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Boy or Girl? US Gender Reveal Parties hit the UK

May 15th, 2012

Gender reveal cake



Another new baby craze from the US has hit our shores. First it was the Baby Shower, now it’s the Gender Reveal Party! British mums-to-be are slowly but surely catching on to this new way of celebrating impending parenthood and letting everyone know the sex of their unborn baby.

The idea is that a party is thrown for friends and family and unlike the traditional baby shower, men are invited as well. The cake plays the most important part, because underneath the white icing, the sponge is coloured either pink for a girl or blue for a boy. The parents cut the cake in front of the guests and reveal the sex of the baby. In some cases, even the parents don’t know the result. The sonographer is told to write the gender on a piece of paper, seal it and give it to the parents to pass on to the cake maker!

The number of requests for these ‘gender reveal’ cakes is increasing all the time according to many UK bakeries. One cake baker from Cheshire commented “People are just slowly catching on around here. I haven’t had anyone who has done the sealed envelope from the doctor yet, but nothing surprises me any more about what people ask for. It’s been fun to do it, though. One couple did it because they both had children from previous relationships and they wanted those children to be involved in the new baby, so they did it for them. Having a big family party and the cake was really nice. I do get why they did it.”

The social networks have gone crazy over this recent craze and YouTube has thousands of videos of the big reveal. Some think it’s all a bit self-indulgent on the part of the parents (let’s face no one really cares that much apart from the parents – right?) Others think “any excuse for a party” and at least it doesn’t involve buying loads of presents which is expected at a Baby Shower!

Whatever your views on this new US import, it looks like it’s here to stay. With more than 60% of parents choosing to know the sex of their unborn child, there is plenty of potential for mums-to-be to do it this way.

Regardless of whether it’s a boy or a girl Born Gifted have an outstanding range of children’s gift ideas which are most definitely the icing on the cake!

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Jessica Simpson gives birth to daughter

May 2nd, 2012

Congratulations to Jessica Simpson and fiancé Eric Johnson on the long-awaited arrival of their daughter who they have named Maxwell Drew Johnson. Maxwell who was more than a week overdue, having been expected on April 21st weighed a whopping 9lb 13oz. Mum and baby are doing great.

Proud mum wrote on her website “Eric and I are elated to announce the birth of our baby girl, Maxwell Drew Johnson. We are grateful for all the love, support and prayers we have received. This has been the greatest experience of our lives!!”

The birth itself was reportedly a costly affair with an estimated price tag of around $2million! This included $500,000 on a birthing suite, £100,000 on food and room service and $70,000 on a private jet to take them back to Texas.

The 31 year old singer was recently inundated with gifts at her equally extravagant baby shower party which was attended by her sister Ashlee, Jessica Alba and star of Grey’s Anatomy, Ellen Pompeo. The gifts reportedly included lots of books, soft toys and clothes so baby Maxwell will be off to a great start in life.

If you are attending a baby shower, albeit a slightly less showbiz one and you need a baby shower gift, Born Gifted offer a wide selection of fabulous ideas to shower on any expectant mum.  View them here.

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More 2012 Celebrity Babies

April 27th, 2012

Sophie Ellis-Bexter

Congratulations to Sophie Ellis-Bexter (and husband Richard Jones) on the arrival of their little boy 2 days ago. ‘Ray Holiday Jones’ weighed in at a healthy 7lb 15oz. The arrival was announced by dad and musician with ‘The Feeling’ on Twitter.

“It’s a boy! Ray Holiday Jones was born today at 12:35 weighing 7Ib 15 Mother and baby doing great. We are truly smitten. Love to u all. Rx”

Personally we like the name and for a celebrity it’s not too wacky. Peaches Geldof who gave birth to her first son last week went for the slightly more alternative name ‘Astala’! Peaches said “My little boy is the most beautiful thing in this world. When he holds Tom’s (Cohen) finger with his hand it’s the sweetest thing ever”.

They are not the only celebrities to choose unusual names for their kids this year. Beyonce and Jay-Z named their daughter ‘Blue Ivy’, Robert Downey Jr. opted for ‘Exton Elias’ and Hilary Duff and her husband chose ‘Luca Cruz.’

Last year was no different with the Beckham’s choosing ‘Harper Seven’ for their little boy, Mariah Carey’s twins were named ‘Monroe’ and ‘Moroccan’! Kate Hudson called her son ‘Bingham’ and ‘Bear Blu’ was the name chosen for their son by Alicia Silverstone and Christopher Jarecki.

With more celebrities due to give birth later this year including Jessica Simpson, Maggie Gyllenhaal and Kourtney Kardashian we wait with baited breath to see if the trend continues.

Whichever name couples decide to call their child Born Gifted have a superb range of personalised baby gifts which make great present for a newborn whether he’s an Astala or an Alfie!

