The arrival of a bundle of joy is cause for excitement, joy, and of course, new baby flowers. Send a thoughtful bouquet to the baby and his or her parents to say welcome to the world and best wishes. You may be wondering what sorts of flowers are appropriate to send an infant. Babies love all sorts of flowers, so worry less about what the new arrival will like, and instead focus on what you want your flowers to say to the new parents. Your bouquet should be one of support and goodwill, and you will want it to help dress up the hospital room or provide a warm welcome home.
This is not the occasion to send a huge, overwhelming spray of flowers. Choose something simple and pretty. White roses can be a nice choice, especially baby roses. These tiny buds are small, but carry the same fragrance and beauty as full-size roses. Consider sending cheerful blooms such as daisies, lilacs, lilies, and carnations. These flowers come in many shades. You can select something neutral, such as yellow, or have them ordered in pink or blue, depending on the gender of the new baby.
Celebrate the new arrival with a seasonal selection of fresh flowers. If the baby is born in the autumn, send some sunflowers or a basket of mums to welcome him or her into the world. If the baby is a springtime arrival, choose some tulips in bright spring colors such as blue, yellow or purple. The baby's first bouquet needs to be joyful and happy, so be creative with the flowers you choose. Bright snapdragons are fun, or stems of alstroemeria in purple and pink shades. Iris looks good in any bouquet as well, especially when you choose white stems to complement your other colors.
If you are sending the flowers to the hospital, consider the effort that will be required in moving them from the hospital room to the house, along with the baby, new mother, and all the required baby gear. You do not want your flowers to take up extra space in the family car. Keep your bouquet in a small vase, or use something playful to hold the flowers. Some florists arrange the flowers in wagons, or boxes that resemble trucks, animals, and building blocks. Add a cute little toy to the flowers like a rattle or a small stuffed animal. This will ensure the baby can enjoy your gift even after the flowers are gone.
In all of the excitement surrounding a new baby, it can be tempting to quickly send off any bouquet of flowers without much thought or planning. However, you can make your gift really special by choosing new baby flowers that the parents will enjoy and appreciate. There will be a lot of sleepless nights ahead for the new parents, and an adjustment to be made throughout the entire household. Having a lovely collection of flowers picked out by someone they love will make those early days a little more pleasant.
