A typical baby photo album can be customized into something different by adding some ribbons and bows to it or by putting up some pictures of the baby (if you have them) with your personal comments. You can even make your own photo album and hand-paint the cover or inside of the album pages with cartoon characters or animals, flowers, stars etc. Just leave enough space for pictures to be put up. If you are not into painting, there is another option which is easier that will impart your own personal touch to the album. Simply buy some baby stickers and die-outs and decorate the pages with them.

Silver mementos have always been favorite gift items for babies especially from grandparents, close family and friends or godparents. Engraving the baby’s name on them also is popular. You can add a new dimension to your silver gift by engraving the baby’s name and also the date and the occasion as well as your name also.

This will be a special reminder from a favorite aunt or grandparent or uncle. Silver items can include baby spoons, bowls, forks, small plates, photo frames and baby jewelry. As soon as you personalize them they will cease to be the usual trinkets to be seen and locked away and instead will become cherished treasures.

Ceramic hand painted baby utensils like baby plates, bowls and cups are truly different from the rest of personalized baby gifts. You can customize them by putting up the baby’s information on the chosen gift thus making it very personal for the baby. These ceramics are food and dishwasher safe and make for great keepsakes.

If you have a photo of the baby, you can get it transferred (along with your one-liner) onto wooden clocks, mugs, picture frames, bowls or cups. This transference can also be done on pillows and cushions, baby blankets and t-shirts. A special technology is used for this photo transference and the end result is worth the expense. Captions like ‘let’s face it; I am cute!’ look too cute alongside the baby’s picture on a t-shirt or blanket or cushion.

Hand-knitted sweaters, socks or caps may seem hopelessly old-fashioned but with a personal message or the baby’s name knitted into it, they can become favorite childhood possessions. Towel sets with the baby’s name embroidered on them will instantly transform the towels into something special.

The most mundane of gifts can be converted into something different with some application of your imagination and creativity. For instance, photo albums are popular gift items for babies but how about adding your own personal touch to the store-bought gift by way of adding a few bows or ribbons or colored tapes here and there? And if you are artistically inclined you can even hand paint the cover or pages of the album. The easier option is to stick ready-made baby stickers and die-outs in the album with enough space left for the pictures. Even putting up a few pictures of the baby with your personal comments will turn the album into something special.

Another wonderful gifting idea is to get baby photos transferred onto mugs, bowls, clocks, cushions or pillows or blankets and even items of clothing like t-shirts. Wooden plaques with a picture of the baby and a few lines on the occasion it was presented also make for unique baby gifts. This special technology really helps you come up with a novel gift and something which will be cherished by the parents.

Ceramic dishes which are hand painted and safe for the baby are also available in the market. These cups, bowls, plates not only look pretty and colorful but also stand out from the rest of the gifts.  As an added dimension you can have some tidbits abut the baby put up on the dishes to make the present unique.

Grandparents, godparents or close family/friends like to present personalized baby gifts and although these are not something new, nevertheless, engraved silver mementos still top their list. Along with the baby’s name and the giver’s name add a few personal lines to the engraving and the gift becomes even more special.

A favorite uncle, aunt or grandparent will forever remain in their memory. Silver items normally include spoons, bowls, picture frames, plates and trinkets like bracelets or pendants. A pendant with a flip over lid can be featured with a picture inserted into the cavity; although old-fashioned, this never goes out of style and is a wonderful keepsake.

Even hand knitted sweaters, socks and scarves may seem outdated but with a baby’s name knitted into it, the gift becomes a token of love and a treasured possession. The most ordinary towel sets can be transformed into personalized baby gifts by embroidering the baby’s name onto them. Baby clothing is always a good option for adding custom names and designs.

Baby toys and clothes may seem the easiest options but this is where novices get confused and end up buying the wrong toys or clothes which are inappropriate for the baby’s age. The rule of the thumb as far as clothes are concerned is, keep the season and the age of the baby in mind and you are set. This way you will not end up with wrong clothes for the wrong season and in the wrong sizes.

Remember, new clothes are always welcome to parents so go ahead and pamper the baby with smart clothes. Toys are far easier to select as you simply have to match the age of the baby to that written on the box of the toy. Make sure that the toys are non-toxic. You can choose rattles, crib mobiles for newborns while toddlers will love stringing a pull-along toy or prancing on a rocking horse. Tricycles, small cars also make for good gifts if your budget stretches that far.

