The baby shower is a very important event in the expecting mother or new mother’s life. The gifts they receive are going to be used by their new baby throughout many stages of the baby’s first year of life. When deciding what gifts to fill your gift basket with, consider the different stages of the first year of life. It is okay to purchase items that the baby will not use until he is six months old. If you do not know the sex of the baby, remember to purchase items that can be used by both sexes.
The Bedding Gift Basket
The bedding basket is filled with all of the baby’s bedding needs. If you decided to go the bedding basket route, you may want to consider using a large wicker laundry basket to put the items in. Be sure to match the bedding. You can buy a matching crib set and then take it out of the packaging and put in into the basket. Some wonderful ideas for a bedding basket include:
1. Comforter
2. Sheets
3. Blanket
4. Bumper pad
5. Crib skirt
6. Mobile
The Diapering Gift Basket
Babies need to be changed a lot, and a new mom can never have enough diapers and baby wipes. Remember that babies grow fast and may not fit into newborn diapers for long. It is sometimes a good idea to purchase newborn and the next size up. If you are thinking of filling a basket with diapering supplies, some good ideas include:
1. Diapers
2. Baby wipes
3. Diaper rash ointment
4. Baby powder
5. Changing pad
6. Diaper organizer
The Bathing Supplies Gift Basket
Babies make a lot of messes and get a lot of baths. Here are some good gift ideas if you want to help mom out by purchasing bathing supplies:
1. Hooded towels
2. Washcloths
3. Baby bath
4. Baby lotion
5. Baby Powder
6. Baby shampoo
7. Tub toys
8. Tub toy organizer
9. Brush
10. Nail clippers
The Feeding Basket
If you decide to make a baby feeding basket, remember that babies only use bottles for so long. Purchase baby feeding items the baby can use throughout the first year of life. Some great ideas for this kind of basket include:
1. Bottles
2. Disposable bottle liners
3. Extra nipples
4. Bottle brush
5. Burp cloths
6. Bottle drying rack
7. Bowl
8. Plate
9. Spoons
10. Forks
11. Bibs
12. Non spill cups
13. Formula
The Clothing Basket
Babies grow out of clothes quickly. They also stain clothes too. If you are going to be buying clothes to put in your basket, you may want to buy at least a couple of sizes. Gifts ideas for a baby clothes basket include:
1. Onesies
2. Sleepers
3. Night gowns
4. Socks
5. Shirts
6. Pants
7. Dresses
8. Sweaters
9. Hats
10. Mittens
11. Jacket
12. Booties
13. Sneakers
The Toy Basket
As babies grow, they start to play with more and more toys. Make sure the toys you buy are safe, and also look for toys with some educational value. Some good toy ideas include:
1. Rattles
2. Teething rings
3. Play gym
4. Form fitter box
5. Ring stacker
6. Cloth books
7. Cardboard books
8. Cloth blocks
9. Crib toy
10. Stuffed animal
11. Bath toys
Baby showers are important events for the new mom or mom to be. The gifts from the baby shower help the new mom obtain items that are necessary for baby care. If you are looking for the right gift for your friend, or family member, a gift basket may be a good idea. If you are going to fill a basket with items the baby will need, try to consider the first year of the baby’s life while you are purchasing items for the basket.
