Baby Hampers and Ideas

If you are looking for baby hamper ideas you have come to the right place. Here you will find some pre-made baby hampers and some ideas for building your own.

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Before we start compiling ideas, we need to decide who we will be gifting the hamper to. We have broken these down into four categories which are Baby, New Mum, New Dad and Sibling

Baby

If you are compiling ideas for a newborn baby you can include these items;

• Bibs – One of the most practical items you can give is a bib. These are used regularly and are a great idea to include in any hamper for babies.
• Nappy Rash Cream – A product that will be used for many years is nappy rash cream. Adding a small tub of this would be perfect.
• Burp Cloths – Ideal for a newborn gift, burping cloths are used to keep the baby’s and parents’ clothes clean and dry from spit-ups.

• Wipes – New parents will go through mountains of baby wipes. So this makes a good idea for any hamper.
• Dummies and Dummy Chains – It’s best to find out if the new parents are planning on giving their baby a dummy. If so adding these into the hamper would be perfect.
• Comforter – Not only cute, a comforter toy is a great little gift for a little baby.
• Beanies – This is a practical item that also looks adorable. A baby beanie will keep the little ones’ head nice and warm.
• Nail Scissors – A small grooming kit or nail scissors are a great little gift to include in any hamper for babies.
• Swaddle – One of the most practical and versatile items a baby will use is a baby swaddle.

• Onesies – A onesie is a suitable stand-alone gift or you could add it to any type of baby hamper.
• Hair Brush Set – One product people forget about is a hair brush set. These are a practical item that will be used daily.
• Teether – When the parents’ baby starts to teeth they will be grateful that you included a teether in the hamper.
• Bath Toys – Not all items need to be practical! You can add a bath toy to the hamper to make bath time more fun.
• Washcloths – A baby washcloth is a simple but practical item that is a great idea for any baby hamper. It will be used daily and the parents will be forever grateful.
• Baby Soaps – Another item that will be used daily. Soaps for the babies’ baths are a practical idea that is never thought of.
• Newborn Books – A black and white newborn book is perfect for new parents to build a bond with their baby.
• Hair Accessories – If you are compiling a girls baby hamper then adding a newborn bow or a newborn headband is a great thought.

These are some practical products that would look amazing in a hamper for a new baby. You could always mix it up by adding some items for Mum too. 

Ideas for new mum

You could make a new mum hamper or alternatively you could add some of these items into the baby hamper to compile a baby and mum hamper. For Mum you could include;

• Bath Salts – Give her the perfect gift for her to use on herself. Bath salts will give the new mum a reason to enjoy a long bath.
• Candles – The new parents’ house may be chaotic after the baby has been born. But gifting a crystal candle will at least mean it smells nice.
• Mocktail – These non-alcoholic drinks will let the new mum wind down after a hectic day without adding any alcohol to their body and breast milk.
• Reusable Breast Pads – A pair of soft reusable nursing pads are a great idea for all new mums. They will keep them comfortable while protecting their clothes.

• Nipple Cream – When breastfeeding nipples can get extremely cracked and sore therefore including some of this in a new mum hamper is ideal.
• Journal – Being a new parent can be lonely so adding a journal to their hamper can be a great gift for a new mum. They also can be kept as a wonderful keepsake later in life.

It is quite common to add some ideas for mums into the baby hampers. But people forget about the dad, so here are some ideas for him.

For Dad

Below we have included some ideas to add to a baby hamper for dads. These could be a stand-alone gift, a new dad hamper or include some of them into the mum and baby hamper. 

• Bottle of scotch – A bottle of small scotch could be added to an existing hamper or you could gift a large one as a single present. 
• Bag of good coffee or coffee gift card – New mums and dads live off coffee for the first few months, so adding some coffee beans or coffee gift cards would be appreciated.
• Pair of Slippers – A comfortable pair of slippers is a great idea and will be used regularly when trying to get the baby back to sleep in the middle of the night.
• Thermos or Insulated Coffee Cup – Continuing on with the coffee idea, a thermos or insulated coffee mug would be a great gift. This way there is a chance he will be able to drink his coffee before it gets cold.
• Bluetooth Headphones – Some noise-cancelling or Bluetooth headphones would be perfect. This will make trying to put the baby back to sleep in the middle of the night a little less painful. 
• Matching Sporting Jerseys – If he has a favourite sporting team get him a jersey with his and the new baby’s name on it.
• Picture of him holding his baby for the first time – If you are giving the hamper after the baby is born, giving him a framed photo of him holding the baby for the first time would be priceless.
• Massage Voucher – The new dad would appreciate some alone time and enjoy some self-care for himself. So a massage voucher is a great thought for adding to a hamper.

Dads miss out on receiving gifs to celebrate the birth so including them helps them feel part of the family. And older brothers and sisters can also feel left out so we suggest including them with some of the below gifts.

Siblings

When a baby is born it can throw out the dynamics of the family. Including having older children feel left out. So it can be a good idea to add some gifts for siblings into the hampers. And here are some suggestions;

• Books – Reading is a big part of children’s early childhood and giving a book can help them feel included and seen.

• Toys and puzzles – All kids love to play with toys so gifting a wooden toy for the sibling would be a good thought.

• Feeding Accessories – By the time the new baby is born, the older siblings may be learning how to feed themselves. So giving them their own feed accessories would be a great inclusion to any hamper.

Occasions to Gift a Hamper for a Baby

Below we have outlined some of the major milestones and occasions you may wish to celebrate with them.

