Expecting or a new parent? If you want to get the 411 on all things baby, obviously anything called the Biggest Baby Shower EVER is the answer! One night, one event, and one huge gift bag!
Thanks to Big City Moms for being a mamachallenge sponsor and showing this Dallas mama what it really means to go big or go home – especially when you’re preggo!
It wasn’t *that* long ago that I was a first-time preggers working to figure out what was the best stroller combination, what bottle system was best for us and the biggest new mamachallenge of them all – what diaper bag I was going to carry. I asked everyone, I searched online, I talked in forums, and I paced the aisle of EVERY baby department store.
I didn’t always find the right answer either and even after both my kids are past the baby age, I still have baby stroller envy (and I had a total of six strollers.)
If only there had been one place to go to, to learn about all the stuff – from diapers to daycare – that I was going to need to prepare me for motherhood in Big D.
And of course, a few years later, there is.
What is the Biggest Baby Shower Ever?
Big City Moms has revolutionized the baby business with their signature event, The Biggest Baby Shower Ever™. A pop-up, one-night show that happens around the country in places like NYC (actually they get two), Washington D.C., Los Angeles, San Francisco, Chicago and now Big D. With celebrity endorsements and appearances, this is really the only shower you’re going to want to go to besides your own.
Since I’m no longer growing a baby (however, could be mistaken with my own bump), I hadn’t heard of this shindig before it came to town. HOWEVER, shortly after I got there to Sixty Five Hundred on Cedar Springs, I figured out very quickly, that I was out of the loop! There were so many mamas and daddies there ready to learn, touch, meet and go home with the coolest, most-cutting edge and best baby products on the market. While I did recognize many of my favorites like Pampers and Petunia Picklebottom (I still want one of their bags that are now even cuter and have a place for my laptop), there were so many new companies out there to learn about, both locally and in the industry.
What Can You Expect at the Biggest Baby Shower Ever?
If only I had know that there was a baby nurse service that would get your kid in the groove while you caught a few hours of shut eye?
And if breastfeeding has those tatas in a tizzy, no worries, someone will help you come to your house and show exactly how to do it.
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It was about halfway through walking this event where I just looked around and said “Where was this event when I was expecting?”
Of course, you wouldn’t put a few hundred expectant mamas in one spot at 5:30 pm without food either. The food was phenomenal with everything figure foods including the most adorable Sprinkles cupcakes with baby bottles and mocktails. However, there was a local brand called Mom’s Buns that I could have filled my swag bag with and ran!
But just because I wasn’t an expecting mama didn’t mean I didn’t learn! I found out about several new products for those with allergies (i.e. my family), listened to some great info from local experts, checked out new items from Matilda Jane (Taylor’s decided that Joanna Gaines is making them just for her) and also may have finally found the perfect stroller – it takes no time to have folded and you can do it with one hand – really! And there were massages too!!!
I almost reconsidered pregnancy, but remembered, I still had two at home I needed to raise first!
What You Get at the Biggest Baby Shower Ever
But as great as the event is, it is the gift bag that’s gonna really make your day! Depending on the level of ticket you purchase, you not only walk out with tons of samples, new products, and more, but some of the staple items you’re going to need to start your baby collection. From bouncers to buggies, I saw it all being escorted out with everyone. It actually looked like we were looting a Babies R Us.
Just a few of the brands included in this amazing gift bag:
- Pampers
- Huggies
- Earth’s Best
- Kabrita
- Happy Tot
- Enfamil
- HappyBaby
- Oilogic
- Smarty Pants
- Nosh
- Dr. Brown’s
- Baby Bjorn
- Viva
- Fresh wave
- Cetaphil
- bolli
- summer
- babyganics
- june & january
- Once Up a Farm
Swoon, right? But what am I going to do with all this loot? Yep, one lucky mama is going home with the 4Moms bounceRoo!
(From the 4moms website:) The 4moms bounceRoo is the only bouncer with 3 unique vibration modes (heartbeat, wave and bee) and 3 intensity settings to help calm and soothe your baby. The bounceRoo also entertains with a fun, natural bouncing motion created by your baby’s movement. The lightweight and compact design is easy to move around the house or take on the go. The bounceRoo is available in the classic seat fabric (dark grey) and has a smooth, woven surface. Machine washable.
