The Ultimate Baby Shower Gift

So many of my friends are either pregnant, trying to become pregnant, or have just had babies, that I have spent a LOT of time lately thinking about the ultimate shower gift.  I am trying to come up with a list of the best things that I had as a new mommy so that I can compile a basket of "must-haves" for my besties.  I'm talking about the small items that no one remembers to get or that they pass over on the registry because they are not that expensive.  These are things I like the best!  I am a fan of the overflowing basket of necessities!

I seriously stay awake at night thinking about this.  I know.  I'm nuts.  But that's okay...I'm usually up anyway, waiting for one child or the other to come into our bed. :/

So, here are a few of the items on my list.

1.  MAM Pacifiers.  (A MUST!  They are the only pacis my kids like...you can  check out my post on them here.)

2.  Boogie Wipes.  (Preferably in the grape scent.  Think purple Bubblicious circa. 1990.  These wipes easily get rid of those lovely green crusties that appear on our babies little noses when cold season arrives...and they don't receive nearly as many complaints as a typical wipe or tissue thanks to the saline in them!)

3.  Medella Quick Clean Micro Steam Bags.  (I'm not sure what I would have done without these bags at 2 am when I needed to sanitize pump parts or pacifiers.  They make life soooo easy and only cost about $5 for 5 bags/100 cleans.  Well worth it!  My SIL gave me a whole bunch of these at my shower for Bean and I am still using them!)



4.  A Skip Hop Diaper Bag.  (The perfect packaging for all the goodies you want to gift!  I personally have the Skip Hop Duo Double Bag, which fits on my double stroller like a dream, but I am also a huge fan of their new designs for their smaller bags.  I think these all deserve their own post but here is a preview...)

ooooo, pretty!

5.  Lansinoh Disposable Nursing Pads.  (Whether or not a new mommy plans to nurse, it is inevitable that they will need to use these at some point.  This brand is unbelievably comfortable and super absorbent.  Having these on hand is a huge help when you wake up in the middle of the night.  Soaked.)

 

These are just a few of the things on my shower shopping list.  I will share more soon, but in the meantime, what things have you purchased/received for a precious little one that you couldn't live without out??  Comment and let me know!  I've probably forgotten some really important ones and could use the input!