Newborn Baby Gourmet Gift Basket
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A newborn baby gourmet gift basket is the perfect baby gift for any parent!
About Newborn Baby Gourmet Gift Baskets
Parents of newborns don't typically have time to indulge themselves in treats, so that's why it is important for friends and family to do so instead! Baby showers naturally revolve around the arrival of a new baby. Gifts are focused around the baby's needs, the nursery décor, and other odds and ends that are baby related. Newborns require lots of attention, and parents often find themselves wondering where their days go. A newborn baby gourmet gift basket is a wonderful way to encourage parents to take some time for themselves, even if it is only for a few moments while baby is sleeping.
Baskets for Baby
When you think gift basket, you typically think of filling a basket or tub with all of those items that baby will need. A typical baby gift basket will include items, such as diapers, wipes, ointment, lotion, pacifiers, hairbrush, bibs, and more. You can order or create specialized gift baskets, as well.
- Bath Basket: Fill a basket with all things bath related, such as a washcloths, towels, baby wash, tub toys, etc.
- Diaper Basket: Create a basket with everything diaper related, like diapers, wipes, lotion, or ointment.
- Play Basket: Gather together a variety of baby toys, and tie a balloon at the top of the basket. You can also add some books for a special story time experience.
Baskets for Parents
Sure, gift baskets filled with baby items will certainly be welcome, but how about creating a basket that is geared more for mom and dad's needs and wants? Most people receive all the items they think they need at showers, especially when it comes to newborn care. However, parents get so caught up in taking care of baby that they often overlook some much needed "me time". You can help them pamper themselves with a newborn baby gourmet gift basket.
Food Baskets
When you think "gourmet", you probably think food! Whether you special order the basket or make it yourself, a basket filled with goodies will be greatly appreciated. Consider the following food items to place in the gourmet basket:
- Gourmet cookies
- Assortment of nuts
- Gourmet coffees and teas
- Variety of cheeses and crackers
- Chocolates
- Breads
- Fruit
- Wines
- Sparkling non-alcoholic drinks
- Snack mix
Bath and Body Baskets
Encourage mom and dad to slow down and unwind at the end of a day with a basket designed to pamper. A bath and body basket could contain the following items for new parents to enjoy:
- Aromatherapy candles
- Bath oils
- Scented soaps
- Loofahs
- Soothing CDs
- Inspirational books
- Favorite magazines
- Blow-up pillow
- Bubble bath
- Fluffy towels and washcloths
Relaxation Baskets
One of the hardest things for new parents to do is to relax once a new baby arrives. Changing diapers, making bottles, feeding baby, and washing clothes are activities that never seem to end. At the end of the day or during baby's mid-afternoon nap, mom and dad need to relax, even if it is only for a few minutes. A gift basket will encourage them to do so, especially if it has some or all of the following items:
- Candles
- Herbal teas
- CDs
- Massager
- Lotion
- Incense
- Books
- Magazines
- Flowers
Shop Online
For more ideas or to simply order a gift basket online, check out the following sites:
Some of these sites may allow you to pick and choose the items you want placed into the basket. Be sure you read the fine print and find out how long the shipping will take. This is especially important if you are trying to order a basket in time for a baby shower.
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