Buying that very first present for a new baby in the world is exciting. It’s your chance to share the joy brought into a home by that tiny person and to show how much you care.

As a recent new auntie, (last week in fact!) for the first time this is a child which I will love almost like my own, minus the labour pains, and for that reason, I immediately want to purchase something very special and memorable for my brother’s first little bundle of joy – a personalized baby gift.

Obviously, we have already done the ‘useful’ steam sterilizer gift for them, which you always want to do with family. The focus when a family member has a baby is always on providing things which will help them out rather than increase the array of newborn clothes and toys which will come from those who are not so closely related.

But as an over-excited auntie, I can’t just sit back and watch these beautiful toys and gift coming and be satisfied looking at my sterilizer – after all, my nephew will not be playing with it anytime soon! So, my thoughts immediately turn to what I can provide, without breaking the bank as I’ve already bought a gift, which will give my nephew a little something special which is his, from his auntie, uncle & 2 little cousins.

As I am also based in a different country to him, something that can make up for all the cuddles I am missing out on, leads me to a soft plush toy, and as a big fan, I will also be sending him the personalized kids Gund baby lamb gift that I feature on this blog. As I know it’s safe for him also, I know mummy and daddy will be happy with my choice too. I can’t wait to see him snuggling up to it on the webcam!

 

 

 

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Many have asked me why I chose to feature this personalized baby gift product rather than the many others I mention in my various posts. This is because as a mother, I understand that when your child is small, baby safety is paramount. I confiscated endless toys given to me for the birth of my child or for their 1st birthday simply because they did not meet the safety standards I felt were key.

The cuddly aspect of this wonderful gift means that it can be a companion to your baby all the way through to being a toddler and you can wash it countless times.

The personalization aspect of it also means that it is unique and immediately becomes a memorable and special toy not only in my mind but also in the mind of my child. It is of course also an affiliate link, I am not going to lie! But, as a mother, I have relied on recommendations and word of mouth from other mothers and having personally purchased this product, I am confident in the quality and value that it provides.

 

 

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What a super mom story! A resourceful mother I read about today, Abbey Pecoriello, turned to her own crafting skills to ensure her daughter did not miss out on designer personalized baby products.Many mothers gathered at her house and eventually she ended up also teaching art at her local community center.

She made so many wonderful items like personalized frames and even wipe boxes, that she ended up writing a book to help other mothers with no experience or established skills, to make their own personalized kids and baby gifts in an inexpensive way and suit them to their child’s interests and personality.

The book is called Crafty Mama Makes 49 Fast, Fabulous, Foolproof (Baby & Toddler) Projects, for all those interested in learning more.

 

 

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It was refreshing to hear amongst all the materialism in today’s society, that a little girl somewhere in the US asked on her 5th birthday if all kids receive birthday gifts. As nearly 13m children in the US live at or below the poverty level, barely affording food, housing or education, gifts are not a priority.

After her question “why can’t we give them gifts?” her parents created a website to donate surprise birthday gifts to underprivileged, seriously ill or physically challenged children through charities.

Donors make a donation and a child receives a personalized card and an award-winning book tailored to their age and gender. Gifts are varied according to age and the donor can choose to give the gift to a child that shares their birthday or their first name.

It is heartwarming to hear that a recent gift from the website On Your Birthday was delivered to a young lady whose mum was reduced to tears as she could not even afford a basic birthday party or a present.

May I encourage everyone who reads this blog to follow the example of Mary Cloyd who when planning a surprise 80th birthday party for her dad told all 100 guests to instead make a donation to the On Your Birthday site as ‘he doesn’t need a thing and will enjoy kids getting a birthday gift’.

 

 

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On a more humorous note, I read recently that Varsity Baby has developed a flush & cheer potty chair (yes you read that correctly!). The things us parents will buy…

It is described as a ‘unique college sports-themed musical potty chair’ launching with the 2008 football & basketball seasons.


As a mother, I know that any extra opportunity to motivate your child to be potty trained is jumped on. Apparently when the child ‘flushes’ the potty chair, it will play the fight song from their favorite sports team, accompanied by a recording of adults cheering them as if they are watching a game, so the child experiences the excitement of their reward.

Also coming soon is the Personalized Potty Chair which does not have a sports theme but allows parents to personalize by recording their favourite music or even themselves talking to the child. I can’t wait to see if it catches on! Apparently, as a personalized gift idea, it rocks and has speeded up potty training considerably – which is also a great gift for the parents!

 

 

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These one-of-a-kind personalized keepsakes are a result of an exclusive partnership between Kodak Gallery and Eric Carle, the acclaimed and beloved creator of brilliantly illustrated and innovatively designed picture books for very young children. According to the official press release your personal photos can be combined with the timeless illustrations from the author’s books including ‘The Very Hungry Caterpillar’ and ‘Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do you See?’. 

The products are available as photo cards, photo books and various photo products and can be personalized as gift ideas for kids birthdays and Xmas presents. You can create your own party invitations or birth announcements in minutes online from home with incredible ease of use. Another great source of ideas for personalized kids gifts!

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I just read about an artist called Kimberley Petruska who not only provides beautifully crafted plates and table settings but also has a business in decorative wall painting. She also has several childrens themes and those who can afford it in New York can have her work her magic on their homes. She famously painted Tuscan murals with fruit and flower arrangements on the walls of the Andretti family home which was then featured on HGTV.

If you would like a superbly original personalized kids gift, and can convince her to come to your neighbourhood (!) I would say you would struggle to find something as beautiful for a child’s room as the decorative wall painting shown here.

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For the kid who has everything, it’s time to get personal! A delightful article I read recently by Chris Robertson really highlighted why personalized kids gifts mean so much. As well as setting out ideas for personalized gifts for Christmas, Weddings and Birthdays, he points out that whenever you give a personalized gift, it forever links you to your recipient, and every time they see it, they will think of you. This can make your unique gift be treasured.He also reminds us how digital imaging technology now means that nearly any gift can be personalized.

In the case of kids gifts, I will forever treasure items which were given to me by family members long gone, particularly engraved pieces of jewellery, or a family friend who gave me a teddy with my initials embroidered on it, these small touches really make the gift your own when you are a kid and it stands out. In years to come, I would hope that the personalized toy box I gave my goddaughter will always remind her of me, although I don’t see her often enough. I think it is fair to say as Chris Robertson points out that any gift that has that personal touch always remains special, even when you are a kid.

To read the full article by Chris Robertson visit http://EzineArticles.com/?Personalized-Gifts-Delight-Recipients&id=120527

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If someone close to you is having a baby, for example, a family member or a very close friend, then you will want something unique, such as a personalized gift. I recently came across an article about Mobile Moms – about a lady called Eva Centeno who went on a worldwide search to find unique baby shower gifts which are special, meaningful and lasting.

“The birth of a baby is such an exciting and special occasion,” Eva comments. “My customers were telling me that they wanted to give personalized gifts for kids that would be cherished by the parents and that the child would enjoy having when they got older.”

I was very interested to hear that Eva has sourced her items from around the world and can personalize even towels and clothing with not only names but even the birth date, and has a variety of price points to allow all customers to buy gift that will be appreciated and loved for years to come.

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I was looking to send something different to my goddaughter who lives abroad and as a result I rarely see her, I wanted to send something different. This led me to searching for personalized gifts for kids. There were various articles on this subject online and when I looked into it, I realized how many items can actually be personalized, both in terms of packaging and the gift itself. And what is great is that it is appropriate for any occasion and will stay with the person forever and remind them of you.

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