Any season can potentially be baby season, but spring seems to make much more thematic sense. It’s also a great time for baby showers, although these parties are often more of a drag than you’d think. Because most pre-parents want exactly what they want, a registry can take all the fun out of personalizing baby gifts. But on the rare occasion that you’re invited to a baby shower and actually get to pick out your gift, the creative options can add all the fun. (And don’t forget that items for parents are acceptable baby shower gifts, too.)