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There are certain items every expecting mom needs, but they can be also expensive and often overlooked. These are the things that either mom or baby can’t live without, and  yet they aren’t usually listed on registries. Many first-time parents do not even plan for them until they realize how much of the monthly budget gets spent on them. Next time you receive a baby shower invitation, find a way to offset the cost for the expecting mom with a personal and special money-saving gift like ones below.

Gift Card for Nursing Wear

While maternity fashion has come a long way in recent years, so too have the prices. Even the most basic pieces, like bras, pajamas and tank tops from discount stores with robust maternity clothing lines like Target or Old Navy add up quickly. With all the other new baby expenses, it stings to pay so much for garments that won’t likely be worn beyond a single season.

Hospital Bag

Package up mom’s hospital essentials in a pretty new bag that will make her smile, and make Baby Daddy happy to by saving him from running extra errands. Throw in some include extra special items like the Depends undergarments this blogger swears by (MamaNeedsACosmo.com), breath-mints, warm socks and an iTunes gift card. One of LookLoveSend’s favorites is the “Get Ready for Baby” binder, which whips any novice parent quickly into shape no matter how early labor comes.

Diaper Tower

Turn diapers into a fun, eye-catching gift item at the shower with another LookLoveSend favorite, the “diaper-cake“. You may even find a local diaper-cake baker to create yours, or enlist help from a clever friend.   Turn the conventional cake into a tower, with more diapers, more sizes and more decorations. Include a gift card to diapers.com, one of the biggest online discount baby supply stores.

Find fresh, fun baby shower invitations for your expecting friends online at www.looklovesend.com. All baby shower invitations have coordinating baby thank you note cards, which make another thoughtful, money-saving gift idea for the mom-to-be. You can personalize any baby stationery for her with the text you want, and choose from design options including color, font style, backside printing and more. Orders ship the next business day once you approve your order.