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Collectible Baby Gifts

Babies are easy to buy gifts for. They are starting out with nothing and need everything. They also grow through clothes and go through supplies quickly, often faster than parents can manage. A more lasting baby gift option is to give presents that can be collected, displayed and added on to through the years on Christmas, birthdays or for special occasions. A special collection can be passed on to another generation.

Rattles
- Rattles are not only functional but visually appealing. Some are unique works of art. Rattles are made in every shape and style imaginable. Collect an eclectic mix of anything that is appropriate or appeals, or focus on one type or make of rattle. Silver and antique silver rattles can be quite detailed and beautiful, although they may be very pricey. Wooden rattles are another option. They are visually and tactically warm. You can choose rattles that fit a room theme or color theme. Rattles are easily displayed on a shelf or in shadow boxes on the wall. They can be used as ceiling decorations in a baby's room with different lengths of clear fish line hooked on simple screws in cup hooks. Special rattles make sweet Christmas ornaments tied on the tree hung with a thin piece of fabric ribbon.
Books
- Begin with a Bible or special family book that the baby can keep forever. As the baby grows, add special books and collectible editions of old children's illustrated books. Books with particularly beautiful illustrated covers can be framed and hung as wall décor. Put some on a shelf in the baby's room standing with the cover showing, as shelf art or as part of a montage of collectibles or special toys. Collect books with art by favorite illustrators or books representative of a certain time period or theme. Find books that fit the theme of the room décor. Books are a gift that continue to give and can be used for additional children or saved as treasured keepsakes to pass on to the next generation. Giving books can encourage an interest in reading and writing.
Christmas Ornaments
- Begin with an ornament for the baby's very first Christmas. If the ornaments are for a Christmas display in the baby's room on a dresser top or shelf, give a small artificial tree and lights as part of the gift. They can be reused every year. There are many first year ornaments available from different resources. They come with a personalized writing option or are specifically labeled Baby's First Christmas. Some are dated to mark each year. You can create your own if you are a crafts person and give a new handmade ornament to the child every year as she grows. Once the baby is grown, he or she can use the ornaments on their family trees and keep the tradition going.

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