When an expecting mother is getting closer to her due date it is typical for her friends and family to throw her a festive celebration and treat her with baby shower gifts. There are many unique baby shower gifts to choose from these days that help the expecting mom and everyone around her to prepare for the new addition to the family. From organic baby gifts to designer diaper bags, the options are virtually endless in this day and age.

Baby shower guests can think of themselves as modern day fairy godmothers (or godfathers in the case of coed baby showers). There are plenty of unique baby shower gifts to choose from, so there is really no need for a mom-to-be to receive numerous versions of the same gift when this joyous celebration comes around. Baby gift baskets, for instance, provide friends and family with the opportunity to shower the new mom with an array of must-have items, including baby blankets, towels, brushes, combs, baby shampoo, clothes, baby powder, baby soap, soft toys, bath toys and more.

Many of the most unique baby shower gifts cannot be wrapped up in a box, basket or bag, but they are equally if not more appreciated. A baby savings bond is just such a gift. If friends and family can afford it, both of the parents and their baby will be very thankful. This gift will take care of the child's financial needs later on.

For those who just can't figure out what kind of baby shower gifts to give the expecting mothers in their lives, it's always nice to be able to rely on a baby gift registry. This is the easiest way to find out what the mother wants for her new baby without completing disturbing her and seeing what she needs. Not all mothers set up registries for their baby shower, though. Luckily, the huge range of available options makes it easy to find something that mommy and baby will surely want and need.