Five Essential Baby Shower Gifts

So, you're lucky enough to be shopping for a baby! Here are five essential baby shower gifts you won't want to forget.

You asked for it- and here they are, the things every new mom will need. Here are our top choices for the five essential baby shower gifts that Mom really wants - and needs.

1. Diapers and Wipes-Yeah, yeah, technically this is two things, but they go together like peanut butter and jelly. You can't go wrong with diapers and wipes.

2. Sleepers or Onesies-Depending on the climate, that baby is going to live in these for the first several weeks. And I mean it! All those cute outfits are rather pointless, except for a really special occasion. Baby will just be sleeping and so help him do it in peaceful comfort.

3. Socks-And get the good ones, so they stay on will ya? Baby socks have an uncanny ability to vanish into thin air, so a nice big package with several pair of long socks that look like they have real staying power would be just perfect.

4. Muslin Swaddling Blankets-There are so many uses for swaddling blankets, and the absolute best are the Aden and Anais Muslin Swaddling Wraps . These blankets are the best! You can use them for spit-up in a pinch, floor play, sun shade, and as a nursing cover-up too.

5. Dinner! I'm not talking about a restaurant gift card here! Either make it yourself, order delivery to their house, or pick up takeout and deliver the ready-to-eat meal yourself. One of the absolute best baby gifts is not having to cook, or worry about dinner arrangements whatsoever.

There you have it, the bare bones baby essentials, but that's not all. Maybe you're looking for more than five essential baby shower gifts. We've got the essentials, and more. At Baby Gift Hot List you're covered.