New babies are so much fun to shop for. First of all, they
don’t exactly have an opinion in the clothes they wear, and second of all
almost anything can entertain the little ones. When gifting for a newborn, it’s
more important that the parents like the gift so that they can get some use out
of it. Of course they’re going to appreciate gift cards to buy diapers with or
the larger ticket items like strollers and cribs; but isn’t it more fun to give
something that’s unique?
Babies grow out of their little newborn outfits so quickly,
and even toys don’t stick around for more than a few months. Keepsake gifts on
the other hand are perfect for parents or the child to look back on and
remember those early days. If you want to be different when it comes to executing
those gift-giving skills, you might want to take a look at this short list of
some of the best keepsake gifts that will last a lifetime.
This is the perfect gift for a family that’s modern and
minimalist. The newborn poster mimics the actual size of the baby at birth and
is personalized with other information regarding that special day. You can add
the baby’s name, length, and weight, along with his or her date and time of
birth. The poster is printed on thick paper and gives you the option of a matte
or velvet rag finish. The perfect gift for hanging up in the newborn’s nursery,
you can find this item on Read Your
Story’s website.
Another personal gift, these books are some of the best-personalized children's books on
the market. The book that’s offered for ages 0-3 is called ABC’s With Me! The book takes the child on a journey with them in
the driver’s seat. With pictures of the child along with mentions of their
name, they’re truly the star of the show. This book has won the Gold Mom’s
Choice Award, the Bronze Moonbeam Award, and the Creative Child Magazine 2017
“Preferred Choice” Award.
This is an awesome addition to any nursery and can be
customized to have the baby’s name imprinted onto it. The canvas comes in
either blue or pink and in sizes of 11 x 14 or 16 x 16. The canvas is
illuminated by LED lights placed behind it and can be turned on or off with the
press of a button. This gift can act as a nightlight or simply wall décor.
This quilt takes on a very old tradition and twists it into
a beautiful modern quilt. In China, friends of the family having the new baby
gift a piece of a quilt that’s then put together for the newborn, wishing it
good fortune in the world. This quilt is hand crafted with a personalized
2-line message. The quilt comes in two colors, pink or blue, and is made
special to order.
This picture frame is sold by Pottery Barn Kids and fits in
with any décor theme. The white frame has a large picture on top, followed by
12 smaller pictures underneath, one to represent each month of the baby’s first
year. This is a frame that would truly last a lifetime, as its design is
timeless.
This stuffed elephant is different from all the other ones
out there. Not only can it be personalized to read the baby’s name right on its
arm, but it’s also animated. The elephant can play peek-a-boo and sing “Do Your
Ears Hang Low”. It’s a great toy to interact with and is sure to quickly become
the baby’s favorite.
