Gift Basket Ideas
For Every Budget



So you've decided you want to give a gift basket. After all they are a pretty impressive looking gift and have high perceived value even if they don't cost you very much.

Here I'll give you some gift basket ideas, to help you put together a gift to remember.

First of all it might help to choose a theme, so we'll divide up our gifts here into sections. By all means, pick and choose which you'd like to include depending on your budget.

Bath Time

Baby bath - gift basket ideas

  • Bath tub
  • Personalized towel
  • Baby wash
  • Baby powder
  • Baby washcloths
  • Baby lotion
  • Baby oil
  • Q tips
  • Bath toys
  • Baby massage book

Feeding Time

  • breastfeeding pillow
  • Nursing cover
  • Baby bottles & nipples
  • Bottle warmer
  • Bottle sterilizer
  • Bottle bag & heat/cooling blocks
  • Baby spoons (the heat sensitive ones are really nice)
  • Small plastic tubs
  • Baby food blender
  • Plastic plates/dishes
  • Baby/toddler utensils
  • Super Baby Food book - great for the parents who want to make their own baby food
  • High chair or feeding table

Pamper Mom

  • Scented candles
  • Bath oil/beads
  • Spa gift card
  • Loofah & lotions
  • Bath robe
  • Manicure/pedicure gift
  • Haircut gift card
  • Slippers
  • Gourmet chocolates

Remember Dad

  • Personalized picture frame
  • Custom blanket
  • Personalized t-shirt
  • Special diaper bag
  • Books for Dad
  • Baby burp cloths
  • Baby carrier
  • Restaurant gift card

Play Time

Baby toys - gift basket ideas

Don't forget baby toys should be larger than the inside of a toilet paper roll, not rough or sharp, and be sure that there is nothing that can come loose and cause harm.

  • Embroidered blanket
  • Pack 'n' play
  • Rattle
  • Soft toys
  • Stroller toys
  • Car seat toys
  • Baby gym or playmat

Family Time

  • Stroller
  • Car seat
  • Car seat blanket
  • Zoo or museum membership
  • Diaper bag

Bed Time

  • Bassinet
  • Bassinet bedding
  • Crib
  • Crib bedding
  • Baby sleepers
  • Sleep sack
  • Swaddling blankets or receiving blankets
  • Baby sleep support
  • Musical mobile

Any Time

Can't go wrong with these ideas, but don't forget how fast babies grow - better to buy a larger size!

  • Diapers
  • Diaper pail
  • Potty chair
  • Onesies
  • Baby sleepers
  • Baby burp cloths
  • Baby washcloths
  • Baby clothes
  • Monogrammed baby gifts
  • Handmade baby gifts
  • Baby books
  • Personalized picture frames

Here are some ideas for newborns too...This should give you a good list of gift basket ideas - can you come up with your own unbeatable combo?

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