One particular trip stands out. I was shopping for my wife, hoping to buy her the very first maternity shirt for Mother's Day. I found one that I liked but upon closer inspection it didn't seem to look like a maternity shirt. It wasn't stretchy nor did it provide any extra room as far as I could tell. It just looked like a regular blouse with a tank-top built in. It wasn't until I looked at the tag and saw the wonderful illustration that I realized this was a nursing shirt, not a maternity shirt.
With all these new products to explore, it's easy to find some that are a little, shall we say, out there. That being said, I give you my list of the five strangest (or worst) gifts for a baby shower. You've been warned.
1) The Thudguard
The first helmet designed for learning how to walk or just laying around the house. I know what you're thinking: this seems a little too overprotective. On the contrary my friend. The website for the Thudguard addresses this concern on it's FAQ page. The Thudguard is the opposite of overprotective. This is for the parents who don't want to concern themselves with following little Billy all around the house as he learns to walk. Billy just took a spill on the hardwood floor? No problem, he's wearing a Thudguard. Billy fell off the bed? That's why we purchased the Thudguard. Even with all that being said, I understand the concern for safety, I really do. But why put the thing on top that looks like a propeller? That's really kicking Billy when he's down. What's that? Someone kicked Billy while he's down? Thudguard.2) The Pregnancy Belly Casting Kit
Maybe you're thinking, "What keepsake will I be able to have once this whole pregnancy thing is over... you know, beside the baby?" Well now you can capture this moment in time with a pregnancy belly casting kit:
Just what a pregnant woman wants to do: sit still for 45 minutes while her stomach and breasts are covered with plaster of Paris. And what exactly are you supposed to do with this thing? The website offers a few ideas.
-Paint it and hang it on the wall. If I wanted my wife's belly and breasts greeting people as they walk into our house I would have married someone with less modesty. -Use it as a pet bed.
-Use it as a serving dish for a large salad. Okay, this one isn't actually on the website but I did see a picture of someone who was using it as a fruit bowl.3)CPR Teddy
This is one product that definately does not deserve mocking. It teaches parents infant CPR skills which is completely commendable. But keep in my mind these are my ideas for worst baby shower gifts. And this product's official website recommends this as a great shower gift. Nothing says party like a gentle reminder that imminent doom is always just around the corner.
4) Anarchy Onesie
I have a feeling this might send the wrong message to my baby. Might.
4) Anarchy Onesie
I have a feeling this might send the wrong message to my baby. Might.5) Zaky Infant Pillow
From what I understand these work very well at providing comfort for babies, especially preemies. And all the studies I read in my psychology classes would support that this product should bolster the ability to thrive in certain situations. But still, they creep me out. Plus, we all know the child in the above picture will eventually grow up to be this woman:
You know how people find other functions for different products? No good can come from those comfort hands. I'm just sayin'
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