15 DIY Baby Shower Gift Basket Ideas To Inspire You

One of my favorite things about attending a baby shower is creating a DIY baby shower gift basket! I love brainstorming different DIY baby shower gift basket ideas on Pinterest to see which one will fit the new parents-to-be. DIY gift baskets make great baby shower gift ideas because they are super practical and fun to create! You can fill them with many different things, either from the registry or based on the items on the registry.

I researched for you and found 15 creative gift basket ideas for a baby shower. I also listed items that were either in the gift basket or inspired by the gift basket so you can make your own for the next baby shower you attend. 

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Let’s get into DIY baby shower gift basket ideas:

1. Diaper Caddy Gift Basket

If the mom-to-be doesn’t have a diaper caddy on her registry or you know she doesn’t have one, make her this basket! Fill it with diapers, wipes, diaper rash cream, and a swaddle; it is an easy gift basket to recreate. I created this DIY diaper caddy basket for a mommy-to-be’s baby shower and loved how it came out!

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2. Baby Essentials Basket

A new mom gift basket is the perfect baby shower gift for any first-time mom. A seasoned mom is likelier to have things like the baby shusher, wipe dispenser, and Nose Frida. 

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3. Post Partum Gift Basket

Having a baby is a joyous occasion, but many people don’t realize (unless you are a mom who has given birth) what a woman goes through when she gives birth. This basket is for the postpartum mama; they deserve to be treated like a queen, and this basket will make her feel like that. You will know how meaningful this gift is if you have given birth. 

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4. Bath Time Gift Basket

Check the baby registry, and if the mama-to-be has bath items on there, grab all of those and put them in a baby tub to make a thoughtful and practical baby shower gift basket. I love this gift basket idea because you can mix bath items and essential baby items you would keep in the bathroom, like a baby thermometer, vapor rub, Tylenol, etc. I’ve listed a few above if you want to make this specific basket.  

Also, please make sure any bath toys you may buy are mold-free!

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5. First Library Gift Basket

How cute is this first library gift basket? This baby shower gift basket idea is a great way to build a baby’s book collection. I have never seen a first library gift basket at a baby shower, but, I know it would be a thoughtful gift for any new mom and her baby. Grab all classic bedtime stories like Goodnight Moon and Dr. Seuss books. 

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6. Baby Essentials Cart Gift Basket

I know this isn’t exactly a basket but it is a great baby shower gift idea! These carts are a great gift for new parents who need the baby essentials, like disposable diapers, wipes, and onesies, on a cart to move from room to room. This gift is also great for breastfeeding mamas who need a place to put their pump, snacks, burp cloths, nursing cover, and other essentials. 

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7. Mom & Baby Gift Basket

One of my favorite things when making a gift basket for a baby shower is to buy things for both mom and baby. Whether it’s a bottle of wine, a mug, beauty items, or a coffee mug, this basket has a stainless steel wine tumbler to pair with the bottle. If I knew the couple loves coffee, I would gift coffee and mugs to expecting parents because I know they will need the extra caffeine.

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8. Storybook Gift Basket

If you are looking to gift a new baby gift basket that has a theme, then consider gifting a storybook gift basket! Pick a classic children’s storybook, like Goodnight Moon or Are You My Mother, and base the gifts on that. Also, include a thoughtful note in the book for the baby to read as they grow!

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9. Clothing Gift Basket

This clothing basket is the perfect gift to give a new mama! It’s also the ultimate DIY gift basket because it’s creative and original. You can buy a premade basket like the one above or get crafty, buy different pieces, and assemble it yourself. This basket is one of many DIY ideas that I know any mom will love because of the thought and care you put into it. You can add clothing from the registry or ones you thought were cute and some fun baby essentials to the basket. 

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10. Pink or Blue Themed Basket

If you know the baby will be a baby boy or girl but aren’t sure exactly what kind of basket to make, this gift basket idea is for you. You can go full blue or full pink. There are so many pink and blue options for finding baby blankets and clothes that this basket will be easier to make. 

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11. Shower Theme Gift Basket

I made this gift basket for a mama friend who is having an elephant-themed baby shower. Combined with a few things off her registry, I thought it would be fun to gift elephant baby items. I included a few baby gifts, like the stuffed animal and the Honest baby products, but a few fun things for mom, like tea, a mug, and a fun book. 

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12. Nursery Themed Gift Basket

This is another basket I made for a baby shower based on the shower and the nursery theme, which was sheep-themed. I included washcloths, a sheep stuffed animal, a sheep onesie, a classic book – Guess How Much I Love You, and Honest Baby products. You can fill this basket with nursery items that suit your mama-to-be.

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13. Breastfeeding Gift Basket

If you know the new mama well or know she will exclusively breastfeed her baby, a nursing basket is a great gift idea for her! If you are a mama and have breastfed your children, then you will know how much goes into breastfeeding. This is the perfect time to gift things your mama friend will need. Fill it with her favorite snacks, lip balm, nursing covers, a water bottle, electrolytes, and any other postpartum goodies you know Mama will love. 

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14. Personalized Gift Basket

One of the ways you can add a personal touch to a gift basket is by getting a basket with the baby’s name on it. Rather than going with a generic basket, you can choose from multiple personalized baskets. I love the ones that are diaper caddies because they are practical, and I know the new mom will use them. 

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This is the basket from Etsy

15. New Mom Gift Basket

This basket is only for the new mama. With the excitement of a beautiful new life coming into the world, people often forget how important it is to take care of the new mom. That is why I love giving gifts to Mama during the baby shower. I even wrote a whole blog on gifts for new moms that you can check out here. Mom’s bodies need to heal after birth, so you can include items like belly butter, a soft robe for the hospital, slippers, and other self-care gifts. 

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I hope this blog post on the 15 best DIY baby shower gift basket ideas inspired you to create a fun and meaningful basket for a mom-to-be and her new baby.  Whatever DIY basket you create, I know the mama receiving it will truly appreciate it.