Looking for a super duper baby basket gift idea for a shower? Do you need some suggestions for a few terrific cheap baby shower gifts? A baby shower is such a fun occasion and the PERFECT OPPORTUNITY for you to create a really personal gift for the soon to be new arrival and maybe a few baby shower gifts for mom and those poor old often neglected dads wouldn't go astray either!
Need a ready made basket? Check out this selection of best selling gorgeous baby baskets (click on the pics for more info and pricing) then scroll down to get some inspiration and create your own fabulous baby basket gift idea for a shower!
Some Considerations
UNLESS you know the sex of the new baby it’s probably best to stick with fairly neutral colors that will be suitable for both baby boys and baby girls. You can still individualize your present, just be aware that some mom’s will be more traditional and love their baby all in white or soft pastels, while other moms will prefer bright jazzy colors and patterns.
When it comes to a gift container a basket doesn’t have to be a basket, a diaper bag, a diaper pail, or a gift box or gift bag will all make lovely containers for your baby shower present.
To create that real WOW factor and ensure that your special baby basket gift idea for a shower stands out from everyone else’s, make sure you co-ordinate your presents with your packaging.
For instance if your gift consists primarily of soft pastel shades choose a white gift box or bag (or container of your choice) and use color co-ordinating tissue and ribbons. If you’re giving lovely bright colors try using a container that has a pattern on the OUTSIDE that matches the colors of your gift INSIDE the container.
Going Green
What about trying a completely natural theme?.
Is your new mom-to-be environmentally conscious, is she part of the growing going green movement?
There is a HUGE RANGE of wonderful organic baby products available now including blankets, cloth diapers, bath towels, baby bedding, clothes such as onesies, t-shirts, hats, socks and bathrobes just to name a few!
If you’re planning on adding toys to her basket make sure you buy something that’s MADE from NATURAL WOOD Blocks and rattles are a super choice.
Diaper Cakes
Cute themed diaper cakes are an awesome baby basket gift idea for a shower and relatively easy to make when you know how! Check out this excellent video for a simple tutorial.
Cheap Baby Shower Gifts
Here's a couple of SIMPLE and FUN ideas that would make gorgeous gifts.
Keepsake Boxes Another lovely inexpensive baby basket gift idea for a shower is a set of three matching keepsake gift boxes with a baby theme. Buy or make your boxes in an appropriate color or pattern (you'll need three different sizes). Mark each box, one for baby's first bracelet, one for baby's first lock of hair and one for baby's first tooth. Place them one on top of the other like a tier and tie with a bow.
Baby Socks On The Line Use a piece of card in a suitable color about 8" long by about 6" wide. Attach a piece of cord along the top of the card. Buy a couple of pairs of baby socks, and "hang" the socks on the line with tiny miniature pegs. Cover the card with clear cellophane and you're done. Cute!
Baby Shower Gag Gifts
By the time the baby shower comes most of us are getting to the stage where we just want baby to come, but there can also be a little anxiety attached to that, ESPECIALLY if it’s your first baby.
If you know the couple well enough baby shower gag gifts can be a nice way of injecting a LITTLE HUMOR and light relief. These presents could be given alone which makes for relatively cheap baby shower gifts or incorporate them in with your basket. They can also make excellent and amusing baby shower gifts for dad (click on the pics for pricing and more info)
And of course it goes without saying that along with your baby basket gift idea, do shower your expectant mom with some awesome treats too, it will be most appreciated!
Make sure you swing by my new mom page for some inspirational ideas for lovely baby shower gifts for mom.
Check out this lovely selection of goodies for making beautiful baby baskets!
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