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 The perfect gift to celebrate that new baby , could be giving a baby gift basket. New moms will appreciate this special personalized and impressive gift. Baby gift baskets make a great gift and are always welcomed. They can be purchased at different retailers or online. If you are so inclined you can even make a baby gift basket yourself. The good part is that, despite the fact that a baby gift basket can be very expensive when ordered from a specialty shop, or service, you can make your own simply and cheaply. It's fun!
Some people just don't know what gift to get new parents after the arrival of their baby. Sometimes there is a gift registry, and sometimes not. Baby gift baskets are always welcomed.Depending on the gender of the new baby you can come up with a theme for the basket. Perhaps it might be “diaper duty” and you can include disposable diapers, cleaning cloths, and baby powders for the parents. Another great idea for baby gift baskets is to consider filling a basket with travel sizes of the products most used by parents. Things like baby shampoo, soap, baby wash clothes, creams and lotions. Parents appreciate these because they easily fit into the diaper bag when they go out with their newborn. The baby gift basket can be filled with fun items for baby to play with. Things like toys and books. Another really cute idea is to add a rolled up copy of the local newspaper from the day the baby was born. Baby gift baskets make a wonderful keepsake. The first step when you are preparing baby gift baskets is to decide on what will be in it. Next, comes deciding on the basket. Of course you can use a wicker basket as a base but it’s a nice idea to incorporate a useful item into the design. One idea is the use of a small rocking chair that the baby will be able to use when it becomes a toddler. The seat of the chair takes the place of a traditional basket and you can fill it with favorite, or cute items, even clothing or toys. A baby bathtub is another wonderful alternative to the standard baby gift basket idea. The bathtub can be filled with all the bath essentials including shampoos and soaps, washcloths and towels. Add some fun items such as bath crayons or a bath toy so the gift offers something for the first few years of the baby’s life. When you are preparing baby gift baskets you might consider a small addition for the new parents. How about a bottle of wine, beer,or sparkling apple cider along with two crystal glasses lets the parents toast to their growing family. Once your basket is arranged artistically, then comes the magic touch that makes a baby gift basket such a festive wonderful gift, the cellophane wrapping. It's that shiny clear, or color-tinted wrapping, with a pretty bow, and ribbons that really gives your baby gift basket the magic sparkle. Here is how to create your baby gift basket. It's actually easy. Once you have gathered your contents, then it's simply a matter of assembling artistically, to your taste. Arrange all contents into a basket, or even disposble bowl, or dish, line with a pretty napkin, or cloth. Then you wrap the actually with clear or colored cellophane paper. You assemble the corners of the cellophane snugly around the middle and twist slightly until all of the cellophane is smoothly wrapped around your basket. Secure with tape, and decorate! Add a ribbon, bow, or creative decoration. A cute card can be added here as well. As you see it's easy and fun to create a baby gift basket. |
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LEGO Clone Troopers Battle Pack 7655
The Trade Federation is on the march! Send your Separatist forces into battle against the Republic with a droid transport carrier and "hovering" STAP vehicle, complete with a full squad of armed and combat-ready battle droids. Set includes four Battle Droid and three Super Battle Droid mini-figures. 102 pieces.
Toy: Set includes Shock Trooper, Star Corps Trooper and 2 Clone Trooper minifigures., Build your own army and stage a battle against the #7654 Droids Battle Pack!
Company: LEGO (2007-01-02)
List Price: $9.99
Amazon Price: $8.76
Hasbro Playskool Busy Ball Popper
Get ready for some poppin', droppin', air-powered fun. Drop the five colorful balls onto the track. Watch them pop out of the top, roll down, then pop out all over again. Sometimes the balls spill over for even more interactive, put-and-take play. Silly sound effects and eight upbeat tunes accompany the animated action. This toy provides one "air-mazing" experience for your little one. Measures 18" x 7" x 13". Requires 4 "D" batteries (not included).
Toy: It's poppin', droppin', air-powered fun!, Drop one of the colorful balls onto the track and the balls pop out of the top, roll down the track, then pop out all over again!, Silly sound effects and 8 lively songs add to the fun!, The sounds, sights, and nonstop action of the Playskool Busy Ball Popper encourage repetitive play and stimulate motor development skills, Actual colors may vary from those pictured
Company: Hasbro (2006-09-06)
List Price: $24.99
Amazon Price: $19.95
Fisher-Price Rainforest Jumperoo
Everything your baby needs can be found in this Rainforest Jumperoo. Its newly designed frame allows you to opens it up from the top, and lets the seat rotate 360 degrees so baby can play and interact from any side. A fun seat and toys at five locations on the platform engage baby all the way around, and an electronic toy at the front has motion, music and lights that can be activated by baby spinning a drum.
Toy: Tons of safe jumping fun (which will activate Rainforest music & lights!), but now there are toys all around-and overhead--with a spinning seat that helps baby explore them all, A bobbing elephant, swinging monkey, spinning lizard and more that baby will just "go wild" for, Baby spins drum to activate lights & music, Soft spring covers keep little fingers safe, 3-position height adjustment ensures a custom fit for your child
Company: Fisher Price (2006-12-01)
List Price: $86.99
Amazon Price: $69.95
Fisher-Price Elmo Live
Is it live or is it Elmo Live? For the first time ever, in this truly life-like creation, Elmo really appears to be speaking as his mouth opens and closes just like a muppet. His mannerisms are right on target and his head bobbles back and forth as he speaks. Elmo waves his arms, sits and stands, and even crosses his legs while telling stories and jokes, singing songs and playing games. Children can activate the magic with a tickle or a squeeze of Elmo's foot, tummy, back or nose. Requires 6 "AA" batteries, included. Measures 12" tall.