• Pregnancy – Finding out that a friend or family member is pregnant is the perfect time to give a little something that will help them along their pregnancy journey. We have a range of pregnancy gift hampers perfect for showing your love to the expectant couple.
• Gender Reveal – Many couples love to share the excitement of finding out the gender of their baby with a gender reveal party. And if you have been invited to the festivities we recommend bringing one of our gender reveal hampers. These are all gender-neutral which is ideal for a gender reveal party.
• Baby Shower – One of the most popular celebrations for expectant couples is the baby shower. This gathering takes place at 4 to 6 weeks before the mum is due to give birth. It is one of the last chances for the expectant mums, and sometimes dads, to see all their closest friends and loved ones in one place. There is normally an abundance of games, decorations, drinks and food. And although it’s not compulsory, it is common for guests to bring a baby shower hamper or gift. We offer a large selection that is beautifully presented and well-received. And if you have been asked to help on the day we have compiled several baby shower resources to assist.

• Maternity Leave – Another reason to give a baby hamper is for someone who’s going on maternity leave. This is the perfect time for companies and work colleagues to give a gift to show how much they are appreciated and will be missed. We offer many maternity leave hampers and corporate baby hampers that are ideal for this occasion.
• Birth – The biggest occasion of them all is the birth of the baby. And this is the perfect time to celebrate with gifting a newborn hamper. We ensure that our gift sets are full of high-quality, stylish and practical products that new parents want to receive! We offer a variety of different configurations and price points so you can choose which best suits your style and budget.
• First Birthday – The final milestone we cater for is the first birthday. The 1st Birthday hampers are specifically designed for babies who are about to turn one. By their first birthday, they have grown out of many of the products in our other sets. So the 1st birthday gift sets are the perfect present for celebrating this major milestone.

These are just some of the occasions to celebrate the upcoming or birth of a baby. But realistically any time is a good time to gift a baby hamper to a loved one. And below we go through the types we offer.

Types of Hampers for Babies

Once you know what occasion you are buying for, you can decide on the type of hamper you will gift. We have speciality pregnancy, gender reveal, baby shower and newborn hampers as described above, but we also offer specific types of gender and themed sets. These include;

• Girls – We have a range of hampers for baby girls that include prints like blossoms, daisies, snugglepots and hearts designs. These are made up of different configurations and some include hair accessories.
• Boys – Our range of baby boy hampers includes clouds, dog, nautical, lions and dinosaur prints. 
• Unisex – Included in our gender-neutral hampers are the safari, rainbow, rabbit, farm, and hearts prints.
• Australiana -Some if our other unisex designs include our popular Australiana hampers which comprise a selection of koala and kangaroo-themed sets.

• Dog-Themed – We also cater to those who have fur babies and are dog lovers. The dog-themed hampers are a site and stylish addition to the family.
• Rainbow – Many couples are having a rainbow baby, so gifting a rainbow-themed hamper would be suitable for this occasion.
• Handmade – Gifting something that has been made by hand means you will be giving a unique and thoughtful present. Each one of the products in these handmade hampers has been made by myself.
• Organic – We pride ourselves on using eco-friendly materials in most of our products. And if you care for the environment like we do we have a range of organic baby hampers that are sustainable and eco-friendly.
• Twins – For those who are buying a twin baby hamper we have a selection suitable for a boy, girl or unisex designs.
• Mum and Baby – One of the most popular hampers we offer is the baby and mum hamper. This has some items for the bub as well as items to spoil the mum.
• Build your own – Another popular hamper is the make-your-own option. We have made it a little easier and give you the ability to build your own pregnancy, boy, girl, unisex and 1st birthday hampers. Here you can select the items you wish to include in the sets and we will take care of the rest.

We are regularly adding new themes and styles so visit our main baby gift page for all the available hampers.

Products in our Gift Sets

Each set has a different configuration and prints. But below we give you an overview of the type of products that we include in the hampers. 

• Bibs – Our handmade bibs come in a variety of different styles and prints for both boys and girls.
• Swaddles – A baby swaddle is one of the most practical items that a new parent can have. In addition to swaddling a baby, they can be used as a pram cover, changing mat, burp cloth and much more.

• Beanies – There is nothing as cute as a baby beanie! They are a cute addition to many gift sets and are a practical item to keep the baby’s head warm.
• Teethers – Included in many of our hampers is a teether. These are an ideal product as they are practical and will be used within the first 6 months of the baby’s life. We also offer the koala-shaped teether which is made from natural rubber and can be used as a bath toy.
• Candles – We offer two types of candles in our sets. The pregnancy candle is a great stand-alone gift for an expectant mum. While the crystal candle is a staple of the bub and mum hampers.
• Burp Cloths – Another one of our handmade products, the burping cloth is included in most of the hampers. This is because it’s proactively and can be used as soon as the baby is born.

• Brush Set – The baby brush set has three different types of brushes in it all for different purposes. This is another stylish and practical item that we have included in a lot of our hampers.
• Non-Alcoholic Drinks – We love how some of the products are specifically for the parents. And these non-alcoholic drinks are no exception.
• Onesies – The high-quality onesies we have in the sets come in either white or dark brown. If you have a preference please let us know at the time of ordering.

These are just some of the products we include in our sets. Each hamper is different so please read the product description to make sure you know what is included in the gift set. If you are looking to build your own we have some baby hamper ideas you can add.

Delivery Options

Although we are based in Perth where you can come and visit us in our shop. We also deliver throughout Australia. These include all the major cities and regions including Melbourne, Adelaide, Hobart, Brisbane, Darwin, Canberra and Sydney.

We utilise the Australia Post network so we can deliver anywhere in Australia. For time-critical deliveries, we offer an express service. This will prioritise your order and we will send express post.

We hope that this article has been helpful and if you have any questions or concerns please feel free to contact us.

These are just some of the ideas you can add to a baby hamper. If you would like more information or suggestions you can visit us at our baby shop in East Perth. Or contact us online.

This article was written by Luisa Figueroa. She is the owner of the My Little Love Heart brand which specialises in baby gifts.