Baby shower gift poem

Though often called 'The baby shower gift poem,' these verses are are also known as 'What to Expect the First Year.' Regardless which name you choose, this poem prepares parents with advice and gifts for their raising their baby!

The poem below contains baby terms which are underlined. Following each baby term is a product which can be awarded to the parent when this is read!

Here are some ideas for the parents [Parents magazine] - to - be;
You'll need this formula [baby formula] for nurturing your sweet new baby.
Soon to be the light [night light] of your lives, your baby's nearly here;
Soon you both can snuggle [Snuggle fabric softener] and hold your baby near.
Those first sweet cries will be music [CD of lullabyes] to your ears;
Hold your wee one close, tell your baby no more tears ['No More Tears' Johnson's Baby Shampoo].
To bond [Gold Bond baby powder)] with your new baby, every day and every night;
The keys [baby teething keys] are love and kindness, soft touches are just right.
You can pamper [Pampers diapers] your new bundle, who needs to feel secure;
Your little lamb [a lamb plush animal] will love you, of that you can be sure!
As the apple [jar of apple baby food] of your eyes, your baby can be free;
To learn about the world in a bright safe nurser-y [Playtex nurser].
Please try not to shout [Shout stain remover] if your baby makes a fuss;
It's your child's [Child magazine] way of learning to be like the rest of us.
We hope you have enjoyed these tips [Q-tips] for family;
We're certain that parenthood will suit you to a T [a t-shirt]!