New Baby Gift Baskets
How to Create the Perfect Gift for New Parents
Putting together a gift basket for a new baby requires just a little thoughtfulness and some creativity. New parents are deluged with gifts and items that are not always useful or needed. Therefore, it is essential to invest some time, effort and thoughtfulness in selecting appropriate and useful baby gift items that will be appreciated and cherished.
Choosing a Gift Basket
The first step in creating a baby gift basket will be to select the right basket. It can be either wicker or plastic. If choosing wicker, paint it in a beautiful pastel color. The size should be big enough to accommodate all the gifts that will be a part of the hamper. Wrap a broad ribbon around the rim of the basket and stick on some cute baby stickers.
Baby Nursery Items
Crib mobiles, diaper bags, baby nursery bedding, even wall clocks and other items that can be used in the nursery will always be welcome. If the nursery has a particular theme, it will be a good idea to buy paintings and pictures in the same tone and color scheme. Photo frames and albums as well as a few baby storybooks will all find place in the baby’s nursery.
Choosing Baby Food and Bath Products
Baby food products are a great gift since they will surely be needed in a few months’ time. So, put in a few jars of organic baby food since these will be free of chemicals. Baby bath products are another hot favorite with new parents. It is easy to put a few bottles of baby bubble bath, tear-free shampoo, talc and lotion. Make sure that all products are of a good brand and hypoallergenic.
Baby Clothing and Accessories
Baby clothing can be included in the baby gift basket. However, do remember that clothes are an all-time favorite gift so the new parents will be receiving a lot of them. A good idea will be to probably, put in a few special clothes, such as, a delicate, handmade dress for a baby girl or a monogrammed t-shirt for a boy.
Accessories such as feeding bottles, diapers, burp cloths, bibs, towels and other useful baby products can all be a part of the new baby gift basket. Not only are they needed by new parents, but are also usually in short supply since they are used heavily and need frequent replacing.
Personalized Baby Gifts
Including one or two personalized baby gifts will complete the baby basket. However, these are mainly possible only if baby’s name has been decided. Personalized gifts can include handcrafted soft toys with baby’s name (if it has been decided), monogrammed clothes or towels or blankets, a pillow with baby’s birth details embroidered or anything else that will be truly unique and special.
Some more tips for creating a new baby gift basket and making it truly special –
- Decorate the basket with ribbons, bows, balloons and soft toys.
- Ensure that all products are safe and easy to use.
- It will be a good idea to include a few things for the new parents exclusively. A book on baby care, a relaxing audio tape, some lavender candles or even, a simple shopping voucher for the new mom will all be much appreciated.
- If costs are a constraint, shop for baby gifts online and take advantage of sales and discounts.
- Fold, roll and stack the gifts so that the basket looks appealing, abundant and well-made.
- Be innovative with packaging. Susan Maggio Larberg (Gift Baskets: Making it Personal, 2003), suggests using a baby bath basin stocked with bath products or a car seat filled with baby items that may be needed during a car ride.
Putting together a hamper filled with these thoughtful and useful baby products will probably take a little more time than ordering a pre-made gift basket. However, the joy and delight that such a baby gift basket will bring to new parents will be truly heartfelt and make the effort put into assembling it totally worthwhile. For more on baby-related topics, do read How to Organize a Baby Closet, Dealing with Separation Anxiety in Toddlers and How to Organize a Kid's Room.
References:
- Larberg Maggio, Susan. Gift Baskets: Making it Personal. Media Creations,2003
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