A Baby Gift Basket for the New Arrival

by Kim Allarie

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’ll need to decide if you’re going to purchase a baby gift basket already assembled and attractively packaged, or if you’ll make up a homemade basket that can be personalized for the recipient.

Make Your Own

It’s not difficult at all to make your own baby basket. Start by purchasing an attractive basket, and then go crazy in the baby section of your favorite store. If you’re on a tight budget, this can be a truly economical present if you shop the dollar stores for bargains. All you need to add is your time.

Look for a basket in a soft color such as baby blue or white, or maybe a decorative one with a baby theme. You might want to choose a plain basket and paint it. Then line it with a receiving blanket. For the centerpiece, choose a larger item such as a soft toy. Around it, arrange your other small items. These can be useful or just plain cute. Look for foot jingles, rattles, soothers, and baby spoons.

Or maybe try a bath-time theme. Include some bath toys, a hooded baby bath towel, baby shampoo, soap, and baby lotion. There are so many possibilities.

Next comes the packaging and decorating. Wrap your basket in clear cellophane, or purchase a gift basket bag with a baby motif. Choose some ribbons and bows in pretty pastels to tie it up, and attach a card.

A Ready Made Baby Basket

Another option is to purchase a baby gift basket that’s already loaded with goodies and attractively wrapped. This is a real time saver and you won’t have to think up ideas. Gift baskets can be found at retail stores as well as online. The internet gift basket stores usually have a huge selection of charming themes, from Baby Einstein to cookie bouquets. Some come with the option of personalization.

Giving a baby gift basket can be a very thoughtful gesture, especially if you have personally picked out the contents and know that the new mom will appreciate them.

About the Author:

Do you want to make your own gift baskets? Kim Allarie publishes Kim’s Basket Blog, a great source of gift basket ideas for all those meaningful events throughout the year.