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My favorite baby shower gift that I received was a Peter Rabbit baby book.
I’m attending the shower in NYC in May. I’m super excited to meet with all of the vendors.
I would love to win one of these!
Diapers!! I’m practical!!!
Diapers always are helpful. can’t get enough.
Favorite Baby shower gift I gave was a wipe warmer.
The BOB stroller!
I baby swing was my favorite.
A car seat was the best baby gift that I have given at a baby shower.
My favorite baby gift was my MOby wrap!!!
A diaper bag and/or diapers is the best and most helpful gift I’ve given and received.
diapers were always the most practical
I gave a Baby Bjorn carrier to someone as a gift. They loved it!
My favorite baby shower gift I’ve ever given was a huge green Crayola crayon that doubled as a bank for coins and as decoration for the nursery theme.
I recently gave a play-yard as a gift and she loved it. This gift has come in very handy.
My sister is due with baby #1 in June. I would love to give her a combination car seat/stroller. Thanks for the chance to win.
I gave a diaper tower for twins = it was real cute.
My favorite was the pack and play we got .
A play set that the parents had really wanted and the design had special meaning to them. They absolutely LOVED it
I always give lots and lots of diapers. They are the most needed item.
I received a handmade blanket from my grandma for my baby shower hands down my favorite gift I received. I will use it with my baby and hopefully it will be passed down after that.
My favorite baby shower gift I have received was the car seat
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My favorite baby shower gift was a Rock N Play.
My favorite gift was the nursery set my sister got me! I really wanted it for my daughter, but wasn’t sure I would be able to get it!
Diaper Genie! Cant stand the smell of dirty diapers lol!
The favorite gift I gave was a mini-library of baby books – mom and dad loved it!
My favorite baby shower gift to give is swaddling blankets, onesies, and a cute outfit. These are all essentials that I used a lot during the first days of motherhood. As for big gifts, and swing, bouncer and pack n play are a must.
I’ll be having my first baby shower in a few months! We are expecting our first baby in Sept. We had an adoption shower when we adopted our sons when they were 4 and 6. When we had their shower the best gift I got was books on parenting! It was unique and not something I would have bought or registered for.
I just gave my pregnant niece a really nice high chair and some gift cards. She was very happy.
My favorite shower gifts are those that are personalized. Diapers are a great gift, too.
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I receive a knitted blanket from my son grandmother. It was the most precious gift.
I got my sister a sleep swing at her baby shower, and she said she couldn’t have gotten thru first weeks without it!
Nothing can beat personalized gifts… best gift we received was a hand quilted blanket with my baby’s name and birthdate.
A baby carrier, wrap or ring sling, is my favorite to give.
My son received a light green Winnie The Pooh blanket that he still has on his bed.
I would have to say it was swaddle blankets, they are so versatile!
My favorite baby shower gift was a handmade blanket. I also love receiving books!
I have three kids but only had a baby shower for my last one. I received so many helpful items like a playpen thing with the bassinet top and an AngelCare tub seat that my son still uses 16 months later.
I like giving diapers and baby books to friends who have baby showers.
The best gift I ever received was my homemade cradle it is a one of a kind made by a master wood crafter.
I like the pack and plays. They are so handy to use and take along
I’ve given a couple of the Blooming Baby bath. I have gotten all positive feedback on them!
I think that a collection of board books is a great shower gift.
My favorite are diapers! They are definitely very useful,
My Pack N Play was my favorite baby shower gift, given to me by my coworkers.
The best gift I ever received was a baby memory book and diapers and wipes was pretty awesome as well.
mine would have to be a special blanket my grandma made me for my baby shower
diapers and wipes you can never have to many
I like to give the big box of diapers and wipes from costco
I received a handmade quilt for my son from my best friend. It took her hours and hours and she had spoken with my husband to make sure to match the colors in our nursery. It was a very sweet and wonderful surprise gift.
I bought a onesie that read “I’m a jerk, just like my daddy.” My husband and the dad were close friends and it got a good laugh.
My favorite baby shower gift I received was a handmade blanket.
Anything homemade – I have several beautiful blankets that I treasure
Sadly due to life events (studying for the bar, bed rest) etc. I’m not having a baby shower!
