Having Trouble Selecting a Baby Boy Shower Gift?

Snakes and snails and puppy dog tails aren't really the things that little boys are made of. And they aren't the types of things that make for very nice baby boy shower gifts, either. So what do little boys like? If you're going to a baby shower and you know the new baby is or will be a boy, here are a few ideas to help you find the perfect gift.

Sticking with tradition is a safe when choosing a baby boy shower gift. Anything that's colored a soft shade of blue is guaranteed to pass the baby boy test. The gift can be clothing, stuffed teddy bears, blankets and wraps, diaper bags, keepsakes - whatever. Other types of gifts traditionally associated with baby boys include anything resembling or displaying fire trucks, race cars, choo-choo trains, dinosaurs and sports gear.

Want a couple of good baby boy shower gift examples? How about a mobile to hang above the crib? But instead of getting one that dangles animals or shapes, how about one that dangles footballs and helmets or baseballs and bats? Or how about a decorative birth plate with a big red fire truck or playful little dinosaur in the center and baby's name and birth date printed right below?

Here's another good one. Instead of putting a bow atop the wrapped baby boy shower gift, how about sticking on a rattle that's shaped like a soccer ball, basketball or baseball? When looking for a baby boy shower gifts made from silver you'll find coin banks shaped like helicopters, motorcycles, and sports cars and silver sippy bear cups. Something else to consider when choosing a baby boy shower gift is the father's interests and hobbies. If he likes skateboarding for example, anything you can find with a baby boy riding a skateboard is sure to be a hit with the new dad!