Everyone shopping for a shower gift or newborn present hopes to get something that’ll stand out from the crowd, but usually it’s the baby that’s the focus of the search. She’ll look so cute in that outfit, or he’ll just adore that furry teddy bear. But Junior’s got two partners as he navigates his babyhood, one of whom is his devoted mom, so a really special gift will be one that the mom enjoys as much as the baby. Here some reasons to give new moms homemade baby quilts.

Homemade baby quilts wow weary moms. Put yourself in her place. Her world revolves around some mighty drab items, like the diapers that constantly need changing, and the towels stained with spit-up. Bottle sterilizers and plastic bath tubs are high on utility but low on eye appeal. Now suppose you came to the baby shower with a fabulous boutique baby quilt lovingly crafted by a skilled quilter who knows how to make unique baby quilts with colorful, fanciful designs. No matter how fussy the baby has been, this whimsical piece of cloth art in the crib is guaranteed to bring a smile to a weary mom’s face. Because no matter how ragged life seems to be, there’s this beautifully executed baby quilt with its cheerful design fully intact.

Every mom lives for the health and happiness of her baby. The new arrival will enjoy homemade baby quilts made from flannel right from the start. The soft, soothing fabric will enable her to drift off to Dreamland with her well-loved quilt on the journey. That makes for a very happy mom. The quilt can travel to Grandma’s house, or Auntie’s beach condo, so the baby will be calmed and comforted by having a faithful companion along for the trip. Now, how great does that make a mom feel?  She’ll also appreciate the safety of a handmade baby quilt. No sharp edges to hurt the little one. No break-off parts that might be swallowed. Baby can cuddle with his quilt without mishap.

Breakable little dolls, trucks he can’t use for years, outfits too big for this summer and too small for next, fail to gladden a mother’s heart. But all beautiful homemade baby quilts for sale are one-size fits all, and they’re ready to start providing pleasure immediately. You can wash them and dry them, so they’ll always be clean next to the baby’s skin. And they’ll keep their good looks as time goes by.