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 different and more unusual gift, which indicates you have put your effort and consideration into selecting a unique gift for the new arrival. These unique and thoughtful gifts are often kept as souvenirs and can be put in keepsake boxes and kept as mementos of baby’s first years. Individual and unique gifts are our ethos, whilst adhering to stringent ethics and environmental production policies. Some ideas and suggestions for baby room furnishings are listed below.
1) A baby record book is the perfect gift to record and cherish all those first memories and special occasions such as baby’s and family’s details, Baptisms or baby showers and birthdays. Also the perfect place to record 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 twine 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 relatives or friends. East of India range also includes first keepsake boxes, birth certificate holders and photograph albums all made with their rigid adherence to ethical policies.
2) The Fairtrade Cotton Crochet Pixie Rattle Doll by Pebble available in six distinctive designs with a rattle inside to promote hand and eye co-ordination and stimulate hearing. Without a face these dolls are identified to stimulate creativeness and role play. Pebble encourages dependable and maintainable rural jobs in a dependable and secure working environment for over 5,000 women of all ages 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 hand crafted traditional style, includes a high quality printed image from her original artwork. Made with linen, 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 unique and personal baby gift is perfect for a New baby gift, Baptism 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 created from the highest quality soft fabrics and perfect 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 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 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 classical 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 increase creative imagination through play and look stunning. The Lilliputien Xmas Nativity Set would certainly make an excellent gift for Baby’s first Christmas.