Consider first, the gender of the child, as that will determine the traditional colors to decorate the gift basket in. For a boy, traditionally go with light blues, girls, pinks and purples, and there are gender neutral colors like light yellows and such.

Once you have selected the color of the basket, it is time to fill it. Lay down some sort of foundation in the basket like artificial grass or scrunched up colored paper. This will ensure things aren’t moving around in the basket and have the possibility of breaking.

Now to fill the basket with goodies. You will want to start by putting in a childrens picture book. This is fun for the child as well as for the parent as the two can engage in reading, one reading, one being read to. Next, the parents may be exhausted having a newborn in the house. Consider putting a package of diapers for backup in case the parent runs out and doesn’t have time to get to the store. Throw in a pacifier specific to the baby’s gender. Add a plush toy or stuffed animal for the baby to have in its crib.

Another touching gift to add would be pictures in a form of a scrapbook or photo album of the baby’s first days in the hospital or in the arms of its loved ones when it first arrived. Maybe throw in some personalized coupons for free babysitting to relieve the parents of some responsibility.

Next, add in a tiny blanket, it can be personalized with the baby’s name and birthdate. Finally, add a gift card to help the parent in this exciting time. Depending on how well you know the parent determines the price and store. If it’s a friend, somewhere between $25-50 to a store like Baby Gap is appropriate.

Now, get some cellophane and place it below the basket and pull it up to the top of the handle of the basket and tie it wrapping it. This allow the gifts to be securely in the basket and it gives a window into what’s inside. Add a card to the top where you tied the basket and it’s ready to be delivered. Now that you have completed the gift basket, choosing appropriate colors for the gender, placing in items fun and helpful for not only the baby but the parents as well, and wrapping it, it is time to deliver. You can do this as a congratulations for the parents after the baby is born, or rather, at a baby shower. If you do it at a baby shower some items will have to be changed or colors guessed upon as you may not know the gender, name, or due date’s.

In any case, this is a great way to give a little bit of everything to a newborn and new parents. One gift full of many little gifts that will be greatly appreciated. Consider a gift basket the next time you have a friend or family member who is expecting.

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It can be done affordably, it will look nice and it can contain both necessities and cute toys for the baby. When first thinking about putting together a baby shower gift basket, you need to think about what to make the basket out of. One idea is to make it out of a large basket with a cloth lining, something that the mother can later use to store clothing, toys or bathroom supplies. If the mother knows the sex of the baby, finding a basket with a pink or blue lining is a nice touch.

Another idea is to make the base of the basket a bathtub. Many mothers register for small bathtubs to bathe their babies in and this is a creative, different idea for the base of the basket. Once you have chosen the base for your basket, you need to decide what to fill it with. It’s always good to include both things the mother has registered for as well as some creative gifts that you have come up with on your own. For example, a new mother can never have too many diapers or wipes. Line the inside of the basket with these things first.

If you are crafty and have the time and resources to knit a blanket, that is another good thing to line the basket with. Sprinkle in some teething toys, lotions and powders, onesies, books, learning toys and bottles. It’s important to arrange them in layers so the mother can find surprises as she digs deeper into the basket. If you want to wrap a few of the items, that adds a decorative flare to the basket.

Once you have figured out what to put into the basket, you should figure out how you want to wrap it. You can buy cellophane pretty cheaply at the store and wrapping the entire basket in cellophane and tying it with a bow is always good. You could also try wrapping paper if you don’t want the mother to see what’s inside the basket. The goal here is to make is look nice and to make it easy to transport. You don’t want gifts falling out of the basket as you present it to the mother.

In conclusion, a gift basket is a great idea for a mother-to-be. It shows that you understand the things she needs and also that you were creative enough to come up with some ideas on your own. Gift baskets always make a room look nicer and it is fun to be able to reuse the basket that the gifts came in.

Violets or Lavender Gift Basket
Violets and lavender are an exquisite delicate fragrance that will be enjoyed by all ages. Include to some of the following violets or lavender scented items to your basket.

Soap
Perfume
Lavender water
Body lotion
Bath salts
Bath crystal’s
Bath oil
Sachets
Bath cubes
Bath talcum powder
Cologne

Manicure Gift Basket
This is a great gift for anyone who doesn’t have their own manicure kit. Items you might include are

Emery board
Nail scissors
Cuticle cream
Orange wood sticks
Cuticle remover
Cotton’s squares
Nail buffer
Nail lotion
Nail brush
Nail polish
Cotton gloves
Nail clippers
Nail polish remover

Woman’s Bath Gift Basket
It is easy to put together a luxury gift basket that any woman would love to receive. If you know her favorite scents, use that to guide you with the items listed here.

Bath soap
Natural sponge
Bath brush
Body lotion
Shower cap
Bath salts
Bath mitt
Loofah
Bath Oil
Pumice stone
Bath pillow
Bath mats

Men’s Bath Gift Basket
If you know his favorite cents then purchase of those items to include in your gift basket. You can add a little humor to the gift by tucking in a small bath toy such as a boat or rubber ducky.

Bath soap
Soap on a rope
Body lotion
Pumice stone
Bath mats
Bath pillow
Colorful washcloths
Nail clipper

Men’s Grooming Gift Basket

If he doesn’t have a favorite scents you can choose from ones that are earthy spicy, citrus and modern blends. You can purchase everything from shampoo to body lotion, all in the same scent. Choose from the following items:

Shampoo
Shaving cream
Aftershave lotion
Body lotion
Soap
Deodorants
Hair conditioner
Cologne
Soap on a rope
Hair brush

When making a gift basket, it is useful to know who will be getting it. Will it be a child, an adult, a teenager or an elderly person? Knowing who will be getting the gift basket will make it easier to fill up and arrange. An elderly person might not have any use for items in a basket that were intended for a teenager and vice versa. The occasion and type of gift basket should be decided on as well.

Also, persons can go the extra mile by finding out at least two favorite items of the person who will be receiving the gift basket so they can be included. This can be their favorite bath oil fragrance, chocolate, perfume, body splash, scented lotion or whatever; it all depends on the type of basket being made. If food items will be included in the gift basket, please be aware that they should be non-perishable, just in case the gift basket has a long way to go, for example to an out of town friend.

One can never go wrong when being creative. With this in mind, be different, add a dash of creativity when making gift baskets. For fillers, let your imagination run wild and use totally different fillers like popcorn, colored sponges that are cut in very small squares or cubes, or you can just rein in your wild imagination and stick to shredded paper of various colors. Shredded plastic of various colors can also be used as fillers. The colors of the fillers can be contrasting or complementing, it does not matter as long as they add something nice to the gift basket.

Of course, the container cannot be left out. The usual and popular basket is a given, however, a pail can be used instead of the traditional basket. To give it some oomph, just decoupage it. Something useful, practical, beautiful and durable is born. Have fun experimenting with different containers for making gift baskets.