"We are having a baby!" This is probably the greatest news for the parents-to-be. Having a child completes the married couples' lives. An angel is coming to color their worlds...to strengthen their bond.

To welcome their little bundle of joy, friends and family usually throw a baby shower. It is when the mom-to-be is literally "showered" by gifts by people close to their hearts. It is a celebration of love and life. A celebration of the love of the couples for each other that brought a new life to the world.

As time goes by, baby showers evolve from traditional to contemporary. Gifts during this occasion also follow. From the most practical ones like diapers and other baby essentials to unique and personalized ones such as scrapbooks.

I have listed below the most practical baby gifts and the unique and creative ones as well. Check out the list I made and it will surely help you choose the perfect gift for your little angel.

First on my essential list is what I call the "diaper package". This is a very popular gift that mommies and daddies to be could use immediately after the baby is born. From the name itself, it is consist of baby diapers, baby wipes and other important baby needs. Baby could really feel mom and dad's "T.L.C." with this adorable gift.

A shirt is also a very darling baby gift. Also on my essential list, baby shirts are also very helpful for our new parents. But you must see to it that it doesn't have too many strings, buttons and snaps so that it is easy to take on and off.

Next on my list is baby's feeding set. A very handy baby gift which is consists of baby bottles, bottle holders, bibs, bottle brush sets and the like. Watch baby grow each day together with these baby should-haves!

On the other hand there are also expensive but very sensible baby gifts. Examples of which are the baby strollers, changing tables, high chairs, potty chairs and the like.

For unique gifts, I suggest baby books, personalized scrapbooks and baby keepsake treasure box.

Baby books are perfect examples of unique baby gifts. Books about parenting and child care could aid new parents in rearing their newborn child. To add personal touch to these gifts, it is best to write your own special message on the first page of the book.

To add a new twist on gift giving during baby showers, I recommend a personalized scrapbook. This will help the parents-to-be keep baby's pics so that when baby is old enough to understand, he/she will be very happy to look at the fond memories of her when she was a baby.

Lastly, is the baby treasure box. Also a unique baby gift, it can just be made of ordinary carton boxes. Pimp it up by painting or drawing vibrant pictures. Baby's own pics can also be used as deign to make it more personalized. Just like the scrapbook you can place in the treasure box baby's old personal belongings such as clothes and toys. Baby will surely be amazed to see how mommy kept her little somethings!

Babies deserve only the best in this world. They are worthy of all these material gifts we could give. The happiness and comfort brought by giving them these adorable gifts is priceless!