Safety Related Baby Shower Gift Ideas
Baby shower is a time to celebrate new birth, with the family's closest relatives and friends. Some women view baby showers as a great time to get their lady friends together and exchange labor stories. It is a wonderful occasion and something the new parents will always remember. The centerpiece of the baby shower is of course the gift giving.With so many things one baby needs, how do you choose the great baby shower gift the family will appreciate and use the most? A good choice of baby shower gifts is something that will be useful but also provide safety for the baby. Little lives are fragile, so giving a gift that can protect them is always a good idea.
Here are suggestions when it comes to safety related baby shower gifts;
Munchkin Safety Bath Ducky
Oh, rubber ducky, how much I love you! This is not an average bath time duck though, it comes with a safety disc on the bottom of the rubber duck that changes colors when the water is too hot. Parents are supposed to place the duck in water and leave it for a minute. It then tells them if the water is too hot for baby to be in. Munchkin Safety Bath Ducky comes in different designs, so you can choose the right one for a boy or a girl. The duck can also be used as a regular bath toy later on as the baby grows. This is a must have for all parents. Available at Target and costs less than $6.00.
Fisher-Price Aquarium Bath Seat
This bathtub is by far one of the best on the market. It comes with a comfy, safety hammock for newborns. The hammock allows the baby to be washed safely without putting the newborn in water. This is especially helpful for newborns that still have the umbilical cord. The bathtub grows with the baby, the hammock can be taken out and the baby can be placed in water to splash around. Fisher-Price Aquarium Bath Seat can be found at Target and Walmart, and costs around $30.
A Good Health and First Aid Safety Kit
There are several on the market, so I will not tell you that one is better than the other. Look for healthcare sets with thermometers and baby nail clippers. The baby nail clippers are different from adult ones as they are made for tiny fingers and prevent cuts. Nasal aspirators are always good to have around, even as the baby grows older. Most of these healthcare kits come in travel cases, so they can easily be placed in the diaper bag and available on the go. A baby safety kit for the car is also a must. No matter where the parents drive to with the baby along for the ride, the safety kit is there just in case anything should ever happen. The safety kit can also be used for adult, so a good idea all around.
Innovia Earcheck Middle Ear Monitor
This is something I wish I would have gotten at my baby shower. Ear infections are bothersome for both the baby and the parent. The hardest part about ear infections is that we as parents cannot immediately recognize them. For my son, as an example, sometimes his earache symptoms were just teething symptoms. A product like this could have helped distinguish those signs. The ear check monitor is used to detect early signs of ear infections. Of course, parents should always take their baby to the pediatrician in case there are signs of an ear infection. The monitor does help distinguish between general fussiness or signs of an ear infection though, so certainly a good buy. The ear check monitor is around $50, which seems pricey but it a great safety product for new parents to have.
Bumbo Baby Sitter
I have to admit, I found this product to be odd looking at first. The Bumbo is considered a baby seat or a booster seat. It helps babies sit up, while comfortably wrapping around their little body to prevent any falls. It is ideal for babies who are just learning to sit up and cannot quite keep their posture. The baby can safely be placed in the Bumbo on the floor, and the baby can even be fed while sitting in it. This was something my family put to great use and my son loved it, until his legs got too chunky for it. Bumbo Baby Sitter can be found at any Target and Walmart, for around $40.
There are great baby shower gift ideas, with many options to choose from. Whatever you choose to buy for the little one, consider the health and safety of the child. A baby shower gift that keeps safety in mind can also give the parents a peace of mind.
