Basically, anything suitable for a newborn, or a baby from 3 - 6 months, in case it is a large baby. Any kind of clothing, blankets, pram toys, or maybe a keepsake such as a baby photograph album. As boxtops says, it is important to keep within your budget, and not feel you need to spend more than you can afford. I don't like baby showers, either. If a person wants to give a gift, they can do so of their own free will, without being coerced into going and giving just because everyone else is.