Gift basket baby shower theme.
Throwing a baby shower with a gift basket theme is a lovely idea. It's also a good way for baby's parents to receive some fun and useful gifts.
Easy decoration ideas for a basket themed baby shower include balloons, mini baskets, flowers, ribbons and raffia.
Basket themed food could include candy or bread, served in a basket, ice cream cones, and a lattice pie.
For a table centerpiece a gift basket is the perfect choice - and don't forget a gift basket centerpiece not only looks adorable it can do double duty as a baby shower gift too.
Alternatively, fill a large basket with lots of little favor gifts - and use this as your centerpiece.
A simple favor idea for a basket themed baby shower is to fill some small baskets with goodies. The goodies could be wrapped candy, fruit - such as grapes or cherries, little pots of jam, marmalade or honey, fruit or herb tea bags, wrapped cookies, packets of seeds, potpourri or small scented soaps.
Gift basket ideas
Don't forget to mention to your guests that the theme of the party is gift baskets. So that they can if they wish bring a gift in a basket.
Remember to mention too that the basket doesn't actually have to be a typical basket i.e. a wicker basket with a handle. It could be something like a nursery basket, a storage box or a mail box, a baby bath tub, a diaper pail, a tote bag, a gift bag, a laundry basket, a picnic basket or a Moses basket.
Gift baskets can be store bought or homemade, and though they are often themed, they can just be filled with a selection of cute or/and useful items for baby too. A gift basket may also hold something nice for baby's mommy and daddy. Here's a few basket filling ideas.
A tisket a tasket things to put in a 'basket'
* Baby clothes - like onsies, cardigans, footies and booties
* Baby bath time products - don't forget the rubber ducky
* Baby bedding - like crib sheets
* Baby toys - including a rattle and a cute plush animal
* Changing baby items - such as diapers, wipes, ointment and disposable diaper sacks
* Favorite children's books - Curious George and the Hot Air Balloon or Curious George Goes to the Beach would be a fun choice, as both these stories have baskets in them
* Items - such as good quality tea, coffee, crackers, cheese, small jars of jam, and chocolates
* A pretty flowering plant
* Fruit
Other thoughtful basket themed gift ideas for a mommy-to-be, or a new mommy, include a silver basket or hot air balloon charm; or a flower basket pin or brooch. A crystal basket would also be a good choice.
Tip: Things like cellophane, plain or patterned tissue paper, ribbons, balloons and a cute stuffed animal or rubber ducky can often add a sweet finishing touch to a baby gift basket.