My little brother will be welcoming his firstborn into this world in October. I want to do something really special, something that would be a keepsake. We are a religious family, so anything that could incorporate God would work really well. That being said, it doesn’t have to be spiritual. Does anyone have any ideas?
FYI: For my firstborn, he reupholstered a beautiful antique chair that went in her nursery. She now has it in her room and loves it. The chair will be with her forever, so I’m looking for something heirloom-ish like this.
I think a photo frame with each of your immediate family members in it. Maybe even as they were babies. This is something I think s/he wouldn’t be able to appreciate right off but as s/he grew older s/he would come to love. There are so many beautiful frames out there (different colors, different shapes) you could find something that would incorporate into her/his nursery quite well. Even a old antique frame with a matte to fit it plus the pictures would work.
If that doesn’t work, Try a keepsake box. This is where all members of your family put something meaningful into a box. Then you could say a prayer, close the box, and s/he will be able to open it when s/he is ready. (newspaper clippings, jewelry, a hand written note/poem, video, etc..)
January 16th, 2010 at 1:30 am
How about getting a blanket embroidered? You could even put a special bible verse on it and the baby’s name. I know I still have my baby blanket and I’m 24! It’s up in my son’s crib right now.
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January 16th, 2010 at 2:12 am
Even though this site is for a grandparent to grandbaby there are some AWESOME heirloom-ish type gift ideas you can pick through
Congrats on your soon to be Nephew!
http://www.aboutbabygifts.com/heirloombabygifts.html
1. An heirloom baby gift doesn’t have to be expensive, just special.
2. Anything hand-made makes a wonderful keepsake baby gift.
3. When making heirloom baby gifts make sure they are marked, engraved or inscribed saying something like, "Specially Hand-Made for Adam by Granny Lila".
4. If you aren’t a crafty person and you don’t make things, buy heirloom baby gifts that can be engraved such as a piece of jewelry, a wood or metal trinket box, photo frame, piggy bank or something similar and have it engraved to say something like, "To Ashley with all our love, Grandma and Papa Smith".
5. Have a quilt made and embroidered with a special message. Quilts make wonderful heirloom baby gifts, especially if they are personalized.
Fun Fact: We all know that an heirloom is something of sentimental value generally passed down from generation to generation. Another definition of heirloom is similar to a birth right by law or custom where a piece of property is considered an inseparable part of an inheritance.
6. Hand-written family stories, family trees or family photo albums are exceptional heirloom baby gifts.
7. A monogrammed Bible with a hand-written message from the giver of the heirloom baby gift is incredibly special.
8. Shadow boxes for displaying special things like the baby announcement, baby’s first pacifier, baby’s first toy, baby’s first booties, the going-home-from-the-hospital outfit, or the baby’s christening gown are truly cherished as heirloom baby gifts.
9. A christening gown or something special that was used by someone else in the family, like the baby’s parents or grandparents, is a wonderful heirloom baby gift. Don’t be disappointed if the new parents prefer for the baby to have a new one, the keepsake baby gift will still be appreciated even if the baby doesn’t wear it.
10. A baby heirloom gift that is very special for an entire family is a photo album or photo frame with baby pictures of grandparents, parents, the new baby and his or her siblings. This is something that can be added to throughout the baby’s life. For instance, you may have baby pictures of each person, pictures of each person’s first birthday, first school picture, graduation photo, and wedding picture.
Be creative when creating keepsake baby gifts. Heirloom baby gifts will be cherished by many generations to come!
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January 16th, 2010 at 2:33 am
Uhh, two baby gifts come to mind:
An engraved golden cup
and
A savings bond in the baby’s name
Both are very meaningful and simple…
Congrats on your niece/nephew:)
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January 16th, 2010 at 3:09 am
You can go to this store called "things remebered" not sure if you have one near you, and get the baby a shiny silver piggy bank and have it engraved. You can try looking online for the store or some place else that does engravings.
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January 16th, 2010 at 3:50 am
Here is a link to a personalized chair and table sets for toddlers and children,
http://www.creationsbykim.com/html/table-chairs.html
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January 16th, 2010 at 3:57 am
some people give something that they love the best of their own. you may like a watch that was given to you. something that has meaning to you dearly.offer it to your brothers child. it would be with him for the rest of his days. its love.
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January 16th, 2010 at 4:40 am
Hi,
How about getting a little bracelet with the baby’s date of birth on the back and his/her name in front.
Mom gave me a little gold bracelet like that,used it for years until it didn’t fit not more,then mom kept it and now that i have my baby we’re gonna fix it and change the info so she can wear it and hopefully it can becomes like a generation thing :o)
So that little bracelet can really mean a lot n bring nice memories 4 da person that give it as a present and for the 1 that will wear it :o)
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January 16th, 2010 at 4:49 am
I think a photo frame with each of your immediate family members in it. Maybe even as they were babies. This is something I think s/he wouldn’t be able to appreciate right off but as s/he grew older s/he would come to love. There are so many beautiful frames out there (different colors, different shapes) you could find something that would incorporate into her/his nursery quite well. Even a old antique frame with a matte to fit it plus the pictures would work.
If that doesn’t work, Try a keepsake box. This is where all members of your family put something meaningful into a box. Then you could say a prayer, close the box, and s/he will be able to open it when s/he is ready. (newspaper clippings, jewelry, a hand written note/poem, video, etc..)
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January 16th, 2010 at 5:17 am
We received silver cups engraved for each of our children. Another option is a silver rattle or spoon with engraving. They are real keepsakes, last forever and are very special, even to my children now.
http://www.baby-nuserydecor.com
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