10 Gift ideas on Baby Shower / God Bharai /Dohale Jevan !

Yesterday I was invited in a baby shower ceremony of a cooligue’s daughter. We are a group of 4-5 ladies who were to go to attend this function. I am the youngest in all of them. So generally at such situations, deciding the gift , buying it and collecting contribution becomes my responsibility. 

Since the time was very less, I could not explore the online buying opportunity. But online sites like First cry and all gave me at least an idea what all kind of gifts can be given to a mother to be on a baby shower.

We ,in India believe that nothing related to the baby is to be given on baby shower. But in western countries they generally give gifts related to new born on baby shower. So that option was ruled out.

I decided to go and check out 1-2 shops nearby . And I learned that either the maternity apparels are too dingy or they are too pricy for hardly 2 months of use. And moreover, the size of a mother-to-be was again a confusion for me. Because nobody had seen her that how much wait she had put on during pregnancy. So buying any maternity apparel was also ruled out.

And we had to come to a conclusion that we have to gift her individually. No contribution..

While doing all this research what to buy on baby shower  there was hardly any article from India , So I decided to write this .. 

These are the main 10 ideas which you choose from if you have to buy gift for mom-to-be.

Baby Shower/ Dohale Jevan (Oti Bharan) / God Bharai

1. Apparel : If you have enough time to buy then search online there are enough options to buy from.

a.       Saree: Its too personal choice. At times it just becomes a formality. If you are sure that saree is gonna be worn by the mother to be. Then only gift Saree.

b.      Dress material/Cut piece  : Another good option. A good dress material/Cut piece is a good choice and will be useful after delivery also.

c.       Maternity wear : There are many maternity wear clothes available online and also in shops .Like kurti, Tops, Leggings , gown, etc. If you are sure of a mom-to-be’s  size then you can buy one of these.

d.      Nursing Poncho : I found this very interesting and useful thing . It will be useful during walk  to cover and also after the pregnancy. Its  very useful during nursing.. And it looks cool and very stylish..A must have product for a new mommy .  you can buy it here https://www.amazon.in/s/ref=sr_nr_n_1?fst=as%3Aoff&rh=n%3A1953465031%2Ck%3Anursing+poncho&keywords=nursing+poncho&ie=UTF8&qid=1534414543&rnid=3576079031

e.      Pregnancy pillow : If budget is not an issue this is another good gift option. Its going to give a super comfort for the pregnant lady. During pregnancy and also after pregnancy. Buy “C” shape pillow which is little pricy but useful in long run for mother and baby too. Its a blessing for both mom and the baby.. You can check it out here https://www.amazon.in/s/ref=sr_ex_n_1?rh=n%3A1571274031%2Cn%3A1953448031%2Cn%3A1953460031%2Ck%3Apregnancy+pillow&bbn=1953460031&keywords=pregnancy+pillow&ie=UTF8&qid=1534414643

f.        Stole/Scarf/Dupatta : A nice scarf/stole which has soft and warm feel is a good option .This will be useful for mom to be while walking during pregnancy, while feeding the baby  etc. Even a silk dupatta from brand like FabIndia is a good option

2. Jewellery : Nice silver jewellery is a good option an earring or a chain with or without pendant or a neck piece is an elegant gift. Now a days there are plethora of options in imitation and handmade jewellery.

3     Gift Hamper : One gift hamper containing various essential oils. Or another gift hamper containing organic things shower gel, shampoo, lip balm , body cream etc. With a nice packing these gift hampers looks cool and very useful also. And It can be cutomised as per your choice and the budget.

4.    Dry fruits : A box containing dry fruits can be a good option.

5.       Kesar/Saffron : Saffron has many interesting qualities, specially for mom-to-be. One of the purposes includes improvement in digestive system and increase in appetite. Since the pregnant ladies go through variety of mood swings, saffron is the particular ingredient that can bring the mood of a pregnant lady in order. A good quality 1 gm saffron is a fantastic option.

6.        Bags: Shopping bag, clutch, handbag, sling bag , mobile bag etc can be good option.

7.       Brass Cow and Calf : It is considered very auspicious to have a statue of Cow and a calf the house  where mom to be is there. If it is of metal then nothing like it.. You can check it out here https://www.amazon.in/Nexplora-Industries-Large-Elegant-Statue/dp/B01N00TXEC/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1534419279&sr=8-3&keywords=cow+and+calf

8.       Customised gifts : Many customised gifts like printed tees, photo album, explosion box, personalised cup cakes, wooden carved photo frame  etc can be given.

9.       Coupon: Many online websites like amazon, firstcry offers a coupon , which can be gifted to a person or it can be sent on email. The benefit of this is the mom to be can buy things of her choice by redeeming this coupon.

10.   Cash Envelope :  The best and easy gift option.

Hope you all have enjoyed reading this and found out what exactly is your choice.. !