Top Ten Baby Shower Gifts

1) First Aid Ki - Make sure if you don't get this gift at your baby shower, you purchase it yourself. It's important to have a separate health kit for just baby that you can access easily in case he or she gets sick. It should include at least one thermomether, liquilyte to replenish fluids, baby tylenol, baby bandaids, and items to clean minor cuts and scratches. You would be surprised how often some of them break skin with their own finger nails.

2)  Baby Monitor / Pacifiers - You can let your mind stay at ease while you attempt to get some sleep at night knowing that if the baby wakes up you will most definitely wake up.  It is also particularly convenient while he or she naps during the day if you have a big house and you won't have to keeping checking on him or her if you would like to watch tv, vacuum or do some other activity.   The pacifiers are also wonderful gifts because they often help babies fall asleep and stay soothed. Register for several different sizes since your baby will outgrow them quickly.  The best kind to get is the ones recommended by dentists to help prevent problems with the way their teeth grow in.  They are usually marked on the package, or you can ask your dentist or the customer service representative at Baby's R Us for advice on choosing the best pacifier.

3) Bath Tub and Hygeine Products - Initially, it would be more comfortable to bathe your baby in the kitchen sink in a special baby tub. These are commonly used for infants. I would also suggest registering for a combined wash/shampoo in one that is tear free. This way you won't have to use two products when bathing him or her. You'll need lots of soft wash cloths, and the special baby towels they sell that have the "head piece" on them are adorable.