As an different option to the universal high street baby presents, which may perhaps often be duplicated or look ‘department store’ you could decide on a different and more unusual gift, which indicates you have put your time and thought into choosing a special gift for the newborn baby. These special and thoughtful gifts are often kept as souvenirs and can be put in memory boxes and kept as mementos of baby’s early years. Individual and special gifts are our ethos, whilst adhering to stringent ethics and environmental manufacturing policies. Some ideas and suggestions for baby room furnishings are listed below.
1) A baby record book is the ideally suited present to record and cherish all those first memories and special events such as baby’s and family’s details, Baptisms or baby showers and birthday celebrations. Also the ideal 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 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 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 obtainable in six different designs with a rattle inside to encourage hand and eye co-ordination and promote hearing. Without a face these dolls are acknowledged to encourage creative imagination and role play. Pebble encourages stable and maintainable rural jobs in a dependable 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 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 customised cushion, in its hand crafted vintage style, features 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 special and personal baby present is ideal 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 keepsake.
4) The Trousselier Giraffe rattle by Trousselier Paris is made from the finest soft fabrics and ideally suited for newborn gifts. His soft mane and long neck make him easy to grip 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 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 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 distinctive, something different. They enhance imagination through play and look amazing. The Lilliputien Xmas Nativity Set would make an excellent gift for Baby’s first Christmas.