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As an different option to the generic high street baby presents, which may perhaps often be replicated or look ‘department store’ you could opt for a different and more unconventional gift, which indicates you have put your time and thought into deciding upon a unique gift for the newborn baby. These unique and thoughtful presents are often kept as souvenirs and can be put in memory boxes and kept as keepsakes of baby’s earlier years. Individual and unique gifts are our ethos, whilst adhering to strict ethics and enviromentally friendly manufacturing policies. Some ideas and suggestions for baby gifts are listed below.

1) A baby record book is the ideal gift to record and treasure all those first memories and special moments such as baby’s and family’s details, Christenings or baby showers and birthdays. Also the ideal place to record special events 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 sealed with twine and complimented by a baby tag. Ideal 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 keepsake boxes, birth certificate holders and photo albums all made with their strict adherence to ethical policies.

2) The Fairtrade Cotton Crochet Pixie Rattle Doll by Pebble obtainable in six distinctive designs with a rattle inside to promote hand and eye co-ordination and encourage hearing. Without a face these dolls are recognised to encourage creativeness and role play. Pebble encourages dependable and sustainable rural jobs in a dependable and secure working environment for over 5,000 women of all ages in 52 different regions of Bangladesh. More than simply a unique gift, these toys are both educative 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 customised cushion, in its hand crafted vintage style, contains 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 made by hand to order. This unique and personal baby gift is ideal for a New baby gift, Christening or Naming Day gift, special birthday present or to go with baby’s nursery. Carefully made and personally chosen, they are guaranteed to become a favourite treasure.

4) The Trousselier Giraffe rattle by Trousselier Paris is created from the finest soft fabrics and ideal for new baby 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 certain to be a most liked and cherished 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 wonderful range of Magic Lanterns which project eye catching moving images onto the lamp and also Wooden Music Boxes, a modern design of a classical 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 taking environmental considerations to mind, the Lilliputiens range of toys include everything from Noah’s ark, Farmhouse, Pirate Ship and Wigwam and little Indians set to dolls and animal squeakers. They are all refreshingly distinctive, something different. They enhance imagination through play and look amazing. The Lilliputien Xmas Nativity Set would make a perfect gift for Baby’s first Christmas.