As an different option to the generic high street baby presents, which may perhaps often be duplicated or look ‘department store’ you could opt for a unique and more unconventional gift, which indicates you have put your time and thought into deciding upon a special gift for the new arrival. These special and thoughtful gifts are often kept as mementos and can be put in memory boxes and kept as keepsakes of baby’s early years. Personal and special gifts are our ethos, whilst adhering to stringent ethics and enviromentally friendly manufacturing policies. Some recommendations and suggestions for luxury gifts for a new born baby are listed below.

1) A baby record book is the perfect present to record and treasure all those first memories and special occasions such as baby’s and family’s details, Christenings or baby showers and birthdays. Also the perfect place to record special occasions 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 closed with twine and decorated with a baby tag. Perfect as a newborn baby present for your own baby, or a special gift for a newborn baby of relations or close friends. East of India range also includes first keepsake boxes, birth certificate holders and photo albums all made with their rigid adherence to ethical policies.

2) The Fairtrade Cotton Crochet Pixie Rattle Doll by Pebble obtainable in six unique designs with a rattle inside to promote hand and eye co-ordination and stimulate hearing. Without having a face these dolls are acknowledged to encourage creative imagination and role play. Pebble encourages dependable and maintainable rural jobs in a reputable and secure 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 fruit and vegetables, crochet pink flower rattles, knitted floppy bears, knitted little wonky bird rattles and pastel knitted cupcake set.  

3) The Maxine Pharoah customised cushion, in its hand crafted vintage style, consists of 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 present is perfect for a New baby gift, Baptism or Naming Day gift, special birthday present or to compliment baby’s nursery. Carefully made and personally chosen, they are guaranteed to become a favourite keepsake.

4) The Trousselier Giraffe rattle by Trousselier Paris is created from the finest soft materials and perfect for new baby gifts. His soft mane and long neck make him easy to grip by small hands. Beautifully displayed in his own pale blue Trousselier box, he is guaranteed to be a favourite and cherished present. The Trousselier range includes Bunny Angel, Squeaky lamb, Squeaky Kangaroo and bab, Dotty Rabbit Set and Long eared bunny. As an change to soft toys, Trousselier additionally have a beautiful range of Magic Lanterns which project eye catching moving images onto the lamp and also Wooden Music Boxes, a contemporary 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 with the environment in mind, the Lilliputiens selection of toys consist of 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 enhance creative imagination through play and look stunning. The Lilliputien Xmas Nativity Set would certainly make a perfect gift for Baby’s first Christmas.