What's a Luxury Gift for Baby?

What's a luxury gift for a baby? What's a gift that will produce a "wow" when it is opened?

Handcrafted by a fiber artist for babies in pure cashmere.

What baby gift becomes a family heirloom? Certainly not anything on the gift registry. People feel obligated to buy what's on the registry . In fact, sometimes, they are even given a list in the invitation to a shower of what the new mom wants. Baby's need so many things during their first few months- towels, receiving and swaddling blankets, bottles, nipples, bibs, burps, car seats and the list goes on...People feel obligated to buy what's on the registry even if it is boring . So the new mom registers at the local baby gift center ; fills out her wish list and friends and family do the obligatory thing and select something from her list which they give at showers. Groups of family, friends or co-workers chip in and buy the stroller or the car seat or the high chair. At the shower or naming, the mom appropriately gushes and thanks every body for their generosity and she goes home with the essentials she has selected. But she knows ahead of time what she is getting and is generally satisfied but not overjoyed. She may have spent a fortune on her wedding dress and veil but she is embarrassed to ask for anything outrageously luxurious for her newborn. She has probably dreamed of owning a cashmere blanket for her baby, or a hand knit take me home outfit that is outrageously expensive, but now that she is becoming a mom, her practical side wins over. Little luxuries for babies are just not that expensive; so why not splurge on thatincredible personalized baby gift whichwill make everybody really excited and happy. A baby blanket just doesn't need that much cashmere; a custom baby quilt is only 40" by 52";a custom birth announcement pillow is a little extravagance with a lasting value, a baby wipe case is under $40.00, an extraordinary outfit can be purchased for under $100.00. Yes, the outfit may be worn only for a few months; but the pictures will be around for years and the memories for a life time. Have the courage to buy a unique gift for the new baby that will create lasting memories and you will always be remembered for your generosity and thoughtfulness.