Planning a baby shower? Or maybe one of your friends recently gave birth to a healthy bouncing baby? How else can you show that friend of yours and her baby how much you care? A baby gift basket may be the perfect gift to show you care.
Baby gift baskets are one of those themed gift baskets that contain items of value to the recipient. Typically, these baby gift baskets contain the following items that are sure to bring joy to new parents and new members of the family. You can use this information to create or fill your own baby gift baskets, which will allow you to get rid of those of the more expensive commercialized variety.
Nursery room supplies. These items include colorful toys to keep babies busy, lullabies to soothe babies, and nursery rhyme CDs. larger items such as cribs, tables and changing mats for cribs, and other baby furniture can be found in luxury baby gift baskets. Educational toys are also good and can make a baby gift basket more conducive to stimulating an infant’s intellectual development.
Toys R Us. The following toys also work well in baby gift baskets. Rattles, pacifiers, toothpicks, bottles, baby cups, bibs and spoons are also useful additions to a baby gift basket.
Bathing baby. Bath products for babies are also commonly found in baby gift baskets. These include baby shampoo, baby powder, baby washcloths, wipes, bubble baths, brush sets and bath toys that babies are sure to enjoy in the near future. Baby clothes can also be considered as one of the best baby gift baskets for goodies. Just make sure that the clothes you give are appropriate for the baby’s gender.
If you are giving a baby gift basket to a toddler or a young child, these items should also be age appropriate for the infant. Soft toys, board books, board games, and savings jars are sure to win a toddler’s leap of joy. Clothes for toddlers are also good choices to include in a baby gift basket.
If a person is planning to give a baby gift basket as a baby shower gift, it would be nice to find baby cookies, baby cakes, jelly beans and other baby food in it. Announcements and invitation cards can also give the gift basket recipient a few surprises. Small photo frames and albums can also add more fun to your baby gift baskets. Of course, this sweet gesture will be appreciated.
Gourmet food, wine and other fine treats can also be placed inside the baby gift basket for parents to celebrate.
Usually, bows and ruffles decorate baby gift baskets. However, one can still be more creative by appliquéd baby photos or baby items. Other handmade crafts can add a personal touch to your baskets. They can be in the form of papier-mâché, origami, sculptures, small paintings, weaving or knitting, etc.
If the person giving the baby gift basket intends to give it during a baptismal celebration or christening, you can also include a small Bible, silver cups and any symbolic items that fit the theme of the celebration, as well as the religious appreciation of the recipient.
A small gesture, such as giving an elaborate baby basket, can certainly make a big difference. A smile from the recipient is enough to imply a sincere “thank you”.