Treat the New Mom to a Baby Gift Basket
April 10, 2008
Are you looking for some creative ideas for a baby shower present? You might want to treat the new mom to a baby gift basket. This can be a delightful surprise full of useful and charming goodies. Instead of just one gift to open, she can dig through a treasure trove of baby items that is only limited by your imagination.
You have a couple of options when choosing a baby gift basket. You can buy one that is already made up, packaged and ready to go from a store, or you can make your own.
Start from Scratch
Making your own baby gift basket is really quite simple. You just need to buy a basic basket and then find various items that you would like to include in it as gifts. This can be a really inexpensive present, especially since you are doing all of the labor yourself, which can take as little as a few minutes.
Choose a white or pastel basket (or paint one yourself). Start by lining your basket with a receiving blanket. You might have a particular item in mind that will be the centerpiece of the basket. Some ideas for this would be an adorable outfit or a stuffed toy. Then surround it with some useful smaller items, such as rattles, teething rings, small toys, and maybe even some jars of baby food.
Choose a theme for the gift basket if you like, such as bath time. A set of rubber duckies, baby soap and shampoo, and baby lotion are good choices. You can line the basket with a baby bath towel with a cute animal hood.
Pay attention to the presentation of your baby gift basket. Decorate it with ribbons or bows in soft colors, and attach a handwritten note. You can buy gift basket bags with cute patterns on them that will really enhance your gift.
Wrapped and Ready to Go
If you’re short on time or creativity, why not just purchase your baby gift basket. There is a huge assortment of styles available both in-store and online. You can get these at either baby stores or gift basket outlets, and most of them are adorable. Themes range from layette sets to nursery rhymes. Many of these can be personalized.
As shower presents go, a baby gift basket is certain to have a special impact. The new mother will appreciate your thoughtfulness and enjoy the contents.
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