Onesies, T-shirts and Socks

• One could easily argue that babies can never have too many onesies, t-shirts or socks. Creating a wishing well to hold a collection of cute undershirts and socks virtually guarantees that the
  mother-to-be will have plenty at her disposal.
  
  

Personal Care

• Creating a wishing well for personal care items is a great way to provide the new mom with a selection of baby wipes, teething gel, nail clippers and other small items that are necessary for a new baby. Consider using a plastic bin for the wishing well that can serve double duty as a container the new mom can use to hold baby-care items.
  
  

Bath Products

• Use a baby bathtub to create a wishing well and invite guests to fill it with bath products. Bottles of lotions, oils and baby shampoo provide for baby's bath-time needs. Include hooded towels, face cloths, sponges and a tiny comb and brush for grooming after the bath.
  
  

Rattle and Roll

• A wishing well filled with cute rattles, tiny stuffed animals or small toys is always entertaining and will provide hours of fun for baby when he arrives.
  
  

Wishes for Baby

• Invite friends and family to express their wishes for the new baby on decorative cards and put them in the wishing well. These make wonderful keepsakes for the baby book and can be saved for baby when she gets older and is curious about how her arrival was welcomed by others.
  
  

Wishes for Family

• Create a wishing well for the whole family. Have guests purchase small gifts like a small heart with a tag that says, "May your life be filled with love." or a silk rose with a note that says, "May you always take time to smell the roses." Or accompany a wooden key with the verse, "May you always have the key to happiness."
  
  

Books

• A wishing well filled with quality children's books is sure to be appreciated. Encourage guests to give their favorite children's books to provide years of pleasure for the whole family. Include a set of nameplates and bookmarks. Personal notes inside the book covers adds to the charm.
  
  

Gift Cards

• For the mother-to-be who has limited income, gift cards are always welcome. A wishing well filled with gift cards allows mom to shop for the things she really needs that may have been overlooked before the baby arrived.