First time moms may need everything for the new baby - or they may be able to buy everything they need. Either way, when you give a baby gift, you want it to be a UNIQUE GIFT. It need not be costly. Even disposable diapers can be a UNIQUE GIFT if presented in a unique way.

UNIQUE GIFTs for first time moms might come in a basket, or in wrapping paper. They might be large or small.

UNIQUE GIFT Ideas for First Time Moms

Below are 7 UNIQUE GIFTs for first time moms. Some are readily available, while others will take a bit of hunting online. That may be what makes them UNIQUE GIFTs.

1. TummyTubs: a baby bath for infants, the TummyTub was developed in the Netherlands by a cooperative of physicians, midwives, and nursery nurses. Its unique womb shape eases an infant’s transition from the secure womb to a strange, new world. Since they are shaped like the womb, TummyTubs help babies relax. They go readily into the fetal position and become calm. UNIQUE GIFTs for first time moms, TummyTubs help infants sleep better.

2. Designer Diaper Bags: Timi and Leslie diaper bags have chic coordinating changing pads. The changing pads roll up and tie with a ribbon. Inside these UNIQUE GIFTs, multiple bottle pockets let you carry milk and juice. Other inside compartments keep things organized. A magnetic closure helps first time moms hold it all together.

3. Lamaze Octotune: This is one of my favorite UNIQUE GIFTs for first time moms. This and the “Puppytunes” require no batteries, but play a musical note when tentacles or paws are pushed. This is a prize-winning UNIQUE GIFT, and comes with a small booklet that features easy color coded songs that new mom can play for baby!

4. Memories: Personalized baby memory books also make UNIQUE GIFTs for first time moms. Every mom keeps a baby book for the first child, it seems. These are more than just a baby book. They are more than a photo album. They wrap a record of first achievements in silk, embroider baby’s name in a brush script font, and tie it with a coordinating ribbon. They make a wonderful keepsake. If you know the baby’s name in advance, this UNIQUE GIFT is perfect.

5. Silver: A sterling silver teething ring with heart-shaped teether from Empire Silver is not cheap, but it is a beautiful keepsake. A first time mom will use it with every child, and pass it down to future generations. This UNIQUE GIFT will be treasured for years.

6. Sheepskins: In some countries, sheepskins are not UNIQUE GIFTs. In others, they are. Soft sheepskin rugs go anywhere as a bed for baby. Sheepskin calms and soothes babies, and is perfect in any season. The wool keeps baby warm and cozy on cold days, lets air surround and cool baby on hot days. This would be a UNIQUE GIFT in the U.S.

7. Handprints: This UNIQUE GIFT will be used repeatedly for the first 5 years of baby’s life. A keepsake tower includes a handprint kit for every year from ages 1 to 5. Each year, the handprint is larger, and so is the tin for making a mold of those precious handprints. This UNIQUE GIFT is sure to please first time moms.

Women who are first time moms would also appreciate essential oils, bath salts, candles, and other items to help them relax in the busy schedule of their new lives.

Salad dressing GIFT BASKETs can be a wonderful choice. Gourmet cooks love to receive a variety of salad dressings to spice up their dinners. Dieters will appreciate salad dressings that add zest to otherwise bland salad greens.

Salad dressing GIFT BASKETs are not as common as those offering fruit, candy, or wine. Some GIFT BASKETs include salad dressing with other things. You might, for example, order an Italian dinner GIFT BASKET. Among pasta, marinara, and bread, you might find a nice Italian salad dressing. GIFT BASKETs that are exclusively salad dressings, though, are unique.

That is precisely why you want one!

You can create your own salad dressing GIFT BASKETs with little trouble. Here are a few ideas to consider.

Salad Dressing GIFT BASKET #1

This Salad dressing GIFT BASKET is for a salad lover. Begin with a large salad bowl. It might be a shiny red bamboo bowl or a plain brown wooden bowl. Add a salad dressing cruet, salad tongs, a book of salad recipes, and several packages of gourmet salad dressing mixes.

Salad Dressing GIFT BASKET #2

For this “French” salad dressing GIFT BASKET, choose a basket with a handle. Line the basket with a woven tea towel. Fill it with gourmet items such as Hot Pepper Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Chili de Arbol White Wine Vinegar, bread sticks, pine nuts, and pumpkin seeds. Add a package of garlic croutons and a glass cruet.

