Best Baby Gift Baskets: All The Essentials You Have To Include
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Hey girl, today let’s chat about everything you need to include to make the best baby gift baskets.
I love babies; I have 4 kiddos (not so much babies anymore running around my house), and I love putting together the best baby gift baskets possible for my sisters and friends.
To make the best baby gift baskets, include a combination of the items below. Make sure you don’t forget about something for your new mama. She is going through this marathon after all, and with no training. So, she needs some kind of reward.
If you want to make this newborn gift basket epic, try to have a few of your friends go in on this with you. Whatever you decide, don’t skip out on the last item on this list!
Let’s get into what you all need to create the best baby gift baskets for your mama-to-be.
Best Baby Gift Baskets
1. Diaper Caddy
First things first, let’s talk about a basket.
And what I mean by that is a diaper caddy basket.
Mama will use this way more than a regular basket.
And have you ever heard – go big or go home? Get the large basket!
It seems to shrink when stuff gets put inside.
2. Diaper Bag
This diaper bag is everything if you don’t want to do a basket.
And, honestly, the mom will love this even more than the baby basket!
I was a daycare provider for 9 years and had 2 different diaper bags.
This is the diaper bag your Mama needs!
3. Diapers
And since we are talking all about diapers, add a small package to this baby gift basket.
Girl, I have changed a lot of diapers in my life and Huggies are simply the best!
4. Wipes
Just like with diapers, Huggies fragrance-free wipes are also the best.
Being a daycare provider, I have had experience with many different brands of wipes and you get the most for your money with these!
5. Portable Diaper Changing Pad
This one is compact but still has space to carry everything your mama will need to change a diaper on the go, including her phone and keys.
6. Diaper Rash Cream
If you want to stick with this diaper theme, don’t forget the diaper rash cream.
Unfortunately, all babies need it at some point.
7. Baby Book
Mama will love capturing all the milestones with this baby book.
This book is made to fill up the first 5 years of this little one’s life milestones and it is gender-neutral.
8. Soft Books
It is never too early to introduce a baby to books and these 2 soft books are my favorites!
The baby can chew on these books and Mama will not have to worry one bit about it. They are machine washable!
9. Rattles
But let’s be honest, what baby needs 10 rattles?
I have split this set of rattles up to put in multiple baby gifts a few times now.
10. Hatch Sound Machine
I am nuts about having a sound machine when it comes to helping a baby sleep because they work.
This Hatch Rest Sound Machine is amazing and is the one your Mama wants.
11. Swaddle Blanket
Every newborn should sleep in a swaddle.
That little bambino has been wrapped up snug and tight inside Mama for a long time now so it will be a comfort to sleep in it.
These will help your Mama get some longer sleep too – sleep when the baby sleeps and all.
12. Baby Blankets
Every baby needs some receiving blankets and these are so good.
However, if you want to go with a blanket that will be used for years, you have to grab this one.
My 9-year-old son has a similar one and he still sleeps with it.
13. Stuffed Animal
This brand of stuffed animals is so great for newborns.
It has soft eyes, it is plush all over, the perfect size for a little one to snuggle, and best of all it is machine washable.
There are so many different animals to choose from too.
14. Bibs
When it comes to bibs, the ones with the snap closure are the only ones to get.
They hold up better to the constant washing.
These bandana ones are perfect for this new baby to wear every day to help with drooling.
And these Carter’s bibs are awesome for mealtime.
15. Burp Cloths
Oo-da-lolly, babies need burp cloths.
Mama will love the design of these ones.
Since they have a curve in them, they stay in place so much better and they are quite absorbent.
16. Pacifier
Toss in a few pacifiers if you think your baby gift basket needs a little something extra.
In my experience, Nuk pacifiers and Philips pacifiers are the ones babies want to use most.
Mama will thank you for how easy these clean up as well.
17. Bottles
Being a daycare provider, I know a thing or 2 about bottle brands, and girl, these 2 are the ones that babies went nuts for – Nuk Bottles and Tommee Tippee Bottles.
Add a bottle brush, or a few since they are supposed to be replaced often.
Also, a bottle drying rack (that is dishwasher safe).
18. Baby Wash
This Head-to-Toe Tear Free Wash and Shampoo is pure magic.
Make sure you get Mama the bottle that comes with a pump. She will only have one free hand and the pump is a lifesaver!
19. Baby Bathrobe
I know that a baby bathrobe is not necessary but my gosh, they are so cute and so hard to pass up.
20. Baby Lotion
Pair the baby wash with this Aveeno baby lotion to help keep that baby’s skin soft and hydrated.
21. Baby Nail Kit
A baby nail kit is essential and may not be something that Mama has on her list. Baby nails grow surprisingly fast!
22. Thermometer
Unfortunately, Mama will need a thermometer at some point with her new baby☹.
I went through multiple thermometers before landing on this one and I am so glad I found it!
It is a no-touch, point-and-scan thermometer so Mama doesn’t have to struggle to get take the temperature.
23. Gifts For New Moms
Of all the things on this list, this is the one that you can’t forget!
I am serious, girl.
Everyone else will be getting gifts for just the new baby but I can tell you from personal experience that your Mama just wants someone to remember her!
My go-to gift for new Mamas is a new Spill Proof BruMate Water Cup and a Yeti Tumbler Mug.
These both can do hot and cold liquids, which she is going to need plenty of!
And chocolates! She wants the chocolates.
Did I miss any essentials that would make this baby gift basket even better? Please let me know in the comments below.
I look forward to hearing from you and thanks for stopping by.
