Best Flowers for Welcoming a New Baby

If you or someone you know is welcoming a new baby into the world it is an incredibly exciting time for families and loved ones - and oh my, ever so tiring! 

Sending flowers is a very popular way in Australian to celebrate the new arrival of a baby and convey congratulations to the new proud parents - Mum especially! When you are selecting the best flowers to give new parents, it's nice to consider bright flowers that will brighten up their home and lift their spirits during this joyful but often tiring time - the colour is obviously dictated to some degree to the baby being a boy of girl. As Lily's Florist delivers New Baby Flowers, Australia-wide, we have made it super easy for you to order online. For phone orders for new baby flowers, or a more customised solution please phone one of our staff now on 1800 466 534. 

There are many flower arrangement ideas that make fantastic new baby gifts. Some of our most popular choices since we have been selling new baby flowers are sunflowers, roses, daisies, lilies, and gerbera daises for their bright colours.. Flower arrangements featuring pastels or baby blocks also tend to resonate well with the overall baby theme. Additionally, new parents often appreciate flowers that are low maintenance so they don't have to worry about watering and caring for them amidst feedings and diaper changes. This means, rather than buying flower bunches, buying a flower arrangement is usually better. This is usually because most hospitals in Australia rarely, if ever, have vases they can give you. 

Below we share more on the top flower options for welcoming newborns, as well as creative arrangement ideas, gift delivery tips, and reasons why sending flowers is such a thoughtful way to congratulate the new parents and celebrate baby's arrival! 

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Most Popular Flowers for New Babies

There are several flower varieties that are particularly popular and well-suited for welcoming newborns. These flowers tend to be brightly coloured and cheerful, conveying the joy of a new baby's arrival. Here are 5 of the top choices:

Sunflowers

Sunflowers are a top pick for celebrating new babies. Their bright yellow petals and smiling faces represent the sunshine, hope and happiness a baby brings. Go for a vibrant bouquet of sunflowers or a mixed arrangement with other cheerful blooms.

Roses

Fragrant and elegant roses make a beautiful new baby bouquet. Opt for softer pastel shades like pink, yellow or peach rather than red. Arrange a dozen roses with a sweet congratulatory note for the perfect gift.

Daisies

A bouquet of fresh daisies is a simple yet thoughtful gift for new parents. Daisies convey innocence and purity - fitting for a sweet new baby! For best wishes, include daisies of white (new beginnings) and pink (love).

Marigolds

With their bright golden hue, marigolds symbolise the joy, warmth and happiness of this special occasion. Work them into a mixed bouquet or potted plant that the new parents can enjoy.

Lilies

The fragrance of lilies honours the innocence of a newborn baby, whether it's a boy or baby girl. Lilies with their pink and white colouring are especially popular and striking choice for new Mums. As mentioned, if you are sending new baby flowers to a hospital to always buy flowers in box, AKA an arrangement. 

Flower Arrangement Ideas

When you are selecting flowers for new parents, you should consider order a specially designed arrangement that fits the occasion. Lily's Florist has over 150 different bouquets to suit all tastes and budget, from our Single Rose, right up to 36 Roses. 

Colourful Mixed Bouquets

You cannot go wrong with mixed flower bouquet. Often they come with a mix of flowers that are litterall in season now, FYI one of our most popular is our Bright Mixed Arrangement with Chocolates.

Pastel Coloured Arrangements

For a more soothing, understated look, select soft pastel blooms in sweet shades like pink, blue and yellow, tied with a bow. These more demure colours beautifully represent a precious baby.

Flowers in Baby Blocks

How cute is this? Order a set of alphabet blocks featuring artificial flower designs inside each block. Spell out the baby's name or date of birth for a really personal touch.

Teddy Bear Arrangements

A flower arrangement paired with a fluffy stuffed teddy bear makes an adorable centerpiece the parents will fawn over. Choose a small bear among colourful blooms for double the awww-factor! Just remember though that moste florists will not send a teddy on it's own, you will need to order flowers with your teddy bear of choosing.

