Here is a silly, yet practical shower gift that is sure to delight any parent-to-be.  Designed to look like a pizza, this “snack” is really a set of very useful items that will come in handy for a new baby.  The Baby Pizza Lover Gift Set includes a receiving blanket, a hooded towel, an embroidered bib, 4 washcloths, 2 pairs of booties, a teether, and a fork and spoon.  Made by Bliss Living, this is one gift that is sure to get a lot of attention.  It comes pre-wrapped for easy gift-giving.

You can purchase one of these sets for $58 at BlissLiving.com.  An equally cute “hoagie” is also available for the same price.

This Silver Plated Bear tableware set by Stephan features a knife, fork and spoon with a silver teddy bear on each handle and comes in a rosewood box with a hinged lid. It’s a very elegant gift for a special occasion. I think I’d put this set away until it was time for my child’s first holiday dinner; Thanksgiving, Christmas–any time when the whole family is gathered around the table. Your child will feel very special when you present her with this special gift.

Make this tableware set a family tradition and remember that our children grow up so fast right out of our sight. Sprinkle special moments with good memories and enjoy them for years to  come. The tableware set is priced at only $18.99 at BabyAnt.com.

Here’s a bright and handy gift to include with that car seat or stroller gear you’ve purchased for baby’s shower. Whenever baby is on the go she is going to need her own personal snack/lunch supplies. You don’t want to have to search through all your tupperware and plastics for a suitable container for baby’s foods. Have this ready and available by making a space for baby items in your kitchen. I used to keep a stainless steel basket on my kitchen counter where I would place the washed bottles, nipples, teethers, cups, etc. separate from all the other kitchen utensils and items. And with this bright lime-green color you’ll be able to keep track of baby’s containers more easily.

The feeding set contains: 4 sippy cups with 8 lids, 2 bowls with lids, 2 fork & spoon sets, 2 small snack cups with lids in a printed tumble bag. Purchase one for $20.00 at healthytimes.com.

I am drawn to this melamine snack set from notNeutral because it looks like something straight out of my childhood.  I love the retro graphic print and color scheme.  The set includes everything that you need for snack or meal time: fun utensils, a plate, cup, bowl, and a larger plate that can also serve as a tray.  Kids will enjoy mealtime with this brightly colored set, and parents may have to resist the urge to take it for themselves.  It is completely dishwasher safe, so clean up will be easy.

You can buy the notNeutral Melamine Snack Set for $26 at Bella Jade Boutique.

I have seen a lot of cute children’s flatwear over the years, but I’m not sure that I have ever seen anything quite so sweet as this set from the Italian company Trebimbi.  Avaiable in either yellows or pinks, the set includes a fork, spoon, and knife made our of high-quality stainless steel.  Each has a decorative handle that is easy for a beginning eater to grip.  The smiley faces on each piece are the perfect finishing touch.

The Trebimbi Gnam 3 Piece Flatware Set is definitely cute enough to be given as a gift.  The set is currently available from Target.com for $17.99.

This is a very sweet little set of dishes that would be perfect for a toddler who is just learning to eat independently or for a slightly older child.  This Dish & Cutlery Set is decorated with fanciful illustrations from the book Children of the Forest by beloved Swedish author Elsa Beskow.

The set includes a plate, a bowl with a suction cup bottom, a mug with a lid, and matching cutlery.  The set is completely dishwasher safe for easy clean up, but it cannot go in the microwave.  You can purchase the set for $39.95 at ThreeSistersToys.com.