Wrap it Up!
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Baby gift baskets
are a great gift for an expected or new baby. There
are two ways to do your gift basket -- order one
from a local or online business or make one
yourself. We'll list a few gift baskets businesses
at the end of this article in case you'd like to
order. If you decide to do the basket yourself, it
really can be a lot of fun. Be careful, however,
because it is very easy to get carried away and
spend far more money than you originally wanted.
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First you need a container for your baby items. There are
many options here depending on your price range. If you are
trying to keep your cost small, it's pretty easy to find an
inexpensive basket. There are several well-known store
chains that carry baskets year round. They are often on sale
right before Christmas or Easter. If you can afford to go a
little higher try buying a container parents can actually
use to put your baby items in like a baby bathtub or storage
basket with a liner that Mom or Dad can use to store
diapers. Make sure you don't get a container too big --
you'll have to fill it and that can get costly.
Next you'll need to select your items to put in your
container. You'll need some larger items to place toward the
back of your container and then some medium and smaller
items to use for the front. Diapers, wipes and blankets
rolled up and tied with a ribbon are some items you can use
for the back of the basket. When you place these items you
want to make sure they are sticking up higher than anything
else in the basket, otherwise you won't be able to see them.
Other items you may want to use are baby toys, a picture
frame, baby book (story book for baby), pacifiers, baby gowns, onesies or
sleepers. Some less expensive items are baby bath, lotion, and shampoo.
Diaper rash cream is also an option too. There's also fingernail clippers,
baby thermometer, bibs and baby Tylenol to name a few more. It's nice to try
to stick with items that are practical and you know they'll use no matter
what.
Arrange your items in the
container the way you want. At that point you can either
leave your basket the way it is or you can buy shrink wrap
or clear paper to wrap your basket. Then you can tie it all
up at the top for a finishing touch.
Baby gift baskets make
wonderful gifts for both parents and baby. You can even have
some fun picking out items for your container. Just make
sure you stay within your budget. Good luck!
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