There are hundreds of infant gift sets available to buy for baby shower gifts. The variety can be overwhelming if you try to choose from the entire field of possibilities. You can use eight questions to help you whittle down the list.

1. Have the parents told you the gender of their baby? If the baby has not arrived yet, you will not know its sex unless the parents make a point of giving out that information. Since it makes shopping for baby shower gifts so much easier, it does not hurt to tactfully ask. Many parents will often be glad to tell you whether their baby is a boy or a girl.

2. Do the parents have a wish list for their baby? You might get more than you bargained for if you ask this question. You might be expecting to hear that the child needs some sleepers and find out that the parents want a brand new crib. However, it is a good idea to ask, and then just take the response as a suggestion rather than a demand.

3. Which items give you the most value for the money? If a gift set has many items in it, the parents and child might reap the benefits of having more baby shower gifts than with a smaller set. By the same token, if the larger set is of inferior quality, the smaller set might be the better bargain.

4. Do the parents like the colors? You might know whether the Mom or Dad have a strong dislike for a certain color. If you have that information, you will know which colors to avoid. You can also choose their favorite colors for the baby shower gifts.

5. What kind of materials make up the items? Babies and parents alike prefer soft stretchy fabrics. You also need durable materials for both clothing and non-clothing baby shower gifts.

6. Will the gifts be useful? Handy towel and washcloth or bedding sets are ideal for the parent who needs help with the essentials. However, not all the baby shower gifts have to be utilitarian. In fact, it is sometimes more fun to shop for the extras.

7. Is the item festive? Baby shower gifts should spark a feeling of excitement. The shower is a party, after all. It should be a happy time, with as little thought to problems as possible. Get a present that will communicate this mood.

8. What do you like? Look through the baby shower gifts that are still on your list and think about what pleases you most. It has sometimes been said that the purpose of a gift is to make the giver happy. If you feel this way, do yourself a favor and choose a gift that will fill you with pride and enjoyment.

By the time you have answered all of these questions, you should have some very specific ideas of what kind of infant gift sets you wish to buy. If you are only buying one gift set, you have to be very selective. Make your decision count by thinking over your baby shower gifts carefully.

Ron Subs works with Discount Kid Store as a public relations consultant, more information about baby shower gifts can be found at www.discountkidstore.com

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In case you didn’t know, it’s ridiculously hard work having a baby.

It’s nine months of worrying, eating for two and drinking for none, reading enough books to qualify for one’s Ph.D. in obstetrics, and enduring however many numbers of excruciating painful hours of labor.

What else could be nearly as stressful? I think finding the perfect Baby gift is a close runner-up!

The task gets increasingly difficult if you are not a knowledgeable, experienced mom or grandma yourself; and the ante gets upped if you are buying for the second or third-time mom who already has all the basics.

Case in point: I know a neighbor on her third baby. She has everything her new baby needs. More than everything; as her house is full of new and gently used items piled up in teetering stacks in every available corner. When friends suggested throwing her a shower, this “new” mom practically snapped. The last thing she wanted or needed was another mound of ‘stuff’ that a seasoned mom knows she really won’t use, no matter how cute or costly it is. Take note; don’t let this happen to you.

For the first-time mother, or the experienced pro, what a Mom really wants is something useable.

When shopping for a gift, or gifts, ideally you want a mix of perishable, practical, and whimsical items. Giving a gift they will actually use and appreciate will make you a legend among your friends. Collect a few of the prettiest and most practical things you know the new mother needs. Every new baby needs onesies, sleepers, socks, washcloths and bibs. Once you have a no-nonsense basic gift in hand, then feel free to add a personal or whimsical touch. A small keepsake of some kind is always appreciated.

Being the mom of two baby boys myself, it meant that we received enough blue teddy bears to overrun any magical picnic in the forest. I ended up re-gifting most of them to every available boy baby I could find over the next few years. Please, step AWAY from the giant, carnival-sized stuffed animals.

Remember Mom is a person too. She knows that her baby will take priority above all, but it’s still nice to let her know she is loved and appreciated as a person. Add something sweet for her, whether it’s an edible chocolate treat, or scented bath salts, just to let her know she’s special.

These days, there are unlimited varieties and terrific value for your money in giving a gift basket. It is a versatile, gorgeous, and practical gift that delights every person who receives one. They can be tailored to occasion and baby gender, and showcase a bountiful array of thoughtful gifts.

You can find baby gift baskets online, shop by theme and price range, and find a high quality selection of premium items in a beautifully presented gift basket. It absolutely saves you precious time shopping several different stores for each item, and it saves you the cost and inevitable headache of buying paper and wrapping the gift yourself. Many companies will deliver the next day.

So, need a practical and pretty gift for baby? Try ordering a luxurious, beautiful gift basket.

Not such hard work, after all.

Vivi Andris is the owner of Amor Gift Baskets, where you can shop for gift baskets for any occasion including baby gift baskets.

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