As an alternative to the universal high street baby presents, which may perhaps often be duplicated or look ‘department store’ you could decide on a special and more unconventional gift, which indicates you have put your time and thought into deciding upon a special gift for the new arrival. These special and thoughtful presents are often kept as mementos and can be put in keepsake boxes and kept as keepsakes of baby’s earlier years. Individual and unique gifts are our ethos, whilst adhering to stringent ethics and enviromentally friendly production guidelines. Some recommendations and suggestions for baby gifts are listed below.
1) A baby record book is the perfect gift to document and cherish all those first memories and special moments such as baby’s and family’s details, Christenings or baby showers and birthdays. Also the perfect place to document special events 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 string and complimented by a baby tag. Ideal as a newborn baby gift 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 photo albums all made with their strict adherence to ethical guidelines.
2) The Fairtrade Cotton Crochet Pixie Rattle Doll by Pebble obtainable in six different designs with a rattle inside to promote hand and eye co-ordination and promote hearing. Without having a face these dolls are acknowledged to stimulate creative imagination and role play. Pebble promotes dependable and maintainable rural jobs in a reliable and safe working environment for over 5,000 women 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 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 unique and personal baby gift is perfect 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 keepsake.
4) The Trousselier Giraffe rattle by Trousselier Paris is made from the finest soft fabrics and perfect for new baby gifts. His soft mane and long neck make him easy to grip by small hands. Beautifully presented in his own pale blue Trousselier box, he is guaranteed to be a favourite and treasured gift. The Trousselier range includes Bunny Angel, Squeaky lamb, Squeaky Kangaroo and bab, Dotty Rabbit Set and Long eared bunny. As an change to soft toys, Trousselier also have a beautiful 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 Lilliputien range of toys consist of 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 a perfect gift for Baby’s first Christmas.
