Baby, baby

Putting together a baby gift?  I have some suggestions, and where not all are handmade, they are luxurious and unusual, and would surely be treasured by the new parents.

Possibly the best, and most adorable rattle, of all time is this one by Anne Claire Petit.  I haven’t been able to find it in the US, but it’s worth buying from wherever you can find it.  My daughter first found it in Fortnum & Mason when she was 9 months old, and she would not let it go.  To the best of my deciphering skills, it is a plastic rattle with metal bells inside with either a crocheted pink or blue stripe covering.  The crocheted rattle is soft and light, and easy for baby to make lots of pleasing sounds with!

 

For any Happiest Baby on the Block parents, a good set of swaddle blankets is a must.  We had the best luck with the Aden and Anais muslin swaddles.  They are lightweight and breathable and can make a really tight swaddle to keep baby extra cozy.  I gave a set of these to my brother-in-law and he still raves about how they were the best baby present he got.

 

And last, how about a handmade blanket?  This Mod Blanket by Rowley Baby makes a wonderful newborn gift, and the generous sizing of the blanket means it can start out as a tummy time or stroller blanket, and be used into childhood.  The soft underside gives this blanket a good shot at being the favorite, since it will just get softer with use!

For more baby suggestions, check out this article on SheKnows Parenting and look for a familiar name! 

Happy Monday,

C