Give a Baby Gift Basket to the New Mom

Are you looking for some creative ideas for a baby shower present? A great idea is to present mom and baby with a gift basket. It can be a real delight to see all the practical and cute items. Rather than opening just one gift, she can spend some time admiring a variety of cute and useful baby products.

Decide if you want to buy a ready made baby gift basket that's fully assembled and all done up, or whether you want to make your own personalized and meaningful basket.

Start from Scratch

It's easy to make up a baby gift basket, as well as being a lot of fun. The first thing you need is a large basket, either decorated or plain. Choose a selection of little baby products, both useful and adorable. They don’t have to be expensive, so you can really make this an economical present. The time you spend on it will be the biggest factor.

When choosing your basket, consider buying a plain one and then painting it. For something special, choose a basket decorated with a baby theme. Line the basket with a receiving blanket and center your main item on it. This must be the biggest item, such as a plushy toy. Place several smaller items around it. Teething rings, small toys, washcloths and bibs are all good choices.

A really special touch would be to come up with a theme for the baby gift basket. For example, for a bath time basket, include some squeaky bath toys, a baby bath support ring, some gentle soap and shampoo, and some baby lotion. Add an adorable hooded baby bath towel.

For wrapping the gift basket, use clear cellophane. Gift baskets are also available in lots of cute themes. Finish it up with a big bow in a pretty pastel, and attach a card.

Wrapped and Ready to Go

A simpler approach is to find a ready made baby gift basket already assembled and wrapped. If you're creatively challenged, this will save you some stress as well as time. Gift baskets can be found at retail stores as well as online. Online gift basket stores frequently carry a large selection of cute themes like Baby Einstein and cookie bouquets. Many of these baskets even allow for personalization.

When it comes to baby shower presents, a gift basket is sure to be a hit. The new mom will be thankful for the thought you put into the gift and will also make good use of the contents.