How To Build A Baby Shower In A Box

Sitting in the doctor’s office waiting for what felt like an eternity, I glanced through parenting magazines passing the time.  As I sat there with a room full of strangers, I couldn’t help but imagine what life was going to be like with our new little one.  We had tried to be pregnant for three years. The time had come and I was at my final appointment, when another young mom to be caught my eye. We started a conversation about pregnancy and due dates.  Once I talked with her it became clear our lives were very different.  I had just had a baby shower that was large and we received more than I could even use.  I learned she did not have family support and there was no dad involved. She hadn't been blessed by a shower of gifts from friends and family. We both were having boys. What could I do for this girl I had just met?

I left that day knowing I had to do something for her.  I only had a few days left before our own blessed event. I wanted to focus on my own needs,  but how could I let her be alone?  I decided to give her a baby shower in a box! I had read about it once and thought I could add my own special touch to it.

Here is what I did:

I found a huge box:  I wrapped it in baby paper and left the top open

Inside I made a large diaper cake.  This was one of my most favorite gifts I had received.  A diaper cake is not only cute, it is fun.  If you don’t think you can make a diaper cake order one online. You won’t regret it.

• A Diaper Cake
• A magazine about parenting
• A pacifier
• Baby Booties
  
• Add slippers.  Every new mom needs slippers
• Make sure to include a swaddling blanket for the new baby
• Include the essentials:  Baby shampoo, baby lotion, and baby diaper rash ointment
• Baby wash cloths are often forgotten and can serve both at bath time and as a great spit-up rag
• A gift certificate to a local coffee house is always a special treat

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