As an different option to the universal high street baby presents, which may perhaps often be duplicated or look ‘department store’ you could select a unique and more unconventional gift, which illustrates you have put your time and thought into choosing a special gift for the new arrival. These special and thoughtful presents are often kept as souvenirs and can be put in keepsake boxes and kept as mementos of baby’s early years. Personal and special gifts are our ethos, whilst adhering to strict ethics and enviromentally friendly production policies. Some ideas and suggestions for baby gifts are listed below.
1) A baby record book is the perfect present to document and treasure all those first memories and special experiences such as baby’s and family’s details, Christenings or baby showers and birthdays. Also the ideal place to document 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 closed with twine and decorated with a baby tag. Perfect 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 photograph albums all made with their strict adherence to ethical policies.
2) The Fairtrade Cotton Crochet Pixie Rattle Doll by Pebble available in six different designs with a rattle inside to encourage hand and eye co-ordination and stimulate hearing. Without having a face these dolls are recognised to encourage creativeness and role play. Pebble encourages dependable and maintainable rural jobs in a reliable and safe working environment for over 5,000 women of all ages 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 fruit and 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 hand crafted traditional style, includes a high quality printed image from her original artwork. Made with linens, natural 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 special and individual baby present is ideal for a New baby gift, Christening or Naming Day gift, special birthday present or to compliment 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 created from the highest quality 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 certain to be a much-loved and treasured 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 unconventional and eye catching baby gift with soft textures, bright colours and ethically made with the environment in mind, the Lilliputiens range of toys include everything from Noah’s ark, Farmhouse, Pirate Ship and Wigwam and little Indians set. The range also includes a beautiful range of dolls and animal squeakers. They are all refreshingly unique, something different. They promote imagination through play and look beautiful. The Lilliputien Xmas Nativity Set would certainly make an excellent gift for Baby’s first Christmas.