We've got a great selection of gift baskets for new mums and babies, making it easier than ever to show you care. Order a new baby gift basket from Best Blooms today so you can spend less time shopping and more time celebrating with the people who matter most.
Let's talk about giving gifts to new mums and newborn babies, plus some of our favourite new baby gift baskets!
If you want to give a gift to new parents or give something special to the newborn baby, it pays to be aware of some gift-giving etiquette. After all, new parents have a lot going on and you don't want to add to their stress. Here are our tips for giving gifts to new parents and babies.
There are no set rules for how much you should spend on a gift for new parents. Just shop to your budget, but do consider spending a little extra if you're especially close to the new parents. Your generosity will be felt!
It pays to choose gifts that will be helpful for the new parents, or that will make them feel good. Helpful gifts include baby clothes, teething rings, blankets or toys. Flowers, candles, or self-care gifts are also appreciated by new mums.
Not necessarily — everyone has different preferences. You'll know the new parents better than anyone else, so go for something that aligns with their values. If you're worried they'll be uncomfortable with blue or pink gift baskets, go for something neutral like soft green or yellow, or opt for no colour theme at all.
At Best Blooms, we have baby girl and baby boy gift baskets, but we also have more neutral gift hampers for new parents, and we can make a bespoke hamper if you need.
Although its not too common in New Zealand, some new parents have a baby shower gift registry that outlines things they need or want. If there's a registry, it's a good idea to take a look and see what they're after and what's already been bought. You don't always have to buy from the registry, but it pays to avoid double-up gifts. Any of our baby baskets are perfect to send for a baby shower gift.
Not every new parent wants a baby shower. Or maybe you're not available on the day of the shower. Either way, if there's no formal event to bring a gift to, you can instead opt to have a gift delivered to the hospital where the baby is born, or to the new parents' home when the baby has arrived.
Whichever you choose, just make sure someone will be around to receive the gift and try not to send large or heavy gifts to the hospital, as the new parents will already have a lot to bring home.
At Best Blooms, we have loads of experience selecting gifts and flowers for new parents and babies. We love putting together these gift baskets, because we can really feel the energy and excitement that you're experiencing in your family or friend group.
We've got a great selection of new baby gift baskets and new mum gifts, but if you're after something a little bit different you can always get in touch with our florists and we'll arrange something special just for you.
Let's take a look at some of our favourite new baby gift baskets!
Our Scullywags Baby Gift Hamper features a gift box of new baby products, a teething ring, a soft toy and a bouquet for new parents. This is a really simple option that covers all your bases if you're not sure what to get. There's something for mum, and lots for the baby.
We can assemble this gift hamper with pink or blue themes depending on what the new parents will prefer.
If you're looking to spend a little extra to show you care, or just love the idea of a little tot in a sweet wee onesie, go for the Luxury Baby Gift Box. Choose from baby boy or baby girl.
When you're friends with both the new mum and the new dad, why not give them both something special. Our New Mum and Dad Gift Basket features our popular Scullywags Gift Box and a teddy for the new baby, as well as his and her's NZ-made chocolate from Bennetts. The featured wooden box of blooms is a larger arrangement than our other boxes and really says “I'm so happy for you!”.
The New Mum and Dad Gift Basket includes:
When you need to keep it simple, just go with what you know! Once you know the sex of the new baby, our It's a Boy or It's a Girl gift packs are a great option to have delivered to the hospital. Small and light, these gift packs include a simple flower arrangement, a small coloured teddy and a celebratory balloon.
The It's a Boy/It's a Girl gift pack includes:
Give both mum and the baby a little something with this lovely teddy and bouquet combo. We traditionally create these arrangements with a pink or blue heart teddy bear, but can work with you to make an arrangement to any colour scheme.
Go for pinks, purples and whites for a baby girl, and blues and creams for a blue. Or, opt for a more modern gender-neutral arrangement with vibrant colours and a brown teddy bear (for an idea of what this might look like, check out our “Bundle of Love” gift pack).
The flowers will arrive in a water-filled vox with flower food, making them easy for the new parent to take home and look after — just change the water daily.
The Bouquet and Teddy includes:
This baby gift box is full of speciality New Zealand made baby gifts to welcome the new pepi to the whanau. A very thoughtful and unique gift for the new parents with keepsakes for the nursery and quality maori made baby swaddles, teether and maori counting blocks that will be appreciated right through to toddler and pre-school age.
For an affordable baby gift opt for a live plant instead of a fresh flower bouquet. We've put together our Baby Plant Gift Basket, featuring a NZ made new baby keepsake wooden heart, and a live Kalanchoe plant and a cute knitted baby rattle toy.
We know how important life's moments like this truly are. Let us help you make it everything it should be. Browse our full range of newborn baby gift baskets and gifts for new mums now, and order online for same-day delivery in Auckland*.
With a 100% money back guarantee, Best Blooms is the number one place to get your new baby gifts sorted. We have something for everyone, and our ultra quick free delivery throughout the Auckland region means you can stop stressing and start celebrating this incredibly special moment.
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Best Blooms | 14 June 2022, 02:52 PM
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