Personalized gifts for babies having the individual touch are welcomed by new parents and kept as lifelong mementos. There are a wide range to choose from – baby blankets, clothes for the little one, photo frames that are customized, albums and the like. Some of the items display the step by step progress of the baby and are great favourites with the parents. For instance the tiny footprint of the baby could be kept in a frame having the name and date of birth of the baby monogrammed. Items required for the first year could be fitted into a hamper.

The personalized blankets could be embroidered by hand together with quilts in pastel shades with patchwork appliqués. Ruffled edges add to the attraction. Animal prints are greatly loved by little ones as soon as they begin to understand the outside world. A good introduction to the world of learning could be embroidering alphabets on to the coverlet. There are pillows of satin with delicate lace edging that can be picked up.

If one does not feel like knitting or embroidering the baby shops are there to help with a whole array of stuff that can be given an individual touch. The name and date of birth can be fixed on to the sets in no time. The personalized baby blankets are sold with play mats for baby to roll and play.

The mats are generously padded flaunting pictures like gentle playful lambs. Among other items are rompers made from soft fleece – embroidered and delicate. The inside is made from 100% cotton. Ruffle diapers are also available with personalized messages that have been embroidered. Some are made from cotton while others are a mixture with poly blends.

There are many safe stuffed toys and animal figures to pick up as gifts for the new born. Dolls and the teddy bears are eternal favourites. The baby gift hampers itself are fashionably crafted with diapers looking like three tiered cakes and other unique innovations. The basket is complete with a personalized baby robe that matches the contents and colours. The layettes that are customized make for ideal gifts. Not to be forgotten are useful diaper bags – great as a practical present.

It is the individual touch of the giver that brings the smile to the parents and the little ones.