Welcoming a little one into the world? Look no further! We are sharing how to put together the cutest baby shower gift basket to ensure that every item is either sentimental, practical, memorable, or sweet! Baby showers are about the parents: ensuring they have everything they need to welcome a precious new life, showering them (pun intended) with love and affection, and providing endless support on this undoubtedly tough but rewarding journey.
The idea of handing over a carefully curated gift basket is always a sentimental touch on the traditional pre-built gift basket. Instead of purchasing one other built for an expecting parent, you can customize the basket and tailor it to their needs. There is no gift quite like a collection of items you put thought and cared into selecting to show them that no matter the journey ahead, you will always be by their side.
Although it sounds strange, my favourite part about curating gift baskets is the basket themselves! I love the versatile options; they are often the first thing the recipient sees when given the gift. I would perhaps buy a functional diaper bag to sort the basket for a baby shower. If you would like something a little more aesthetic, you could choose a cute tote bag they could use on the weekends. You could also purchase woven or cloth baskets to reuse around the house after they are finished with all the amazing products you bought!
Of course, though, we understand how tough it can be to think of items to include. As such, we have created a list for you to draw inspiration from and use to curate the perfect gift basket for an expecting parent! Discover the five best baby shower gift basket ideas:
Baby Shower Gift Basket Idea #1: Skincare
Have you ever heard of the phrase “smooth like a baby’s bottom”? This is because, unsurprisingly, their bums are smooth as silk. To maintain this, however, may seem like a daunting task. Selecting appropriate products for baby use can be overwhelming: what can they include? What can they not include? Alleviating this burden can help out an expecting parent a ton!
When selecting a cleanser, opt for mild cleansers with a neutral pH. When choosing moisturizers, petroleum jellies are great choices. It is also advised to choose moisturizing creams over lotion. Avoid alcohol, fragrances, synthetic dyes, parabens, phthalates, sulphate, and oxybenzone for all skin care.
Baby Shower Gift Basket Idea #2: Clothing
Children grow fast. And because of this, buying new clothes is often a large expense. Helping out by purchasing some clothes would be a statement of your thoughtfulness: warm and snug socks, a onesie or footie pyjamas, a sleep sack, bibs, hooded towels, or some adorable little shoes (yes, the ones we all fawn over at the shoe store).
Baby Shower Gift Basket Idea #3: Sentimental items
I don’t know about you, but I am well into adulthood, yet I still have my childhood teddy bear on my shelf. Sentimental items grow with the child, ensuring you are always a part of their life. A good quality baby blanket, a soft stuffed animal, or an adorable long-lasting night light are amazing options!
When they go through that questioning phase (ah, don’t we love toddlers) and ask their parents about their special item, they’ll hear endless stories of their memories and fun.
Baby Shower Gift Basket Idea #4: Health and wellness
Babies will get sick and will have bouts of discomfort— it is inevitable. This period will undoubtedly be stressful for new parents, and preparing them as much as possible would allow them to stress as minimally as possible in a situation like that.
A high-quality baby thermometer allows parents to quickly gauge their child’s temperature. Diaper rash cream and diapers do not need additional commentary: you can never have too much. Breast pumps, baby monitors, and pacifiers are other miscellaneous items you could add there.
Baby Shower Gift Basket Idea #5: Something for the parents
Being a parent is tough: there will be sleepless nights of endless screaming, tantrums thrown for no apparent reason, and constant questioning of whether or not you are doing the right thing. Although these are the natural stressors of parenting, there are ways to put a smile on their faces despite all that is happening around them.
Buying matching his and his cups would be an amazing way for parents to drink their jumbo coffees in the morning. She and her shirts would be a quick and easy wardrobe choice in the mornings when they simply do not have time to choose an outfit.
A bottle of wine for those who are not nursing, some flowers to liven up the room, or even wireless headphones to escape the world for a bit would be much appreciated!
