As an different option to the generic high street baby presents, which may often be duplicated or look ‘department store’ you could opt for a unique and more unconventional gift, which illustrates you have put your effort and consideration into deciding upon a special gift for the new arrival. These special and thoughtful gifts are often kept as souvenirs and can be put in keepsake boxes and kept as mementos of baby’s earlier years. Personal and special gifts are our ethos, whilst adhering to strict ethics and enviromentally friendly production guidelines. Some ideas and suggestions for new baby presents are listed below.
1) A baby record book is the ideal present to record and cherish all those first memories and special occasions such as baby’s and family’s details, Christenings or baby showers and birthday celebrations. Also the ideal place to record special occasions like taking first steps and saying first words. Personal, unique and handmade, whilst made ethically in helping less fortunate communities to support their families, they are made with natural linen cover and sealed with twine and complimented by a baby tag. Ideal as a newborn baby present for your own baby, or a special gift for a newborn baby of relations or close friends. East of India range also includes first keepsake boxes, birth certificate holders and photograph albums all made with their rigid adherence to ethical guidelines.
2) The Fairtrade Cotton Crochet Pixie Rattle Doll by Pebble obtainable in six unique designs with a rattle inside to promote hand and eye co-ordination and stimulate hearing. Without a face these dolls are acknowledged to stimulate imagination and role play. Pebble promotes stable and sustainable rural jobs in a trustworthy and secure working environment for over 5,000 women in 52 different regions of Bangladesh. More than simply a special gift, these toys are both educative and ethically made. Other fairtrade gifts by Pebble include, knitted vegetables, crochet pink flower rattles, knitted floppy bears, knitted little wonky bird rattles and pastel knitted cupcake set.
3) The Maxine Pharoah personalised cushion, in its handmade classic style, features a high quality printed image from her original artwork. Made with linens, cotton, ribbon and buttons, stitched by hand and complete with button flap detail on the reverse, they are personalised and handmade to order. This special and personal baby present is ideal for a New baby gift, Christening or Naming Day gift, special birthday present or to go with baby’s nursery. Lovingly made and individually chosen, they are guaranteed to become a favourite treasure.
4) The Trousselier Giraffe rattle by Trousselier Paris is crafted from the finest soft fabrics and ideal 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 sure 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 modern design of a traditional toy, with Mozart and Skaters Waltz tune, for 3 years plus.
5) For an unconventional and eye catching baby gift with soft textures, bright colours and ethically made taking environmental considerations to mind, the Lilliputiens range of toys consist of 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 promote creative imagination through play and look beautiful. The Lilliputien Xmas Nativity Set would make a perfect gift for Baby’s first Christmas.