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Gift baskets for babies.

Archive for July, 2008

July 22, 2008

More than One Use

Author: LoveBabiesBest

newborn gift basket

A great newborn gift basket is one that you can use for more than its initial use.  There are some baskets that come with all the necessities for a newborn such as mittens, booties, washcloths, etc.  But you can also find gift baskets where they double as a baby carrier. 

 

The baby carrier will allow the parents to take their children anywhere and makes a gift basket not so disposable.


July 22, 2008

The (Short) History of the Gift Basket

Author: LoveBabiesBest

frog baby gift baskets

The idea of presenting gifts in a basket has been around for a long time.  Historically, collected items were placed in baskets to offer family, friends, and neighbors cherished food items like fruits, breads, and nuts.  Gift baskets are the perfect gift that can be customized to suit any occasion. 
   
Offering gift baskets to consumers started in New York City, in the mid-1900s, just like much of the latest trends that swept across this country.  It was first mentioned in various publications like Woman’s Home Journal, House Beautiful, and the New Yorker.  The idea was to gather baby gift items and place them in a basket for the perfect gift, thus creating baby gift baskets.  Manufacturers began advertising gift basket sets that included their items and the prices ranged from $ 1.50 up to $ 25.00. 

 

Now, gift baskets have become an art, the ultimate goal to create the perfect gift.  The thought and effort put into a gift basket and the elegance overshadows the actual number on the price tag.  With a gift basket, you can make a compassionate gesture to a family member, friend, or colleague without doing any extra shopping for several thoughtful gift items, which makes gift baskets unique and convenient.