You opened the envelope, and there it was—that beautiful little pastel note card, informing you that you have been cordially invited to a baby shower. Whether it’s for your family member, friend or coworker, you made it onto the list and now have the pleasure—and responsibility—of choosing a gift for your loved one.

Picking out a baby shower gift isn’t always as simple as it seems. Sure, the parents might have a registry, but you also want to give them something unique, special, memorable. You want to show them how much you care about them and their new little bundle of joy. But, how do you find the perfect gift to give the ones you care about? Here are a few ideas for the best gifts to give at a baby shower.

Of course, one of the simplest and easiest gifts you can give the soon-to-be-parents is a box of diapers. While this might seem obvious, you’d be surprised how often this extra-important gift is overlooked. Ask any parent and they will tell you they had no idea how many diapers their little one would go through in the first year of life. Help them be prepared and save some money by packing an extra box of diapers. Whether this is their first baby or their fourth, you can never have too many diapers. If you want to get even more creative with it, see what fun ideas you can put together for presenting the diapers at the baby shower.

Along with the diapers, don’t forget any other immediate items the little one might need. Gifts like an infant changing pad, complete nursery kit or video baby monitor might seem unexciting, but they can mean a world of difference for parents who are already on a budget. For the babies and families on the go, treat them with a nursing and shopping cart cover or a convertible carrier. These gifts keep baby—and mommy—happy from home to out and about on the town.

For the more creative mommy and family, surprise them with a newborn photo session. Newborn pictures are the perfect way to commemorate and remember this special time with the little one. Or, if they already have a photographer picked out for their newborn session, celebrate the mommy-to-be with a unique photo journal. A baby’s first year is full of precious moments to remember, and a photo journal is the perfect way to help parents capture each and every one.

Speaking of creative books, why not get the little one thinking and exploring early by gifting the family some unique baby books? Baby books might be a popular gift idea for baby showers, but you can take things a step further by finding books on original topics, helpful ideas or exploring new ways of thinking—all from a baby’s perspective. For instance, check out this edition of Pride and Prejudicein a baby’s edition, or HTML for Babies.

If reading a story is a part of bedtime, then don’t forget about bathtime. There are plenty of fun and unique gifts to give that circle around that special bathtime ritual for babies. For example, find some toys the little one can enjoy in the bath, or an adorable hooded animal towel—complete with ears—to dry off with.

Then, there’s always the classic gifts—stuffed animals, clothes and blankets for the baby to snuggle up with. Gifts like these might be more popular than others, but you can still put your own unique spin on them. For example, combine a rattle and a stuffed animal with a Rattle Buddy; or, a stuffed animal and a pacifier with a Huggable Pacifier.

Last, but certainly not least, don’t forget about mom in all the hubbub and excitement over the new baby. After all, carrying another human being in your body for almost ten months can be extremely exhausting. Treat mom with a relaxing spa day, a good book for her to enjoy or a nice bottle of non-alcoholic wine so she can sit back and unwind after a long hard day of pregnancy. Get some ideas by starting out with our guide to The Best Non-Alcoholic Wines for Pregnant and Nursing Mothers.

Giving a gift for a baby shower can be stressful at times while trying to maintain the perfect balance between practicality and originality. Try out some of these ideas for the next baby shower you attend to give a gift both mom and baby will love.