a wonderful network of friends and family who helped ease you in to this transition by getting you the best gifts for soon-to-be moms ever!

1. Laundry Basket DIY

You wouldn't believe how many loads of laundry the mom-to-be is about to run for the next 5 years. Why not get her started with an adorable basket like this full of baby clothes, detergent, blankets, diapers, etc. To make one exactly like the one shown above, check out what The Inspired Hive did here!

2. Washable and Squashable High Chair

How great is this portable high chair? It fits on most chairs for when you want to visit friends, family, or dare to take baby out to a restaurant.  The best part is, you can just throw it in the washing machine after baby spills spaghetti all over it for the 3rd time, making it a useful baby shower gift. Buy it here.

3. Diaper Dekor

Diapers..as expected do not smell as adorable as the baby they are attached to. The mom-to-be will be so grateful to have a special diaper trash bin that is an attractive, odor-free disposal system receptacle. Buy it here.

4. A Classy, Functional Diaper Bag

You wouldn't believe how much stuff a tiny human needs. No purse is big enough to handle the depths of babies needs. Get useful baby shower gifts like this chic diaper bag so mom can still look fashion forward and functional. Buy it here.

5.  Sleep Safe, Sleep Tight

The safest crib is one that’s completely bare—no pillows, blankets or stuffed toys—so a Halo SleepSack is the smart, cozy choice for those cool nights. This product is also backed by First Candle/SIDS Alliance, which awarded it the #1 Safe Sleep Product gold seal. ($24.99, target.com)

7. Gift cards!

It's almost too easy, right? It's amazing how quickly mom's can run through things like diapers and formula, or how they can realize they forget to register for something that they really needed. Sure, it may not come in a big frilly basket or be covered in pink or blue ribbon, but trust us, no one was ever disappointed to get a gift card.

8. Ro•sham•bo baby sunglasses!

This one is a given. What better way to say, "I love your baby," by protecting one of their most important features -- their eyes! If you're feeling extra generous, buy mom a pair so the two can match on their daily outings! Check out our baby options here!