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Celebrating a New Baby With a Gift Basket |
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Written by Wendy Wood
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Thursday, 15 March 2007 |
The excitement of a new baby can hardly compare to the receipt of a gift basket, but it will definitely help with numerous much-needed items. As expecting parents, you can never receive enough bibs, booties or bottles when preparing for the birth of a new baby. Listed below are a few gift basket arrangement ideas to get you started.
New Baby
A gift giver can never go wrong with the purchase of a basic new baby gift basket. This way you know you’re providing a loved one or friend with items that will definitely serve a purpose. Most baby-themed baskets offer items, such as fleece blankets, baby rattles, pacifiers, tiny T-shirts and sleepers. Another common item in a baby gift basket is a decorative photo frame. When you want to give a more elegant and delicate offering, there are some gift baskets featuring silver-plated utensil sets, which are sure to bring a smile to any expecting parents’ face.
Many gift baskets geared towards the delivery of a new baby are designed with a specific activity in mind. For example, bath time is an important bond shared between the baby and their parents. A basket filled with moist towelettes, gentle shampoo, baby powder and visually stimulating bath toys is quite helpful. New parents may also face medical paranoia with a newborn. A useful gift basket to alleviate these fears may include a baby monitor, nail clippers, sunblock, Pedialyte, infant Tylenol, gas relief drops, ear thermometer, and diaper rash ointment.
Baby Shower
Although it is hard to resist the purchase of an adorable plush toy or rubber ducky, the chances are an expectant mother would rather receive the everyday items that there never seems to be enough of. This includes bottle liners, booties, baby lotion, baby powder, socks and baby soap. If you really want to help out, choose a gift basket offering tons of baby wipes and diapers.
Mother-to-Be
As a mother-to be comes increasingly close to her due date, the instant pick-me-up that a gift basket delivers is priceless. Just when the expectant mommy begins to grow exhausted from the anticipation of her bouncing baby girl or boy, the contents of her basket are there to put her mind and body at ease. To help her pass the time, choose a gift basket containing items, such as a baby-naming book, stationary, maternity care book, as well as a journal and pen set. Mothers in need of a mental and physical boost will appreciate a basket featuring scented candles, decaffeinated tea, an eye pillow, slippers and relaxation CD.
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