There is nothing in the world more beautiful than that of a newborn baby. Once the new bundle of joy arrives, everyone, including family members, friends, neighbors, and co-workers wants to take part in the celebration by giving a gift, usually something both the parents and the baby would appreciate. If you are looking to give someone the perfect baby gift, something special, versatile, and useable, then perhaps you might consider a baby gift basket.
For starters, you can add things to the basket for the parents such as a nice bottle of sparkling grape juice, gourmet cheese, crackers, and then perhaps a book on parenting tips or a soothing CD for rocking the baby. For the newborn baby, items such as wash clothes, baby shampoo, powder, booties, t-shirts, pacifier, bib, and other small items are needed but often overlooked. You can be sure giving a new baby gift basket is the one gift the new parents will treasure for its uniqueness and thoughtfulness!
With a little creativity, you can come up with a variety of options for creating your own new baby gift basket. For instance, create a baby time capsule, something that has become quite popular over the years. For this, choose a nice basket that the parents can use around the house. Then, add a soft teddy bear, a Tooth Fairy pewter box, and a kit for the baby’s first haircut, perfect for storing a lock of hair. In addition, you want to add a copy of the local newspaper from the day the baby was born, a copy of a sonogram, and specially written notes from family members and friends.
Another adorable new baby gift basket is to visit your local hobby store, buying a miniature red wagon. Then, you want to line the wagon with a piece of fleece or flannel. In one corner of the wagon, place several baby items such as shampoo, lotion, powder, and body wash. In another corner, situate a hooded bath towel, a couple of washcloths, and of course, a bright yellow rubber duck for bath time. Finally, place a cuddly teddy bear or some other stuffed animal in the middle of the wagon. The gifts can be used immediately and then as the child grows older, the wagon can become a favorite toy.
Another excellent new baby gift basket is to buy or have made a wood rocking horse, one large enough for a two-year-old to ride. For this, place a fleece blanket on the back of the horse. Now, on the blanket, place an adorable doll dressed in a newborn outfit with little socks and booties. Around the horse’s neck, wrap a bright pink and purple ribbon with two movie tickets attached or a gift certificate to a wonderful restaurant for mom and dad. With this, everything on the horse, including the horse, makes an excellent gift for the newborn and the parents.
Finally, a white wicker basket also makes the perfect foundation for a new baby gift basket. For this, you would place a gingham burp cloth on the inside. Next, pile in some great items to include crib sheets, bottles, rattles, a footprint kit, teething ring, diaper wipes, lightweight throw blanket, fuzzy duck or bunny, and so on. Then for mom and dad, you can add a gift certificate to Sears or J.C. Penny’s photography studio, a dinner gift certificate, and several packets of springtime flowers! As you can see, new baby gift baskets are incredibly fun to make and something that comes from the heart.