Bananagrams
Calling all word lovers! Play this award-winning word game anytime, anywhere.
Toy: For 2 to 8 players, Cloth pouch contains 144 tiles, Compact play anytime anywhere, Play in as little as five minutes, Great for travel
Company: Bananagrams
List Price: $14.95
Amazon Price: Too low to display
LEGO Clone Troopers Battle Pack 7655
The Trade Federation is on the march! Send your Separatist forces into battle against the Republic with a droid transport carrier and "hovering" STAP vehicle, complete with a full squad of armed and combat-ready battle droids. Set includes four Battle Droid and three Super Battle Droid mini-figures. 102 pieces.Toy: Set includes Shock Trooper, Star Corps Trooper and 2 Clone Trooper minifigures., Build your own army and stage a battle against the #7654 Droids Battle Pack!
Company: LEGO (2007-01-02)
List Price: $9.99
Amazon Price: $8.76
Hasbro Playskool Busy Ball Popper
Get ready for some poppin', droppin', air-powered fun. Drop the five colorful balls onto the track. Watch them pop out of the top, roll down, then pop out all over again. Sometimes the balls spill over for even more interactive, put-and-take play. Silly sound effects and eight upbeat tunes accompany the animated action. This toy provides one "air-mazing" experience for your little one. Measures 18" x 7" x 13". Requires 4 "D" batteries (not included).Toy: It's poppin', droppin', air-powered fun!, Drop one of the colorful balls onto the track and the balls pop out of the top, roll down the track, then pop out all over again!, Silly sound effects and 8 lively songs add to the fun!, The sounds, sights, and nonstop action of the Playskool Busy Ball Popper encourage repetitive play and stimulate motor development skills, Actual colors may vary from those pictured
Company: Hasbro (2006-09-06)
List Price: $24.99
Amazon Price: $19.95
Fisher-Price Rainforest Jumperoo
Everything your baby needs can be found in this Rainforest Jumperoo. Its newly designed frame allows you to opens it up from the top, and lets the seat rotate 360 degrees so baby can play and interact from any side. A fun seat and toys at five locations on the platform engage baby all the way around, and an electronic toy at the front has motion, music and lights that can be activated by baby spinning a drum. Seat also features a bobbling elephant, a monkey swinging from a vine, a parrot hanging from a bead bar, a clear spinning bead ball, a tiger that plays hide and seek, a spinning lizard that makes rattling sounds, a tethered chew toy and a stack of chips with cute graphics for baby to explore.
Two soft leaves extend from the frame to create an overhead 'canopy' with soft toys that dangle down for fun bat-at play. Jumperoo has has three height adjustments for extended use. Frame pivots to a nested position so it can be tucked away when not in use. Includes a motion sensor that encourages kids by rewarding them with lights and sounds when they jump. Weight Capacity is 25 pounds. Requires 3 "AA" batteries, not included. Measures 43.125"H x 32"W x 37"D.
Toy: Tons of safe jumping fun (which will activate Rainforest music & lights!), but now there are toys all around-and overhead--with a spinning seat that helps baby explore them all, A bobbing elephant, swinging monkey, spinning lizard and more that baby will just "go wild" for, Baby spins drum to activate lights & music, Soft spring covers keep little fingers safe, 3-position height adjustment ensures a custom fit for your child
Company: Fisher Price (2006-12-01)
List Price: $86.99
Amazon Price: $69.95
Fisher-Price Elmo Live
Is it live or is it Elmo Live? For the first time ever, in this truly life-like creation, Elmo really appears to be speaking as his mouth opens and closes just like a muppet. His mannerisms are right on target and his head bobbles back and forth as he speaks. Elmo waves his arms, sits and stands, and even crosses his legs while telling stories and jokes, singing songs and playing games. Children can activate the magic with a tickle or a squeeze of Elmo's foot, tummy, back or nose. Requires 6 "AA" batteries, included. Measures 12" tall.Purchase limit of two (2) per household.
Toy: Elmo Live is a plush that is in a sitting position, Elmo has an internal mesh that is located in his torso and shoulders, and his legs are floppy with no structure inside, Elmo will have his activation switch located in either hand, Once pressed Elmo will say an intro phrase as he is turning at the waist, Features a variety of songs 3 to 4 of Elmo's favorite songs
Company: Fisher Price (2008-11-01)
List Price: $65.99
Amazon Price: $65.99
Bananagrams
Calling all word lovers! Play this award-winning word game anytime, anywhere.- Fun and fast word game
- Requires no pencil, paper or board
- Banana-shaped bag holds all pieces for easy travel
- 144 letter tiles
- Engaging for all ages
- For 2 – 8 players
Toy: For 2 to 8 players, Cloth pouch contains 144 tiles, Compact play anytime anywhere, Play in as little as five minutes, Great for travel
Company: Bananagrams
List Price: $14.95
Amazon Price: Too low to display