There are many gifts to select from when a new baby is born. It has always been popular to select baby gift baskets for the proud new parents whether for a shower or right after the birth. In these baby baskets are often many different items, but what is actually best, we'll try to help you decide.

If this is the first child the parents have the items that are most beneficial for the basket will be different than if it is the third child for example. For the first you can get layette clothing so baby has something to wear when going home from the hospital and during the first few months. If there are older siblings the parents probably still have the clothing passed down and are not in as much need for this. In addition to clothing some all natural baby wash is a great choice for baby gift baskets because the new parents will need something to soap up the baby with. Little colorful squeaky toys will be helpful to entertain baby's eyes when changing the diaper. Also, you should consider some soft lullaby music and a cd player of some sort because mom and dad will be doing a lot of feeding and the soft music will help calm the mood. A nice hooded towel or bathrobe is a cute choice so there can be something a little fun along with practical to dry baby off after the bath.

If there are older siblings in the family the best choices for the baby gift baskets will change a little. Because many items like clothing will be passed down it may be better to get something a little more unique. Perhaps a personalized robe or embroidered clothing would be best. Baby will want something to identify her and be special for just herself. Also, a baby hand or foot print will be fun and unique as a baby gift for this newborn basket. You can always include a big sister or big brother gift in the basket so not to exclude the older siblings. Other great items to include in the baby gift baskets for a newborn that has older brothers and sisters are baby toys that are brand new to the marketplace so there is no chance that the family already has them. Look for new seasonal merchandise that has won awards. These are often reviewed by parents who really appreciate the time spent on selecting the best.

Purchasing a baby gift basket as a gift for newborns is a great way to show you care. Depending on the family some gifts are better than others. When it's a first child gifts like baby clothing make more sense and some of the supplies that the family may not yet have. When it's for a baby that has older siblings already the best choice is often something that is fun and customized with the baby's name to make the gift special. Happy shopping and enjoy giving baby gift baskets to all your friends family and loved ones.