How about a diaper cake? She is definitely going to need the diapers, and this is a really attractive and memorable way to give them. Have a look:

Expecially since she is 17 and i know teens love they’re fashon. I would buy the baby a frilly pink dress and go a head and stick a gift certificate for a movie theater or somethin for mama so she can get away for the nite. I did that and the parents loved it. They werent expecting to get something for themselves

If the parents have gift list go with want they choose most times its exactly what they want and really need and if they don’t go according to your budget.

Since she is 17, I am willing to bet this is her first baby and she is not well set up financially. This means she is going to need a lot of practical items for baby.

If this is true for your friend, check if she has a registry and buy something you know the baby will need off that. If she doesn’t have a registry, you can make a basket with baby care products (something every new mom needs) like baby wash, wipes, powder, receiving blankets, bottle supplies (if she is bottle feeding), etc.

Another really nice thing for new moms is to get some larger sized clothes (3-6 mos, 3-9 mos.) for baby. Everyone always buys the cute tiny (and useless) newborn outfits. While they are adorable, lots of babies are born too big for them, or outgrow them quickly. So then mom is left with tons of never worn but beautiful outfits and a ***** baby! Onsies in various sizes make great gifts. She may not ooo and ahhh over them the way she will other gifts, but you can be guaranteed she will think of you often as she does baby’s laundry – it will be one of the few gifts she still uses a month after baby arrives.

For a girl that young, babysitting coupons may be a generous and very appreciated offer as well.

well if it’s her first baby she could probably use everything. i’d ask her what she already has and what she needs. other than that, diapers and lotions are usually much appreciated. when people used to mostly use cloth diapers, you could make a diaper cake they are usful and pretty, too. or, what about making coupons for free babysitting, etc. onesies and bibs are always good. here’s some diaper cake links:

most people think of a newborn when they have a baby shower. the best thing that i could think of right now are toys, bathtoys and clothing from 9 months and older because most people get the 0-6 months clothing. a jumperoo is an excellent gift. my baby had it since 4 months and is now 7 months.and still uses it. a bumbo seat is cool to . check those out on line. neat gift for a decent price. size four diapers seem to be the ones babies are in the longest so thats always an option. a snowsuit might be something noone is thinking of also but hard to find this time of year. smilesaver plan or any plan to a photography studio like jc penny or sears ect. for a year or two of portraits without sitting fees to take the important pictures of the baby..

Don’t get her a diaper cake. Just from personal experience mine is collecting dust, never been taken apart.
Check to see where she is registered and follow what she registered for. If she isn’t registered just get her a gift card. I registered and still ended up with so many duplicates because people didnt use the registry it was a serious pain to take all the stuff back. Good Luck.

I think the coolest thing I have is belly cast I did during my pregnancies with my children. It is very original and memorable. I gave it to my cousin at her shower it went over pretty well. Here is the site you can get it off of or you can find it at Burlington Coat Factory-Baby Depot (if you have that in your area). This is a good gift so she can remember her pregnancy.

Since she is younger though and may need more stuff I agree. Diapers are great not too many Newborn though babies outgrow them quickly. Clothes are good, again keep the small sizes to a minimum parents always prefer to buy the teeny clothes as they are not small forever. A little baby tub filled with bathing needs is nice. Both my children loved the Oceans Wonder Aquarium Crib toy, Cradle/swing, and bouncer. If you are going in on a gift with someone else the aforemention cradle/swing was a godsent for me and good stroller is great as well.

Depends on how much money you are planning on spending..
There is so many great girl gifts! My fav (but I had a boy) was a diaper bag just full of clothes and bottles and suckies just everything you need! I also got a cute 3 wheel umbrella stroller, and a great pair of jeans to wear after the baby.
Enjoy the shower!

I’d say get her the book What to Expect Baby’s First Year. Its good for first time mothers, especially young ones who may not have been around babies too often.