Baby gift ideas with flowers

A flowering plant in a pot with the baby’s name

Do you like bringing flowers when visiting a newborn, but want something a little more lasting? Choose a flowering houseplant. An Orchid is elegant and timeless, while a Kalanchoë is cheerful and easy to care for. Both add colour to the room and keep blooming for a long time.

Place the plant in a matching terracotta pot and personalise it by writing the baby’s name on the pot with a Posca pen or acrylic marker.

Want to take it one step further? Add the date of birth or a few small hearts. This gift brightens up the nursery or living room and gives the new parents something to smile at every day!

A colour themed newborn bouquet

If you prefer a fresh bouquet as a baby gift, you can easily make it personal through colour. Choose flowers that suit the baby (and the parents).

Traditional colours work beautifully. For a boy, think blue and purple tones with Delphinium, Hydrangea and Blue thistle. For a girl, soft pink Roses, Peonies or Gerberas create a gentle and warm look. Do the parents prefer something more neutral? A sunny yellow bouquet feels fresh and optimistic, while white flowers with subtle green accents offer calm and elegance. Think Sweet pea, Gypsophila and Viburnum.

Extra tip: If you want the bouquet to be enjoyed for as long as possible, choose flowers that also look beautiful once dried. Hydrangeas, Roses, Blue thistles, Gypsophila and Helichrysum all age gracefully.

A dried bouquet or wreath

Looking for a gift that lasts longer than fresh flowers? A dried bouquet or newborn wreath is a stylish and thoughtful option. Dried flowers keep their shape and colour for months, and often for years.

For a personal touch, attach a small card or name label with the baby’s name. You can buy a ready made dried bouquet or wreath from a florist or garden centre, or create your own by drying flowers and assembling a wreath yourself. A gift that keeps its beauty long after the first weeks with the baby.

Fuel for parents, with edible flowers

The first weeks with a newborn are intense. Cooking is often the last thing on a to do list. That is why food is one of the most appreciated newborn gifts.

Surprise the new parents with a homemade breakfast or lunch, finished with edible flowers. Think pancakes topped with Primulas, a smoothie bowl with edible Violets, or toasted bread with goat’s cheese, figs and edible flowers. A generous pasta salad with edible flowers such as Nasturtium is also a lovely option. Nourishing, thoughtful and made with care.

The birth flower of the month

Did you know every month has its own flower? A beautiful idea is to choose a baby gift inspired by the flower of the month the baby was born in. A May baby pairs perfectly with Lily of the valley. A November baby is linked to the Chrysanthemum. Below you will find the birth flowers for each month.