How to Build a Baby Sports Fan Gift Basket
A gift basket is the easiest way to make a baby shower gift feel personal. For a sports family, the theme picks itself. Here is how to build a baby sports fan gift basket at three budgets, plus a shortcut if you would rather have it ready to give.
Step 1: pick the mascot
Start with the team the family cheers for. Every Munchkin Mascots character is an original, hand-drawn mascot for a city and a sport, so the whole basket can match. Browse by city in the Detroit baby shower gift guide, the Chicago baby shower gift guide or the Boston baby shower gift guide.
Step 2: choose a budget
The starter basket, about $40
- A 'Cutest Fan' bodysuit ($19.99), in 6M if you do not know the size
- A matching bib ($19.99)
Example: the Lil' Clark bodysuit and Lil' Clark bib for a Chicago baseball family.
The shower favorite, about $67
- A bodysuit ($19.99)
- A bib ($19.99)
- A beanie ($26.99)
Example: the Lil' Wally bodysuit, bib and beanie for a Boston baseball family. Orders over $50 ship free.
The big basket, about $112
- A bodysuit, bib and beanie
- A swaddle blanket ($44.99), 30" x 40"
Example: the Lil' Staley bodysuit, bib, beanie and swaddle blanket for a Chicago football family.
Step 3: add the fillers
A few small extras make a basket look full:
- A sticker sheet ($12.99) for an older sibling
- A hand towel ($15.99) or a hooded towel ($48.99) for bath time
- A kids tumbler with straw ($21.99) for later
- Practical extras the parents will use: wipes, burp cloths and a board book
The shortcut: ready-made gift sets
For Detroit fans, the basket is already built. Each set comes in all five Detroit mascots:
- Toddler Game Day Set ($49.99): a toddler tee, tumbler and sticker sheet
- Bath Time Fan Set ($57.99): a hooded towel and matching hand towel
- Newborn Fan Kit ($59.99): a bodysuit, bib and beanie
- Big Fan Gift Set ($99.99): the newborn kit plus a swaddle blanket
See all the Detroit gift sets for Lil' Roary, Lil' Miss Roary, Lil' Paws, Lil' Stanley and Lil' Hooper.
Timing
Every piece is printed to order, so order about two weeks before the shower. You can ship straight to the family by entering their address at checkout. Holiday shopping? See our holiday gift guide for baby sports fans.
The Munchkin Mascots are original, hand-drawn characters made for little fans. We are an independent shop and are not affiliated with or endorsed by any professional sports team or league.
