Are you invited to a baby shower but are you still thinking about the gift? Something homemade is always a good idea for good friends or relatives. Instead of the usual diaper cakes, in this article we present some ideas and instructions for baby gifts for the birth that are practical for the parents and look really cute at the same time.
Baby gifts for birth - necessary materials for flannel cupcakes
If your best friend, sister or colleague is having a baby soon, then you can do something special for her and the newbornsuitable giftsdo it Yourself. Gifts for a newborn usually include basic baby equipment, such as pacifiers and pacifier chains, diapers, bottles and bibs. However, it often happens that the new mother gets too many of them or has already bought the initial set herself. It is therefore advisable to consult with her and, if necessary, with the other guests at the baby shower before making your selection. This means there are no duplications.
It is generally true that the more beautifully a gift is packaged, the more the recipient will look forward to it. That's why we would like to give you some ideas for creatively designed birth gifts that consist of simple things but are very attractively packaged. Our firstDIYIdea is for little onesTartsmade from rolled washcloths and baby socks. They are easy to make and are suitable even for people on a tight budget as the necessary materials are not expensive at all. You will need baby washcloths, baby socks, individual silicone muffin cups, a small box, paper decorations and ribbon. It is recommended to choose pastel colors and not just focus on blue or pink.
DieInstructionsshows you the exact way the washcloths and socks are rolled and shaped into little cupcakes. First roll the washcloth diagonally, then place the socks on one end and roll the whole thing lengthways again. Roll up the top end of the socks and place the small bundle in a silicone muffin cup. As a decoration at the top, you can put paper stickers or even small colorful candies for mom. Finally, the adorable baby gifts for the birth can be placed in a muffin box, which is wrapped as a gift with the bow. It would be just as nice to decorate the entire box with stickers and any decorations.
Sew a practical pacifier bag yourself
Pacifiers are small and easy to lose. Every mom knows how hard he is to find when he's at the bottom of the bag and thatBabycrying in her arms. For this reason, a pacifier bag can be a practical gift for a newborn. If you have a sewing machine at home, you can sew the pacifier bag yourself and give it to your friend at the baby shower. You can find step-by-step instructions at the end of the article.
Something really nice about this pacifier bag is the strap that allows it to be hung on the baby bag. This means the pacifier is always quickly at hand. It can also be attached to the stroller or car seat so that the mother can always find the pacifier when she needs it. You can use any fabric for this project. Colorful patterns that are atmospheric and quickly stand out are recommended.
Crochet animal motif hat for baby
A crocheted hat always looks lovely on the baby's head. Animal motifs such as ears, eyes or whiskers are already very common and popular. Small animals such as rabbits, sheep, chicks and frogs are very popular. If you can crochet or want to learn, you can even make hats, socks, scarves and other gift ideas yourself with a little yarn. To do this, you need the exact size of the baby in order to knit a suitable crochet piece.
Baby name and date of birth in a picture frame
Now we present a beautiful idea that is completely personalized and perfect for the baby of your close friends or family members. What is meant here is a picture frame with the baby's birth date and name. This is a nice decoration idea for the baby's room and can be easily attached to the wall.
For this DIY project you will need craft felt in three to five colors, a medium-sized picture frame, small letters and numbers, for example made of wood, a needle, thread in the appropriate color and ribbons. One felt serves as the basis on which small figures such as stars and balloons are sewn from the other craft felts. It's best to match the colors to both the gender of the child and the colors of the child's room, if you already know them.
The ribbons are formed into loops and sewn or glued to the top of the felt. The letters are used to write the name and the numbers are used to write the date. Hot glue is best suited for gluing to felt. Complete the picture with decorations of your choice, place it in the picture frame and you have an original gift that will look beautiful in the baby's room and will certainly be appreciated by the parents.
Make a diaper wreath
An alternative to the diaper cake is the diaper wreath. It is a suitable baby shower gift that combines not only diapers, but also pacifiers, drinking bottles, teethers and other baby items. To make a diaper wreath yourself, you need a wreath shape made of wire, diapers, small baby gifts and ribbon. You can further decorate the wreath with the baby's name and choose the color of the bow depending on the gender. It can also serve as decoration at the baby shower.
Sewing a cuddly blanket for a newborn
Sewing cozy blankets is another nice gift idea. It should be noted here that the fabric should be soft and cozy. With the sewing machine you can sew a whole set of bedding and decorate it with appliqués. Focus primarily on children's motifs, such as animals, stars, hearts, etc.
a bundle of blankets
The bed linen set or the different cozy blankets can be tied in a bundle instead of packed. To do this, you can first roll them, then arrange them next to each other and finally tie them with a piece of the fabric used. You can also add a birth greeting card to the bundle.
sew a bib
Another DIY idea is to sew lovely bibs using a pattern. Using fabric with different patterns, you can sew a whole set so that mom has enough bibs to change. Bibs with sleeves are particularly practical because they can be tied tightly to the baby's back. However, since the bibs are an initial supply, ask the parents in advance if you need more of them.
Make your own baby mobile – nice idea for newborns
A suitable gift for the baby's room is the mobile. Small figures hang above the baby bed and have a calming effect. You can make such a mobile yourself with some craft felt, an embroidery frame, some wool and thread. The little toys that float above the baby's bed can be easily sewn from felt and wool. You don't need a sewing machine for this, but you can work faster with it. The sewn toys are finally sewn together with white thread and finally tied to the embroidery frame.
Baby hat made from elastic T-shirts
This gift idea is simple, but still beautiful. Cotton baby hats are always useful for newborns. The hats are best suited to babies born in autumn or winter. Since the weather is colder during these seasons, a hat can keep the baby's head warm. For this DIY project, you can use cotton t-shirts from your closet that have some elasticity to cling to the baby's head. Wash the t-shirts in advance with baby detergent because newborns have very sensitive skin.
The necessary tools are a sewing machine, scissors, double-sided tape for textiles, a baby hat as a template and an iron. Follow the instructions to sew beautiful homemade hats. Various fabric appliqués can be sewn onto the hats as decoration or glued using an iron.
The finished baby hats are elastic and comfortable and are therefore suitable not only for newborns, but also for babies up to two years old. The knot at the top of the hat is usually on one side and looks lovely. After sewing the hats, it is recommended to wash them again with suitable detergent.
Ice cream cone mobile for the baby room
The baby mobile is one of the most beautiful gift ideas because it is used by the parents and the baby at the same time. It decorates the room in a beautiful way and helps the little one fall asleep faster. Here we present another DIY project for baby mobile. These are ice cream cones hanging over the baby bed that you can make yourself. These can be made in delicate pastel colors and look really nice in the baby's room. The necessary materials for this are balls made of Styrofoam, lightweight cotton fabric, polyester padding and craft paper. The complete instructions can be found at the bottom of the page.
a soft toy
If you choose toys as a gift idea, you should know that the gift will probably not be used in the first 3 months because the baby is still too small. But that shouldn't bother you, as time goes by very quickly and the gift will be used sooner or later. Soft toys are preferable for babies as they are not dangerous for them. That's why cuddly toys are best for the little ones.
* Full instructions for the pacifier bag can be foundhere.
* Ice Cream Cone Baby Mobile Instructionshere.