Bath care items for babies also make great baby gifts and you can get attractively-packed bath sets which contain lotions, creams, soaps and shampoos. Rubber bath toys as well as cute baby bath towels can also be added or given separately. A bathtub can be a nice gift if you want to spend that much or you can even splurge on an expensive baby bath care set.

Beautiful baby blankets, sheets and quilts are available in baby stores and you can opt for either one of them or gift an entire set. And if you know the color scheme and the theme of the nursery you can even try and coordinate the gifts with it. Cute baby sleep wear also make for excellent gifts but for normal clothes, keep the size and season in mind.

A diapering-set consisting of wet wipes, nappies and diapers will never go unused because this is what is required the most in the first few months. New parents will be grateful for extra stocks in the house. For that matter, even a baby monitor will come in handy although it is not the most exciting of gifts for the baby.

One unique baby gift is a framed footprint of the little one. The keepsake set will be a useful gift that will capture the first years of the infant. A customized monogrammed picture frame would be a novel gift for the baby. Being able to instantly recollect those special first days with hand and foot print tins or a personalized frame will make sure some memories last forever.

A personalized baby blanket could be a luxurious gift; so too would be an embroidered quilt or baby jewelry that is tailor made for a particular baby. Ruffled edges will add to its distinctiveness. Babies simply adore animal prints interspersed with alphabets embroidered on soft material with colorful yarn. Baby shops have generous collections of many such customized blankets.

There are adorable pillows made of satin and fleecy blankets for toddlers. The name and date of birth can be stamped or embroidered on these cozy items. The blankets are accompanied by plush play mats for the baby to romp and roll on. The mats are decorated with prancing lambkins and are padded and safe for the soft limbs of the toddler. This can be matched with personalized baby apparel.

The rompers made of fleecy material are embroidered with exquisite designs and make for exclusive gift items. The inside is of pure cotton. The ruffle diaper covers come with messages that are embroidered and are available in either cotton or poly blended material. These customized baby clothes and other items are in great demand.

Most of the stuffed toys feature adorable animals that are ideal for toddlers. The gift baskets are fashionably crafted from the best quality materials and filled with unique gifts like diapers shaped into cakes and other items that can remain forever as mementos.  The individualized layette as well as bags containing diapers is a welcome gift for the little one and the parents. Little girls would love to be gifted Baby Doll furniture.

The diapers shaped into three tiered cakes are something to see apart from being very useful. The baby gift basket makes one of the best presentations to be loved by both the child and the parents. It may contain a robe for the child comprising two ply blankets, a sleeping gown, hat, burp pad, bib and shiny satin slippers. The personalized baby boy gift baskets have been specially devised to bring the smile to all who see and use it.

Many different baby gifts can be personalized but none look quite as catchy as embroidered clothing. You can personalize furniture, toys and photo albums but these are more keepsake items and not necessarily for everyday use. But with personalized t-shirts, sweaters, sweat suits and bath robes your baby boy or baby girl will have a special reminder of who they are no matter where they go.

Roll neck sweaters are gaining popularity with infants and toddlers and you can find boy and girl sweaters in terrific colors including classic navy blue and pink.  Made from 100% luxuriously soft cotton roll neck sweaters are super comfortable and keep babies warm when the air gets nippy. Best of all roll neck sweaters can be embroidered in a number of ways including monogrammed block, script or funky style lettering to match your little one’s unique personality.

Great for everyday apparel t-shirts never go out of style and you can find comfortable and durable t-shirts made from high quality material blends including cotton, polyester and spandex. Double layer t-shirts can be found in baby boy blue and baby girl pink for classic baby apparel and can be personalized with a baby’s full name, initials or single letter.

If you really want to make an impression on that newborn baby boy or baby girl then consider a fresh looking personalized velour sweat suit that will keep them current with today’s trendy fashions. You can find high quality baby track suits that feature pink, blue or white piping, matching gusset and interior hood lining for added comfort.

Infant velour sweat suits are ideally sized for infants and toddlers between 6-12 months and the cuffs are snug so the sleeves stay baggy to keep up with the latest styles. Keep it simple and plain with a single embroidered letter that looks cool and gives your toddler a sense of his own identity.