Unique Baby Gifts

From LoveToKnow Baby

Have you ever wished you could find unique baby gifts? The gift that will last a lifetime, or the gift that nobody else will think of? Maybe you want the gift to be a keepsake, or maybe you want the gift that will create a memory.

Personalized Unique Baby Gifts

You really can't go wrong with a unique personalized baby gift. There are so many items that you can have personalized. One word of caution - be certain that you have the correct spelling of the baby's name. If parents-to-be are unsure what they want to name their child, you can still purchase a personalized gift, give it to the expectant parents, and then attach a certificate or card so that they can have it personalized after the baby is born or offer to have it personalized for them.

Personalized gifts can be cloth items, such as pillows, blankets, quilts, sheets, baby girl panties, jackets, diaper bags, shirts and dresses.
Engraved items are also popular gifts. These items might include a baby book, Bible, picture frame, photo album, piggy bank, silver cup, spoon and/or plate.
You could also purchase a personalized gift that can be used to decorate the nursery walls, such as a shelf, bookcase, nameplate, or painting.

Memory Makers

When it comes to memories, parents can never have too many of their adorable baby. Why not help the new parents create more memories and give them a unique gift at the same time?

Disposable Cameras and Photo Album

You could give them a basket full of disposable cameras to hand out to visitors each time they come over. The parents can ask the visitors to snap shots of baby as he grows. Seeing their child through someone else's eyes is always a treat. Along with the camera, go ahead and give them a photo album that they can fill up as time goes by. Have it engraved with the child's name if you like.

Stepping Stones

You don't have to be an artist or a mason to create a unique stepping stone. If you visit a local hobby shop, you'll discover that there are a variety of stepping stone kits available for the novice artist to use. Why not purchase one of these for a one-of-a-kind baby gift? If the new parents simply don't have time to do one of these themselves, you can create a stepping stone to give to them. Of course, how you decorate it is up to you, but you could use colorful stones, miniature baby items, and even add the baby's name.

Scrapbooks

Scrapbooks make wonderful, unique baby gifts, and since no two scrap books are the same, your gift will certainly be one of a kind! You can give a scrapbook for the new parents to work on if you like, but be sure you provide lots of scrapbooking supplies for them to use. This way they don't have to make a trip to the store. If you will see the baby quite regularly, why not take pictures throughout her first year of life and create a scrapbook to give at her first birthday?

Artwork

Why not find a way to give a beautiful piece of art that incorporates the love of the new baby?

Hand or Foot Casts or Prints

You can find simple-to-use casting kits to purchase as a unique baby gift. These casting kits will allow you to make a simple cast of baby's hand and/or foot. You can also purchase similar kits that let parents place their little one's foot or hand in plaster to preserve forever.

Picture Collage

During one of your visits to see the baby, you can take lots of black and white photos. Later, create a collage of these photos on a canvas or decorative picture frame. Write baby's name at the bottom if there is room.

Drawings and Paintings

Although this gift may be too pricey for many, you could take a favorite photograph to a local artist and commission him or her to draw or paint the new baby. What a wonderful gift!

Above all, use your imagination. You may come up with the perfect, unique baby gift all on your own!

Where Do I Shop?

You are probably wondering, where can I find some of these wonderful items? Personalized items, like blankets and silver spoons can be purchased and engraved at Things Remembered. You can purchase items from them online or find them in local malls. Many jewelry stores can also engrave items for you. Disposable cameras and photo albums can be found in many discount stores such as Target and Wal-Mart. You can find the stepping stones and casting kits in craft stores like Michael's and Jo-Ann's Fabrics.