Baby Gift Baskets

Did you know that the average parents spend around $12,000 on their child in the first year of life alone? There’s no question that babies are expensive, and for first-time parents, the costs are even higher.

With this in mind, baby showers are not only a great opportunity to bond with friends and family while celebrating the new addition but also a chance for you to help your loved ones with the astronomical price of having a baby.

If you have a baby shower coming up, what you need are some ideas for new baby gift baskets. Gift baskets are a fantastic choice for baby shower gifts. They afford you the ability to give a mixture of fun and functional gifts, all arranged beautifully in one container.

Read on to learn 7 things that you should include in your baby shower gift basket to make the day of the parents-to-be.

1. Bathrobe for Mom

Sometimes the best baby shower gift basket is really a family gift basket. Now, there’s nothing wrong with including gifts exclusively for the baby, but if you want to throw something in for mom as well, a bathrobe is a perfect choice.

If you purchase a high-quality robe in a color or print that you know your mom-to-be will love, she can use it for years to come. Bathrobes are also great for labor, as hospital gowns can be both unflattering and uncomfortable.

2. Gift Certificates

If the new mom in your life already has a favorite robe, include a gift certificate or two in the basket. These can be for self-care, such as a spa day, manicure, or hair treatment. You could also give a gift card for some new maternity clothes, or for a big box store that will allow them to buy any supplies they might need down the line.

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If you’re working with a smaller budget, why not give the gift of childcare? Give the new parents a “gift certificate” that they can redeem for your babysitting services so they can have a date night or simply a day off. 

3. Breastfeeding Supplies

The obvious choice here is a breast pump, but moms need all sorts of supplies for breastfeeding, some of which she might not have thought of yet!

You could include a haakaa, which collects milk from the breast that isn’t occupied by the baby during breastfeeding. A nursing pillow and nipple balm are also great choices.

If you want to go the extra mile, you could create a whole “nursing kit” for your loved one. This could include her favorite snacks, a water bottle, a new book for her to read, etc. She’ll love anything that she can use to be more comfortable while nursing or rocking her little one.

4. Bottles and Accessories

In the same vein as breastfeeding supplies, bottles and bottle accessories are a must for any new parent. If you do add bottles to your baby girl or baby boy gift basket, be sure to include a variety of shaped bottles and nipples with varying flow rates.

Just like adults, babies have personal preferences and not all babies are going to prefer the same shape in their bottle or nipples. In addition, most babies graduate to higher flow rates as they get older. Providing the parents with bottles they can use both now and a few months down the line is ideal. 

5. Baby Clothes

You can’t go wrong with baby clothes. Not only are they a necessity for all new parents, but they’re a ton of fun to shop for – after all, who doesn’t love adorable tiny outfits?

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If you do include baby clothes, it’s a good idea to include a variety of sizes. As precious as newborn clothes are, babies will only fit into them for a short time. And some babies are born already too big for newborn-size clothes!

So buy a zipper weave onesie or two in size newborn, a few 0-3 months, some 3-6 months, and even some 6-9 months. Most babies are in size 3-6 months for the most time, so focus on this size if you’re buying multiple items.

6. Bathtub and Bath Accessories

Looking for a unique way to present your baby boy or baby girl gift basket? Use a baby bathtub! You’ll be giving a creative gift basket while providing the new parents with a newborn essential.

Along with the bathtub itself, you could include all sorts of bath time supplies. Baby-safe body washes, shampoo, and after-bath lotion go perfectly with the bath theme. You could also include a few bath toys, a cute baby towel or robe, and a water thermometer to help ensure the bathwater is always at the ideal temperature.

7. Sound Machine

If you want to splurge a little, a sound machine is an excellent gift for both the parents and the new baby. Newborns are notoriously bad sleepers, many of whom wake up multiple times throughout the night.

With a white noise sound machine, the baby will sleep more soundly, giving the parents a more restful night’s sleep and making everyone a little happier in the process.

Wow the Parents-to-Be With These Ideas for New Baby Gift Baskets

When it comes to baby showers, giving a variety of gifts in the form of new baby gift baskets is beneficial to both you and the parents-to-be.

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The parents will be able to mark several items off their shopping list, and you’ll be the star of the party while saving money on your gift. Because rather than spending thousands on a stroller or bassinet, you can give a mix of gifts and easily spend less than $100 in the process.

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