| irth of a baby is an exciting time for family and friends. | | | | towels. Add a keepsake name plate, with a gift |
| Whether the baby's gender is known ahead of time or | | | | certificate to have the name inscribed. Include a set of |
| not, the introduction of the little one calls for gifts. | | | | baby silverware or stainless, a plastic dish, and 2 bibs. |
| A unique gift basket for baby and mother is a gift that | | | | Top with a soft plush teddy bear and treats for the |
| will be appreciated by all - and it can be made easily. | | | | new mother. |
| DIY Unique Baby Gift Basket | | | | 5. Finances: Few gift baskets center on the new |
| What would you put into a do-it-yourself, unique baby | | | | baby's finances, but yours can. Start with a basket |
| gift basket? We went looking, and were delighted at | | | | shaped like a nest. Line it with "something for the |
| some of the possibilities. Here are some examples that | | | | bottom line" – diapers and a note that calls them |
| may help. | | | | that. Add a piggy bank in silverplate or ceramic. Include |
| 1. Pail of Presents: Begin with a pretty, useful pail | | | | a bank passbook or other evidence of a new savings |
| instead of a basket. Line the pail with a flannelette | | | | account for the baby – with a minimal deposit. |
| blanket, letting the edges extend over the pail's top. | | | | Add a couple of plastic "nest eggs" filled with treats |
| Add a soft infant's toy, baby soap, baby face cloths, | | | | for the new mother. |
| and other bath items according to the size of your gift | | | | 6. Bathtime: Start this unique baby gift basket with a |
| basket. Finally, add a treat or two for Baby's mother: | | | | baby "TummyTub" that keeps young babies safe and |
| chocolates, bath salts, a book, or a pretty scarf. | | | | secure. "TummyTub" was designed in the Netherlands |
| 2. Baby Cakes: These gift baskets are becoming very | | | | to ease transition from the mother’s womb. |
| popular. Make yours a unique baby gift basket by | | | | Line the tub with 2 hooded baby towels and 3 |
| creating the cake yourself. Begin with a "layer" of | | | | facecloths. Add a pretty rubber ducky, bath products, |
| disposable diapers arranged in a circle. Wrap a small | | | | comb, and brush to your gift basket. Don't forget to put |
| pastel blanket or towel around the diapers, and add | | | | in bath salts for Mom. |
| diaper pin embellishments. Make the second layer of | | | | 7. Organics: This gift basket is sure to please parents |
| bibs and face cloths rolled into an appropriate size. | | | | who are concerned about the environment. It must |
| Wrap to match the first layer. Insert soft toys in the | | | | start with an organic basket, of course. Bamboo is a |
| top of the baby cake. Wrap your gift basket in a large | | | | good eco-friendly choice. Add an organic bamboo |
| sheet of cellophane and tie the top with a big bow. | | | | receiving blanket, and clothing items such as organic |
| 3. Baby Sports Fan: Make a unique gift basket that | | | | bamboo knit shirt, bamboo diaper covers, and bamboo |
| reflects the parents' sports interests. Begin with a hat | | | | knit hat. Put in organic bath products and lotions. Top |
| or helmet from a favorite sports team. Include booties, | | | | off your gift basket with a soft, organic cotton toy and |
| mittens, shirt, bib, or other clothing in team colors. If your | | | | organic treats for the new mother. |
| team offers baby items with the team logo, choose | | | | Helpful Tip |
| from those. Most teams have a plush version of the | | | | Baby gift baskets need not be wrapped in cellophane, |
| team mascot. Add that to the hat or helmet. Fill with | | | | although they will look professional if you do so. All you |
| assorted, practical baby items for a unique baby gift | | | | really need is a pretty ribbon and a card. |
| basket. | | | | Disclaimer: The author is not associated with any |
| 4. Dinnertime: This unique gift basket for baby looks | | | | retailer named in this article, and is not compensated in |
| good in a white woven basket shaped like a | | | | any way if the reader makes a purchase as a result |
| bassinette. Line the gift basket with a soft blanket or | | | | of information offered. |