Miscellaneous
Original newborn baby presents
As an different option to the universal high street baby presents, which may often be duplicated or look ‘department store’ you could choose a unique and more unusual gift, which indicates you have put your effort and consideration into deciding upon a special gift for the new arrival. These special and thoughtful presents are often kept as mementos and can be put in keepsake boxes and kept as mementos of baby’s earlier years. Personal and special gifts are our ethos, whilst adhering to strict ethics and environmental manufacturing policies. Some ideas and suggestions for baby gifts are listed below.
1) A baby record book is the perfect gift to document and cherish all those first memories and special events such as baby’s and family’s details, Christenings or baby showers and birthdays. 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 present for your own baby, or a special gift for a newborn baby of relatives or close friends. East of India range also includes first keepsake boxes, birth certificate holders and photograph albums all made with their rigid adherence to ethical guidelines.
2) The Fairtrade Cotton Crochet Pixie Rattle Doll by Pebble available in six unique designs with a rattle inside to promote hand and eye co-ordination and promote hearing. Without a face these dolls are acknowledged to encourage creative imagination and role play. Pebble promotes dependable and sustainable rural jobs in a reputable 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 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, incorporates 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 handmade to order. This unique and personal baby present is perfect for a New baby gift, Christening 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 keepsake.
4) The Trousselier Giraffe rattle by Trousselier Paris is made from the highest quality soft fabrics and perfect for newborn gifts. His soft mane and long neck make him easy to grip by small hands. Beautifully presented in his own pale blue Trousselier box, he is guaranteed to be a most liked and cherished 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 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 conventional 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 Lilliputien selection of toys consist of 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 promote creative imagination through play and look beautiful. The Lilliputien Xmas Nativity Set would certainly make an excellent gift for Baby’s first Christmas.