Newborn baby gift baskets are a practical and fun way to welcome a new baby into the world, and to help the new parents save a lot of money on all the little things that a newborn needs.

When you buy for a newborn, you have the advantage of knowing whether you are buying for a boy or a girl. Therefore, you can purchase some items that are gender appropriate. For instance, if you're putting together a basket for a baby girl, you can fill it with pink nightgowns, blankets, teddy bears, etc. You can do the same for an infant boy, choosing blues and greens and a color scheme.

To make the basket a little more personal, you can add an engraved gift like a baby cup, picture frame, jewelry or a blanket with the baby's name embroidered on it. You can also include a gift certificate to an engraving or embroidery store that can be used by the parents on a favorite baby gift they received.

There are many, many options, and depending on your budget, you can fill or purchase a pre-filled basket in any size you want. If you are filling the basket yourself, you can find baskets in all shapes and sizes in most craft stores, along with cute little baby trinkets like pacifiers, rattles, diaper pins, etc. to use as trimming. If you choose to go with a bigger basket, fill it with larger items like a package of disposal diapers, a super sized package of wipes and other baby products that will take up space.

If you prefer shopping online, there are hundreds of websites that you can go to and order newborn baby baskets that will be delivered with a special note from you.