Welcoming a baby into this world is one of the most joyful moments in a mother’s life. In some cultures, baby shower parties are now held to celebrate the upcoming birth of the baby. Families and friends attend this party and give various gifts, advice and well wishes to the expecting mother.
So, are you invited to a baby shower, and are you confused regarding the gifts? If so, then this article is for you. You can give numerous gifts, like cribs, baby bottles, baby bathtubs, and many more, from the market.
However, giving DIY baby shower gifts can hold a special place in the baby shower party.
The handmade touch in the gifts adds a personal touch to the baby shower celebration.
There are plenty of DIY baby shower gift ideas like diaper cakes, baby onesies and many more. You can choose according to your preferences and give it to the expecting mother.
10 DIY Baby Shower Gifts: Thoughtful Handmade Ideas For New Moms
1. Personalized Onesies
To make a personalized onesie and give it to the expecting mother, you will need white or colored onesies, fabric paint, stencils and a paintbrush.
There are endless options for personalizing onesies. For example, you can write some fun quotes, like future Astronauts or paint some funny pictures on the onesies. Another great idea is to create a Christmas-themed onesie by drawing a small Christmas tree with a snowman. You can create a summer theme by having sun and ice cream cones on the onesies. The beautiful pictures or fun quotes can have a lasting impression on the expecting mother.
2. Baby Blanket
Every expecting mother will appreciate a handmade baby blanket. It will not only keep the baby warm but also be cherished for many years to come.
To make a DIY baby blanket, you will require soft fleece or cotton fabric. If you don’t know sewing skills, take cotton fabric or soft fleece of equal size and tie the edges with knots. The blanket will provide comfort and warmth without the need for a sewing machine.
If you have sewing skills, you can give the baby blanket a more personal touch by adding a middle layer between the two pieces of cotton fabric or soft fleece and sewing everything together.
Add a ribbon or embroidery lace all along the perimeter of the blanket. You can write some beautiful quotes or the baby’s name along with the date of birth on the blanket to make it look more interesting.
3. Diaper Cakes
Diaper cakes add a lot of fun and are useful for the expecting mother. Your gift becomes a centrepiece of the baby shower function.
You can make a diaper cake by matching the theme of the baby shower. There are even other options, too, like using some greenery or adding some succulents to the diaper cakes, especially if the expecting mother likes indoor plants a lot. If the expecting mother loves to watch sports, then use her favourite sports team colour on the diaper cake.
You will require a big packet of diapers, a paper towel roll, elastic rubber bands, hot glue, a cardboard base, ribbon, lace and baby toys.
First, choose a base. The base can be firm cardboard or a large tray. If you are using cardboard as a base, cover it with foil. Then, remove all the diapers from the packet. Roll each diaper and secure it with a rubber band.
Apply hot glue to the paper towel roll and fix it in the middle of the firm cardboard or large tray. Now, you have to create three layers of diapers surrounding the paper towel. Arrange the first layer of diapers close to the paper towel roll and tie them with ribbon. Trim off the extra ribbon and then remove the rubber band from the first layer of diapers.
Repeat the same for the second and third layers. Arrange the diaper in the middle and top of the paper towel roll as you have arranged on the bottom layer. To make it look fantastic, you can decorate it with lace and some of your favorite baby toys.
3. Handmade Burp Clothes
Burp clothes are quite an essential item for a new mother. Ensure the clothes you choose are well-absorbed. You can select a decorative cotton fabric for the front of the burp cloth and a terry cloth for the backside.
Cut the fabric in rectangles, i.e. 18 by 10 inches. Place the fabrics on top of each other with the front side kept inside, and use pins around the edges to secure them. Use a sewing machine to sew all the edges of the fabric. But leave a small gap of a few inches so that you can turn the inside out.
Whenever you turn the inside out through the opening, the pattern side will be on one side, and the soft side will be on the other side. Now, sew the small opening with your sewing machine. You can sew the edges once again to give the burp clothes a finished look. Make 5-6 handmade burp clothes and present them to the going-to-be mother at the baby shower party.
4. DIY Baby Photo Frame
A DIY baby photo frame will allow the expecting mother to place her baby photo in it.
You will require a simple wooden frame. Paint it with soft pastel colors. Decorate it with baby items and leave space for the mother to add a baby photo in the near future.
5. Baby Bibs
Baby bibs are the next most useful gift that you can give to the expecting mother. It can make the feeding time more fun and memorable. You can choose a colourful pattern fabric for the front of the baby bibs.
Choose waterproof material for the backside. Cut both of them in bib shape and sew them by leaving a small gap to add velcro. You can make bibs of various patterns and give a gift to the going-to-be mother. For example, you can do bibs of 7 patterns writing from Monday to Sunday.
6. Baby Mobile
A handmade baby mobile will add a nice touch to the newborn baby room. You will need fabric to make various shapes, like some animals or clouds.
Cut the fabric in the desired shape, leaving a small gap. Insert the stuffing in that small gap and sew them once again. Attach it to the wooden ring using thread. You can use decor elements to give it a nice touch. You can hang it over the crib. The baby will love to watch it and its movements.
7. DIY Nursing Pillow
A DIY nursing pillow is the next beautiful gift for the expecting mother. Choose cotton or fleece fabric, as it will be comfortable both for the baby and the mother.
Cut two U pieces of fabric and sew them, leaving a small gap. The gap is for stuffing the pillow. Once you stop stuffing, you need to sew the pillow completely.
8. Memory Book
A personalized memory book is an excellent gift for the expecting mother. It is a beautiful way to document everything from the baby’s first smile to the first steps.
To decorate the pages, you will need a blank scrapbook and baby-themed stickers or ribbons. Leave some space for the photos to be pasted or for adding notes. Add some prompts, like baby’s first bath or baby’s first smile.
The gift will allow the new mother to click some beautiful photos of the baby and keep them for many upcoming years as a treasure.
9. Baby Booties
DIY Baby booties are a heartwarming gift for an expecting mother. These booties will keep the baby’s feet warm and comfortable.
To prepare the cute booties for the baby, you will need soft fabric, scissors, a sewing machine, and a pin. Simple boot patterns can be found online. You can even draw the pattern yourself, considering the size of the newborn baby’s feet.
Now, you need to cut the soft fabric based on the pattern. Sew both the pieces together by leaving a small gap for the foot to enter. You can add elastic for a proper fit.
10. DIY Baby Hat
You can add a custom element to the baby hat for gifting to the expecting mother on baby shower day. There are endless options for customizing the hat. For example, if you know the baby’s name or have a sweet name in mind, then you can use nontoxic fabric paint to write the baby’s name on the hat.
Conclusion
Creating a DIY baby shower gift and presenting it to the expecting mother is a nice way to express your happiness and excitement for the newborn baby. Each handmade item can be a special touch on the baby shower party compared to the store-bought gift. There are numerous DIY ideas that you can present to new moms. We have listed only ten and hope you like all of them.
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