Mom And Baby Gift Baskets
New mom and baby gift baskets are a great gift idea - since let's be honest, once baby is born, baby always is the ultimate star! And by opting for a mummy AND baby gift you also especially include the mother in your giving.
Becoming new parents is a life-changing experience, usually for the new mom even more than for the new dad. It can be challenging to adjust to the new routine, so a gift basket or box is a thoughtful gift for any mom. The items included can help make the new mom feel more comfortable and supported during the early stages of motherhood. Overall, a baby and postpartum gift box or new mom and baby gift basket are a thoughtful gesture, showing that you care and are there to support them during this exciting time in their lives.
See my ideas on how to make a unique gift basket for mother and child. Of course you can buy or order a ready-made one. But maybe these won't be half as personal and individual as your homemade one!
First of all see my recommendations and valuable tips on newborn baby gift baskets in general. Then come back here to learn more about a specialty basket for mummy and baby.
What to include in your mom and baby gift basket
Here are just a few special ideas what to include. Of course you can choose all the ordinary things you would give for baby such as a towel, a onesie, baby toys and related goodies such as a rattle, teether, pacifier, a cuddly toy, etc. But do not forget to include some special treats for mummy, too.
Well-being for mummy and baby
For a mom and baby gift basket choose items to pamper mom and baby.
For mom's wellness and relaxation include items such as bath oil, body scrub, scented body lotion, massage oil, anti stretchmark cream, a luffa sponge, scrunchies, some cozy socks and postnatal (breastfeeding) tea, maybe even together with a "Mummy" mug. Some chocolates can't harm either.
For baby's well-being include baby bath, baby lotion, baby shampoo, special baby tea (for ages 6 months and up), etc.
There's even a body lotion from ALMA baby care both for mom and baby!
If you are not sure what brand to get for your wellness and bath products I recommend the Weleda brand. Weleda have natural products for mums and for babies, so you get all in one design - order (#ad) Weleda care products online or get them at Whole Foods or Target.
Burt's Bees also has a great range of baby and mother care products, you can buy these online at amazon, too.
Coupons, coupons, coupons...
In my opinion, the ideal basket for mummy and baby contains a babysitting coupon so mummy can enjoy all her goodies in peace and quiet! It's free and costs just a bit of your time. Read more about this idea here.
Alternatively, you can also leave away all that 'bottle and cream goodies' for mum and instead simply include a coupon for a visit at the hairdresser's or a coupon for a manicure and pedicure treatment for mommy. And during mummy's absence your babysitting coupon comes in handy, since you will take care of baby while mummy is away enjoying her wellness gift.
Another cute item to add to a mom & baby gift basket is a baby onesie, tee or bib saying 'I love mommy'. That's something for baby to wear and something to please mommy ;-)
A matching mom & baby outfit for example by 'We Match' will be a riot as well.
For the cutest perfection add a sock diaper baby. If it's made with "I love mummy" socks, it's even cuter. Click the photo for instructions.
Check out my new mom gifts page, too. There you will find more ideas for mummy to include in your basket.
Have a good read and a good laugh
Add a funny read for mom (and dad), like "Parenting: The Good, the Bad, and the Funny" or "Parenting: Illustrated with Crappy Pictures". This Amazon review says it all: "Misery loves company and laughter is the best medicine. Two cliches that perfectly explain why Amber Dusick's book Parenting: Illustrated with Crappy Pictures is the perfect book for moms in the thick of parenting young children."
A special basket for your mom and baby gift
This idea is very easy and just so obvious! Instead of using just an ordinary basket, take a (#ad) diaper caddy or diaper organizer. Most of them have compartments so it makes it even easier for you to place your items in there. If you have small items that will get lost in the caddy, stuff the compartments with diapers or baby wipes or anything other bulky and have your items nicely displayed and stick out at the top.
Ready-made new mom gift baskets / new parents gift baskets
A lovingly made new mommy or new parents gift basket is perfect for a baby shower, so mom or the parents can be pampered before the baby arrives and the fun will be over :-) These ready-made baskets include items have been selected with thought and care and are lovingly decorated. Just perfect! Browse here for your (#ad) unique mom and baby shower gift.
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