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Best of Portland: Baby Shower Gifts
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Baby showers are all about getting together with girlfriends, celebrating new life, and passing on war-stories to the mommies-to-be. But too often, the excitement of celebrating our friends’ new journeys is overshadowed by the stress of searching for the perfect shower gift. Here are some go-to shops in town where great gifts are found in a fraction of the time, with party-stopping results guaranteed!
Black Wagon. Located in Portland’s eclectic Mississippi neighborhood, Black Wagon is know to outfit babies with hip parents and trendy taste. Regulars to this shop regard it is as their secret weapon to remaining the coolest parents, aunts, and godparents. It has even been described as the place that rockstars go to dress their children. With a unique selection of locally made items, Black Wagon is committed to supporting sustainability and independent designers, while providing shoppers with the best selection of unique baby supplies and gifts. Some favorite shower items are the Mary-Jane t-stap socks, and selection of Amy Wilson Sanger books about baby’s first international foods like, Hola Jalapeño and Yum Yum Dim Sum. In accordance with Black Wagon’s ‘happy camper’ policy, the staff is well informed on the items in stock and always willing to help shoppers find the items or gifts for which they search. Black Wagon is a family friendly shop, and a fun place to duck in and quickly cross shower-shopping off your list. Find Black Wagon at 3964 N. Mississippi Avenue.
Little Urbanites. Across town in the Pearl District, Little Urbanites is another children’s shop store know for its hip stock of baby necessities. Owned by a mother-daughter duo, Little Urbanites carries clothes, toys, and décor that both look and do good. Many of the clothes and accessories are made of organic fibers, like the Pixel Organic Sheets, BabySoy kimono bodysuits, and Beba Bean Bamboo Sacques and hats. They even carry no chemical softener, BPA free pacifiers. Just a short stroll from Jamison Square Park, this shop is a great place to find quality gifts for baby showers. Be sure to follow their blog to get great gift inspiration and stay updated on sale events!
Grasshopper. Located on NE Alberta at 1816, Grasshopper is run by a great group of gals, and offers many organic American-made clothes, as well as an impressive selection of toys and books. Very proud of their extensive collection, Grasshopper’s book selection includes new titles as well as classic favorites, like Blueberries for Sal, and the FunPrint Drawing Book. Other great gift ideas include Baby’s First Canvas Kit, for making prints of baby’s feet and hands, painted canvas nightlights, giraffe growth chart, and sock monkeys, mermaids, and ballerinas. Additionally, Grasshopper offers a multitude of smaller gifts under ten dollars by the register, and a sale bin chock full of goodies. Best of all, gift-wrapping is free! Join Grasshopper’s mailing list online to get up-to-date information about sales and promotions!
One Response to “Best of Portland: Baby Shower Gifts”
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Thea Wood Says:
Come out to the westsides Newest Children’s Store.Off Hwy 26 and Cornell Rd. Youth and Baby Furniture, Strollers, Carseats and a gift shop within the store for all those special things for your little ones.