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Here's our list of the top 10 baby shower gifts.
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LaborKit Hospital Bag - When the shower is BEFORE the baby arrives, a unique and very practical gift is a LaborKit. There are several to choose from. The Deluxe makes a great gift
because it includes the award-winning DVD "Bringing Baby Home" and is packed full of great things mom needs in labor. www.laborkit.com
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Anything made by a family member. Of all the fleece and cotton blankets we had, both my girls' favorites were small, hand-made, knit blankets. This seems to be a lost art in some places but if you can knit or you can ask
someone in your family to make a special gift, it will be cherished and likely become baby's favorite "bankie".
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Karen Katz Lift the Flap Books - From about 4 months I started reading these with my kids. They are easily their favorite books and the first ones they go to - even at 3 years old. I have had to replace some from being
used too much. Now that's a book worth buying! www.karenkatz.com/boardnovelty1.html
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Travel Chair - We didn't want another piece of baby furniture in our small kitchen so we decided to buy a travel chair instead of a high chair. This was perfect. It took up little room and can be taken off when we
had guests. Cleans easily, very portable. www.babycenter.ca
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AngelCare Monitor and Sensor - this monitor has a movement sensor that will sound if the baby stops moving (sensitive enough to monitor breathing while asleep). Many new moms are so nervous putting
their babies to bed and constantly check them to "make sure they are still breathing". This will allow you to sleep without worrying - it took a lot of anxiety away for me. www.angelcare-monitor.com/
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Tiny Love Mobiles - Features classical music and bright, highly contrasting colors to encourage certain types of intellectual and emotional development. Both my girls LOVED this mobile more
than any other. www.tinylove.com
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Ann Douglas' The Mother of All Baby Books: The Ultimate Guide to Your Baby's First Year. Ann Douglas is the author of 27 books on pregnancy and parenting. This is a must-have for new
moms and I highly recommend any of her books. www.having-a-baby.com/list.htm
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Swim suit with built in diaper - environmentally friendly and so cute! No need to use extra swim diapers since the diaper is built-in. www.bambinomountain.com
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Waterproof fleece blanket for outdoors - New moms will want to get out and enjoy some nice weather as soon as possible. A waterproof picnic blanket is
great to throw in the stroller with a few toys and walk to the local park to sit and play without worrying about damp grass. www.goblanket.com/index.html
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Diaper Service for first month - this was a fantastic gift from our neighbours. I just think it's a fantastic gift for the environmentally conscious mom. Look for services in your area.
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