As an alternative to the generic high street baby presents, which may perhaps often be duplicated or look ‘department store’ you could decide on a special and more unusual gift, which indicates you have put your time and thought into selecting a unique gift for the new arrival. These unique and thoughtful gifts are often kept as souvenirs and can be put in keepsake boxes and kept as mementos of baby’s early years. Individual and unique gifts are our ethos, whilst adhering to strict ethics and environmental manufacturing guidelines. Some ideas and suggestions for baby gifts are listed below.
1) A baby record book is the perfect present to record and cherish all those first memories and special experiences such as baby’s and family’s details, Baptisms or baby showers and birthdays. Also the perfect place to record special occasions like taking first steps and saying first words. Individual, unique and handmade, whilst made ethically in helping less fortunate communities to support their families, they are made with natural linen cover and closed with twine and decorated with a baby tag. Ideal as a newborn baby present for your own baby, or a special gift for a newborn baby of relatives or close friends. East of India range also includes first memory boxes, birth certificate holders and photo albums all made with their rigid adherence to ethical guidelines.
2) The Fairtrade Cotton Crochet Pixie Rattle Doll by Pebble available in six distinctive designs with a rattle inside to encourage hand and eye co-ordination and encourage hearing. Without a face these dolls are recognised to encourage creativeness and role play. Pebble promotes stable and sustainable rural jobs in a reputable and safe working environment for over 5,000 women of all ages in 52 different regions of Bangladesh. More than simply a unique gift, these toys are both educational and ethically made. Other fairtrade gifts by Pebble include, knitted fruit and vegetables, crochet pink flower rattles, knitted floppy bears, knitted little wonky bird rattles and pastel knitted cupcake set.
3) The Maxine Pharoah customised cushion, in its handmade traditional style, incorporates a high quality printed image from her original artwork. Made with linens, cotton, ribbon and buttons, stitched by hand and finished with button flap detail on the reverse, they are personalised and hand crafted to order. This unique and individual baby present is perfect for a New baby gift, Baptism or Naming Day gift, special birthday present or to go with baby’s nursery. Carefully made and personally chosen, they are guaranteed to become a favourite treasure.
4) The Trousselier Giraffe rattle by Trousselier Paris is created from the finest soft materials and perfect for new baby gifts. His soft mane and long neck make him easy to clutch by small hands. Beautifully displayed in his own pale blue Trousselier box, he is guaranteed to be a most liked and valued present. The Trousselier range includes Bunny Angel, Squeaky lamb, Squeaky Kangaroo and bab, Dotty Rabbit Set and Long eared bunny. As an alternative to soft toys, Trousselier additionally have a wonderful range of Magic Lanterns which project eye catching moving images onto the lamp and also Wooden Music Boxes, a contemporary design of a traditional toy, with Mozart and Skaters Waltz tune, for 3 years plus.
5) For an unusual and eye catching baby gift with soft textures, bright colours and ethically made with the environment in mind, the Lilliputiens selection of toys include everything from Noah’s ark, Farmhouse, Pirate Ship and Wigwam and little Indians set to dolls and animal squeakers. They are all refreshingly distinctive, something different. They increase imagination through play and look stunning. The Lilliputien Xmas Nativity Set would make an excellent gift for Baby’s first Christmas.