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Baby Shower Gifts

Everyone seems to be having babies, so if you are having one, or will be attending a baby shower be sure to check out these hot baby items that are sure to please!

Starfish™ Bath Sensor (Orange Tree Group)
Here's a great gadget that Mom's will appreciate - a thermometer that suctions to the side of the tub. It has an alarm that will let you know when it's bath time - or if the water is high enough. So if you're filling the tub while doing laundry, making the bed and changing a diaper as all busy mom's do an alarm sounds when the water reaches the bottom of the unit. It's a lifesaver if you've ever had a bath overflow! It's got a sturdy suction cup and measures temperature in Celsius and Fahrenheit. Our mom-tester just loved it, she loved knowing the temperature even though she was always sure to test the water herself. She said "sometimes it's hard to tell if what's warm enough for you isn't too hot for the baby!" $14.95

Fold ‘n Carry Floppy Seat: Here's a great gift for any new mom. This great seat cover protects little ones from the germs that you find on grocery carts and restaurant high chairs. Our tester, a mother of two loved the fact that it covered everything - front to back, and it prevented her teething daughter from chewing on the rails of the cart! She commented that it washes very easily and hasn't faded. It is soft, comfortable, easy to put on and colorful! Some of the best things about this version is that it folds itself into it's own carrying bag. It also has loops for pacifiers, pockets for bottles and toys! Retails for $39.99

Bear View Infant Mirror (SeeMeSmileProducts) $24.95 This is a great gift for a new mom - or carpooling grandparent. The mirror allows you to view your child in your rearview mirror -- so you never have to turn around. A 10-week-old who is testing it out thinks it's hysterical. "We received the monkey to test and my kids have named him Elvis. My 10 week old coos and smiles at him during the ride - when she's not sleeping! It certainly has stopped her from being bored, staring at the back of a car seat the whole time." Our mom-tester reported. You can locate a retailer through their site or go to Right Start or USA Baby.

Sun Suit (Fun In The Sunwear) Did you know that pediatricians suggest NOT using topical sunscreens for infants under the age of 6 months? Well this is a great way to protect your grandchild or child from the sun. The suit is made from Dupont LYCRA® and is cool, breathable, lightweight, and quick drying. It's very much like a rash guard for a baby. It can be worn swimming or playing and it's rated to block 98% UV rays at $20.00 it's a great gift.

Cute Baby Shoes Want something to make every mom happy - give them a gift that will keep socks on their newborns feet! These great shoes are soft, fashionable and above all practical! They will keep their toes toasty on cool days or in air-conditioning and if the baby is being introduced to an exersaucer it will protect them. The soft suede soles allow baby's feet to grip the ground while the leather uppers let baby's feet breathe. They can be worn with or without socks. They are made of a soft suede outer soles with fabric inner soles and a layer of padding in between to cushion baby's first steps. $24.95

Blossoms Pacifier Chain (Haba) Newborn & Up, $12.00
Here's a great gift that your child will love. You'll never loose a pacifier again. They are safe, colorful and secure. There's also the Teddy Pacifier Chain for boys. Simply attach this soft and colorful plush 8.5 inch chain to their pacifier and be happy!

Pampers Gift Certificates (Pampers) Here's a great gift for a new mom, dad, or friend, it's a gift certificate for diapers! What new parent doesn't cringe every time they go to the store to purchase diapers! Well this will lighten their shopping bill considerably! As a parent I know that this is one gift I would use! Pampers Gift Certificates are now available in one-month (four certificates) to a two-year supply (96 certificates), starting at $45. Unlike other gift cards, new Pampers Gift Certificates are not tied to any particular store or dollar amount and can be redeemed for Jumbo Packs of diapers or potty training pants wherever Pampers are sold in the U.S. They still make a great last-minute gift, stocking stuffer or add-on to other baby gifts. Plus, one size fits all -- Moms can use the Gift Certificates for whatever type and size of Pampers they need and gift-givers aren't left trying to guess. For more information or to purchase Pampers Gift Certificates, visit www.Pampers.com/gift.

Funkie Baby Lap Tee (funkie baby) Age 6-12 months $16.00
These cute Lap Tee's are a great gift for the new baby. They are soft, in beautiful colors and cute as can be. The logo is just the cutest thing and they come in variety of colors.

coccolo baby (Succo) $32.00
Succo makes gorgeous clothes for children in sizes from birth through size 4T. We were sent a gorgeous three piece outfit in pink for a newborn. It came with a pink onesie, pink pants and pink hat. Adorned with a horse, it's a perfect gift for the newborn, or to give as a shower gift. They have many other designs as beautiful as they are well made.