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UK Mothers’ Interesting Choice of Birth Keepsakes

April 26th, 2012

Baby Keepsake Box

According to a recent UK poll,  the choice of baby keepsakes that mother’s choose as a reminder of their child’s birth may not be to everyone’s taste!  Included in the list of items being hoarded away are umbilical cord clips, pregnancy test kits and even dirty nappies!

Traditionally new mothers have kept the first lock of hair as a special keepsake to remind them of their new bundle of joy, however it seems these days, for some mothers at least, this is not enough.

The list which was commissioned by dottybingo.com is as follows:

Number 1 – Booties or Mittens – 56%

Number 2 – Umbilical cord clippings – 19%

Number 3 – Positive pregnancy test – 19%

Number 4 – Maternity clothes worn during labour – 11%

Number 5 – Stained bibs – 9%

Number 6 – Nail Clippings – 1%

Number 7 – First dirty nappy – <1%

One new mother commented on her choice to keep the first dirty nappy from her daughter who was nine weeks premature.  “She was fed on a drip during those worrying early days so when she was eventually able to suckle and fill her own nappy it was such a significant event for us that we decided to keep the used nappy forever…  We wrapped it in a nappy sack and it’s been well sprayed with air freshener and put in a box”

Whichever items new parents choose as keepsakes, it seems they will not easily part with them, with only 4% agreeing that they would eventually give them up once their children had ‘flown the nest’ and had children of their own.

However bizarre your choice of baby keepsake it’s important to hold on to the memory of that very special time in your life (although you may want to double-bag the smellier mementos!)

Born Gifted offer a large range of baby keepsake boxes suitable for storing precious mementos from your baby’s birth.  Supplied in a range of gorgeous designs and with price tag to suit all budgets – our keepsake boxes include free delivery to any UK address.

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Double Trouble

April 16th, 2012

Jedward



A university in America has recently published data showing that in 2009, 1 in every 30 babies born in the US was a twin.  (In the UK numbers are slightly lower at approx. 1 in 60-70 pregnancies).  In actual fact the numbers have been steadily increasing over the past 3 decades.  Prior to 1980 the levels were less than 2% of all births.  So what is causing such an increase?

Barbara Luke, a researcher from Michigan State University notes that the largest increase was in the slightly older women aged 30 years or more.  She added “Older maternal age accounts for about one-third of the rise, and two-thirds is due to the increased use of fertility treatments,”  It is well known the enhanced fertility treatment has a much higher prevalence of multiple births and in the US approx 12% of all women have undergone such treatment.  This increase is also being observed in the birth of triplets and higher multiple outcomes with 1 out of 651 babies in 2009 compared to one in 2,702 in 1980.

Luke stressed the importance of more research in this area because the health risks are much higher when dealing with multiple births “Continued research is necessary to improve outcomes.”

In the UK, TAMBA (Twins and Multiple Births Association) are an organization who provides support for families with twins, triplets or more.  They recently published a UK report which calls for significant improvements in NHS maternity antenatal care for women having twins, triplets or more .  The report states that 22% of mums were concerned about their post natal care and frequently complained about being abandoned and struggling to care for more than one baby.  You can visit the TAMBA website for more information.

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Celebrity Baby Boom in the UK

April 12th, 2012

Billie Piper

Lately, there has been a plethora of celebrities that have announced they are expecting and in particular there has been a baby boom over the pond in Hollywood. But there are a number of famous stars here in the UK that are either pregnant or have given birth already to spring/summer bundles of joy.



Singer/actress Billie Piper has only just started hearing the pitter-patter of tiny feet after she gave birth to a little boy. Her husband, Laurence Fox, revealed on social networking site Twitter that the pair couldn’t be happier about their beautiful boy. The little one will be an addition to the family that already has a three-year-old son called Winston but the couple are yet to reveal the new-born’s name.



Meanwhile Chantelle Houghton, who rose to fame after winning Celebrity Big Brother, is expecting a little girl with her fiancé Alex Reid. Their first child together is due in June and the glamour model has recently posed naked with a sheet draped over her to recreate the iconic Vanity Fair Demi Moore image.



Another starlet who is expecting is 30 year-old actress Sienna Miller who has been photographed sporting a cute little baby bump under maternity frocks. And glamour model Nicola Mclean has also revealed that she is pregnant with her third child to her footballer husband Tom Williams.

What is more, it is rumoured that award-winning singer Adele is considering adopting a child with her boyfriend Simon Konecki. A source told Star Magazine that the pair wants to adopt an Ethiopian girl as well get pregnant after they marry!



So with so many celebs conceiving this summertime, perhaps their friends should be considering what new baby gifts they should be purchasing to celebrate the arrival!



Here at www.borngifted.co.uk we have lots of unusual gifts for boys and girls so if you want to put a smile on a mum-to-be’s face, visit us today.

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Guide to April Babies

April 10th, 2012

According to ancient traditions, a baby’s personality can be influenced by the stars and the year and place of birth. And being born in the month of April will either result in your child having the Aries zodiac sign or Taurus symbol. Here is an expert guide to understanding the personality of your April child.

