New Baby Gift Baskets

From LoveToKnow Baby

New baby gift baskets make wonderful gifts. You can give baby gift baskets at baby showers or simply present them before or after the birth of a newborn. What gifts are great for gift baskets? There is actually a wide variety of items that are sure to please the new parents. Keep reading for some great ideas! Have you ever created a new baby gift basket, or do you have some suggestions on what items to purchase or make? We'd love to hear from you! Be sure and add your ideas!

Gift Baskets for Baby Boys

You can order or create a gift basket designed especially for a baby boy. You don't have to choose a traditional gift basket, although wicker baskets are great containers, and they are reusable, too. Check out the following new baby gift basket ideas for baby boys!

Welcome Wagon Gift Basket-Fill a small red wagon with an assortment of items suitable for a little boy. Stuffed animals, balls, brush/comb set, bib, rattles, burp cloth, and receiving blankets will look great nestled in an adorable wagon. Once baby grows, he'll love playing with the wagon, too!
Western Gift Basket-Play up the western theme with a large tin bucket filled with all sorts of baby items, including the necessary baby supplies, along with a stuffed horse and even a small cowboy hat!
Sports Gift Basket-Purchase a boys' baseball or football helmet, and stock it with different baby items, including a small baseball or football shirt or onesie, sports themed bib, baseball hat, burp cloths, towel set, spoon and fork set, disposable cups, and pacifiers.
Denim Gift Basket-Fill a denim diaper bag or tote with lots of blue and white baby boy items, including bibs, cloth diapers, pacifiers, bottles, t-shirts, sun hats, picture frame, brag book, etc.

Gift Baskets for Baby Girls

Searching for that perfect baby shower gift? You can't go wrong with a gift basket full of baby items. White wicker baskets are great containers for baby supplies, but don't overlook lots of other containers that will work perfectly for a sweet baby girl. Check out the following ideas:

Baby Carriage-Fill a toy baby carriage with lots of baby items fit for a girl. Choose from pink pacifiers, bibs, receiving blankets, and bottles. Add a small collectible doll that a baby girl will treasure as she grows. The baby carriage will be enjoyed for years, too!
Ribbons and Bows Basket-Choose a beautiful basket, and decorate it with an assortment of ribbons and bows that can be used in baby's hair as she grows. Add extra accessories like a comb and brush set, photo album, and picture frame.
My First Purse-Fill a small dressy purse with baby girl items, such as ribbons, bows, barrettes, headbands, comb, brush, etc.

New Baby Gift Basket Choices

You can veer away from the gender lines when you are searching for that perfect new baby gift basket. There are so many different styles to choose from, and you can have lots of fun creating your own or ordering a basket that perfectly fits baby's needs, whether baby is a boy or girl!

Bassinet Basket-Find a portable wicker bassinet with handles, and fill it with diapers, wipes, skin care products, blankets, towel sets, etc. The bassinet will be used again and again, and so will all of the items inside!
Bath Time Basket-You can choose to fill a wicker basket with items or for a more practical gift, fill up a baby tub with bath supplies, including shampoos, lotions, diaper cream, wipes, hooded towels, washcloths, etc.
Hamper Full of Goodies-Purchase a pop-up, plastic, cloth, or wicker clothes hamper that's just perfect for baby's dirty clothes. Fill it with clothing items, blankets, diapers, and any other baby item that you choose.

Customize It!

If you're really feeling creative, you can make some of your own items to include in the gift basket. Several Web sites, like Cafepress.com or Zazzle.com allow you to create your own personalized items. Both offer baby bibs, onesies and t-shirts. Why not make the gift basket extra special by personalizing the items with baby's name, birthdate or a funny saying? And you don't even need to be an artist of Graphic Designer to create something special! Both sites offer easy-to-use tools and provide tips on creating your graphics files.

Order Online

Don't want to create your own baby basket? Don't worry! There are lots of places to shop, and you don't even have to leave home to do it! Visit the following Websites for some great selections: