Baby Hamper 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.

SHOP

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.
• Baby Chino Cup – A nice addition to a baby hamper for the older brother or sister is a reusable baby chino cup.

• 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.

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.