Baby Gifts, Christening Gifts & More!

Some top tips on choosing the right baby gifts and baby toys
It's not always easy to select the right gift. People search the high street and online looking for something which is a bit different. Buying presents and new baby gifts is no exception. Births, Christenings, naming days, 1st birthdays are just a few of the times you may need to find unusual ideas for a baby present or baby toys, not forgetting Christmas and Easter too. We have a few suggestions here to help you make the right choice and of course we offer a fabulous range of quality baby Christening gifts and personalised baby gifts too. So whether your sister is having her first baby or your best friend is pregnant with her third or you've just become a godparent or a proud new grandparent or have new baby gifts to buy for a colleague about to go on maternity leave, our extensive baby present collection offers ideas for all baby gift occasions and budgets. And we've also got some great ideas for big brothers and sisters too – it's easy to forget them in all the excitement of the new arrival but they really appreciate a gift for achieving that big brother or big sister milestone.

Practical or keepsake
One of the first considerations when looking for the ideal new baby gifts, baby toys and baby Christening gifts is to decide whether you want to buy something practical or as a keepsake and whether you'd like to consider personalised baby gifts. Ideally you'd find a present that's a little bit of both. Many people naturally think about buying clothes or flowers. But how long do flowers last and how many outfits does one baby really need? Talk to any new parent 6 months on from the birth of their baby and they're likely to agree that their baby had too many clothes and only wore some outfits once. They'll also likely to agree that time has whizzed by and they can't believe how quickly their baby has grown up and how much they have changed in such a short space in time. This is why hand and footprint imprint and baby casting kits, which record the size of the baby's hands and feet, are so popular with new parents. These baby casting kits create a beautiful three dimensional casting of the baby's hands and feet or an imprint which can be displayed by the proud parents. If you do want to keep it very traditional why not consider a babywear bouquet which combines both clothes and a floral display and includes outfits which are 6 months and over so that the parents can enjoy the display before using the clothes.

Make it personal
Personalised baby presents have become really popular in the last few years, particularly as baby Christening gifts. Plates, soft educational baby toys, jewellery, name prints, crystal keepsakes, story and rhyme CDs, moneyboxes can all be personalised with the baby's name and birth details. You can even dedicate a tree or name a star that makes great green new baby gifts. Personalising the present is a way of ensuring that your gift is unique. We have an extensive selection of personalised gifts for new babies and personalised baby gifts are also great for naming days, Christening gifts and first birthday celebrations. Kids really love to receive presents that are personalised – be it their name in a story or a set of cutlery engraved with their name - it makes them feel really special. Babies' names can be added to many items but bear in mind that you usually need to allow a little extra time for delivery of personalised baby gifts and baby Christening gifts. Some of our personalised items are available on next working day delivery so if you've left your gift buying a little late and you'd like to buy a personalised gift, then it is worth checking whether it can still be despatched in time for the event.

Baby Signing – an unusual but practical present choice
Baby signing is becoming increasingly popular with parents all over the UK. And parental power has also brought baby signing into nurseries and toddler groups allowing babies and their carers to understand needs and wants. Baby signing helps bridge the gap between pre communication and first words and minimises the need for frustration and tantrums. It's also great for language development as the word is also said at the same time that the sign is made with the hands. A baby sign language pack or DVD will get new parents learning this excellent way of communicating and bonding with their baby.

Baby Swimming – a great present to help babies learn to love the water
If you've ever seen a baby swimming underwater you'll know what an amazing skill this is. Babies build on their natural reflex and ability to hold their breath underwater. Baby swimming classes provide vital lessons in the techniques which are taught through fun games, playing with baby toys and word association. Confidence, trust and stamina are just some of the great benefits of baby swimming classes and if you can't attend a course there are great home learning resources to get your baby swimming as early as possible.

Send the gift direct
Buying for someone who lives far away is always harder. You may not have seen the person for a while and may not be sure what they'd like. So if you've received an invitation to your niece's Christening in Halifax and you now live in Melbourne, you'll need to organise for a gift to be sent and it's easier and cheaper for it to be sent direct. Whether it's a 1st birthday gift, a Christening gift or a new baby gift we have lots of baby presents in our extensive collection. We pride ourselves on quality so you can be confident that your gift will not only look great but arrive on time for the occasion. We're happy to deliver your order direct for you and can include your personal gift message to the recipient. Whatever your gift requirements, we hope that you will trust Baby Experiences to help you find a baby gift or baby toy that will be treasured and remembered for years to come. And if it's a new baby you're buying for then don't forget the big brother or sister too!

Interesting links
Parenting tips and Information on baby care & pregnancy
Guide to pregnancy & baby care
Baby Names
Parenting 101
Parenting Advice