Salad Dressing GIFT BASKET #3

The true gourmet salad lover would enjoy a “French-Italian” salad dressing GIFT BASKET Line with 2 tea towels, one featuring French words and the other featuring Italian words. Add a pepper grinder filled with peppercorns, and a container of French sea salt. Include imported French products such as tarragon or raspberry vinegar, Dijon mustard, and French Provence olives. From the Tuscany area of Italy, add Tuscan Extra Virgin Olive oil, goat cheese, and traditional Tuscan bread sticks.

Salad Dressing GIFT BASKET #4

For the chef, order a gourmet salad kit from the GOURMET FOOD Store. Their wonderful salad kit includes white asparagus from Spain to give salads an exotic touch - and “Piquillo” Peppers! The Spanish Extra Virgin Olive Oil and a Balsamic Vinegar Of Modena infuses a salad with flavorful Mediterranean taste. Then there is Herbs de Provence, an awesome flavor blend of dried French herbs like basil, bay, rosemary, savory, and thyme.

Salad Dressing GIFT BASKET #5

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Helpful Tip

Salad dressing GIFT BASKETs that are less than absolute gourmet in nature can be put together quickly. Visit your local craft or florist store and select a basket. Take your basket to the grocery store and select several unusual salad dressings. If you know what salad dressings the recipient likes best, include one or two of those. Add croutons, cheese, and a pretty tea towel. Find a large bow in the gift wrap section, and add it to the basket. Don’t forget to include a card with a thoughtful note.

GIFT BASKETs can be wonderful holiday gifts. Whatever the holiday and whoever the recipient, you can find a suitable GIFT BASKET to give. GIFT BASKETs are available in a wide range of contents and prices. The trick is to find just the right one.

GIFT BASKETs can be as simple as a basket of fruit from a local grocery store. They can be more exciting, though. You can create your own GIFT BASKETs for unique holiday gifts.

Consider the ideas below for holiday GIFT BASKETs. Then apply them to your own GIFT BASKET needs.

Valentine’s Day GIFT BASKETs

Valentine’s Day GIFT BASKETs focus, of course, on romance. You could simply order a ready-made Valentine’s GIFT BASKET. Or you could find a heart-shaped picnic basket and fill it with everything you need for a picnic. We found a lovely white heart-shaped picnic basket at an online box company. Fully fitted with all the amenities needed for an intimate picnic for two, the whitewashed rattan and bamboo basket is lined with quilted white cotton. Add red napkins, two or three red candles, and food for a perfect Valentine’s day GIFT BASKET.

If you live in New Zealand, carry your Valentine’s day GIFT BASKET to the beach or a quiet lakeshore. If you live in Washington, enjoy the Valentine’s day GIFT BASKET by the fireplace.

Father’s Day GIFT BASKETs

The best Father’s Day GIFT BASKETs are those that consider your father’s interests and likes. If Father loves fishing, build your Father’s Day gift inside a woven creel basket. Add a few lures, a book on fishing, and his favorite snacks. Maybe he needs a new fishing reel - or a fold-up travel rod to pack along on BUSINESS trips. He might also appreciate a new fishing hat on which to fasten his lures!

Mother’s Day GIFT BASKETs

If Mother sews, knits, crochets, or does needlepoint, use a sewing basket, and fill it with beautiful yarns or threads. Add some new patterns, and her favorite perfume or a piece of jewelry to make it personal. Women who love gardening would enjoy a basket filled with seeds, gardening hand tools, gloves, and perhaps a pretty headscarf to cover the hair while gardening. For the mother who loves cooking, use a wok for your basket. Fill it with a new gourmet Chinese cookbook, chopsticks, cleaver, and gourmet ingredients for at least one recipe in the book. If she is vegetarian, be sure your basket contains only vegetarian friendly items.

Christmas GIFT BASKETs

Wreaths, holly, and pine trees are a part of the tradition that surrounds this holiday. Choose a basket that incorporates that tradition with colors and patterns. Know a senior citizen who is alone for the holidays? Make up a Christmas GIFT BASKET of tea for one. Include a lovely new teapot, several flavors of herbal teas, and two kinds of tea cookies.

Wrapping GIFT BASKETs

Commercially prepared GIFT BASKETs are commonly wrapped in cellophane, but if you make your own, you can skip that part. You might want to use crumpled tissue or another filler to pack around the items in your GIFT BASKET. Then tie an appropriate bow on the basket. Add a card with a thoughtful note.