a birth tree as a maternity and baby shower gift
Do you want to give new parents a gift that will last a lifetime? Consider gifting them a birth tree, a beautiful, lasting reminder of their recent new birth that symbolises your wish for the little one to grow up in a green, healthy world. The child and the tree will grow up together.
The tree can be planted at the child's house or elsewhere. Above all, choose a tree that you think suits the family or based on symbolism. A birch tree stands for protection, new beginnings and strength, a magnolia represents love, purity and happiness, an oak symbolises strength, stability and longevity and an apple tree stands for trust and gratitude.
FLOWER SEEDS, BULBS OR TUBERS
Mum, you're the bomb! Surprise a brand new mother with flower bombs (balls of flower seeds) or with seeds, bulbs or tubers that will grow into cheerfully blooming plants or flowers. This gift beautifully demonstrates how something of beauty can be created from something small, just like growing a new baby. Plus, it's scientifically proven that seeing flowers helps you to feel happier.
An AIR-PURIFYING HOUSEPLANT AS A gift for a new baby
Beautiful and functional, you can't go wrong with gifting a plant that helps to improve air quality. It'll look fab in the baby's room or to brighten up a bedside table during early morning wake ups.
Houseplants can help to muffle noise and promote relaxation. Our picks for oxygen-rich maternity gifts are areca palm, kentia palm, dracaena, snake plant, peace lily and Boston fern.
a birth-celebrating bouquet
Pamper the new parent with a beautiful birth bouquet as a maternity gift. Feel free to be inspired by pink or blue flowers, such as hydrangeas, to celebrate the new girl or boy (or purple, for the best of both worlds and a gender-neutral option). A bouquet of flowers can help to give extra energy and combat grumpiness in the morning, and we're sure the new caregivers could use all the help they can get! You could also give flowers that dry well, to enable them to enjoy their flowers for an extra-long time or to dry the bouquet as a momento.
llong-lasting dried flowers
The possibilities for maternity gifts with dried flowers are endless and you can enjoy them for months-or even years! How about a garland of dried flowers? A flower cloud for a cloud of a baby? These original and creative maternity gifts all look great in the baby's room.
You could choose dried flowers in the colours of the baby's room, go for neutral shades or go wild with pink or blue dried flowers.
more present ideas using flowers and plants
A birth isn't the only occasion where flowers and plants make wonderful gifts. How about these beautiful bouquets to surprise your loved one with on your wedding day? Or these flowers for a new graduate? You could also celebrate love and friendship with an indoor plant picnic.
