As an different option to the universal high street baby presents, which may perhaps often be replicated or look ‘department store’ you could decide on a special and more unconventional gift, which indicates you have put your time and thought into deciding upon a special gift for the new arrival. These special and thoughtful gifts are often kept as souvenirs and can be put in memory boxes and kept as mementos of baby’s earlier years. Personal and special gifts are our ethos, whilst adhering to strict ethics and enviromentally friendly production guidelines. Some recommendations and suggestions for organic new baby gift are listed below.
1) A baby record book is the ideally suited present to document and cherish all those first memories and special events such as baby’s and family’s details, Baptisms or baby showers and birthdays. Also the perfect place to document special events 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 sealed with string and complimented by 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 memory boxes, birth certificate holders and photo albums all made with their strict adherence to ethical guidelines.
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 a face these dolls are recognised to encourage creative imagination and role play. Pebble encourages dependable and maintainable rural jobs in a reputable 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 educational 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 personalised cushion, in its handmade traditional style, consists of a high quality printed image from her original artwork. Made with linen, cotton, ribbon and buttons, stitched by hand and finished with button flap detail on the reverse, they are personalised and handmade 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. Carefully 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 ideally suited 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 present. 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 also 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 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 amazing. The Lilliputien Xmas Nativity Set would certainly make a perfect gift for Baby’s first Christmas.
