Today, there are many, many choices available when looking for a baby gift. From toys to baby quilts to crib bedding and baby blankets, the types and styles out there will fill any need. One more thing to throw into the mix is the trend toward personalizing baby gifts. By personalizing a baby gift, you show the parents you put a lot of time and thought into the gift, and make it that much more appreciated. Sometimes this means having to wait for the birth of the infant (or the determination of the name), but the wait is worth it.
If you can wait till after the birth, there are many options available for personalization. Items can be personalized with the infant's full name (first, middle and last) or by using the infant's initials. Many different fonts that can be used to personalize infant clothing. Clothes or sterling silver items can usually be personalized in either script or block lettering. Monogramming is a very classic and intricate way to individualize baby gifts. A monogram script or block that puts the infant's last initial in the middle is traditional Monogrammed sterling silver baby cups make a great keepsake for any new infant.
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Baby blankets and baby quilts can also be personalized. Wonderfully soft baby blankets in colors that coordinate to the baby's nursery can have the baby's name and birth date incorporated. Personal messages and wishes for the infant can also be included in the baby blanket. Baby quilts, with the many patterns and colors available, have even more options for personalization. The baby quilt can be dedicated to the infant by using different patterns indicating the infant's gender, hair color, race, and even the season in which the infant is born. Personal messages or sentiments can be written around the edges of the baby quilt. The new parents will truly appreciate the time and thought put into a baby blanket or baby quilt that sends a message of love.
Other thoughtful and useful items to personalize can be made out of wood. Wooden flip stools, rocking chairs and big wooden puzzles are wonderful options. These wooden gifts are beneficial because they can be given to a newborn or for a later birthday. Wooden personalized gifts are very practical because items such as flip stools can be used to help a child reach the sink or higher places that they usually cannot reach, giving the child a feeling of independence. Personalized wooden rocking chairs are great gifts to help decorate an infant's room.
Personalized baby gifts are especially nice when a family already has older children. A personalized baby gift means that the gift will be just for the new baby. It is a gift that baby cannot share with any older siblings, or even babies to come. Items that can be great to personalize are stuffed animals, infant t-shirts, sweaters, sweat suits, and burp clothes. A very special baby gift can be a soft plush personalized baby blanket or baby quilt with the infants's name and birthday. These special blankets can be kept and used long after the infant is born.
When choosing a personalized gift, it's nice that you have extra time to pick a nice baby gift and wait until the infant is born. The more time and thought put into a baby gift, the more it will mean to the new parents. Opening a beautiful, personalized baby gift and seeing the expression on the new parents' face is priceless. Personalized gifts are a thoughtful way to go in gift giving. They will be remembered for many years and will be included as keepsakes for the new infant.