With the pregnancy bug in the water system, you are bound to know someone who is having a baby, if you aren’t having one yourself. Shopping equals pregnant women.Here are 5 gifts that any mother will most certainly be appreciative of. The baby shower gift ideas are great for those who are shopping or for moms to put on their gift registry.

1. Diapers, diapers, and more diapers That is quite a bland gift, but a very much needed gift. I don't know any mom who will complain about having too many diapers with a newborn at home. To make diapers snazzy, you have to dress them up a bit. You can find diaper cakes on lots of gift sites. Some come with as many as 150 diapers, plus booties, bibs, and tons of other essentials for babies, all in the shape of an all-so-cute cake.

2. layettes, blankets, socks, and burp cloths They're probably going to get a lot of these.However, these gifts tend to come in newborn or 3-month sizes, which after a few weeks probably won’t serve their purpose anymore. Making this a great gift is easy if you buy them in larger sizes. After a few months, mom still has brand new gifts for the baby to enjoy.

3. Pamper products for mom. The last few weeks of pregnancy are very uncomfortable and can be hard on mom. Let Mom have the star treatment as well. Once the baby is born, Mom’s 15 minutes of fame are over.

4. Savings Bonds A savings bond is a great way to help invest in the child’s future. While everyone is thinking about now, you are thinking ahead. It may also help parents launch their careers if they haven't already.

5. Gift Certificates You can never go wrong with a gift certificate. Mom and Dad get to choose what they want, and you gave them that satisfaction. The obvious choice for a gift certificate would be where the registry is set up. If they do not have a registry set up, good choices could include their favorite supermarket (for formula or diapers) or baby store. Another gift certificate idea could be a check card gift certificate. It works like a credit card and can be used anywhere.

Tip: I don’t suggest buying clothing unless the parents-to-be suggest it. Chances are they have already gone shopping and couldn’t resist those tiny, adorable outfits.