Personalized Baby Shower Gifts for Parents

The impending birth of a baby is an exciting time for parents. When families get together to celebrate this time with a baby shower, gifts for babies are often the highlight. Selecting the perfect personalized baby shower gift for parents, however, is a wonderful way to celebrate the birth of a new baby. New moms and dads will love the gesture, and the gift is something that can be cherished long after the baby grows up.

Family Tree

Many stores, such as Hallmark and Things Remembered, sell variations of a family tree. Some are actually shaped like trees, with places for pictures hanging around. Some hold engraved or handwritten names and birth dates. A family tree is a great choice for a personalized baby shower gift for parents, as it can be added to as the family grows and personalized even further (name and birth date) after the baby is born. If a free standing family tree doesn't seem like the best choice, consider a framed version, from stores such as Pottery Barn and Red Envelope. Include names, birth dates and pictures of mom, dad and the kids, too. This baby shower gift is sure to become a cherished family heirloom.

Family Album or Scrapbook

Another suggestion for a personalized baby shower gift for parents is a family album or scrapbook. Gather pictures of the mom and dad to be - but don't limit your selections to the most recent pictures available; include photos of them growing up, their baby pictures, wedding portraits and photographs of their grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Get supplies from stores such as Michael's, or contact your local Creative Memories consultant for materials and ideas. Leave pages at the end for mom and dad to put in pictures of the baby after she or he is born, and even decorate the pages for certain momentous occasions, such as "the day you were born," "coming home from the hospital," "early visitors" and a variety of firsts that baby will experience in the early days. A personalized baby album or scrapbook makes a touching baby shower gift that can be enjoyed by children as they grow up, too.

Bracelets for Mom, Dad and Baby