01 October 2007

7 Simple Ways To Make Personalized Baby Gifts that Babies and Parents will Treasure



One can give a wonderful personalized baby gift by checking out  specialty shops and soliciting ideas from the parents-to-be. To make  these gifts even more memorable, you can personalize them yourself by  using iron-on transfers, stitching baby names, adding photos of the  baby, letting your child do the trick, and wrapping it up creatively.

Personalized baby gifts are excellent presents that parents can keep  for their babies until they grow up. Personalizing the gift yourself  does not only make the gift more special, but you will feel proud of the  sweet effort for the baby. Here are some easy ways to make personalized  baby gifts that will surely be treasured for a lifetime:

Check out specialty shops

One way to find great ideas for unique and wonderful personalized  baby gifts  is to visit shops specializing in baby gifts or  personalized gift items. You can search for ideas and make your own  gift or buy ready-made gifts and personalize them yourself. For example,  If you find it interesting to to give a teddy bear with an embroidered  name on tje shirt, you can either make your own teddy or you can buy a  teddy bear and do the embroidery yourself. It all depends on your time  and your skills.

Solicit ideas from parents

The baby might already have the gift you want to give him. To make  sure your gift is unique for the baby and the parents and be certain  they will all love your personalized gift, take the time to ask for  ideas from the parents themselves. If you have an idea in mind, do not  be too obvious. Instead, ask the parents what might be a great gift for  the baby. Ask what personalized items the baby already has.

Use iron-on transfers

Many fashion and gift shops sell easy-to-do iron-on transfers. These  transfers are great when you are planning to give personalized bodysuits  or shirts to the baby. These transfer have very easy instructions,  which are very user friendly, even for first-timers. You can look for  the baby’s initials, use letters that compose his or her name, baby  icons, or other cute quotes fit for the baby and the occasion.

Stitch out baby names

A more creative way of personalizing your gift for the baby is to  embroider your gift. You can use a baby towel, bibs, clothes, and  blankets for this type of gift. If you have enough time, you can even  make a cross-stitch project for the baby. This makes a really sweet gift  for both the baby and the parents that they will cherish as the baby  grows up.

Add photos of the baby

Another cute personalized baby gift idea is one that includes a photo  of the baby. One idea is to give the baby a scrapbook that you  partially fill out and include some baby pictures. Then, the parents can  add more unforgettable memories and information. Finally, by the child  as soon as she is able to write and get creative. You can also make your  own picture frame with a photo of the baby.

Let your child do the trick

If you have a child of your own who wants to join the fun, give him a  job to do. Let him make a scrap book or a picture frame. Remember to  ask for his assistance  to make the gift neat, sturdy, and worthy of  keeping for a lifetime. The baby’s parents will surely find the gift  cute, interesting, and incredibly memorable. You can also make your own  personalized red, black, and white (RBW) trinkets that can hang in the  baby’s crib, stroller, or anywhere in the room that will help stimulate  the baby’s brain.

Wrap it up creatively

To make your personalized gift complete, wrap it creatively inside a  basket or in a soft transparent cloth, such as tulle. Make sure that the  color of your cloth and accessories you use matches the gender of the  baby and the motif of the occasion. Do not forget to insert a short  greeting card so that the the baby and the parents will have something  to read and cherish over the years.

Personalized baby gifts need not be expensive nor difficult to make.  Make do with what you have, put your heart into it, and be surprised  with what you are able to make. You will be happy to realize that your  gift is something that will be treasured until the baby grows up.

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