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Three great ideas for first birthday gifts

October 26th, 2009

There is nothing quite as special as a first birthday. Babies grow so fast, and these major milestones only come around once. Your special little cherub is worthy of a special first birthday. You want to do whatever you can to ensure they get the very best in life, especially on their first birthday. So what first birthday gifts can you get baby for his or her first birthday?

First birthday gifts for babies come in many forms. Whether you are looking for something simple, educational or a special keepsake for baby, your gift choices are limitless!

Gift ideas for a one year old:

1. Make a photo album: Nothing is more special than a photo album featuring the highlights of baby’s first year. Depending on how creative you are, you could create a scrapbook with the photo’s and other mementos from the year.

2. Open a bank account: They always say the sooner you start saving the better, you cannot get much sooner than a first birthday! By the time baby is old enough to use the bank account, there should be a nice sum in there!

3. Put together a gift basket: Creating a gift basket for baby could be a fun project. You get to spoil baby with a number of smaller gifts that he or she needs. You can include anything from clothes to toys to
books and more.

If you do not have the time to implement any of these ideas, you might want to consider shopping for your baby’s first birthday gifts online. At Born Gifted, you can find a fantastic selection of first birthday gifts that require nothing but a few clicks of a mouse. Sit back, browse our fantastic selection of gifts, including pre-made gift baskets.

Buying baby Christmas gifts online

October 23rd, 2009

There’s nothing quite like the thrill of baby’s first Christmas. What a special time to share in the early life of a baby! Even though the baby will not remember their first Christmas, you will. People often struggle with what to buy for very young babies. Wondering what kinds of gifts are the best, and what kinds of toys baby would be able to appreciate. Luckily, finding great gifts for baby is easy!

Gifts that are great for babies

From birth, babies appreciate colours, sounds and different textures. Because they are attracted by bright objects, it is a good idea to get big books with large pictures. Colourful toys that make a unique sound also make great baby Christmas gifts. Anything that includes natural fibers and breathable fabrics make for a luxurious treat for baby.

Buying gifts online

At Born Gifted you find a wide range of gifts that are perfect baby Christmas gifts. We have everything from colourful toys to unique keepsakes. You can personalize your gifts with baby’s name and create something special and personalised with a click of a mouse.

We also feature a range of toys and accessories from the Dutch designer Anne-Claire Petit who creates beautiful hand crocheted items for babies. Your baby could be the proud owner of a lamb’s wool blanket, designer hand made baby rattle or one of the many adorable stuffed animals.

Let Born Gifted take care of all your baby Christmas gifts for the special baby in your life. What could be easier than browsing a selection of handpicked baby Christmas gifts that are perfect for baby’s first Christmas, without having to leave home!

Baby gifts for mummies

October 21st, 2009

The arrival of a bundle of joy is normally a cause for great celebration. What could be more important than creating a welcoming atmosphere for the little one? When it comes to buying baby gifts, there are so many different kinds to choose from. If you have never had a baby before, or bought baby gifts, you might not know where to begin in your search for the best baby gifts.

The good news is that it is difficult to disappoint a baby, save that for their preteen years! A newborn baby is like a sponge, taking in the environment around them and trying to make sense of it all. This means that anything that appeals to their senses is sure to be a hit. Some great ideas for baby gifts include soft toys, a shiny bright picture book, or a sheepskin blanket.

In these tough times, you could take a more practical approach as well. You could put together a gift basket intended for the parents of the baby, including some useful items they probably need. Teddies, and yes, even dummies are all great gifts for baby.

Some great baby gift ideas

At Born Gifted, you can use an online catalogue to get some great ideas for gifts. Using our nifty search box, you can enter the details of the baby, occasion and price range, and our search engine will select the best baby gifts. Best of all, your delivery is free anywhere in the UK! Choose Born Gifted for all your baby gift needs.

The etiquette of giving Christening gifts

October 19th, 2009

A Christening is a joyous occasion. It is the kind of occasion that brings friends and family together, resulting in a joyous celebration of the new life that has just been welcomed into the Christian faith. It is little wonder then that christening gifts are such big business.

