New Baby Hamper Ideas

To bulk up a hamper start applying for freebies now - and maybe even email companies asking for samples? A colleague was given a baby record book (where you record all the baby's progress) that she absolutely adored.

loads of them here: http://search.ebay.co.uk/search/search.dll?from=R40&satitle=baby+record+book

Also don't forget something for mum herself!!

My cousin is due in December and I started a baby box last week ,I managed to get a couple of cheap gifts from the John Lewis £5 off code,a set of neutral (with donkeys on them lovely)baby grows for £2 and a wooden jigsaw(for when babys older)for £3 that has animal sounds.
Primark had a set of 3 longsleeved body suits reduced to £2 they are lovely,they had other stuff reduced in pink and blue but I had to go for neutral because I don't know if it will be a boy or girl.
I have applied for free nappies ect ,I also have put in a couple of pack of sanitary towels (weird maybe but very needed after the birth)from the bodyform promotion last year as I have tons in the loft,you can apply for free samples from bodyform( if you aren't lucky enough to have a mountain of them in your loft lol)and stick them in.
I also wouldn't go for newborn sizes because they are so small and sweet everybody buys them and you have loads for the first size or two and they might not even get to wear.
Be careful buying clothes as you don't want to get clothes that will be out of season by the time they get to wear them.
You could add safety items like plug protectors ,check out the pound shops.
Boots had a 3 for 2 on Johnsons baby bath ect last week not sure if it's still on.
Try the freebies section for some perfume samples for mum and also shampoo ,conditioner ect... sachets for the hospital.
I think you just need to keep your eyes peeled and be creative.
Good luck ,my daughter is 12 now so I am looking foward to buying for a baby it's been a while.

Hi,

I have made this basic basket for my friend whose colleague is expecting



It consists of:

• Set of 2 Winnie the Pooh baby-gro's - £3.99 from Wilkinsons
• Cuddly Toy - £1.99 from Card Shop
• Cuddle Robe - £1.99 from Home Bargains
• Bottle - 89p from Home Bargains
• Baby Hat - 79p from Wilkinsons
• Booties - 79p from Wilkinsons
• £10 Voucher - Free from Pigsback
• Basket - £1.99 from Wilkinsons

Total Cost = £12.43

I did mine with a neutral white/yellow theme as she is unsure of the sex of the baby, and as the mother suffers from various allergies and sensitivities I included a Boots voucher instead of toiletries so that she can choose something to pamper herself with

Also found these threads in the Gift Basket and Hamper Index

New Baby Survival Kit

Present Suggestions for a Couple Expecting a Baby

I'm doing a basket for my firend who is due in June. I've got basic vests and scratch mitts from various places. Primark have some really nice towels in at the moment with bunny rabbits on there is a small hand towel for £2 and a bigger bath towel size for £4 (prices may be slightly wrong - memory is not the best!!!!). They are really nice and make a nice alternative to a cuddle robe thing.

I've also got a nice frame for her first baby pic. All I've left to buy are some toiletries and I'm going to make some babysitting vouchers to out in there too.