A Baby Shower Gift Unlike Any Other

Do you remember the last baby shower you attended? I bet you do. Think back and try to remember some of the gifts given.

Which gifts really made an impression on you, on the mother-to-be? It is hard to remember, right?

Yep, finding a truly great baby shower gift can be challenging. A great gift is almost never on the registry, and when I have ever gone the registry route, all that’s left is either a box of diapers or a $300 crib.

A Brilliant New Solution

From now on, I am getting all my baby belly friends a belly imprinting kit from Belly Vita! I recently discovered this amazing product and have been thrilled with it.

Inspired by Belly Vita, I have even added Belly Facials to my list of skin care services and have had the pleasure of helping a few pre-moms drape and then design the belly imprint. It is just such a wonderful experience for a mother. I love it when a belly facial gets booked and look forward to it like it was my own appointment.

Now, back to the baby shower…

Usually, a baby shower is thrown at the perfect time for the belly imprint to be done. So the new mama could take it home and have her significant other or a close friend (or her esthetician like me) help in the ritual which results in a beautiful belly imprint. Some mothers may even want to make the belly imprint a part of the shower and let her friends share in the creation and design.

Either way, what results is a lasting memory in the shape of that precious belly.

Why a Belly Imprint Works Better

A belly imprint is quite different than a common belly cast.

Because the belly imprint is made with a solid piece of cloth, the end product is a beautiful, artistically draped sculpture. The folds of the cloth which become set in the belly imprint create an elegantly rippled and soft look that is hard to describe. Once the “finish” is added to the imprint, it is simply stunning.

If you have ever watched or experienced a belly casting in progress you would also know that a belly imprint is actually easier and cleaner than belly casting. No messy strips, just one easy to handle cloth.

Making a Truly Beautiful Imprint

If you are like me, you love to imagine and create but sometimes, the act of putting the paintbrush to the canvas is, well, scary .

Fortunately, this belly imprint kit comes with some simple design suggestions. You can “bronze” the imprint or try other fun faux finishes available in paint kits at your local craft store. It’s great because the paint kits contain easy to follow instructions on getting the finish you want. Another option is if you are fond of a local artist you may be able to commission them to paint your belly imprint and create an exquisite original work of fine art.

No matter if you or an “artist” paints your belly imprint, it will surely turn out to be a beautiful keepsake of your pregnancy.

I have been amazed by the moms I’ve seen create belly imprints that were both stunningly creative and beautiful. I think the elegant folds and creases of the sculpted cloth help tremendously, allowing just about any artistic attempt to succeed beautifully. It really is simple so there’s no need to worry or fret. With just a tiny bit of effort they all turn out gorgeous.

If you are hoping to make a lasting impression at the next baby shower, skip the trip to the baby superstore and consider getting that mom-to-be an exclusive Belly Vita belly imprinting kit. She’ll be thanking you for years after the shower and, who knows, she might return the favor if you ever end up with a baby belly.