A Baby Blanket Can Make A Memorable Baby Shower Gift

It is never easy to think of gift ideas for a baby shower but a baby blanket could just be the answer to earning the "best gift" award at the shower. With a wide range of original and clever designs available you can't go wrong here with these unique baby shower gifts.

However, what could be more ordinary than a baby blanket I hear you say? Used for thousands of years to swath a baby and provide much needed warmth, it's difficult to picture anybody coming up with a novel idea for a blanket. Well think again. Baby blankets have found whole new heights of fun,usefulness and creativity.

"Pigs in a Blanket" is just one example that combines a clever design with a practical gift. This two-piece gift set will cause lots of "awws" and "oohs" when the proud mother opens the beautifully decorated gift box which comprises an enchanting vintage container topped with an organza bow.

Inside the box she will discover a plush blanket that can be imprinted with a memorable phrase or even personalized. It is wrapped around a gorgeous pig in the style of a teddy bear which will quickly become the baby's favorite. Made from stain-resistant polyester which will last for years, it could well even be handed down to the next generation.

The gift also includes a child's story book rhyme which is designed to complement the other two items. "This Little Piggy" which is printed on the back was never so much fun and the five little piggies dancing on the front certainly agree.

Just as much fun is the JoJo Giraffe toy which comes with its own very special blanket inside its own keepsake box. At 20 inches high it will sit proudly in the corner until the baby can no longer resist the temptation to play with it... which at a guess will take about four seconds. With his legs wrapped around a colorful keepsake box done in similar style, JoJo is unquestionably a perfect gift.

The blanket which accompanies the gift adds hugely to the delight that both baby and mom will receive from this gorgeous item. Easily personalized with the addition of the baby's name, the sunny yellow fleece of the blanket is warm and soothing. Also, at 40 inches by 30 inches, it is a good size for either a baby blanket or decorative bed cover.

Even baby blankets which are standalone items can also make perfect gifts. The Maddie's Meadow is a wonderful example. Colorfully decorated with butterflies and flowers on a background of pink, it's extremely inviting. The gift box also carries a matching theme with bright green grass and fluffy pink clouds which serve to remind mom of the joys of spring. Personalization is easily achieved because of the wide satin border that surrounds the soft fleece.