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Chocolate Dipped Oreo Cookies for a Unique Homemade Baby Shower Gift

Give the new Mum-to-Be a special treat at the Baby Shower.  

The new mum will be getting many gorgeous baby items from the other guests, so why not treat her with some yummy chocolate dipped oreo's.  You can make it yourself or order it online. 

Here is how to make it:

Ingredients:
Milk Chocolate, Oreo Cookies, Sugar Decorations

Instructions: 
Melt chocolate according to package directions. Dip the Oreo cookies into the melted chocolate (dip twice if necessary). Place on waxed or parchment paper. Add sprinkles or any other sugar decorations on top of the covered Oreos. Let cool. Enjoy!

If baking is not your thing or you simply do not have the time, you can order this fantastic little gift online at amazon.com

A Crocheted Baby's Blanket - The Perfect Present For Babies

A Crocheted Baby's Blanket

by Owen Jones

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Whether your friends, the parents-to-be, are going to be parents for the first time, it is difficult to know that what you are buying for the child is not going to be a duplicate. An added complication is that not all parents-to-be would like to know the sex of their new baby, so it is pretty hard to get a gift for the baby shower or Christening (or whatever) and still feel sure that it will be appreciated.

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However, there are some gifts that are unlikely to be duplicated and without having to spend an total fortune, a crocheted baby's blanket is one of them. If you have already acquired the skills to create a crocheted baby's blanket, then all well and good, otherwise you have two alternatives: you can either learn and thus increase your number of skills or you can commission one.


Forty years ago and before, most women could knit and crochet and knew about yarns and threads and knitting needles. 

Unfortunately, the parents of the Seventies either did not learn these skills or did not pass them on in general, but knitting and crocheting are making quite a comeback now in the early Twenty-First Century. People are proud to own hand-manufactured items like crocheted baby's blankets.

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One of the advantages of using contemporary yarns and materials is that the dyes are probable to be less hazardous than before, but you will still have to buy them from reputable suppliers to be completely certain.

Another advantage of a handmade item like a crocheted baby's blanket is that is likely to become a family heirloom. A handmade crocheted baby's blanket is sure to be treasured because it was handmade and not shop-purchased. It is even better if the maker's name and the baby's name are embroidered on it too.

If you are a novice to crocheting a baby's blanket, there are a couple of items that you need to bear in mind with regard to the baby's safety.

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Firstly, select a tightly-knit pattern so that the baby's fingers and toes cannot get snarled up in the blanket. Secondly, the cloth or yarn ought to be soft, colour-fast, non-toxic and machine washable. Babies' blankets get dirty fairly often, so it certainly is a boon to have a baby's blanket that is machine washable.

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Thirdly, take the time to enquire of the parents-to-be if they have a colour scheme or theme in mind for the nursery. Fourthly, the blanket should be the correct size. If your crocheted baby's blanket is to be used in a cot, then it must be the exact same size of the cot for safety reasons. If it is to be a general blanket, then you can make it larger so that it can be used for longer.


Lastly, but not least crucial is to take into account that babies teethe, so do not incorporate anything into your handmade crocheted baby's blanket if there is a chance of the baby choking on it, beads are a distinct no-no.


Owen Jones, the author of that piece, writes on a variety of subjects, but is now involved with the chenille throw blankets. If you want to know more, please visit our website at Woollen Blankets.

Baby Diaper Cakes Are A Hit During Baby Showers!

Author: Jnet Verra

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There many fun and creative ideas that you can include in a baby shower. Some of them don't even need to be expensive or purchased from a mall or specialty shop, because they are easy to make at home. 


Aside from the popular homemade baby gift basket, there is also another fun creative gift idea that will definitely be a hit at the baby shower; the baby diaper cake!


Baby diaper cakes are usually used as the centerpiece of the baby shower and the nice thing about the diaper cake is that the mom-to-be can take it home as gifts after the party ends. Baby diaper cakes are practical gifts, which make them highly appreciated. Obviously, they are made of baby diapers that any mom would need for her baby.

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Diapers are the one item that all new parents need a lot of. Diapers will sure be an ongoing expense for them for the next two to three years while raising their small child.  It seems that a diaper cake won't make to much of a dent in the baby supply, but it is something that parents will need everyday to keep their little one's bottoms comfortable and dry. This practical baby shower present is as practical as other baby necessities such as bathing supplies. 


Another good thing about baby diaper cakes is that they relatively inexpensive to buy. As much as we want to show care for the expectant parents, we also need to consider our own budget. Luckily, baby diaper cakes are not too expensive as other "big" gifts. With a bit of creativity and imagination, one can even make her own design!

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Baby diaper cakes are also among the baby shower gifts that can help pull all the elements of the nursery theme. They are now available in many different themes to also fit any baby shower theme. Many use themed diaper cakes as centerpieces to decorate the tables. They can easily be purchased off-the-shelf to complement the baby shower theme or have theme customized with a personal design. For people who can do some creative touches, homemade diaper cakes would really be something unique and more thoughtful. Nothing beats a homemade gift, more precious present that is created by someone close to the expectant parents!


So when giving baby shower gifts, it is very important to consider the needs of the new parents. The more it is practical, the better! There are other more practical baby shower gifts to choose from, including baby gift baskets, baby blankets, bathing supplies, nursery furniture, baby travel gear, baby dish set and the like. These items can be personalized, making them personalized baby gifts that are more special and thoughtful with a name or initials of a baby. Personalized baby gifts can be purchased online in a wide variety of selection to choose from.

Read more articles like this at: http://homemadebabyshowergifts.blogspot.com/2011/05/how-to-make-nappy-cake-for-baby-shower.html


About the Author


Jnet is an author for a variety of lifestyle issues and topics including weddings. If you're looking for personalized baby blankets, visit the website Prettybabygifts.com and browse their extensive collection. Find crib bedding sets more online!