I have a set of baby shower gifts that I have been making for each new baby in our family and/or circle of friends. It started as a fluke. The first baby in the family I made a blanket as a baby shower gift, then a stuffed elephant when she arrived from the hospital and the Muti Dress for her first birthday. For the next baby, I decided to make all three as a baby shower gift. But with this one being a boy I made a sweater instead of the dress.
Baby Shower Gifts
- Blanket: Every baby needs a cuddly hand made blanket. In the past I’ve knit them, I prefer the tighter look of the stitches, but I’ve recently started adding some crochet borders.
- Stuffed Animal: It’s a while before the baby can play with the toy, but once they can there’s nothing better than a cuddly stuffie.
- A Garment: I choose a sweater for boys and a dress for girls.
This was the first set I made back in 2014 for baby Middleton. I’m now working on another set for baby Middleton #2. All that’s left is the sweater (yup, another boy!)
Most people love getting nice handmade gifts for their babies and I believe these three are the perfect fit. Sometimes I’ll add a few small items from the registry but I prefer remaining with my knit and crochet gifts.
Except for the first, who is now 2 1/2, all the babies have been boys. That’s plenty of sweaters which is great because I love knitting sweaters.
What are your favourite baby shower gifts?
Ashley