Depending on what kind of family you have, a christening could easily turn into a case of who can buy the most ostentatious gift. Alternately, big gifts could be seen as inappropriate. So what do you do if you are faced with buying christening gifts and no idea what to buy?

So what is the proper etiquette when giving christening gifts?

When looking for christening gifts, the general idea is to gain clues from the family involved. Think about the other major life milestones and how this family has celebrated; for example what kinds of wedding gifts did they receive? What kinds of gifts were given at the baby shower? You definitely do not want to double up on gifts they may have already received.

christening gifts are generally small, with teddy bears and photo frames being completely acceptable gift choices. Browsing online may give some useful ideas you can use. At Born Gifted, you can browse our extensive collection online, without having to leave the comfort of your home.

We have a large selection of Baptism and Christening gifts, everything from photo frames to cutlery sets to personalized gifts. Delivery of most items is within 1-4 working days, meaning even if you have left things to the last minute, you can order the perfect Christening gift with the click of a mouse!

You can read a great article on History and Etiquette of Christenings here

Buying safe baby toys: Toy safety 101

October 16th, 2009

How do you know how to which baby toys are safe? Unsafe baby toys can come in a variety of forms. Whether its sharp objects or toys made from unsafe materials, there are many dangers lurking in some of the baby toys on the market today. Choosing safe baby toys for your baby is always something at the back of a parent’s mind.

The law and baby toys

Many countries around the world have stringent laws regulating the manufacturing and sale of baby toys. Amongst the standards imposed by the EU, baby toys may not contain PVC phthalates, BPA, use lead paint or have sharp edges. Although many of the regulations are common sense, they do require that all baby toys be marked with the age appropriateness of the toy.

Some tips for safe baby toys

Keep in mind that babies like to put things in their mouth, meaning that toys should be washable. Think of buying wooden toys to eliminate the possibility of any dangerous plastic toxins. When buying baby gifts look for soft toys, clothes and diapers made from organic fibres. Try to choose gifts that are made of natural materials instead of plastics wherever possible.

At Born Gifted, you can be assured all the most stringent safety standards are met with all baby toys. Choose from a wide selection of safe baby toys; and select a toy that is as special as the baby in your life is.

Baby toys are not just cute

October 14th, 2009

Congratulations on the birth of your beautiful baby! Your journey ahead is one of great adventure and discovery and we would like to make it every bit as adventurous as it deserves to be.

Fluffy teddies and little baby toys are fabulous to show how people love you and welcome your little one into the world, but baby toys also serve another greater, far more valuable service than just providing smiles or a snuggly friend to cuddle up with. Although the shape and design of baby toys has evolved over the years, the importance of baby toys has not lost its essence.

Baby toys were often called pacifiers and teachers. The reasons for this were simply because of the roles that various toys played in the development of the baby. Through the teething stages, babies were often given a nice relatively chewy toy to cut their teeth, today we have very nicely designed teething toys that accomplish the same effect.

Toys help our babies develop stronger, both mentally and physically

By buying baby toys for your little one you basically invest in their future, as certain toys are modelled around physical development and other toys are modelled around mental development. Little toys that encourage your baby to push them around build good strong legs and help with the cramps that baby’s often feel during growth.

At later stages, colour blocks and soft colour toys help your baby to distinguish colours which is great for their mental development. You will find these toys and more right here on our website.

It truly is the season to be jolly

October 12th, 2009

From the moment you heard your baby’s first cry and your heart filled with so much love that you thought you would burst, your baby has left and indelible impression on you. Your little one is your pride and joy.

You no doubt have thought about all the wonderful things in life that you want to share and show your beautiful baby, from visiting far-away lands to baking cookies together or playing in the garden. There is so much that you want to show them but you have to be patient.

Then it happens, Christmas is around the corner and you can’t wait to buy your baby Christmas gifts. In fact, all of your loved ones, friend and family are pretty excited about them buying Christmas baby gifts as well. It brings you so much joy as you think about how you will celebrate the festive season with your little loved one.

