Parents: What was that one super useful thing that you really needed, but no one gave you at your baby shower?

My boyfriend’s mother invited me to his sister’s baby shower in June. I can’t afford to get a really expensive present like a stroller or a crib or even a diaper service, though I’ve heard that’s a pretty great gift for new parents but I want to get her something super useful. I’ve been to a few baby showers and I know that people can have a tendency to get really cute, but ultimately silly gifts that parents don’t really need.

I was thinking maybe a five pack of onesies for an older baby, since I figure everyone will be getting onesies for a newborn. What are your thoughts, collective?

I’m also going to include a gift card to a baby store and a little something for mom and dad.