Handmade baby shower gifts that the mommy-to-be will love to receive! Learn how to make these creative baby gift ideas.
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Originally posted May 5, 2012. Updated 9/19/2019.
One of my favorite DIY gifts is the baby shower gift. It’s fun to create for a new baby and mother. Nothing says, “I’m part of your tribe” more than a thoughtful gift for the new family.
Obviously, if you have kids, you know that the best three baby shower gifts are a night nanny, a cleaning service, and meals for the first few weeks (years?) after the baby is born.
But seeing most of us don’t have the budget for night nannies, here are some crafty ideas!
Homemade Baby Shower Gift Ideas
Homemade gifts to make for a baby shower. These creative DIY gifts are the perfect gifts for the mom to be.
Ergo Teething Pads DIY
These pads go on a baby carrier and come off for easy washing, seeing baby's love chewing on that area- these are perfect to make if you're also gifting them a baby carrier.
How to Sew Nursing Pads Without a Serger
These reusable nursing pads are perfect to sew if the mom to be plans on breastfeeding.
DIY Rainbow Art Wall Hanging
This DIY rainbow wall hang is the perfect baby shower gift for the new nursery that you can easily customize to the perfect color scheme.
DIY Flannel Bib
Here's how to make a simple flannel bib... you can even add another layer for additional absorbency.
How to Sew Homemade Burp Cloths from Prefold Diapers
These burp cloths are made from prefold diapers for MAXIMUM absorbency.
How to Make Cloth Wipes or Napkins
Cloth wipes are the perfect gift for easy face wipes for baby, or for use for cloth diapering.
How to Make Burp Cloths from Flannel
Burp cloths are easy to make with flannel. Get the free burp cloth pattern.
DIY Growth Chart: Adorable {& easy!} baby shower gift
There is nothing better for a baby shower gift than to put a personal touch on it and give the parent’s to be a way to create special memories. This DIY Growth Chart does just that. It’s handmade with love and it something they will continue to use as their child grows.
How to Make an Art Display from Flooring
These art displays are easy to make and use upcycled flooring pieces.
DIY T-Shirt Romper + FREE PATTERN
Turn their favorite tee into a romper for the new baby!
Grow with Me Pants for Cloth Diapered Babies
Grow with Me pants are my favorite gift because they're custom made pants that grow with your baby- in other words, they fit for a few sizes instead of just one!
DIY Wood Growth Chart for Your Wall
This rustic wood growth chart is the perfect gift for the new family.
DIY Cloth Diapers: Quick Snap Flap Wrap (QSFW)
Make some quick snap flap wrap cloth diapers if the parents plan to cloth diaper.
Aden and Anais Knock Off
Here's an Aden and Anais knock off tutorial.
Grow With Me Romper
Like Grow with Me Pants, these rompers fit for several sizes and adjust at the waist and legs.
How to Sew a Cloth Diaper Stash Fast
If you know they're hoping to cloth diaper, they might LOVE their own stash of custom diapers. Here's a tutorial on how to sew them.
How to Make Baby Nursery Signs
These nursery signs are so sweet and made with a Cricut. Click over and get the cut file.
Easy to Sew Reversible Baby Romper Pattern
These reversible rompers are made of cotton fabric-- did I mention they're reversible!? These are fun!
How to Upcycle Book Jackets into Wall Art for a Playroom or Nursery
These book jackets make fun art for a playroom or nursery.
How to Sew a Crib Teething Guard
I love crib teething guards... they help protect the front of your crib! They're also easy to sew.
How to Sew Fitted Sheets: Regular Size Crib and Mini
Sew some extra fitted sheets- they won't want to run out during those middle of the night blow outs.
How to Sew Changing Pad Covers
You can never have too many changing pad covers! Sew a few that match their bedroom theme.
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Tuesday 10th of March 2015
Thank you so much for the shout-out,Danielle!;) Lots of lovely ideas.We had a drop in friends/family having babies yet here of late,consistently appears to bring an alternate 'expecting baby' announcement.Probably the most treasured gifts I got at my baby showers were those that were handmade.Those are additionally the ones I've held on to in each child’s keepsake box.:)
~Anne Rivera.