A gift basket is one of the most practical and thoughtful presents we can give to the babies and moms closest to our hearts. What makes it the best gift is that we can personalize not only the contents inside but also the overall design of the basket itself.
This article can give you more ideas on how you can make a unique baby shower gift basket that everyone will love. If you are interested in more gift basket ideas, you can click here.
Ready-Made or DIY?
Looking for ready-made baby shower baskets in department stores and local shops is easier. They are also available online, all filled with the mom and baby stuff in all shapes, colors, and sizes. The price depends on the size and content of the basket. If you haven’t sufficient time to look for online tutorials and make one, this can be the best idea.
Meanwhile, Do-it-yourself (DIY) baby shower gift baskets change over the years. From traditional designs, now there are more fun and creative ways to do it. Regardless, creating a baby shower basket is one of the easiest handcrafts we can make. You can personally select items that suit the mom and baby and the family they have.
Baby Gift Basket Ideas
Before deciding on the size and design of the gift basket, think of its contents first. Also, a gift basket is not just a literal “basket.” There are other gift containers to choose from, like:
- Baskets from natural fibers like palm leaves, willow, straw, and bamboo
- Cloth lined baskets that can be onesies and storage for small toys
- Plastic bucket or bowl that can be used for the baby’s toy storage when they get older
- Baby bathtubs
- Cute storage boxes
Content of a baby gift basket
There are many practical and usable items we can put inside our baby gift basket. You can choose from the following items:
Baby body care products: lotion, oil, wipes, shampoo, conditioner, powder, bath wash, diaper rash ointment, sunscreen lotion, and diapers, among others
Baby grooming items: nail clipper, soft hairbrush, cotton swabs
Practical baby products like a thermometer, baby bottles, baby washcloth, bibs, pacifier, hood towel, wash clothes, baby sponge
Other baby items that you can include like teething toys, rubber duckies, squirting toys, baby spoons, and other food utensils, rattles, storybooks, musical toys, pacifier clips
Personalizing the Baby Gift Basket
There are lots of ideas on how we can personalize our baby gift baskets. We can glue some designs like wood and foam letters or letter stickers on the baskets. We can also create a name chain using wooden beads selection of seed beads before attaching to the basket. Another option is by displaying one personalized item on the gift basket.
Arranging the Gift items in the basket
If the basket is larger, fill the bottom portions of the basket with cotton balls, baby burp cloths, diapers, and boxed wipes. We can also include some thin tissues between each item. Also, we can put some paper flowers inside to make it more special.
