A baby shower happens before the birth, often around week 30 to 36. The parents are there, the baby isn't yet. That changes what makes a good gift: something that's ready to go now, or something that lands the moment the baby is here.

Six klikkie ideas that work for the stretch from baby shower to the first months.

1. Photo subscription: gift card at the shower, prints after the birth

A klikkie photo subscription captures what parents won't get round to later: printing their own photos. They pick 10 photos in the app each month, klikkie prints them, they land on the doormat.

Why for a baby shower: the physical gift card sits ready until the baby arrives. Give it at the shower itself, parents activate it as soon as it's time.

Price: 30 euro (3 months), 55 euro (6 months), 95 euro (12 months).

When not: if the group is already buying something similar together. Coordinate first.

2. A photo book of the pregnancy

Many mothers save bump photos but never do anything with them. A Pocket photo book of the pregnancy is a surprisingly personal baby shower gift, especially if you also have photos from the pre-birth weekend with friends.

Why it works: the mother sees her own pregnancy in one small book. It opens straight away, not in a few months.

Price: Pocket from 12 euro, Large from 25 euro.

When not: if the pregnancy is going through a tough patch or the parents are deliberately not sharing photos.

3. Memory Box: empty at the shower, full within a year

The hospital band, a first hat, a lock of hair, the scan photo. The klikkie Memory Box (15 euro) gives those things a home. At the baby shower you give it empty, within a year it's full.

Why it works: parents fill it themselves, it's an active gift rather than an object that just sits there.

Price: 15 euro.

When not: for a second child, since parents often already have one.

4. Starter Set: a scrapbook for the first months

The klikkie Starter Set is a 40-page photo album with photo corners and a white pen. Parents stick prints in, add dates, end up with a personal scrapbook.

Why it works for a baby shower: it sits ready for later. Parents do it at their own pace in the first weeks after the birth. Visitors can leave a note in it.

Price: 35 euro. Pairs strongly with a photo subscription.

When not: if the parents have already chosen a similar album.

5. Photo album: a lasting gift on the bookshelf

A klikkie photo album (Happy, Family & Friends, Good Times or It's About Us, 35 to 50 euro) is a photo album built to last for years. Give it at the baby shower, parents fill it at their own pace.

Why it works: an album on the shelf is something that stays. It suits any age, not just the first year.

Price: 35 to 50 euro depending on the model.

When not: if the parents prefer to make a new photo book each year.

6. A joint klikkie set from the whole group

A group of friends often each brings something small. Pool the budget and give one good klikkie set: 12-month photo subscription plus Starter Set plus Memory Box.

Example: 95 + 35 + 15 = 145 euro. Four people chip in together, parents get one gift they really remember from the whole group.

When not: if not everyone sticks to the agreement. One person who also brings something separately ruins the idea.

What to skip at a baby shower

Rompers in bulk. Give one at most, and make it a special one. Not five.

Things for 6 months and up. Parents have no space right now for toys that only become relevant later. Save those for the first birthday.

Baby shoes. They rarely get worn before babies walk. Nice in a photo, after that not so much.

Still not sure? Have a look at more newborn gift ideas or the newborn gift collection.