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Oct 16 2008

Baby Gifts – Baby Blankets

Published by Author at 5:55 am under Baby Gifts

It’s always hard to think of a great gift for a baby shower. But a baby blanket can be just the ticket to earning the “most popular gift” award at the party. With a range of clever and original designs available, you can’t go wrong here.

But, what could be more ordinary than a baby blanket, you say? Used for thousands of years to swath a baby and provide needed warmth, it’s hard to imagine anyone coming up with a new idea in this area. Guess again. Baby blankets have entered whole new heights of fun, creativity and usefulness.

“Pigs In a Blanket” is just one example that combines a clever design with a practical gift. This two-piece gift set will generate lots of “oohs” and “awws” when the expectant mom opens the decorative gift box. The box is a delightful vintage container topped with an organza bow.

Inside is a plush blanket that can be embossed with a lovely phrase or even personalized. It’s wrapped around an even lovelier teddy bear-style pig that will soon become the baby’s favorite. Made from stain-resistant polyester and tough construction, it may very well be handed down to the next generation.

The gift also comes with a children’s story book rhyme designed in a similar style to complement the other two items. “This Little Piggy” printed on the back was never so much fun. The five little piggies dancing on the front agree.

Just as fun is the JoJo Giraffe toy that comes with its own special blanket inside a keepsake box. At 20 inches tall it will sit proudly in the corner until the baby can no longer resist playing with it… which will take about three seconds. With his arms and legs wrapped around a colorful keepsake box done in similar style, JoJo is a perfect toy.

The blanket that comes with the gift adds immeasurably to the delight that both mom and baby will receive from this lovely item. Easily personalized with the baby’s name, the sunny yellow fleece is warm and soothing. Embossed with a likeness of JoJo, baby will keep it close when JoJo is resting on the shelf. At 30 inches by 40 inches, it is ample size for a baby blanket or decorative bed cover.

Even baby blankets that are standalone items can make for perfect gifts. The Maddie’s Meadow is a great example. Colorfully decorated with butterflies and flowers on a background of pink, it’s very inviting. The gift box carries the same theme, with fluffy pink clouds and bright green grass that will remind mom of the joys of Spring. Personalization is easily accomplished thanks to the generous satin border surrounding the soft fleece.

Consider the 9-piece layette set and you can give enough blankets and toys to fill a nursery shelf. Booties snuggle next to a baby blanket that matches the design of the three keepsake hat boxes. Years later your ‘baby’ will thank you for keeping this lovely gift long after the baby shower.

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