Baby shower gift baskets can make a wonderful gift for a baby shower. If you are the baby shower host or just a close friend or family member of a mother to be spending some time and effort in putting together a baby shower gift basket can be well spent and a very thoughtful idea. There are some ideas below that we use in putting together baskets on a regular basis.

First you will need to select a basket. Keep in mind the size of the basket a s it will determine what types of things you purchase and how many items overall. With a large basket you will want to purchase large bulky items and many of them to fill up the basket. Of course with a smaller basket you can be more selective in what you put in and choose some tiny really fun unique items. Also when selecting a basket you might look for non traditional baby shower gift baskets. For example a baby bathtub, diaper bag or a small laundry basket can be a fun way to make a baby shower gift basket.

To start a gift basket purchase some colorful tissue paper or raffia. This makes a great filler, and base for loading the basket with gift items.

Next you will want to think about the baby