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.

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