A Baby Gift Basket to be Treasured | Family

By KimAllarie
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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.

Start from Scratch

It's not difficult at all to make your own baby basket. Start by purchasing an attractive basket, and then go crazy in the baby section of your favorite store. If you're on a tight budget, this can be a truly economical present if you shop the dollar stores for bargains. All you need to add is your time.

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.

Pay attention to the presentation of your baby gift basket. Decorate it with ribbons or bows in soft colors, and attach a handwritten note. You can buy gift basket bags with cute patterns on them that will really enhance your gift.

A Ready Made Baby Basket

If you're short on time or creativity, why not just purchase your baby gift basket. There is a huge assortment of styles available both in-store and online. You can get these at either baby stores or gift basket outlets, and most of them are adorable. Themes range from layette sets to nursery rhymes. Many of these can 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.

About the Author

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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