Choosing New Baby Gift Baskets
December 1, 2009 by Joseph Anderton
Filed under Baby
It is hard to decide on a gift for a friend who happens to also be a recent mom and the bundle of joy. However, baby gift baskets might a answer to this dilemma. They are thoughtful and easy to make gifts that usually contain gifts that both the new mother and the baby can use. You can find these types of baskets already pre-made or you can also go with making them yourself. Either way, there are several gifts available at retailers.
Good Baby Gift Baskets for Diaper Care
One of the cutest and most well-received new baby gift baskets is a diaper care basket. Inside, mom will find diapers, wipes, a wipe warmer, diaper rash ointment, powder, and more. Some add-on gifts that go well with this type of basket include a diaper disposal and a diaper bag. Find out before hand if mom will be using disposable or cloth diapers – and throw in some diaper pins with the cloth diapers if needed. If you can not find a tactful way to figure out which she intends to use, simply omit the diapers altogether.
New Baby Gift Baskets with Presents for Bath Care
No time is more special than bath time with baby. A new baby gift basket that includes soft terry wash clothes, a hooded towel, baby bath wash, baby oil, cotton balls, and baby lotion. Bath products scented with lavender will help calm both baby and mom for a nice nap after the bath is finished.
New Baby Gift Baskets with Food Products
Even if the new mom is breast feeding, she will probably use bottles at some point to supplement the baby’s nutrition. A baby gift basket of bottles, nipples, bottle warmer or portable bottle warmer, diaper bag, and bottle brush is an attractive gift that will be loved. You can also include a selection of various pacifiers for baby to use.
New Baby Gift Baskets to Store Important Memories
Every new mom wants to hold onto the memories of the first year and beyond as best she can. A new baby gift basket filled with scrapbook supplies related to the new baby is a great way to encourage this activity. Providing more presents to help with the process such as film and glue is also a thoughtful idea. For an extra touch, her a gift card to purchase film and other things.