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As an alternative to the generic high street baby presents, which may perhaps often be duplicated or look ‘department store’ you could select a special and more unusual gift, which demonstrates you have put your effort and consideration into choosing a unique gift for the newborn baby. These special and thoughtful presents are often kept as mementos and can be put in memory boxes and kept as mementos of baby’s earlier years. Personal and unique gifts are our ethos, whilst adhering to strict ethics and environmental production guidelines. Some ideas and suggestions for baby gifts are listed below.

1) A baby record book is the ideally suited gift to document and cherish all those first memories and special occasions such as baby’s and family’s details, Baptisms or baby showers and birthdays. Also the ideal place to document special events like taking first steps and saying first words. Personal, 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. Perfect 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 memory boxes, birth certificate holders and photograph albums all made with their strict adherence to ethical policies.
2) The Fairtrade Cotton Crochet Pixie Rattle Doll by Pebble available in six different designs with a rattle inside to promote hand and eye co-ordination and encourage hearing. Without having a face these dolls are recognised to encourage imagination and role play. Pebble encourages stable and maintainable rural jobs in a reputable and safe working environment for over 5,000 women in 52 different regions of Bangladesh. More than simply a special gift, these toys are both educational 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 personalised cushion, in its hand crafted traditional style, features a high quality printed image from her original artwork. Made with linen, natural cotton, ribbon and buttons, stitched by hand and complete with button flap detail on the reverse, they are personalised and handmade to order. This special and personal baby gift is perfect for a New baby gift, Baptism or Naming Day gift, special birthday present or to compliment baby’s nursery. Lovingly made and personally chosen, they are guaranteed to become a favourite treasure.
4) The Trousselier Giraffe rattle by Trousselier Paris is crafted from the highest quality soft materials and ideally suited for newborn gifts. His soft mane and long neck make him easy to clutch by small hands. Beautifully presented in his own pale blue Trousselier box, he is certain to be a much-loved and precious present. 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 beautiful range of Magic Lanterns which project eye catching moving images onto the lamp and also Wooden Music Boxes, a modern design of a conventional 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 Lilliputien 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 unique, something different. They increase imagination through play and look amazing. The Lilliputien Xmas Nativity Set would certainly make a perfect gift for Baby’s first Christmas.