What to Consider When Giving a Corporate Baby Gift
If you have an employee who will head out on maternity or paternity leave soon, there’s a lot you can do to support them and make them feel more at ease about being out of the office for an extended period of time. One of the best ways to show your support for their new family? A corporate baby gift! Sending a thoughtful gift to your employee and their family, either just before or just after the birth of their child, will go a long way toward making them feel valued and supported. But there are some things you might want to consider before you choose a baby gift for your employee.
Things to Consider When Sending a Corporate Baby Gift
Wondering if there are any rules to be aware of or things to consider before giving a corporate baby gift or company branded baby gift? You’ve come to the right place! In this blog post, we’ll share some things you may want to think about when it comes to selecting the perfect gift for your employee who will soon be a new parent.
Whether your corporate baby gift will be industry specific or not
One trend we love when it comes to corporate baby gift basket ideas is to send a basket with items that give a nod to your particular industry. Whether you’re in construction, fashion, education, or any other industry, you can fill the basket with great items that fit your industry theme. Think “Goodnight, Goodnight Construction Site” for a construction-themed gift basket, or a pair of adorable crib shoes and baby sunglasses if you work in the fashion industry. Contact the corporate baby gifting experts at Nurtured 9 to start the brainstorming process to fully customize your company branded baby gifts!
Your company or team’s budget
Budget is a consideration any time you give a gift, and a corporate baby gift is no different. There’s no need to splash out on an extravagant gift if you’re at the helm of a small company, or one that’s running on a tight budget at the moment. Even a $25 gift card to Amazon or Starbucks is a kind gesture that your employee may not be expecting.
But if you have a generous budget, the corporate baby gift you give could reflect that. Consider shopping one of Nurtured9’s customized corporate baby gifts, like the Mom and Baby Care Package, which is our most popular corporate baby gift basket. You can also build your own gift at any pricepoint in Nurtured 9’s Curate-Your-Own Gift Shop.
The baby’s gender
When it comes to corporate baby gifts, a gender-specific gift may not be a great idea, so it’s best to keep your gift gender neutral. There are a number of reasons for this, including:
Parents who don’t want to know the gender before baby is born.
Parents who don’t want to disclose the gender before baby is born.
Cases where the baby’s gender is different than expected.
Parents who choose not to assign a traditional gender to their baby at birth.
Parents who are expecting twins and aren’t completely sure of the genders.
A gift that isn’t too personal
As you gather your list of corporate baby gift items to give your employees, keep in mind that you may not want to give items that are overly personal. Things like nipple cream and breast pumps are certainly necessary for new parents, but may feel embarrassing coming from one’s employer. Choosing a customized corporate baby gift basket or company branded baby gift from Nurtured9 is a great way to take the guesswork out of giving a baby gift to an employee.
Making it a fair gifting experience
This ties in with your budget, which we discussed above. Before you give a baby gift to an employee, ensure you will be able to match the amount spent on the gift for every employee who goes out on parental leave. Nothing creates tension among team members faster than a lack of fairness. Regardless of an employee’s particular level or contribution to the team, a corporate baby gift should be equitable.
It can feel overwhelming to find the perfect corporate baby gift for an employee, coworker or client, but don’t stress! Nurtured 9 is here to help you every step of the way. Choose one of our signature curated corporate baby gifts or get creative and build your own gift box in our Curate-Your-Own shop! Your present will be assembled at our gifting studio in Tucson, AZ as soon as you place your order. Want to take it one step further at add more customization to your gift? Incorporate your company’s logo into products and packaging for an extra special, lasting impression (contact us to learn more about adding your logo to your gift!).
Curated Corporate Baby Gifts
BUILD YOUR OWN corporate baby gift box
Customize Your Corporate Baby Gift Basket!
If you have a lot of employees who are growing their families, why not customize your very own corporate baby gift box and include your company logo? Contact us to start brainstorming a bespoke baby gift that keeps your company top of mind during maternity and paternity leave!
