Baby showers are a fun, memorable way to commemorate the impending birth of a baby ? and now, mommies and daddies can join in the games. For fun games that both parents-to-be can play, visit this site for baby shower games ideas. Gifts, too, can be fun as well as practical. If you're stuck for suggestions, read on!

Clothing Gift Ideas

Clothing for the new baby can be a fun thing to shop for. If the sex is not known, keep the colors neutral ? lemon, spearmint or white. Otherwise, pinks for girls and blue for boys ? only now, instead of the pastels once seen, the colors are hot pink, royal blue, lime greens, deep purples and rich reds. Many designer clothing shops for babies and children sell 'stories' of clothes, and a whole outfit can be bought in matching colors/patterns ? maybe a pair of stockings with a little skirt and blouse, and a matching hat and bootees for a new baby girl. Or, for a baby boy, a tiny denim jacket and jeans, boots and a plaid shirt. Brightly colored wraps can compliment a beanie or even match a set of bibs. Don't worry about buying too big as the baby will eventually grow into it!

Keepsakes

There are many keepsakes around, especially for a new baby. If the gender is known beforehand, this can make it easier or more difficult! However, if the name has already been chosen, it can open up many opportunities. A soft, luxurious towel set with the baby's name embroidered on it, or even a set of bibs ? maybe with "Mummy and Daddy love " or something similar. A baby blanket with the birth details (name, weight, length, date of birth) would make a beautiful "blankie". Engraving a "Baby's First Tooth/Lock of Hair" keepsake with the name, or if you are crafty, what about a cross stitch sampler?

Practical Baby Shower Gifts

If you have never even held a baby, or known someone who has one, this baby and toddler blog will give you some great ideas on what parents need. Even better, for practical ideas that will keep baby safe as he/she grows and gets more mobile, think about baby care and the kind of gifts that would be practical for this. A sterilizer, and cute baby bottles (if the parents will be bottle feeding) in pink or blue with a selection of teats might be appreciated. If the mum-to-be will be breastfeeding, there are many shawls you can purchase that allow the new mummy to discreetly feed, or pillows that prop the baby up for feeding. It might be best to ask what the new mummy plans to do, and encourage her choice ? that in itself is a great gift. There are many ideas for Baby Showers ? sometimes just browsing the local baby store can help if you are stuck for suggestions!