Corporate Baby Gifts

We have a beautiful selection of corporate baby gifts that are ideal to give to your employee or work colleague.

If you have been tasked with buying a corporate baby hamper there are a few things you should consider. This includes;

How much should you spend?

There are a few factors that will decide how much to spend on an employee’s baby gift box. If the company is paying for it then you will most likely have a budget under $100. While if your colleagues contribute you could have a budget of under $200.

How much should I contribute to a coworker’s gift?

When a coworker is having a baby you may be asked to contribute to their newborn present and if so you should only give the amount you are comfortable with. And if you don’t want to give anything you are not obliged to. But if you do want to contribute to a co-worker’s baby gift you can give anywhere between $5 and $20.

How do you ask a colleague to contribute?

The easiest way to do this is to send an email asking for contributions. An example email would be;

“Dear Team, we are helping our colleague welcome the birth of their baby and will be buying a present on behalf of everyone at (our company). If you would like to contribute a small amount please let me know and I will send through payment instructions. Please note this is not compulsory and any contributions will be appreciated.”

How do I make an office money collection for a baby gift?

Once you have your responses you can request everyone to provide cash or to transfer money. We recommend that you request cash and that collection be handled by two people. Once you have collected the money and brought the gift you can offer to send the receipt to those who contributed. We suggest being as transparent as possible when dealing with other employee’s money.

What should you buy?

Now you have your budget it’s time to start shopping. Whether you are buying for a maternity leave gift or for a new baby, the hampers will be similar. They should be;

• Practical – When selecting the gift make sure it is practical otherwise it will be put at the back of the cupboard and never be used.

• Stylish – Similarly ensure the items are stylish and the new parents will love using them.

• Eco-friendly – A corporate baby hamper should be made from sustainable materials and organic. Companies are becoming more aware of their environmental footprint so you shouldn’t be sending a gift covered in plastic.

• Age Appropriate – Any baby gift should have age-appropriate products. Ensure the gift sets are designed for babies. All the products should be able to be used within the first 6 months.

• Australian Made – We recommend buying an Australian-made baby hamper. The recipient will appreciate that the products have been locally sourced and made. 

These are some of the things you look for when buying a corporate baby gift box or maternity leave present.

So to conclude, when buying a corporate baby hamper make sure they are practical and stylish and a good representation of your company.

This article was written by Luisa Figueroa. She is the owner, designer and maker of the My Little Love Heart range of baby gift boxes.