Get creative and have fun designing your own unique flower gift to welcome the newborn and congratulate the family. The personalised touch always makes a great impression! 

Lily's Florist Recommends the Following

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Pastel Gerberas Arrangement	Soft, delicate pastel gerberas arranged beautifully.		Buy Now
New Baby Girl Arrangement + Teddy	Celebrate a new arrival with this charming arrangement and teddy bear.		Buy Now
Bright Mixed Arrangement	A vibrant mix of flowers to brighten any space.		Buy Now
Baby Girl Flowers Arrangement	A sweet arrangement perfect for welcoming a baby girl.		Buy Now
Baby Boy Flowers Arrangement	A beautiful arrangement to celebrate the new baby boy.		Buy Now

Benefits of Sending New Baby Flowers

Sending a beautiful flower gift is one of the best ways to celebrate a new baby and show the parents how happy you are for them. 

Here are some of the top reasons to send new baby flowers:

Being In Hospital Isn't East

By far the most popular place to send new baby flowers is Hospital where they baby was born. Generally speaking hospital stays range from 2 to 4 days depending on whether the child is born in a public or private hospital in Australia. If you are sending flowers to the hospital there are some things to consider, ideally have them ready before placing your order:

• The name of the hospital.
• The ward, wing or birth unit number.
• The Mum's full name.
• A contact number for the patient.
• The baby's name :)
• A card message and be mindful, as hard as it is, that most florists won't allow more than 300 characters when filling in a card message so it pays to be prepared! We have provided some examples of card message lower on in this article

Brightens Up The Home

A vibrant floral gift will instantly brighten up any room with gorgeous colours and sweet scents. New parents will appreciate the burst of beauty as they welcome visitors or spend long days at home with their bundle of joy.

Lifts The New Parents' Spirits

The delight of receiving fresh flowers gives new moms and dads an emotional lift during the early weeks and months of parenthood. Newborns require round-the-clock care, so an uplifting gift is always appreciated!

Shows Loved Ones You Are Thinking Of Them

There's no better way to remind friends and family you are sharing in their joy than by sending over a beautiful flower delivery. New parents will feel the love!

Unique alternative to traditional baby gifts

While everyone thinks of giving clothes, toys and blankets, flowers stand out as a unique congratulatory gift. The new parents will certainly take notice and remember your thoughtfulness.

Surprise and delight new parents with floral gifts as they embark on their parenting journey! Sending congratulatory flowers is sure to put smiles on their faces. 

New Baby Flower Delivery Tips

Time your flower delivery strategically to align with the baby's arrival for best results.

When the due date is still some weeks away, order flowers to be delivered to the parents' home as a sweet early congratulations. Include a note conveying your best wishes for the delivery and recovery. Brighten up their nest as they prepare for baby's impending arrival!

Once the baby makes his or her debut, surprise parents by having a vibrant floral bouquet delivered right to their hospital room. Nothing beats that instant pick-me-up for exhausted but elated new moms and dads. Bold sunflowers, cheerful daisies and colourful mixed bouquets are perfect for celebrating baby's birth.

Wait until mother and baby return home from hospital for maximum impact. Having a gorgeous flower arrangement greet them as they walk in their front door makes for an unforgettable moment. This gift really lifts their spirits as they transition into their new life caring for their precious newborn!

No matter the occasion, include a personalised card with your flowers expressing warm congratulations and well wishes. New parents will be touched by your heartfelt message. With these delivery tips, your floral gift is sure to impress! Why not try our card message writer below. Here are some examples:

• Write a card message for my sister Jane who just had a new baby girl named Blossom
• Write a card message for my friend Tom & Mary who just had a new baby boy named Phoenix
• Write a card message for my friends Mum, who is now a new grandma, the new baby's name is Asha

For more tips, visit our dedicated card message page here. Or, interested in sending hospital flowers, if so read our recent post titled Best Hospital Flowers.

This article was first published on 19.2.2024. We gave it a bit of a makeover, added far more detail, and imagery, then published again on 16.10.24.