5 Bizarre Baby Food Gadgets

...because you can't just mush it up and spoon it into baby's mouth.

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Bowls and spoons are SO last century.
(Also, she's clearly not a mom, because who has time for a French manicure and tips?!?)

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Because a blender won't cut it. For some reason.

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Somehow completely different from tupperware. Somehow.

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Ice cube trays and Popsicle sticks just aren't cutie enough.

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So your carefully prepared homemade baby food can look just like that store bought crap.

...and 5 Pretty Cute Ones

(If you forget that they're, you know, poo-catchers shaped like a dessert.)

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Darling and classic 

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Yes, distract from the diapers with an adorable stuffed animal! 

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Tricycle cakes: creative, but not insane. 

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Owls improve just about anything. 

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I approve the "sock topiary" as a delightful alternative to the diaper cake.

5 Really Weird Diaper Cakes . ..

As if poo-receptacles arranged to look like edible treats weren't weird enough, these bizarre "cakes" . . . uh,

take the cake.

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OK, the thing with "wonky" cakes is that the balance is impressive. Anyone can throw together some diapers haphazardly.

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Oh, Lord, an actual cake, shaped like a diaper. NO ONE WANTS TO EAT THIS!

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For a . . . boxing-themed baby shower? It's NOT the greatest . . .

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I don't think these people were even trying.

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???

. . . and 5 Pretty Cute Ones

It's true, maternity clothes CAN be adorable and flattering!

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No unnecessary extra puffiness.

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Cardigans work before, during and after pregnancy!

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Sundresses are amazing for summer pregnancies--so comfortable.

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With a suit this cute, you won't want to skip the beach!

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And you can still look gorgeous at fancy parties.

5 Truly Awful Maternity Outfits . . .

As if being pregnant weren't hard enough. 

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Shortcut: cut arm holes in a white kitchen trash bag. Ta-da! 

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The fit of maternity clothes is bad enough without having your crotch at your knees. 

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It's the attack of the abominable pregnant women! 

Seriously, we're puffy enough. 

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It's like the giant parachute you used in gym class, only with sleeves. 

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Sigh. I guess the "unnecessary billboard" phase starts before baby even arrives.

... and 5 Pretty Cute Ones

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Tee hee. Right.

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Win!

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Or

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Both winners.

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A bit fru-fru, but still cute.

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For the Chosen One . . . 's best friend.

Pinspiration: 5 Creeptastic Onesies for your Baby . . .

Babies: little mobile billboards, sharing information with the world that the world would rather they didn't. 

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Exhibit A 

WHY???? 

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Ugh.

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Is this funny if you're a college football fan? Probably not.

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Thanks for sharing! Or, you know, NOT.

...and 7 Pretty Cute Ones.

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Decorate blocks--a sweet and usable keepsake. 

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Milk and cookies shower treat--yum. No need to eat a baby's face! 

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 Punch! Let's get some booze in there for the non-preggo guests. 

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Sweet and simple invites. If the hostess has nice handwriting, you're good to go. 

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A (FREE printable!) game that's actually related to babies--and has the potential for hilarious answers as guests scramble to fill in all letters. 

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Lip balm will never, ever go to waste. 

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Try these "diaper babies"  instead of a diaper cake--bizarre yet adorable! Because, googly eyes.

7 Bizarre Baby Shower Ideas from Pinterest . . .

You know you can't just invite mom over, give her some gifts and a slice of cake anymore. No, things have gotten far more . . . excessive. 

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 Is no one else creeped out by the idea of eating something that looks like a squawking infant?? 

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If you don't know the names of famous people's children, you clearly have no business being or even associating with a parent. 

 

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Photo booth props--because photo booths aren't just an over-the-top wedding element anymore, we need them for baby showers too! 

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Don't forget dad! He needs his own baby survival kit, because, let's face it, he won't have a clue what's going on, and he'll need it when he has to "babysit." Also, it should reference poo. That's always funny. 

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Even the water has to be dressed-up and baby-themed, people! Otherwise the shower is a FAILURE! 

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We don't want people to be bored, so let's grill them with obscure questions about the mom-to-be, in the name of "fun." What does this have to do with the baby? No idea. 

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Uh, what? This invitation is testing the limits of my tolerance for "creativity." 

And is "adorability" now a word? Unacceptable.