There is no doubt, we love personalized baby gifts! We also love lots of color and right now we are really into a combination of pink and orange. It’s bright, fun, and bold, which we think is perfect when choosing unique baby gifts for baby showers, 1st birthdays, or even as baptism gifts.
Here are some punchy pink and orange options for personalized baby gifts:
For a gift that will growth with them, we love giving little ones their own personalized growth charts. (shown: Growing Giraffes personalized growth chart, Sprinkled Flowers and Butterfly Kisses personalized growth charts)
A cuddly blanket with their name on it, like think pink and orange dot one from Blueberry Junkie on ArtFire, will be lovingly used and snuggled with for years.
Playful pillows shaped in the little one’s first and/or last initial add a sophisticated touch to nursery décor. (image courtesy of Bed Bath & Beyond)
Personalized pink and orange 1st birthday shirts will be proudly worn on their big day. (shown: Happy To Be and Fun To Be One 1st Birthday Shirts)
Add a splash of color to bath time with a personalized pink & orange terry cloth robe. (Image courtesy of Bespoke Custom Gifts)
Which personalized baby gifts are your go-to fave – a personalized growth chart, clothing, blanket, etc?
Baby Shower theme: Aqua
Perfectly pretty alone or paired with a range of colors, aqua is a cool color option for baby showers for boys, girls, or gender neutral parties, especially in the heat of August. Either in light, soothing shades or bright, bold tones, it’s easy to be creative with this watery hue.
We rounded up some inspiration for aqua baby shower décor ideas, as well as unique baby gifts.
Décor & Party Elements:
Aqua and red get a playful touch with polka dots (Image found on Kara’s Party Ideas blog)
Lots of texture and pattern give this green and aqua shower lots of personality (Image courtesy of Lil Luna blog)
Soft aquas and oranges create a tranquil shower setting (Image courtesy of Lovely Little Details)
Aqua treats, like punch (Eat Drink Pretty blog), cookies (SP Cookie Queen), and cakes (Sweet Art by Becky) add a sweet touch.
Personalized Baby Gifts:
Personalized travel changing pad (Luna and Bean)
Personalized Onesies
Personalized baby blanket (Funny Farm Creations)
Personalized alphabet poster
Do you prefer cool or bright shades of aqua for a baby shower?
Baby Shower theme: Alphabet
Looking for a simple, yet sweet theme for a baby shower? It doesn’t get any more basic than the alphabet, which also offers a wide range of color themes and options – whether using the actual ABC’s or incorporating the initials of baby-to-be’s first or last name.
Here are some great examples of baby shower décor and gift ideas that incorporate letters of the alphabet.
Décor:
This door hanger makes perfect first impression when guests arrive. (Image courtesy of Experience Specialist)
Blocks and alphabet cookies easily bring the theme to life. (Image courtesy of Pink Pistachio)
Mini cakes shaped like blocks are a delicious addition to any alphabet-themed shower. (Image courtesy of Martha Stewart Living)
Frosted lettered cookie party favors tie in perfectly with the theme. (Image courtesy of 75th & Sedgwick blog)
Gifts:
ABC Blocks and wagon are a classic gift. (Image courtesy of Rosie Hippo)
Highlighting a newborn’s name with their first or last initial on personalized baby onesies are super sweet gifts that make ideal baby keepsakes. (shown: All Mixed Up, Balloon Bouquet, Bold Monogram, and Crane Monogram personalized baby onesies)
An alphabet poster is another timeless gift for baby.
An alphabet stroller blanket will be used and adored for years. (Image courtesy of BabyBlankets.com)
Baby Shower Theme: Orange
July and August are some of the hottest months of the year, also the months with the most births, so we’re guessing you’ve got a baby shower or two in your future. If you’re planning to throw a shower or just attend one, a sunny theme for décor and gifts is orange. This juicy hue is gender neutral, so whether you know the sex of the baby or not, you really can’t go wrong.
Here are some of our favorite citrusy picks for baby shower gifts and décor:
Onesies are a must for newborns. Make them personalized baby onesies and you have a super thoughtful gift that will be both used and adored. Pair with booties or a rattle for a great gift set. (shown: Flying Hoot and Striped Monogram personalized baby onesies, Ecolution Organic Hemp Baby Booties, Crochet Wooden Bead Baby Rattle)
Everyone loves cute cupcakes! (Image courtesy of For The Love Of Sugar Addicts blog)
Cookies shaped like onesies are a sweet party favor (Image courtesy of Vanilla & Chocolate blog)
Pink and orange make a pretty, yet bold décor statement for a baby girl shower. (Image courtesy of Cutest Baby Showers blog)
An orange and aqua baby bird theme is so sweet and summery. (Image found on Project: Party Perfect blog)
Have you incorporated orange into a baby shower?
Baby Shower Gift Theme: Sports
Basketball season is wrapping up while baseball season is in full swing, so now is a great time for a sports-themed baby shower. In addition to specific team memorabilia, there are some super cute baby gifts, like personalized baby onesies, bibs, hats, and childrens growth charts, for the future sports fan.
No matter what sports you prefer, there’s a great selection of personalized baby onesies to choose from, like All Star Slugger, Touchdown, or Soccer Fun, and even a Batter Up Big Brother Tshirt if there’s a big brother-to-be in the family.
A football crocheted baby hat and diaper cover from Connie’s Crochet will score big with the parents-to-be.
A slam dunk baby gift? These Momo Baby Soft Soled basketball shoes from Toys ‘R Us.
