According to tradition only the non-relatives and friends hosted baby showers. But now the tradition has changed even the family members and close relatives host the event. The ceremony is usually held in the home of the hostess or in a restaurant or a banquet hall. Baby shower is a wonderful occasion to welcome a new life into the world and a new member in the family. The ceremony of baby shower is usually held before the baby is born, which is normally two to three months before the delivery date. It is a family get-together where all the relatives and friends come together to share the moments. Baby shower is a very happy occasion in the family when the father and mother wait for the new member to arrive. So here are list of gift ideas you can opt for to make this occasion happier.

* On baby shower gifts are given to the mother to be and the baby. Like bath and beauty products for the mother.
* Nightgown can be a wonderful gift to wear during the pregnancy days.
* Books on childcare and pregnancy can be gifted. It can be very useful gift, as the mother will know every details of childcare.
* Good music CD's can be a good option for gifts. Mostly instrumental are preferred. DVD and Videos can also be gifted.
* Hair and skin products for the mother can be given as gift item. Home spa kit and foot massager is something you can go for.
* For the baby you can opt for personalized blankets, woolen clothes, etc.
* Clothes for the baby, toys like tub toys, stuffed toys can also be given. Baby beds can be a wonderful gift item to present. Even baby bathtubs can also be gifted.
* Baby bedding sets are also a very good option to choose. The bedding sets for cribs, bassinets, cradles and baby beds come in all sizes and colors from bright to pastels.

So these are some of the baby shower gift ideas you can try out to while deciding the present.