Care seats, cribs, rockers, clothing, nursery decor, all will likely appear on your friend’s baby-shower registry. But, how about giving that mom-to-be what she really needs; plain ol’ cash in the form of a gift card from her CardAvenue.com gift card registry.
A gift card isn’t the most exciting thing to see opened at a baby shower, so why not add a touch of creativity by including it in a DIY newborn survival kit. We wanted to share with you how to make this kit. It makes for a great baby shower gift!
Here’s a list of items to include in your newborn survival kit and labels for those needing a bit of explanation. Most items are available at your local dollar store.
Rain Pancho: Hazmat Suit (use during meal times and diaper changes).
Safety Goggles: Protect eyes from accidental sprinkles on the changing table.
Face Mask: Protection against toxic fumes during diaper changes.
Industrial Strength Gloves: Help avoid touching biohazard waste material.
Turkey Baster: Remember to get every crack and fold!
Long Handled Tongs: To keep those stinky diapers far away.
Diaper Disposal Bags: Biohazard Waste Material Disposal Bags.
1 Diaper: You’ll need more…
Baby Wipes: Cleans bottoms, hands and faces while doubling as a baby sponge bath!
Ear Plugs: Use at night and during the day, as necessary.
Pacifier: Mute Button.
Energy Drink: When sleep has evaded you.
Condoms: So you don’t have to do this again in the near future.
Pregnancy Test: Just in case protection fails.
Nipple Cream: For when breastfeeding really sucks.
Eye Mask: For cat naps anytime, anywhere.
Gift Card: For everything else.
Basket: To hold everything.
Use your own creative genius to add more items to the kit. Pack everything into the basket and wrap it with a pretty bow. Later on, the mom-to-be can use the basket as a diaper caddie.