Do you know someone who is expecting a baby? Maybe it's a family member or a closer friend? If you are thinking about throwing them a baby shower, you probably want to consider putting together a pregnancy gift basket too. Full of little things that they can use to make Mum-life that little bit easier. In this post, we're going to look at some simple and affordable ideas that you can include in your pregnancy gift basket. This will mean you won't break the bank but you'll also gift a present that will be useful.
Something For Mum
Giving birth is tough. Nine months of carrying a baby and then a huge task at the end. Then straight into looking after baby day and night. A great pregnancy gift basket idea is to include things for Mum. Specifically to help her look after herself. These could be self-care items to use before giving birth or products that can come in useful during the birth and hospital stay. Maybe something Mum loves but doesn't usually buy for herself. A little treat for her to enjoy in that last trimester. Maybe even a dress or item of clothing for her to use after giving birth. A beautiful dress with breastfeeding access, for example. Make sure Mum is well looked after with your pregnancy gift basket.
Things That Will Actually Be Useful
You need to think about things that will actually be useful. No new parent wants to receive a pregnancy gift basket full of stuff they won't use and simply have to find a home for. Blankets, muslin squares, vouchers for a car seat. A new wash bag with toothbrush, toothpaste, deodorant and other essentials for the hospital suitcase. Water spray, healthy snacks and drinks, a new nighty and slippers. Maternity towels for after the birth. The list of essentials is endless so be sure to gift things that will be useful and enjoyed.
Nappies & Wipes
Babies sleep, eat and wee/poo. The latter means that you go through lots of nappies and baby wipes. Your pregnancy gift basket should definitely include these things to help with those bum changes. You could even talk to the new parents and if they are interested in reuseable nappies, help them invest in them. These can be quite an expensive outlay, but one which can be better for the environment.
Clothes For Further Down The Line
Babies grow pretty quickly. New baby gifts are often little outfits and baby suits which they quickly outgrow. If the parents get a number of these gifted to them, they might not even get around to baby wearing the clothes before they outgrow them. A great idea for a pregnancy gift basket is clothes for further down the line. 0-3month old clothing only lasts 3 months, whereas 2-3 years lasts an entire year. Gifts given now that can be used later on are both thoughtful and helpful.
So what will you put in your pregnancy gift basket? How about paying for a cleaner so the housework is kept on top of for a few months? Be sure to treat Mum to something special and also be there for new parents. It is an incredible journey but it can also be a rough road roo. Be sure to fill that pregnancy gift basket with plenty of love.
