Shopping for a Baby Layette for a Great Baby Shower Gift

Every new mom-to-be is going to need a few baby layettes before the new baby arrives. Layettes make great baby shower gifts because you can mix and match them all together in all the most darling designs. And when it comes to shopping for a baby layette you can go for a basic layette or go all out with a lavish one.

What exactly is a baby layette? A layette is a group of multiple items for a newborn baby and consists of items that the new baby will need for their first few weeks of life.

Classic Baby Layette Usually Includes:

* Baby Towel with Baby Washcloth

* Baby Sleeper

* Knit Baby Hat
* Baby Booties or Baby Socks
* Baby Bib and/or Baby Burp Cloth
* Baby Blanket

Lavish Baby Layette Usually Includes everything listed above plus:

* Fitted crib sheet
* Crib skirt
* Onesie
* Small Baby Toy (rattle or teether)
* Baby Sleep Sack

The Layettes make a great gift because a newborn goes through so many of these items if the beginning of their young life. A new mom can never have enough! No matter what type of layette you purchase for the new mom-to-be she is going to love it!

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