What popular baby shower gifts do new parents want to receive? Although you may think that gifts like diapers, bottles, bedding (other than the crib), blankets, and the like seem too ordinary, these types of gifts are highly appreciated by parents-to-be. From my own experience I have always liked functional gifts like these. I’m going to lay out a number of other gifts that I know are excellent choices.

A baby monitor will be a comfort to the new mom and dad as they will not only hear but with the video monitor see the baby as well. This is a gift that all new parents need to make sure that the baby is doing well.

Baby carriers are another gift that can help mom or dad go about their daily routines with both hands free and also strengthen the parent-child bond.

It’s also very popular with parents and baby loves it too, it’s the activity gym. This is a great way for babies to get exercise, as well as encourage vision development and physical skill development. This is accomplished by hanging toys, mirrors, and other objects of different shapes, sizes, and colors within baby’s reach.

One of my favorite popular baby shower gifts is books. Start a baby library by giving away classic children’s books. I always give my grandchildren books and they love receiving them. Start reading to a child very early and he will most likely become a reader. Some examples of classics are Goodnight Moon, Runaway Bunny, and Guess How Much I Love You? The Night Before Christmas was my youngest son’s favorite book and he made me read it every night no matter if it was Christmas or not.

There are so many popular baby shower gifts that I could go on and on. Get creative and I’m sure you’ll give yourself a gift that will be appreciated by all.