A nice ritual to celebrate the woman who is about to become a mother, the shower is a nice excuse to celebrate with friends and marvel at a rounded belly. A question remains and bothers; but what gift to offer?
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It's easy to overindulge when it comes to spoiling young babies or families about to receive a visit from the stork. But we don't want to clutter them up with stuff they already have or with trivialities! The famous list of gifts written by future parents avoids duplication and false joy when unpacking. All tastes being in nature, the trinket that we find so beautiful could well end up in the bottom of a drawer... The guests can also contribute to a common fund, one of the guests taking charge of collecting the money and to buy one or more gifts from everyone.
We don't just offer new!
Several ecological alternatives exist and are a pleasure to receive. Few pieces of baby clothes have time to wear out and get damaged. We have a beautiful piece that no longer suits our youngest at home? It will definitely make someone else happy! The same goes for toys, blankets, books, breast pumps, excess milk freezer bags, reusable containers for purees, etc. It can even become a theme for the event; Only second hand! And why not accompany our gift with a little note recounting a memory associated with it? We thus offer a story rather than a simple object, it is personalized and touching!
Targeting parents' interests
Are the future parents into sports, cooking, fashion? Guests can agree among themselves to offer gifts around this theme! During my shower, my friends, very well aware that I am a ferocious fan of reading, organized an activity and a gift exchange so as to constitute the perfect library for me. I received new and used children's books, motherhood books, annotated books, birth art and photography books…. and even a diary of the first few months in a friend's maternity ward. So many unique gifts, as if each person present gave me a slice of their life and experience.
Encourage great businesses from here
If you want to offer something new, you don't have to look far to find magnificent baby clothes and objects made in Quebec. On the contrary, it is difficult to choose as the offer is so interesting! So I present to you a small selection, but believe me, this list could go on and on.
The versatile cushion from Cushions etc . was my greatest ally at the end of my pregnancy and when the baby arrived. Ideal for making sleep more comfortable during the last months of pregnancy, for breastfeeding, for putting baby down and supporting it, it quickly became a must in my home and I cannot recommend it highly enough!
To decorate the baby's room, Abricotine offers unique decorative objects, such as magnetic supports for posters, coloring pages or photos, and sober and refined wooden toys. Add a little touch of softness with a mobile by Bulle et ballon and an adorable Veille sur toi night light, and voila, baby is ready to join the cozy comfort of his bedroom.
Only the best for care
A baby's soft skin deserves the best products to pamper it. Maya's products are natural and organic and suitable for the whole family. Since the oleo-calcareous liniment entered my home, I organize myself to never miss it! It is as suitable for cleaning baby's bottom and preventing diaper rash as it is for removing mum's makeup and soothing the skin after exposure to the sun. No rinsing required, it's versatile and easy to use.
Öko creations is a company offering a range of zero waste products that will certainly appeal to the new family. Reusable handkerchiefs and wipes, washcloths, nursing pads… Their offer is wide, ecological, and their products are made from hemp and organic cotton. An eco-responsible alternative, without compromising on baby comfort!
Beautiful and useful at the same time
We fell in love with the 4 in 1 bib from Sans Exception ! New parents can never have too many bibs (long live teething), and these thanks to the perfectly installed press studs can be worn on the front as well as on the back, which gives the opportunity to use them on both sides. .
For baby's plump little feet, The urban slipper is worth the detour. The company offers slippers that are utilitarian while being authentic fashion accessories. Little Joy's clothes by Mélissa Lajoie complete a wardrobe perfectly thanks to their retro touch that makes them timeless.
The important thing is to keep in mind that you don't need to empty your bank account to please future parents. Nothing is more precious than an entourage present and who supports us in this pivotal period of our life, so add a good dose of love to what you offer (and why not some frozen meals for the first weeks?), and you can't go wrong!
Reviewed by Remy-Pierre
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