But now I REALLY want to attend this event when it comes to DC next month. I’m hoping my doctor clears me to. I’m a FTM and I know NOTHING about babies so I need all the help I can get
Diapers, anything Aden & Anais and a great baby book.
My favorite gift I ever received was a blanket my aunt made for my daughter.
My favorite was a LARGE case of diapers! And you wouldn’t believe how quick we went through them!
My favorite baby shower gift was ergo carrier – we used it more than are stroller.
My favorite baby shower gift was our crib because I fell in love with an expensive model that I really didn’t need and my inlaws got it for us which was so sweet!
My favorite baby shower gift to give is a pack of diapers and a gift card to buy more diapers.
A nursing pillow!
It was some pampers and a baby bouncer
Honestly, one of my favorite things to give besides practical things like diapers, etc. are books! It’s a way to be more unique and I love reading so it makes sense.
The best baby shower gift I received was a breast pump!
I got a frozen enchilada casserole. To be honest, all the other gifts were just gifts, but that casserole saved my bacon on a night when I was just so exhausted and I was able to pull it out of the freezer and feed my family. I know, it sounds silly, but it was my favorite gift of all time after having my second kid.
An ultrasound print! What a precious and unique gift.
I think the best gift I was ever given was a pillow for the nursery rocker that was made from my Grandfather’s shirt. It was so special and wonderful!
My favorite baby shower gift was a gift card tree made in the shape of a baby. From each finger and each toe hung a gift card so I could buy whatever I needed.
My best friend gave me the cutest outfit that we ended up bringing my baby girl home in. To this day it is our favorite outfit and we still have it!
I received $90 fidget spinner..awesome gift ever! 🙂
I received a hand-knit baby blanket for a shower gift — beautiful.
The best thing I got at my baby shower was the breastfeeding boppy. Very useful!
A baby carrier, wrap or ring sling, is my favorite to give.
I received this cute little Peter Rabbit bunny when I was pregnant with my daughter. It was the first baby gift I got..
My favorite gift received was an home made patchwork quilt with my daughter’s name embroidered by hand on the quilt. It is outstsnding!
The last gift I gave was a Baby Bjorn carrier and my niece loved it!
My favorite gift I received was a Rock N Play. Loved it!
My favorite baby shower gifts were the carseat and stroller set. I also loved the diapers and wipes, you can never run out of those!
A crib from my mom.
For me given.. diapers. Received.. diapers.
They are always used and great.
I always go with a big box of diapers! Always a well received gift
I love my Nova Harley Diaper Bag. I use it every day as a bag to bring to work, and then just slip the insert inside that has all the diaper [email protected]
I love to give onesie that have funny sayings on them as baby shower gifts.
My skip hop diaper bag/backpack was one of the coolest things I got my shower! It’s so roomy and nice!
I received a stroller once.
Lots of diapers and a crib.
The best I ever received was Totally Toddler Stain & Odor Remover. It worked the absolute best at getting baby stains and smells out of clothes. Thanks.
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Diapers always are helpful.
The rock and play was my favorite
The Rock & PLay was the one I used the most. Hand made things like blankets and a height chart were the most loved!
I received a quilt someone made for me. So beautiful!!!!!!
diapers
My pink double stroller. I knew it was a little pricey but my sister when together to buy it and surprise me with it.
i got the coolest blanket at my last baby shower!
The best baby gift was one I received and it was a beautiful statue of a mother holding a baby. I loved it so much I made it the centerpiece of my living room!
Since we didn’t have any family nearby when I was pregnant with my first child, my wonderful neighbor held a ‘virtual shower’ for me…and sent invitations to family/friends to send pictures of themselves…which she then put in a beautiful album for me. Our family & friends held small personal baby ‘showers’ and took pictures of them holding lovely baby welcoming signs…just as if we had been there with them! The album is such a treasure to me!
I had fun giving a diaper cake.
Baby Bjorn
I love giving Sophie la Giraffe.
Diapers and wipes are the best.
A beautiful handmade crib.
I got a really luxurious diaper bag for my shower so that has always been my favorite! Thanks so much for the chances to win.
My favorite gift was a baby swing. That swing was used so much!
My favorite gift I ever gave was a handsewn linen ring sling.
I love to give diapers and wipes!