As an different option to the generic high street baby presents, which may often be replicated or look ‘department store’ you could opt for a different and more unusual gift, which shows you have put your effort and consideration into deciding upon a special gift for the newborn baby. 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 special gifts are our ethos, whilst adhering to stringent ethics and environmental manufacturing policies. Some ideas and suggestions for newborn baby gift sets are listed below.
1) A baby record book is the ideal present to document and treasure all those first memories and special experiences such as baby’s and family’s details, Baptisms or baby showers and birthday celebrations. Also the perfect place to document 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 sealed with string 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 relations or friends. East of India range also includes first keepsake boxes, birth certificate holders and photo albums all made with their rigid adherence to ethical policies.
2) The Fairtrade Cotton Crochet Pixie Rattle Doll by Pebble available in six different designs with a rattle inside to promote hand and eye co-ordination and stimulate hearing. Without having a face these dolls are recognised to encourage imagination and role play. Pebble promotes dependable 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 customised cushion, in its hand crafted vintage style, includes a high quality printed image from her original artwork. Made with linens, natural cotton, ribbon and buttons, stitched by hand and complete with button flap detail on the reverse, they are personalised and made by hand to order. This special and personal baby present is perfect for a New baby gift, Baptism or Naming Day gift, special birthday present or to compliment baby’s nursery. Lovingly made and personally chosen, they are guaranteed to become a favourite keepsake.
4) The Trousselier Giraffe rattle by Trousselier Paris is crafted from the highest quality soft materials and ideal for newborn gifts. His soft mane and long neck make him easy to clutch by small hands. Beautifully presented 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 also 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 conventional 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 taking environmental considerations to mind, the Lilliputiens selection 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 encourage imagination through play and look beautiful. The Lilliputien Xmas Nativity Set would make a perfect gift for Baby’s first Christmas.