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Five Awesome Baby Shower Must Haves #SharetheLuv

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Disclosure: This review was made possible by iConnect and Luvs.  I was provided compensation to facilitate this post, but all opinions stated are 100% mine.

 

Baby Shower Must Haves

Having a baby shower is the highlight of a pregnancy! However, knowing what to offer a mother-to-be at her baby shower can feel a bit cloudy. There are so many different products on the market that it can be confusing to know what to have at the baby shower.

Here is a list of ideas for any baby shower must haves.

  1. Baby wipes- The moms out there that are having a baby, need tons of baby wipes. I don’t even think you can put a limit on the number of baby wipes a new mom needs. Plus, baby wipes can be used for anything and everything around the house and on the go.
  2. Baby clothes – What would a baby shower be without lots and lots of baby clothes. The thing about baby clothes is that you want to make sure there is a wide variety. Don’t just provide one size, provide many sizes. Some starting sizes would be newborn, 0-3 months, 3-6 months, and 6-9 months. When purchasing the different sizes, make sure you pay attention to make sure the clothing is season appropriate.
  3. Diaper bag & changing pad – One item I LOVE to provide moms with at their baby shower is a diaper bag and a portable changing pad. The diaper bag is the one thing a mom will carry around with her day in and day out, make it a good one.
  4. Nursing supplies and bottle feeding supplies – Most moms don’t know if they will bottle feed or nurse until their baby gets here. However, it’s best to be as prepared as possible. Key items for a baby shower would be a breast pump, nursing supplies, nursing pillow, bottles, formula containers, burp clothes, bibs, and anything else the new mom might want or need in this category.

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5.LUVS diapers – When it comes to an essential for a baby shower, you need to stock up on Luvs diapers. Soft, super absorbent, plus Luvs Ultra Leakguards with NightLock Plus™ just plain rock! I have been using Luvs diapers for many years, everyone knows these diapers are high quality and cost less than other premium brands.

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What is that ONE item you’d bring to a baby shower?

Blue Rice Crispy Treats

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blue rice crispy treats
 
I love making rice crispy treats. They are so easy for a quick snack for the kids especially during the summer. These blue rice crispy treats are a perfect way to jazz them up. Perfect for a boy baby shower or a Disney Frozen inspired treat. My kids are obsessed with the movie Frozen these days so they were super excited about these. 
 
You can always change up the color scheme to pink for a girl baby shower or a little girls birthday. The recipe is so versatile that you can add whatever color you wanted really to fit your theme and wow your guests. Add sprinkles or colored sugar for a extra special touch. 
 
rice crispy treat recipe
 

Crispy Treats Recipe

 
Ingredients:
 
6 cups rice crispy cereal
4 cups mini-marshmallows (or one 10-oz bag regular marshmallows)
3 Tablespoons butter
 
Instructions:
 
1.     Grease 13×9 pan. Set aside.
2.     Melt butter in large saucepan over low heat.
3.     Stir in marshmallows, one cup at a time until melted. Remove from heat.
4.     Stir in rice crispy cereal until coated.
5.     Pour crispy treats into prepared pan. Push treats down until flat, even, and about one inch high.
6.     Let sit on counter until set, or place in refrigerator for a few minutes.
7.     Once firm, flip pan over to release the large rectangle. Use large knife to cut treats into 1 in. x 1 in. squares.
 
rice crispy treat squares



Melting Chocolate:

 
Ingredients:
 
Candy melts
 
Instructions:
Microwave:
Place candy melts in microwave and heat in 30-second intervals, stirring between intervals.
 
Stop cooking the chocolate when you can still see a few small pieces of the original chocolate piece shapes. Upon stirring, they will continue to melt.
 
Do not let the microwave melt the chocolate all the way or you risk the chocolate becoming overcooked.
 
Stovetop:
Use double boiler (or a glass bowl on top of a sauce pan filled with water) and melt chocolates over medium heat, stirring frequently.
 
The chocolate is ready when you can still see a few small pieces of the original chocolate piece shapes. Upon stirring, they will continue to melt.
 

Covering the crispy treats:

 
Step 1:
Take a 1 in. x 1 in. crispy treat square and dip the top into the melted chocolate, tapping away excess chocolate. Place treat on flat surface to cool.
 
Another way is to spoon the chocolate onto the surface of the crispy treat, using the spoon like a paintbrush.
 
Step 2:
Using second chocolate color, place spoon in melted chocolate, letting drip for a few seconds. Then, wave the chocolate over the coated crispy treats, drizzling chocolate back and forth in lines.
 
Shake on sprinkles before the chocolate hardens.
 
ENJOY! 
 
 
blue rice crispy treats recipe
 
 
 
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