There are so many DIY baby gift ideas that you can create at home. One of the most practical is a baby blanket gift basket. Such a gift is quite simple to make. Just get creative when decorating the gift basket to make it memorable. But how to make a gift basket with a baby blanket? Here are some helpful tips to follow:
1. Choose a container. Traditional baby gift baskets often use wicker baskets as containers, but you can always use other alternatives such as a laundry basket, toy box, bucket, baby tub, or even a stroller. Get creative, come up with a useful container that mom can use after emptying it.
2. Select a theme or color. Depending on the gender of the baby, you can follow a gender theme or other fun themes to be reflected in the basket. Following a theme can make your job easier, as it will tell you what type, color, or designs are appropriate for the basket. If the gender of the baby is still unknown or if the mother wishes to keep it a secret, then the safest way to do so is to make a gender-neutral gift basket. Choose baby clothes in neutral colors like green, white, yellow and orange. Other possible ones you can consider are cartoons, fairy tales, sports, Barbie, jungle or zoo, etc.
3. Make a budget. Baby items are adorable, and it’s so easy to get carried away choosing those attractive and cute little items. With that, you’ll need to budget first to avoid overspending.
4. Select baby blankets. When selecting baby blankets, consider the location and climate in which they are located. You should try to get some baby blankets for each season. Get some lightweight blankets for the sunny season and some thick blankets for the cold season.
5. Choose additional plugins. Consider little extras as add-ons in your baby blanket gift basket. Adorable baby items like rattles, stuffed animals, teddy bears, baby mobiles, baby books, nursery rhyme CDs, pacifiers, feeding bottles, and the like are small gifts you can add to the basket.
6. Roll up the blankets. Roll up each blanket and tie with a matching ribbon. If you want, you can give it an extra touch by adding a small rattle or stuffed animal to the bow.
7. Placing a coating and adding the fillers. You can use one of your blankets to line the surface of the basket. Once you are done, you can put all the rolled up blankets in the basket. After which, add your little extra treats by spreading them between the blankets.
8. Finish off your baby blanket gift basket by decorating the container. If the basket has a handle, you can wrap it with tape, or wrap the entire outside of the container. You can also use a colored or clear cellophane to wrap the entire package. Finally, tie the top with a matching ribbon and make a bow to keep them together.
Pretty simple, right? A baby blanket gift basket is just one of the most practical and easy baby gifts to make. If you don’t have time to make your own gift basket, there are many local and online stores that have various selections of baby gift baskets. You can even find personalized baby gift baskets that you can personalize with your own personal touch.
