A Perfect Gift for the Delightful Duo
While the baby gift basket has been a classic baby shower staple for many years gift baskets are seldom given to the mother herself. After nine long months, mommies need a little pampering and TLC too! The mom and baby gift basket is the perfect gift for your favorite delightful duo. Here are a few suggestions to get you started …
1. The Hospital Ready Basket
Veteran parents know that no matter how much you deliberate over packing for the hospital you will always forget something. A hospital-ready gift basket is a perfect way to lift a bit of stress off the mom-to-be. You will need to pack your gift basket with mom and baby essentials. If you are a mother yourself, you will have plenty of ideas to include, perhaps, items you yourself may have forgotten to pack. Breastfeeding pads, warm socks, a disposable camera and a comfortable nightgown are perfect for mom. While, baby may need soft wipes, a warm blanket and extra socks. It is also a thoughtful gesture to place a hospital checklist inside the basket to help mom and dad remember exactly what to pack.
2. The Sleepy Time Basket
Another variation of the mom and baby gift basket is the “sleepy time” set. Lavender bath sets for mom and baby are a comforting touch for pre-bedtime baths. Chamomile tea is also a nice addition. It will help mom relax and unwind after a long day of caring for baby. Add a soft teddy bear, a nightlight and a copy of a bedtime storybook such as Goodnight Moon and you have an instant tradition for mother and baby to share. If the mother is nursing, a breastfeeding pillow is also a nice touch. This basket has endless possibilities. Use your imagination and this gift is sure to give both mom and baby sweet dreams.
3. The Mommy and Baby Beautiful Basket
Beauty gift baskets are a lovely solution for the mom with little time to relax. It will encourage her to take a few much-needed minutes out of the day to do something good for herself. Fill one small basket with body lotions, a facial mask, a pretty nail color and a mani-pedi set for mom. Fill another small basket with baby products such as lotions, powders, washcloths and brushes for baby. If you are buying for a little girl, water based nail polishes are an especially nice addition. Mom is sure to enjoy giving her baby girl her very first lovely pink piggies!
4. The Memory Basket
This basket is perfect for the artsy mothers who love to scrapbook or take photographs. Buy inexpensive scrapbooks, journals and craft accessories at your local budget store to fill your basket. Disposable cameras are a wonderful extra. In addition, you can also purchase a pre-paid gift card from your online or local photo-developing store for a wonderful finishing touch.
There are so many possibilities when creating a unique gift for a mother and her child. No matter what mom and baby gift basket you choose to create, your favorite delightful duo is sure to love it. After all, a happy mom equals a happy baby!