Baby showers can be a fun time for everybody involved. Seeing all the parent-to-be's friends can be great - not to mention sampling the refreshments and admire those custom-made diaper cakes being used as centerpieces! But buying gifts can often be a lot more stress than fun. How do you know what a newborn baby needs?

Some families don't give a registry to attendees while other do. Your gift search will be a lot easier if a registry is available. If one isn't, keep reading for more info on how to purchase a gift that is worthy of accompanying the other gifts placed by the diaper cakes. It will make any new mom happy to have a gift.

You can't go wrong with a blanket as a gift for a newborn baby. Keeping warm is essential to a baby's health. Babies often will need more than their clothing to keep warm particularly when they sleep. So a blanket is great to wrap them in to ensure they are cozy. You will find that many blankets are the traditional pink or blue but there are an abundance of other colors and patterns available which will make it more fun to choose and receive.

Baby layette sets are a good choice for a baby shower gift. A layette set comes with all different kinds of clothes for the baby. Some things that may be included in the sets are onesies, blankets, hats, socks, diapers and sleepwear. Your friends infant is sure to be fashionable with a layette set.

You always have the choice to purchase baby clothes separately. Any item that is in with a layette set is great for a baby shower. There is no need to worry about purchasing the same item as anyone else, unlike at wedding showers. No mother wants their newborn to only have one one shirt!

These are just some of many suggestions for appropriate newborn baby needs that you can choose from for a gift. Gather the input of those you know who have attended baby showers recently to find out what the hot new gifts might be. Once you have chosen a great gift you can go to the shower and just sit back and enjoy a slice of the diaper cake.