Baby Gift Baskets

How does someone so little need so much stuff?

The Greatest Gift: Multiple Checkmarks If there's one thing that all expectant mothers and fathers have in common, it's that they make lists. They draft and rewrite seemingly endless, overwhelming lists of things to do and stuff to buy. It's a universal fact that even before the telltale belly balloons, you can instantly spot a mom-to-be by the dog-eared yellow pad clutched in her swollen fist. The greatest gift you can give to an expectant mom or dad is a checkmark on that list, but if you don't feel like painting a nursery or buying a designer crib, consider sending a multi-purpose gift basket. A well-chosen basket can lead to a bunch of checkmarks and two very happy parents.

Baby Needs a New Pair of Shoes

We offer an extensive selection of baby gift baskets so you can choose the one that suits both your personality and the parents' needs.

• If you think of newborn babies as dollies to dress up, then consider a basket filled with an entire coordinating, personalized layette so new baby always looks dapper.
• Seasoned parents know to send first-timers a practical baby care basket stocked with the necessities, such as diapers, wet wipes, pacifiers, bottles, or nasal aspirators.
• If you prize cleanliness above all else, pick a gift basket that includes soaps, lotions, washcloths, hooded towels, and bath toys.
• Erudite friends of the new parents will be motivated to send baskets, like those from Baby Einstein, filled with learning toys, videos or books.
• Sports lovers will be pumped to welcome a new fan with a themed gift basket that includes jerseys, hats, and stuffed balls.

All in the Family

Amidst the midnight feedings and diaper changes, sleep-deprived parents may forget to take care of themselves. A gift basket especially designed for Mom and Dad will help them remember to take care of each other, too.

• A fruit gift basket encourages healthy eating with ready-to-eat snacks.
• Or, indulge the parents with a cookie bouquet or candy box.
• Pamper a new mom with a spa set... although you may have to offer to babysit so she has time to use it.
• A gift basket filled with photo albums and frames will help new parents remember to cherish- and document- those magical first days.

Also, don't forget about big brothers and big sisters. You can minimize future rivalry by making siblings feel special with a gift basket containing toys, books, crayons, activities, and comforting stuffed animals.

If you don't have a theme in mind or a specific message you wish to send the new family, simply send an assortment basket and you can't go wrong. Just make sure your gift basket comes in a container that can be reused. A nice wicker basket, red wagon, or tote can store new purchases and gifts, while giving parents one more thing they can cross off their list.