As an alternative to the universal high street baby presents, which may often be replicated or look ‘department store’ you could opt for a special and more unconventional gift, which indicates you have put your effort and consideration into selecting 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 environmental manufacturing guidelines. Some recommendations and suggestions for baby gifts are listed below.

1) A baby record book is the perfect present to document and cherish all those first memories and special experiences such as baby’s and family’s details, Christenings or baby showers and birthdays. Also the ideal place to document 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 sealed with string 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 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 encourage hand and eye co-ordination and encourage hearing. Without having a face these dolls are acknowledged to encourage creative imagination and role play. Pebble promotes stable and sustainable 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 educative 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 customised cushion, in its handmade traditional style, contains 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 hand crafted to order. This special and personal baby present is ideal for a New baby gift, Christening or Naming Day gift, special birthday present or to go with 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 fabrics and perfect for new baby gifts. His soft mane and long neck make him easy to clutch by small hands. Beautifully presented in his own pale blue Trousselier box, he is guaranteed to be a most liked and treasured present. The Trousselier range includes Bunny Angel, Squeaky lamb, Squeaky Kangaroo and bab, Dotty Rabbit Set and Long eared bunny. As an alternative to soft toys, Trousselier additionally have a wonderful range of Magic Lanterns which project eye catching moving images onto the lamp and also Wooden Music Boxes, a modern design of a traditional 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 Lilliputien range 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 distinctive, something different. They enhance imagination through play and look beautiful. The Lilliputien Xmas Nativity Set would make a perfect gift for Baby’s first Christmas.