Baby showers are a big celebration of life and excitement, and one of the happiest events you can attend. A new baby is being born! A new member of the family! A new loved one! We can't wait to spoil the new baby, so when we get the gift registry, it's thrilling! Until... you look at what mom wants. It's all kind of... boring. Basic, even. Womp womp.
Yes, new mom definitely needs the plain white onesies and wipes from the baby registry, but let's be real. Those aren't the gifts that invoke "oohs" and "aahs" throughout the room! If you're looking for the best baby shower gifts ever, you're at the right place! Wrightsville Ave Boutique is the ultimate destination for special gifts she'll actually cherish for years.
The Heirloom Keepsake
Step one to the best boutique bundle ever is the heirloom quality keepsake. "Heirloom quality" means it's well constructed, high-quality, and built to last long enough to be passed down. Find a nice, high-quality, aesthetically pleasing toy, and use that as the centerpiece of your gift basket. The best baby shower gifts can double as nursery decor until baby is old enough to actually play with it!
One brand we love at Wrightsville Ave Boutique is Cuddle & Kind. On top of having fantastic construction, the brand has a mission that we love and aligns with our ethics. These darling, hand-knit dolls are made of organic, high-quality materials, and their artisans are paid fair wages under ethical business practices. Even better, each doll sold = meals donated to a child in need! This is a gift that looks good, lasts long, and makes you feel good for your purchase!
Another great choice is a mouse from Maileg. These mice are small, but mighty! On top of the gorgeous craftmanship, these mice are built to last. They're made of high-quality, sustainable materials, and encourage endless hours of imaginative play once baby is old enough!
The Elevated Essential
Take an item on the registry like a blanket or a swaddle and gift her an elevated version, instead. You could head to Walmart and grab a rough, itchy baby swaddle that the newborn will loathe, or you could stop by the boutique and pick up the elevated version. A Quincy Mae swaddle like ours in "Dahlia" is the perfect step up from the registry gift. It's a swaddle, yes, but it's also buttery soft, 100% organic, and has a unique, sweet pattern while still being subdued enough to blend into any nursery.
If the gift registry says something simple like "pajamas" you could, again, head to the dollar store for some crummy baby PJs, or you could really wow mom and go above and beyond by gifting her a Kyte Baby set, so her baby can sleep in ultimate comfort! Or perhaps a sleep bag, so mom can rest assured her baby is sleeping safely!
IMPORTANT: Let's establish one ground rule for going off-registry: don't go too far. We know exactly how tempting it is to buy that tiny, dazzling, tulle party dress because it looks adorable on the hanger and you want to be the best gifter in the room. But the reality is, with newborns, if every guest buys a fancy outfit just to show off, poor mom is going to end up with a closet full of formal wear and absolutely nothing for the baby to wear on a random Tuesday!
Don't Forget Mom!
On a day where the entire point is to celebrate a baby being born, the woman giving birth is overlooked a surprising amount! Make sure your gift bag has something for mom, too!
Sneak a little something into the bag, just for her, and you'll be the superhero of the baby shower. Some self-care items like face masks, lotions, and bath bombs make for great mom gifts, so she can feel pampered after having the baby.
Line the bottom of the gift bag with a cozy sweater or a nice loungewear set, so she can wear something flattering and relaxing once she starts the chaotic life of motherhood!
Little accessories make great gifts, too. They don't take up too much space in the gift bag and steal the show from the "main event" baby gifts, but mama-to-be will still love them a ton. Dainty jewelry is super on-trend right now and a small box will fit perfectly at the top of the gift bag.
By just taking a few minutes to breathe, read this guide, and follow the steps listed out, you have discovered the easiest and most impressive way to shop for baby shower gifts! See? Putting together the perfect gift doesn't require hours of stressing and planning! Don't forget: one heirloom keepsake + one elevated essential + a little treat for mom = a gift she'll cherish and remember forever.
Ready to be the favorite guest at your next baby shower? Shop our new arrivals for gift inspo or come see us in the shop and we'll help you put together the perfect boutique bundle!