Birthday
HydrangeasA baby clothes bouquet is a sweet and practical gift for a newborn: tiny bodysuits, socks and hats are rolled into “roses” and arranged into a bouquet — and mum will use every piece later. Here is what you need, how to make one yourself and what to keep in mind so the gift is safe.
Flowers for a new mum: flowers for mum and flowers for kids.
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What you need
- Clothes: bodysuits, socks, hats, bibs — ideally neutral or pastel and a size up (for example, 62–68 cm).
- Wooden skewers or thick wire for “stems”, plus floral tape.
- Tulle, ribbons, kraft paper or felt for wrapping; a soft toy is a nice addition.
Step by step
- Roll the “roses”. Fold a bodysuit or muslin into a strip and roll it tightly into a bud. Socks make small buds.
- Secure them with thread or a hair tie — no pins or glue, so the clothes stay intact.
- Make “stems”. Tie the buds to skewers and wrap with floral tape.
- Assemble in a spiral, adding tulle and felt “leaves”.
- Wrap in kraft paper or felt and finish with a ribbon.
Worth remembering
- No pins, staples or glue on the clothes.
- Add a note that everything should be washed before use.
- Skewers should have blunt ends and be hidden in the wrapping.
- Check whether fresh flowers are allowed at the maternity hospital — many do not permit them, so a clothes bouquet is a great alternative.
Similar ideas: Soft toy bouquet and Candy bouquet.
FAQ
Which size should I choose?
Go a little bigger — 62–68 cm: babies grow fast and the smallest sizes may not get used.
Can I add fresh flowers?
Better to give mum fresh flowers separately once she is home; they are not attached to the clothes.
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Author: Maria Svitlovir
Graduated from Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, Institute of Biology and Medicine (2001). BSc in Biology, MSc in Horticulture. Writes about plants, works at a garden centre selecting and repotting plants, and contributes to plant reference guides.
