The birth of a child is an occasion of celebration and joy not only for the parents but also equally for the family members and the acquaintances. It is a usual custom among various cultures to present a gift to the parents upon their first visit to the child. In such cases, it has been discovered, that gift baskets have emerged to be very popular as well as preferred option and most individuals prefer baby gift baskets as a present. It is necessary to note here that a new born baby needs to be taken care of immensely as in this infant stage the baby is prone to contracting various infections. Therefore, the baby is not allowed to use the various products that are sold in the market without prior checking of proper care. Thus the manufacturers of baby gift baskets have this indomitable task of bearing in their minds that baby gift baskets must be devised carefully ensuring that none of the products so included appear to be harmful to the baby. In most cases, hence it is found that the various items that make up the gift basket are made from natural products as natural products are believed to be effective and having healing properties and are without any side effects.

The most popular ingredients that are included within a baby gift basket are baby oil, baby soap and balm for the baby. All these products are obtained form herbal sources. For example the baby oils are usually composed of sesame, almond oil, sunflower oils, lavender oil, chamomile and calendula flower extracts etc and these components are extremely beneficial for the baby as it aids in making the baby's skin soft and supple apart from providing necessary nourishment which will aid in the strengthening of the bones. They are free of any form of chemical preservatives or artificial fragrances which may encourage allergic reactions within the child. Balms are very effective in moisturizing the baby's skin and at the same time in treating against diaper rashes. Gift baskets include baby balms made from organic components which are extremely safe for usage as they are extracted from natural sources. Olive oil is the most prevalent ingredient used in manufacturing these baby balms and has great effects on the skin. In case of soaps fro the babies, it is essential to be remember that soaps may contain components which may cause irritation of the skin or may hurt the eye. Thus baby gift baskets contain herbal ingredients which are beneficial to the child's delicate skin.