Monogrammed Baby Presents

Monogrammed gifts can be found at baby stores, engraving places, mail-order internet or catalogs, specialty stores, and even at department stores. A charge is usually placed on the monogramming since it takes extra work. These charges are usually are done per character or line, although some places or items may only charge a flat rate for monogramming. Choosing what to put in the monogram is important as well. Consider:

• Full or partial name
• Initials
• Birth date
• Birth year

Gifts for Baby

An abundance of monogrammed baby presents are available. They range from traditional keepsakes to practical items to fun, whimsical gifts. Consider the lifestyle of the parents before choosing a gift for their child. Do the parents like antiques? Then a silver keepsake would be a good gift. If they are creative and artsy, a more whimsical item may be more in their style.

Traditional Keepsakes

Traditional keepsakes are ones that can be displayed upon baby’s birth and handed to him/her once she/he is grown. Often silver or engraved wood, these gifts tend to range higher in price than other monogrammed baby presents. These keepsakes include:

• Silver shoes
• Silver baby spoon and cup
• Silver rattle
• Engraved wooden or silver picture frame
• Embroidered handkerchief
• Name bracelets
• Plates

Another traditional keepsake is the homemade item. Sewing a baby blanket with the baby’s name and birth date in the corner or a baptismal gown with a monogrammed chest are gifts sure to be cherished.

A more unique keepsake gift is an ornament. These can be purchased or handmade. Bears, snowmen, collectible figurines, toys, and clouds are often featured on purchased ornaments. “Baby’s First Christmas” followed by the year and child’s name is an easy way to monogram this gift.

Practical Gifts

Practical gifts can be monogrammed as well. These types of gifts often have a daily use and are not usually meant to be kept through the years. Gifts that are meant to be used include:

• Baby robes
• Towels
• Crib sheets
• Coats
• Stationary
• Piggy bank
• Luggage
• Toy boxes

Buying items the parents can use is also a space-saver for those who do not have a lot of room to store or display the more traditional keepsakes.

Whimsical Gifts

Finding a fun gift can be more of a challenge. Because newborn babies do not play or need a lot of toys or other items than essentials, you may have to look for items that are for use as the child grows.

Whimsical monogrammed baby presents to consider include:

• Toy rocking horse
• Holiday gift items
• Personalized book
• Diaper covers

Gifts for Mom

Monogrammed baby presents are not just for baby. Moms can benefit from getting a few things for her, too. One idea is to get mom a tote bag that she can use for carrying her new baby’s items around in.

Another idea for mom and dad is to get them some goodies. New parents do not have a lot of time to cook, so having quick snack ideas on hand can make life easier. Check out getting cookies decorated with baby’s initials for mom and dad to share, or make and decorate them yourself.

Mother’s jewelry is another idea. Get her a bracelet or necklace with baby’s birth date, name, or initials engraved.

~ By Amy Hoover

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