Typically an American tradition, Baby Showers are quickly becoming popular here in the UK as a way to celebrate and share Mummy's pregnancy with family and friends, chat, eat, play baby related games and 'shower' the Mum-to-be with gifts and essentials for her soon arriving bundle of joy. Baby showers are usually organised by friends or relatives of the Mum-to-be a couple of months before the baby is due, are sometimes a surprise, and traditionally is "a no boys allowed" event - even if the baby is a boy.
I've been to at least 3 baby showers in as many years and today K and I attended one for a uni friend of ours (unfortunately Shay couldn't make it) and "It's a BOY". We both went out looking for gifts this past week, and anyone that knows me, knows that I was in my own personal mini-heaven. Since our Girls baby is a boy I'm going to share a few bits regarding boys/unisex items.
I always aim to get a nice blanket for a newborn because it's useful and something that can be kept for many years. I am obsessed with these two blankets (pictured below) from The White Company, at a cost of £34 & £36 respectively (though slightly pricey for blankets!) are perfect for the task at hand;
If you're a bit strapped for cash, are not that close with the mum, or just aren't too fussed about baby clothes, but still want to make a bit of an effort, you could pick up something at Mothercare;
Like this 3 Piece Set for a steal at £6 on sale;
Or this 8 Piece Starter Set in blue or pink for £12;
On the more expensive side is the 8 Piece Newborn Gift Set for £20, which also comes in Colorways for a boy or a girl;
Gap on the other hand, have always got great little pieces for the little ones, and they do a great gift wrap service from £1.50 (free if you spend more than £30) and with regular sales you can't go wrong.
Lastly I'll say that sometimes Mummy needs a little TLC too...and something like this 'Nappy Cake' from Nappycakeshop.co.uk is perfect;
Not only does this "cake"come with a few luxury products for Mum to pamper herself with (during and after pregnancy), it comes with eco-friendly disposable nappies, a blanket, muslin, and teddy bear amongst other things for baby. MOST importantly after no alcohol for 9 WHOLE months, a little bottle of Moet to 'wet the babies head' with upon arrival...*Note to K and Shay, when its my time I WANT one of these :)
Congratulations to our girl C.Weezy (inside joke), her partner and all the other expectant parents out there.
From Micky with Love
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