Baskets of Love

Having a baby should be one of the happiest times in your life. Having your baby diagnosed with Down syndrome can be scary, and often overshadows the joy of becoming a parent to this new life.

After her son Conor was born with Down syndrome, Danielle Gibbons gratefully received support and guidance from other moms who were further down the road in their Down syndrome journey. Having experienced firsthand the value of this personal support, Danielle established Baskets of Love to welcome other families into the Down syndrome community with the gift of a beautiful baby welcome basket. Through the years, Danielle distributed baskets to hundreds of families throughout British Columbia.

The Down Syndrome Resource Foundation is very proud to continue the wonderful legacy established by Danielle and the Baskets of Love Down Syndrome Support Society.

Through Baskets of Love, we provide comfort, support, and resources to new parents as they celebrate the arrival of their precious child. The contents of the gift basket are especially chosen for babies with Down syndrome. Each Basket of Love includes information about local and national resources that can help a new family transition more easily and more positively into life with Down syndrome. The baskets also include books about Down syndrome and an assortment of baby items and gifts.

Baskets can be delivered to any hospital, pediatrician, public health nurse, midwife or family in British Columbia by mail or in-person, depending on location. (Please note: this program is only for BC residents.)

Babies who receive a Basket of Love will automatically become part of DSRF’s Growing Up Club, through which they will receive a birthday gift on each of their first five birthdays, along with a list of suggested Down syndrome resources tailored for their age.

Click here to request a basket

Click here to make a donation in support of Baskets of Love

Listen to Baskets of Love Founder Danielle Gibbons on The LowDOWN: A Down Syndrome Podcast