Cute Ideas to Put in a Basket for New Parents

The first few weeks after a baby's arrival, new parents can sometimes become overwhelmed and exhausted by the demands of an infant. A gift basket filled with clever and useful items is one way to help smooth the transition to parenthood and ease a new parent's anxious mind. Baby bathtubs, laundry hampers and toy wagons provide a fun alternative to a traditional basket for this gift.

  1. Personalized Wine or Champagne Bottle

    • Use a computer to print personalized labels for a wine or champagne bottle in honor of the new family member's arrival. Upload an image of the baby or one of the entire family for the label and include the baby's stats, such as birth date and time, weight and length. Type a note of congratulations to the new mom and dad on the back of the label. Write and embellish the label by hand for an even more personal sentiment. Fasten the label to the bottle using double-sided tape or fast-drying glue. For nursing moms, consider presenting a bottle of nonalcoholic sparkling grape juice or apple cider instead.

    Handmade Baby Gifts

    • Handmade baby clothes, toys and blankets are one-of-a-kind gifts that complement any new parent gift basket. Online tutorials are available for everything from appliqued bodysuits to bathtime aprons for mom or dad. But you don't have to know how to sew to create a special gift for baby. Make a no-sew fleece baby blanket or decorate a baby's solid-colored bodysuit or plain bib with iron-on transfers for a whimsical gift.

    Coupon book for parents

    • Handcrafted coupon books are a way to give new parents the much-needed gift of time. Use construction paper and staples to assemble a small book with coupons for things such as a free night of babysitting, a home-cooked meal or two loads of laundry washed and dried. Cut paper to the size of a standard coupon, and use baby-themed clip art or colorful stickers to decorate the book. Write or print what the coupons are good for and how they can be redeemed. Alternate coupon pages with encouraging words, inspirational quotes or helpful child-raising tips.

    Scrapbook

    • Start a scrapbook for new parents. Include the baby's birth announcement, newspaper headlines from the day the baby was born, photos and handwritten notes to the family. Supply several blank pages and scrapbook supplies to help new parents add to the book as their baby grows and they have more accomplishments and occasions to document.

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