As an alternative to the universal high street baby presents, which may perhaps often be replicated or look ‘department store’ you could select a special and more unconventional gift, which demonstrates you have put your time and thought into selecting a unique gift for the new arrival. These unique and thoughtful presents are often kept as mementos and can be put in keepsake boxes and kept as keepsakes of baby’s early years. Personal and unique gifts are our ethos, whilst adhering to stringent ethics and enviromentally friendly production guidelines. Some recommendations and suggestions for baby photo gifts are listed below.

1) A baby record book is the perfect present to document and treasure all those first memories and special events such as baby’s and family’s details, Christenings or baby showers and birthday celebrations. Also the perfect 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 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 memory boxes, birth certificate holders and photograph albums all made with their rigid adherence to ethical guidelines.

2) The Fairtrade Cotton Crochet Pixie Rattle Doll by Pebble obtainable in six different designs with a rattle inside to promote hand and eye co-ordination and promote hearing. Without a face these dolls are acknowledged to stimulate creative imagination and role play. Pebble encourages stable and sustainable rural jobs in a dependable and safe working environment for over 5,000 women of all ages in 52 different regions of Bangladesh. More than simply a unique 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, comprises a high quality printed image from her original artwork. Made with linen, natural cotton, ribbon and buttons, stitched by hand and finished with button flap detail on the reverse, they are personalised and made by hand to order. This unique 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. Lovingly made and individually chosen, they are guaranteed to become a favourite keepsake.

4) The Trousselier Giraffe rattle by Trousselier Paris is made from the highest quality soft fabrics 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 most liked and valued 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 classical 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 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 promote creative imagination through play and look beautiful. The Lilliputien Xmas Nativity Set would make a perfect gift for Baby’s first Christmas.