As someone in their late 20s, many good friends of mine are at the stage of getting married, buying houses, and shock horror, having children. So inevitably, following the announcement of an upcoming birth, is the occasion of the baby shower. An occasion to give as much baby related stuff to the expecting parent/s as possible. Not something I could really disagree with seeing as having a child seems to be a rather costly operation these days. Although I’m sure other unmarried childless people out there can relate that sometimes constant giving of wedding/baby presents can grate slightly, but I digress.
So not being particular knowledgeable on the subject of babies, I conducted a bit of research for ideas, not wanting to be known as the strange gift giver. Apparently gifts for the wrong sex are common too.
And whilst on the hunt for suitable baby gifts I discovered a whole range of gifts I’d never heard of before. Some strange, some innovative, and some downright barmy. Here’s a selection:
Now I’ve heard of pooper scoopers for cleaning up your dog’s waste, but now you can get one for babies/children too. For the eco minded parents who decide forgo nappies and allow their offspring to follow their ‘natural bowel movements’, location always at the baby’s discretion. Carpet stain remover not included.
Having problems keeping your baby’s bottom dry when changing nappies? Here’s the Baby Bottom Fan to the rescue – when normal air drying just doesn’t cut it.
Apparently swaddling a child, wrapping a child in a ‘sleep sack’ rather than loose blankers, promotes better sleep. On the cheaper end of the gift spectrum starting from $30. And I’m all for promoting better sleep for babies, especially if it means less crying on public transport/planes.
Rock your baby to sleep to Nirvana? Well it’s actually possible with lullaby versions of Nirvana. Also available with U2, Metallica and Bon Jovi. Something for the music loving parents out there who want to expose their little ones to garage rock from an early age.
Got the fear of being sprinkled with wee when changing nappies? No longer, with the Pee-pee Teepee. Pretty much does as described. Who comes up with these names anyway?
So strange or not, I now at least have a few ideas when the next baby shower invitation arrives. The lucky parent/s may find themselves the proud recipients of a Nirvana lullaby versions CD. Although I think the baby poop scoop may be one that’s better left on the shelf.