As an alternative to the universal high street baby presents, which may perhaps often be duplicated or look ‘department store’ you could decide on a unique and more unconventional gift, which demonstrates you have put your effort and consideration into selecting a special gift for the new arrival. These special and thoughtful presents are often kept as mementos and can be put in keepsake boxes and kept as mementos of baby’s earlier years. Individual and unique gifts are our ethos, whilst adhering to strict ethics and environmental production guidelines. Some ideas and suggestions for neutral baby gifts are listed below.

1) A baby record book is the ideally suited present to record and treasure all those first memories and special events such as baby’s and family’s details, Christenings or baby showers and birthdays. Also the ideal place to record special events like taking first steps and saying first words. Individual, 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 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 guidelines.

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 promote hearing. Without a face these dolls are identified to stimulate imagination and role play. Pebble encourages dependable and maintainable rural jobs in a trustworthy 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 customised cushion, in its handmade classic style, consists of a high quality printed image from her original artwork. Made with linens, 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 unique and individual 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 designed from the finest soft materials and ideally suited 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 certain 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 alternative 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 modern 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 taking environmental considerations to 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 distinctive, something different. They increase imagination through play and look beautiful. The Lilliputien Xmas Nativity Set would certainly make a perfect gift for Baby’s first Christmas.