The story of Christmas

Along with all of the gifts that come with the holiday season, there comes also a great and wonderful story about Christmas itself. Telling your baby this wonderful story teaches them about love and good will to all people, and the meanings behind receiving Christmas baby gifts.

Baby’s first Christmas gifts should essentially be about the Christmas period and our range of Christmas gifts are items that you can cherish and hold onto until your baby is well into their adult years, and that you can show them how much they were loved and still are loved.

One of your baby’s most precious moments

October 9th, 2009

Anyone who has ever had a baby or babies will agree that babies are, without a doubt, a gift from God. Many women tell the story of how they nearly could not go on and the experience was truly the toughest and most painful experience of their lives. And yet, once their baby arrives many mothers testify that the pain and discomfort was all worth it for the little gift that they now hold safely in their arms.

We tend to agree that babies are gifts and therefore we understand the rights of passage that parents will have their babies go through to give thanks to God for their little wonder. A baby’s christening is truly a wonderful step in any parents’ lives as their little blessing is dedicated to the one who gave them and their baby life.

We understand the importance of your baby’s christening and that is why we have a huge selection of christening gifts for you to choose from. You will find that these christening gifts while eloquent and stylish are very tasteful for such an auspicious occasion. And you will find that we have them a plenty.

Setting your child up the right way

Buying christening gifts and taking your child through the christening motions is not just something fashionable but it lays the foundation for a morally correct citizen of the future. When your child grows up and looks back at the pictures and christening gifts they received they will know beyond of a shadow of a doubt that they were loved immensely as a baby.

Welcoming the new born to our world

October 7th, 2009

It is undoubtedly one of the most amazing miracles of life to bring a baby into the world. Most of us know what constitutes making a baby but there is nothing like seeing the little beauties once they take their first breath of fresh air in the real world. Friends and family gather from far and wide to help welcome the little bundle of joy and of course naturally to shower the little one with gifts of welcome and love.

It may be daunting for some to think about what may constitute appropriate baby gifts but we believe that thinking about getting a gift for a baby shows one true feelings about the arriving little one. Now although a Playstation 3 is a fabulous gift by any means, it is not really something for a newborn – for the dad perhaps!

We have a treasure trove of baby gifts for you to choose from to make the little one’s arrival extra special. If the baby happens to be yours we are able to design personal gifts that say from dad or from mum, from aunt and uncle and so on. If you happen to be a friend or family member; simply navigate through our site you will find that we list and name all of our gifts and for which age they are most preferable.

Don’t forget about mum

The newborn’s mum has just been through a really rough ordeal, something that the fathers will never understand (much to their delight) so what about spoiling mum for a job well done? We have a few gifts for mum that she will find really useful and helpful, or you could simple spoil her with a nice big teddy to say thanks and well done.

The choice is yours but whatever that choice is make sure that you check out our full range of baby gifts and see which one best suits your little one and their brave mum.

Your baby’s first milestone

October 5th, 2009

Birthdays are always a great time for many people. It is a time when family and friends come together to appreciate the person that you are and to give thanks for all the years that you have been alive on this planet. There are specific birthdays in the human calendar that are of special note, days like the sweet sixteenth or your child’s twenty-first birthday. But before all of these comes your baby’s first milestone: their first birthday.

Your baby’s first birthday signifies more than just a calendar event. It is true that many babies go through their worst times of illness and disease in their first year and it can be a very traumatic time for the new mum and dad and for the baby for that matter. So in essence, your baby’s first birthday is a celebration of victory for your little one overcoming the very first of life’s obstacles and it deserves to be celebrated.

When it comes to buying first birthday gifts at this stage depending on the sex of you baby you can be pretty sure of cars for boys and dolls for girls, but as we mentioned considering the tremendous feat your little has achieved, perhaps something more personal would suffice instead.

Create your own message

As a parent that went through the trials with your little one we understand that the need to present your little one with personalised first birthday gifts could mean more to you than a really expensive toy. We are able to assist with personalised first birthday gifts and help you create a wonderful message for your little one.

It is always inspiring for your children to see the first birthday gifts they have received over the years and the reasons behind the gifts, it gives them a sense of heritage and accomplishment long before they ever face the real world.

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