Some bundles of joy require big gift baskets, especially when the baby is the couple’s first born. The basket shown in this video is created in a Moses basket, which is a soft carryall with a strap on each side to make transport easy and secure.

What’s In a Large-Sized Baby Gift Basket?

Are you like me, a person who loves creating a large gift for a small, beautiful baby?

Using a soft bassinet for this gift makes it stand out from a basket. Here’s what’s in this gift.

If this gift is oversized and not quite right for the parents, perhaps a smaller-sized baby gift basket is a better option.

What container, other than a basket, have you chosen to create a baby basket?

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When you learn that a close friend or family member will soon give birth, you immediately start planning what type of gift you’ll bring to the shower. That’s what I do, and I know you’re the same!

See this video for ideas for not only gift ideas but also containers that go beyond baskets.

What’s In Small-Sized Baby Gift Baskets?

What do you put in your baby baskets, and what type of container do you choose – a basket or some type of vessel that’s useful for the mom or baby, especially the little one as she/he grows?

Some ideas for what to add to a baby basket are on the products and supplies page.

Here are choices if you’re searching for containers rather than baskets:

You’ll find a larger-sized baby gift basket video and corresponding ideas on this page.

One of my favorite containers is an upturned umbrella, which is filled with bibs, rattles, bottles, plus animals, books, and other baby items. I’ve delivered lots of them to baby showers where the gift is placed on the main table as the centerpiece.

What type of baby basket do you see yourself making, and what will it contain?

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Men buy gift baskets for others, and they also appreciate receiving them. Why? This precious gift contains items they enjoy eating, treasure, and wouldn’t necessarily buy for themselves. That’s what makes this collection of foods and gifts created just for them so revered.

Men:

Consider the container chosen for your men’s themes as much as you consider the products that will be included.

What’s In a Man’s Design?

Your first question to the person who’s buying this basket for someone special is, “Is he a corporate guy, or are sports more in line with his persona?”

From there, you’ll decide if a half globe container (“the world is yours” theme) or a fishing tackle box (“catch the big one” theme) is appropriate.

Here’s a quick list of what to consider when making gift baskets for men.

You’ll find more options for men on the products and supplies page.

© 2008-2010 Shirley George Frazier. All rights reserved. Shirley Frazier is the world's expert on the gift basket industry, professional speaker and demonstrator, and author of How to Start a Home-Based Gift Basket Business, The Gift Basket Design Book, and Marketing Strategies for the Home-Based Business: Solutions You Can Use Today. Visit GiftBasketBusiness.com for DVDs, CDs, reports, tips, a free online newsletter, and more to learn, grow, and profit with gift baskets.