How to Choose the Best Baby Gift for Any Event: Shopping by Theme
When you’re about to shop for a friend or relative’s baby, it can often be overwhelming when figuring out what to get the new parents and their bundle of joy – is it best to stick to the tried-and-true baby gifts, such as baby blankets, diaper genies or onesies, or do you go the more unconventional route and search for truly unique baby gifts? Although the new mom or parents-to-be may have registered online for baby gifts one great way to go about choosing the ideal gift is to select a theme and focus your baby presents around that concept. The following article is a list of suggestions to get you started – we’ve compiled some themes that may make arranging the perfect baby gift basket a cinch!
Just the Two of Us!
One great gift idea for a newborn is to organize a basket that’s geared for both baby and mom – create the ultimate ‘Mommy & Me’ gift basket by grouping together a variety of items suited for quality bonding-time, such as a novel or two for the new mom and a cute baby-book for the two to share. Another terrific (and much-appreciated) addition to the basket is picture frames that can be customized by the recipient with keepsake photos. You may also wish to include scrapbook kits (for the ‘crafty’ moms), photo albums/boxes and baby journals so that the new mommy can keep a record of all of baby’s vital stats and keep treasured pictures in one place.
Rubber Duckie, You’re the One…
Super-sweet and thoughtful yet practical, a bath-themed baby basket is a gift (baby gift basket) any new parents will appreciate, since bath-time accoutrements for a newborn are often overlooked pricey luxuries. Choose organic baby products, such as all-natural baby shampoo, lotions, baby powder and soaps, which are preferred for their mildness for a new baby’s delicate skin. You may also wish to select organic cotton towels, wash cloths and related linens to round out the basket, and top with a classic touch – the beloved rubber duckie! Wrap with blue trimmings for a boy or pink for a girl, and you’re sure to elicit ‘oohs’ and ‘ahhs’ from the new parents and guests alike.
Here Comes the Airplane…
Make meal-time memorable for parents as well as baby – there’s nothing more charming than a keepsake spoon or monogrammed plate and cup set if you’re looking to create a personalized baby gift basket. Sets of sterile baby bottles, dishwasher-safe baby bowls and plates, sippy cups and even jars of baby food are some items you’ll want to include in this useful yet adorable basket.
As you can see, the sky’s the limit when it comes to creating truly one-of-a-kind baby gifts – simply think of a theme that appeals to you and create your very own customized basket for a baby shower gift that’s certain to be remembered for years to come!