As an different option to the generic high street baby presents, which may perhaps often be replicated or look ‘department store’ you could decide on a unique and more unconventional gift, which demonstrates you have put your time and thought into selecting a unique gift for the new arrival. These unique 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 unique gifts are our ethos, whilst adhering to stringent ethics and enviromentally friendly manufacturing policies. Some ideas and suggestions for baby gifts are listed below.
1) A baby record book is the ideal 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 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 string and decorated with a baby tag. Perfect 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 photograph albums all made with their strict adherence to ethical policies.
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 promote hearing. Without having a face these dolls are recognised to encourage creativeness and role play. Pebble encourages stable and sustainable rural jobs in a trustworthy 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 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 handmade vintage style, comprises a high quality printed image from her original artwork. Made with linen, 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 unique and personal baby gift is ideal for a New baby gift, Baptism 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 keepsake.
4) The Trousselier Giraffe rattle by Trousselier Paris is designed from the finest soft materials and ideal for newborn 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 precious gift. 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 beautiful 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 unconventional and eye catching baby gift with soft textures, bright colours and ethically made with the environment in 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 imagination through play and look amazing. The Lilliputien Xmas Nativity Set would make a perfect gift for Baby’s first Christmas.