New Baby Flowers

Need to add that ‘extra oomph’ to your baby shower gift? While flowers aren’t very useful or adored by a new born, particularly if they’re still within the mother’s womb, it can make the mother feel warm, loved and respected. So what type of flowers should you give to congratulate the new-born?

Best flowers for the baby boy

If you know the baby is going to be a boy, you might want to go for some firm yet calm colors, such as blue and white. Ultimately, you’ll want to please the mother and not the child itself, so as long as the flowers are pretty you should be in the clear.

Best flowers for the baby girl

As opposed to blue for males, females are more orientated with hues and shades of red accompanied by white. Your florist should be able to recommend the more appropriate flowers, however keep in mind that chrysanthemum and carnations are basically without-fail choices.

Silk flowers for new-borns

The value in silk or artificial flowers is they last practically forever. It’s likely that your friend or family’s new baby will have a new constructed room or vacant space for accommodation. Lend a hand in decorating with classy silk flowers which add a touch of beauty and serenity to the crib.

It’s all about the memories

Sure you can buy the most extravagant bouquet in Australia, but will the couple/mother remember it 5 years down the track? To truly imprint yourself in the new-born babies life and history, take something of sentimental value, such as a photo of them or a video of them doing what babies do best – being unpredictably cute. Many parents take countless photos of their children in the age of digital cameras but often overlook the value of video.

The key to this gift isn’t to send them the video the day after the celebration, but to hold on to it till years have passed – this will increase the shock and surprise value, and the mother should be thrilled. The main drawback with this is that you will need to establish and keep a close relationship with the mother as it’s unlikely you will see her again in years down the track as simple a distant friend.