As an different option to the generic high street baby presents, which may perhaps often be duplicated or look ‘department store’ you could opt for a different and more unusual gift, which demonstrates you have put your time and thought into selecting a special gift for the newborn baby. These special and thoughtful gifts are often kept as mementos and can be put in memory boxes and kept as keepsakes of baby’s first years. Individual and special gifts are our ethos, whilst adhering to strict ethics and enviromentally friendly manufacturing policies. Some recommendations and suggestions for toddlers and mum to be are listed below.
1) A baby record book is the ideally suited gift to document and cherish all those first memories and special moments 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 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 relatives or close friends. East of India range also includes first memory 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 unique designs with a rattle inside to encourage hand and eye co-ordination and stimulate hearing. Without a face these dolls are recognised to encourage creative imagination and role play. Pebble encourages stable and sustainable rural jobs in a trustworthy 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 educative 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 handmade traditional style, includes a high quality printed image from her original artwork. Made with linen, cotton, ribbon and buttons, stitched by hand and complete with button flap detail on the reverse, they are personalised and handmade to order. This special and individual baby gift 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 treasure.
4) The Trousselier Giraffe rattle by Trousselier Paris is made from the highest quality soft fabrics and ideally suited 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 much-loved and treasured 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 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 with the environment in 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 encourage imagination through play and look beautiful. The Lilliputien Xmas Nativity Set would certainly make an excellent gift for Baby’s first Christmas.