I love making gift baskets with special little touches.

Having a child is one of the biggest blessings in life; it's one of the most rewarding, challenging, and gratifying things in life.  That's why when one of my friends is expecting I love putting together creative little gifts for them; especially the ones that are expecting their first.

Cellophane Bags are just awesome.

I love giving baby gifts in baskets because the baskets act as gifts themselves.  It's so nice to be able to throw all the loose stuff in something and stick it up in the closet, make a diaper station, or toy collector.

I purchased the little duck at Michael's.

I stuffed these little things in the duck.

A few key things that I put in this basket are:

• Bottle Brush - they're going to need more than one.
• Shampoo & Wash 
• Lotion - Calming ones are great for before bed
• Bath Toys
• Hooded towel
• Baby Vicks 
• Board Book
• Multi-Textured Ball
• Freezer Teether
• Stroller toy
• Baby wipes - I used them as the bottom layer to build the basket up.

Handmade Items:

• Stroller Blanket
• Beanie 
• Baby leggs

What's in the duck:

• Soothies - These pacifiers are great!
• Nightgown - With fold-over sleeves to prevent scratches
• Travel Baby Sunblock
• Travel Baby Wash
• Travel Baby Washcloth 
• Travel Spoon & Fork