| The anticipation that accompanies pregnancy | | | | unique baby gifts. |
| and the birth of a baby are life-changing | | | | |
| events. When a close friend or family member | | | | Personalized Baby Blanket |
| is expecting, you want to give a memorable | | | | |
| gift. Yet, it's not always easy to come up | | | | Every mother knows that her baby's favorite |
| with ideas for unique baby gifts. Here are | | | | blanket holds more meaning than virtually any |
| some ideas to fuel your imagination: | | | | other gift. What begins as a means for |
| | | | swaddling a baby becomes an integral part of |
| Baby Gift Baskets | | | | a toddler's life. His or her blankie brings |
| | | | security and comfort, and often softens the |
| When it comes to baby gift baskets, forget | | | | transition from crib to bed. As her child |
| the basket part. Instead, consider an | | | | grows and the favorite blanket goes through |
| overstuffed canvas tote bag that will allow | | | | hundreds (or thousands!) of washings, a |
| the new mother to carry all the essentials. | | | | mother still treasures whatever remains of |
| She'll appreciate a terry cotton baby | | | | the blankie. Whatever remains of that special |
| bathrobe with gingham trim, an adorable roll | | | | blanket is kept and handed down for |
| neck baby sweater, and two thick diaper burp | | | | generations. |
| cloths embellished with ribbon around the | | | | |
| edge. For an extra touch, have each item | | | | That's why a personalized baby blanket is |
| personalized with the baby's initial. | | | | among the most treasured of unique baby |
| | | | gifts. Select a high quality, soft blanket |
| Baby gift baskets can also include a special | | | | and have the baby's name and birth date |
| treat for the new mom and dad. In addition to | | | | embroidered on it to create a memorable gift |
| a plush baby blanket and a baby warm up suit, | | | | that is certain to last a lifetime. |
| why not include a baby hand or baby foot | | | | |
| print maker and a U2 CD that transforms the | | | | Christening or First Communion Dress |
| bands' classics into lullabies? Throw in a | | | | |
| hot fudge sundae kit for two, and the new | | | | A christening gown or first communion dress |
| parents can enjoy a private celebration. | | | | are among the most unique baby gifts |
| | | | available. These momentous occasions call for |
| Diaper Cakes | | | | special clothing that will be cherished for |
| | | | years to come. |
| No, you don't eat diaper cakes - but you will | | | | |
| be talking about them for years to come. | | | | Monogrammed Clothing |
| Perfect as a baby shower centerpiece or as a | | | | |
| baby gift, a diaper cake is made from 40 | | | | A beautiful baby outfit is that much more |
| diapers tucked into a three-tier "cake" and | | | | special when it bears the baby's name. |
| decorated with gorgeous toile, ribbon, and | | | | Consider having that dress, short set, or |
| bows. Diaper cakes, which you can easily find | | | | even a gorgeous bib embroidered with the |
| online, come in a wide variety of decoration | | | | baby's initials or name. |
| schemes. Some have a Gund stuffed bear | | | | |
| attached, while others might incorporate silk | | | | Going that extra step and finding truly |
| flowers, a frog rattle, or a bracelet charm | | | | unique baby gifts will ensure that your |
| in the center of the primary bow. There's no | | | | thoughtfulness is appreciated now and for |
| question that diaper cakes are the ultimate | | | | years to come. |