More and more people are turning to baby shower gift baskets as an alternative to picking out one special baby gift. Baby shower gift baskets make perfect sense, because they are the perfect gift when filled with practical and playful things a baby needs.

Baby showers are a happy occasion that can give new parents-to-be all the essentials they need to keep a new baby happy for many months. Close family members usually buy the big items that baby needs like cribs and cradles, strollers, high chairs, etc. Therefore, filling a basket with everyday essentials including disposal diapers, receiving blankets, nightgowns, washcloths, wipes and towels is a great gift and will certainly be appreciated. And, the great thing about baskets is that you can fill them with almost anything that is baby appropriate. If you'd rather have a fun- filled basket, you can purchase soft toys, rattles, teething rings, powders and creams. It all depends on how creative you want to be and what you think a new mother and baby will need.

There are basically two ways to purchase a baby shower gift basket. You can either buy a basket or any other baby product like a tub, baby seat, etc, that can be filled with goodies, or you can purchase a complete basket at any shop that caters to new mothers and babies. Shops usually make up baby baskets with a theme in mind like bath time, sleepy time or play time. For example, a bath time basket might be filled with baby shampoos, soaps, washcloths and towels and a few bathtub toys like rubber ducks and boats. If you choose to make a bath time basket up yourself, you can fill a baby bath tub with the same items and probably save yourself some money.

You can also find baby gift baskets at several online sites. They usually offer an assortment of baskets to choose from and are delivered nicely wrapped with a special note from you.