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.
The choice is yours whether to pick up a pre-made baby gift basket, or to make one yourself. There are pros and cons to both approaches. A ready made gift will obviously save some time, but the one you make yourself will have the personal touch.
Be Creative
Making your own baby gift basket is really quite simple. You just need to buy a basic basket and then find various items that you would like to include in it as gifts. This can be a really inexpensive present, especially since you are doing all of the labor yourself, which can take as little as a few minutes.
When selecting a basket, you might want to get a plain one and paint it yourself. For extra impact, find a decorative basket with a baby motif. Use a receiving blanket to line the basket and place your main item in the center. This should be your largest item, for example a teddy bear or bunny. Around this, arrange some smaller gifts. Teething rings, small toys, washcloths and bibs are all good choices.
Choose a theme for the gift basket if you like, such as bath time. A set of rubber duckies, baby soap and shampoo, and baby lotion are good choices. You can line the basket with a baby bath towel with a cute animal hood.
To package your baby gift basket, get some clear cellophane to wrap the basket in. You can also get gift basket bags that come in cute patterns. Tie it up with a large bow in a pastel shade, and add a greeting card.
Wrapped and Ready to Go
If you would prefer to just go out and buy a baby gift basket, which is frequently the chosen route, there are many fabulous companies both retail and online that offer these types of baskets. GiftBaskets.com, for one, offers gift baskets for baby showers and new arrivals, and their products are adorable. One of my favorites is the Mother Goose nursery rhyme gift basket. Some of the items can even be personalized.
As shower presents go, a baby gift basket is certain to have a special impact. The new mother will appreciate your thoughtfulness and enjoy the contents.
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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.
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