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Baby Basket Gift Ideas

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By Diane Steinbach
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Putting together a baby gift basket.
Putting together a baby gift basket.

A gift basket for a baby shower is a useful way to provide a number of items a new parent may need. Although traditional gifts like clothing or diapers are helpful, a themed gift basket can include a lot of items that are often forgotten when shopping for baby. Baby baskets are enjoyable to shop for and always well received. Here's how to put one together for your gifting occasion.

From Quick Guide: Food & Gift Basket Basics

    Bath-Time Basket

  1. Bath-time baby
     
    Bath-time baby
    Bath time can be a pricey adventure for baby, what with all the necessary bubbles and lotions, and a bath-time basket is a thoughtful and practical gift. Start by purchasing the bath soaps, shampoos and lotions. Add accessories like a bath towel (add the baby's name for a special touch), a wash cloth and rubber ducky. Throw in an after-powder, and put it all in a pink or blue basket for the total bath-time experience.
  2. Meal-Time Basket

  3. Baby meal time
     
    Baby meal time
    Don't limit yourself to newborn gifts when shopping for a baby shower, but branch out a bit into things the baby may need as they grow as well. A meal-time gift basket has some range. Shop for a few baby bottles and spoons for baby food. Add a few bibs (they go through them quickly) and even a couple of baby plates. Fill in the basket with jars of baby food to help fill the pantry when the time comes. For a special treat, add something in there for Mom as well, like special gourmet chocolates or her favorite cookies.
  4. Mommy and Me

  5. Mom and baby picture
     
    Mom and baby picture
    A Mommy and Me basket should include a few things for baby and Mommy to do together. Include a few picture books for Junior and a couple of romance novels for Mom. Shop for matching T-shirts for baby and Mom, which you can find at most baby clothing stores and maternity departments. Complete the basket with a personalized picture frame that says "Mommy and Me," to be filled in later with a photo of the twosome.
  6. A Day at the Beach

  7. Baby on the beach
     
    Baby on the beach
    Perfect for a summer baby or a baby who will live near a beach or waterfront, a Day at the Beach gift basket will include everything baby needs for a happy day in the sun. Purchase a cute summer outfit for baby including sunglasses and a hat, as well as sunscreen especially made for infants. Get summer-themed baby toys like a summer-themed pacifier, a dolphin stuffed animal and a nice cozy sun motif towel for baby to lay on while relaxing on the beach. Place all the objects in a picnic basket for a fun presentation.
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