Sports-themed personalized growth charts, like Junior Varsity, can inspire a love of the game, plus make excellent baby keepsakes.
A mobile, like this hockey-themed one from Drops of Color Shop on Etsy, is a go-to gift for any baby shower.
Baby Shower Trend: Nautical
Expecting a summer baby? A nautical theme is not only perfect for the season, it’s also easily done for boys, girls, or gender neutral showers. Highlighting anchors, boats, whales and other sea creatures, we’ve found some beyond sea-worthy décor and gift finds for a nautically nice shower.
DECOR:
This fun nautical shower setting we found on Project Nursery is chic, yet casual.
The mix of cool greens and blues makes this nautical shower from Hostess with the Mostess blog perfect for a gender neutral party.
Pink, navy, and white striped décor create a sweet seaside shower style for baby girls. (Image courtesy of Kara’s Party Ideas)
GIFTS:
Personalized growth charts in nautical colors or featuring with sea creatures make great baby keepsakes that will be treasured for years.
Shown: Under the Sea personalized growth chart; Perfect Pennant personalized growth chart.
It’s anchors away with a customized nautical themed gift set, like baby booties and personalized baby onesies. (Image courtesy of ShoesbySusie on Etsy)
Personalized baby onesies are always an ideal gift and if this is baby number 2 (or more), it’s extra sweet to gift an older sibling a coordinating tee.
Shown: Whale of Fun Big Sister Tshirt and Big Brother Tshirt with coordinating personalized baby onesies.
Hanging this mobile from Jaded Rabbit on Etsy over a crib will surely inspire an ocean of dreams.
Baby Shower Dad-Centric Gift Ideas
Most baby shower gifts focus on mom and baby, but why should dad be left out? We’ve found some great ideas, including personalized childrens gifts, with dad and baby in mind.
Shown: I Love Dad, My Dad Rules, and Heart 2 Heart personalized baby onesies.
Personalized baby onesies are always an ideal shower gift and these ones declare their love for daddy.
A baby carrier backpack is perfect for the outdoorsy parent. (Image courtesy of REI)
Daddy diaper duty will be a “ball” with this awesome kit from My Handy Daddy.
A personalized growth chart that reflects daddy’s favorite things, like sports, dinosaurs, or science fiction will add an element of his style to the nursery.
Shown: Junior Varsity, Blast Off, and Dinomite personalized growth charts.
He may not want to carry a diaper bag that looks like a purse, so a masculine bag, like this one from Diaper Dude, is perfect.
Couples Baby Showers
There are so many great baby shower themes to choose from – LilSugar just curated a fantastic selection here – but when the shower is for couples, it’s important to go with a theme that will suit the tastes of both parents-to-be. We chose a few of the décor themes from LilSugar’s article that we think would be perfect for a couple’s baby shower and selected personalized childrens gifts that would coordinate well and make lovely baby keepsakes too.
A personalized growth chart that highlights the color scheme or polka dot pattern of this Western Baby Shower theme coordinates without being too matchy-matchy.
The Woodland Fun personalized growth chart would be a great gift for this Rustic Camping themed shower décor
Bright multi-hued personalized baby onesies make fab gifts for this mod baby shower that both moms and dads will dig
Personalized baby onesies or childrens growth charts featuring owls are a perfect fit for this wise couple’s baby shower theme
Did you have a couple’s baby shower?
5 Favorite Customized Baby Shower Gifts
There are always some must-haves when a new baby is on the way, but sometimes when you’re going to a baby shower, you just want to buy something that’s different and fun, not just functional. Because as much as parents need breast pumps or baby butt cream, as parents we know it’s the personalized or custom created gifts that will become the baby keepsakes we’ll want to hold on to.
Here are 5 of our favorite customized baby shower gifts:
Shown: Zoo Friends, 1 to 10, and Dinomite personalized growth charts
A personalized growth chart is a long lasting gift that parents will use for years and kids will eventually look forward to using as well to show off how tall they are.
Create a DIY quilt for baby and incorporate tshirts from the parents (and maybe a big sister tshirt or big brother tshirt too) to create a truly personal gift. (Image courtesy of Maiden Jane)
Being in the hospital is never fun, but creating a custom survival kit with the mama-to-be’s favorite snacks, guilty pleasures, pampering treats, etc will be greatly appreciated at a crucial time (Image courtesy of Hines Catch Up blog)
Parents can never have enough onesies, so they’ll especially love a small collection of personalized baby onesies that show them the love too.
A memory book will hold so many special memories and having one specially created for baby, like this one from Nanilu Design on Etsy, just adds to its nostalgic value.
What baby keepsakes do you like to give as baby shower gifts?
Baby Shower Theme: Gorgeous Green
St. Patrick’s Day is on Sunday and the Pantone Color of the Year is Emerald, so it’s only fitting that a baby shower held this month would be done in gorgeous greens. To bestow a bit of the Irish luck on baby-to-be, we’ve found some party décor ideas, as well as great gifts that keep with the theme and will become treasured baby keepsakes.
Party Ideas:
Sweet treats (Image courtesy of WhipperBerry)
Drinks and décor (Image courtesy of Spearmint Baby)
Decorations you can definitely use again and again! (Image courtesy of PomLove on Etsy)
Shamrock garland (Image courtesy of Gfetti on Etsy)
Gifts:
Personalized baby onesies from Petite Lemon
Sweet baby booties (Image courtesy of Sweetmmajean on Etsy)
Burp cloth and bib set (Image courtesy of SixIsEnough on Etsy)