What Flowers to Send for a New Baby
For a new baby, send soft, cheerful flowers that ask nothing of exhausted new parents: a made-to-order arrangement in a vessel, in gentle pastels or bright seasonal blooms, with a hand-written note. A hardy potted plant is a lovely alternative that keeps growing alongside the baby. Keep it low-fuss, keep it warm, and send it to a place and time that suits the family.
Flowers that suit a new baby
New-baby flowers should feel tender and happy. Soft ranunculus, garden roses, sweet pea, and hydrangea make a gentle, welcoming arrangement; brighter seasonal stems make a joyful one. Whatever the palette, we build it in a vessel the parents keep and set it up so there is nothing to trim or arrange. Our new baby collection is designed for exactly this moment.
Colors and gender-neutral options
Pink and blue are traditional, but you do not have to choose a side. A palette of whites, creams, soft greens, and gentle brights suits any new arrival and any family, and it tends to look more considered than a themed bouquet. If you know the family's taste, lean into their colors instead.
Sending to a home or a hospital
The home is usually the easiest destination, and it welcomes the family back to something beautiful. If you want to send to the hospital, check the ward's policy first, since many Los Angeles hospitals restrict flowers in maternity and other units. Our hospital delivery guide covers what to include and how to confirm.
Practical for new parents
The kindest new-baby gift is one that adds no chores. Choose an arrangement that arrives ready in its vessel, or a low-maintenance plant, and let the note carry the warmth. Order before our 11 AM cutoff, Monday through Saturday, for same-day delivery, or schedule it for the day they come home. See coverage on the delivery page, and for a celebratory feel, our congratulations collection works too.
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See what to write on the card and delivering flowers to a hospital.
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