Aries

aries

Aries, which is represented by a Ram symbol, has the personality traits of strong, outgoing and very affectionate. Aries babies allegedly start walking and talking at an early age, usually cry to get everyone’s attention, and are curious and restless.

What is more, they are very loving and sentimental and often seek admiration but can lose their temper. Aries children are trusting and sincere with an abundance of self-confidence to be great leaders but they may be lazy at school. It is also reported that they are impatient so all gifts and toys for toddlers should be well hidden!

Taurus

taurus

In contrast, Taurus babies are very sweet and loving too but they pay a lot of attention to food and so parents are advised to start teaching good eating habits early on to ensure the child is healthy. A Taurus child is very affectionate, usually quiet and pleasant as well as rarely aggressive. Unlike an Aries baby, they do not like being the centre of attention and are very shy and they are one of the most stubborn signs in the zodiac.

Interestingly, colours and sounds reportedly affect their emotions. They are very sensitive to sounds and so parents should talk calmly. Soft colours make them feel better in comparison to vivid shades like orange and red which disturb them. One can take from this that they will have a love for music and the arts as well as drawing and being very creative.

Another interesting trait is that Taurus babies have a good memory and therefore they do not often lose their toys or belongings.

Ensure any presents tie into your April baby’s personality with baby gifts from Born Gifted.

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How Did Mother’s Day Start?

March 15th, 2012

Mother’s Day will be celebrated this year on Sunday 18th March – but how did the occasion originally start? Mother’s Day originally dates back to a woman named Ann Jarvis who started Mothers’ Day work clubs in America. After she died in 1907 her daughter began a campaign to make Mother’s Day a recognised holiday in the US. It is now recognized worldwide! It is celebrated on different days around the world but the idea is still the same – respect, admiration and love for all mothers.

It is traditional to show your appreciation to your Mum by presenting them with a card and a gift such as flowers or chocolate. Alternatively you could choose from a wide range of Mother’s Day gifts available from Born Gifted.

In particular Spaceform tokens are a popular choice which provide a keepsake for your mum to cherish. Alternatively Born Gifted offer a large range of Personalised Mother’s Day gifts including personalised mugs, teas sets, candles and chocolate bars. Whatever you choose to buy your special Mum this Mother’s Day you can sure that it will much appreciated.

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Nostalgic Toys for Toddlers

March 5th, 2012

Wooden toys represent great value as they are extremely durable and therefore likely to provide many years of fun for your child as well as any other younger siblings. Plastic toys are no longer quite as popular as they once were, indeed they are no longer necessarily the cheaper option with manufacturing costs in Asia rising all the time. This means wooden toys are making something of a comeback particularly with the more nostalgic parent. Furthermore, the range of wooden toys for toddlers and babies is much better than ever before with some fantastic brands from all over Europe and further afield.

Another important reason for their renewed appeal is the obvious environmental advantages of wooden baby toys over plastic ones. Most manufacturers of wooden toys now only source the raw materials from renewable forests, a good example is Plan Toys who use the wood from rubber trees which can no longer be harvested for their rubber.

Born Gifted offer a fantastic range of wooden toys from various quality brands, suitable for newborns through to older children. A selection of some of the wooden toy brands on offer are displayed below:

EverEarth Brio

JanodLanka KadePlan Toys

So if you’re thinking about purchasing a toy for a baby or child why not think twice before buying plastic and consider a wooden toy which will not only be greatly appreciated but will still be entertaining children for many years to come.

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Brand New Silver Gifts

February 23rd, 2012

Traditionally silver gifts have been a popular choice for children’s special occasions, indeed silver items are still one some of our most popular Christening gifts. Also a popular choice to celebrate a new baby, silver gifts are meant be cherished as lasting keepsakes. In recent years the price of Sterling silver has risen drastically making it a less-affordable gift idea. However many people are unwilling to compromise on quality, especially if they are purchasing a gift for a Godchild, so silver is still proving a popular choice.

Born Gifted offer a range of quality silver brands including the prestigious Sheffield-based silversmith Carrs who make some outstanding pieces. They have just introduced a new range of silver plated gifts which are of extremely high quality very hard to distinguish between these and the solid silver versions. Two examples are shown below. These represent great value for money and are likely to be just as well received as a sterling silver gift.
Silver Plated Christening Gifts
Our collection of handmade gifts and jewellery from ‘Tales from the Earth’ are also very popular to give as a Christening gift. We have just added two new pieces the range which can be seen below.

Silver Necklaces from Tales from the Earth
We also offer some personalised Christening bracelets and by far our best seller is shown below. If you have been asked to be a Godparent to a little girl then you won’t find much better than this bracelet.
Silver Christening Bracelet

To summarize, silver may on the face of it seem an expensive option for a Christening gift, however you won’t find a better quality, lasting keepsake which always impresses and will undoubtedly be well received. Don’t forget that as with all items on the Born Gifted website, delivery is completely free.

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