We feature mainly
handmade baby gifts for several reasons. Here are some of the things to
consider when choosing an item for your own baby or for a baby gift.
Handmade
baby gifts are unique.
Who wants to show
up to a shower with the same blanket as another guest? Or visit a friend's
nursery and see that she has the same crib set as your baby? The problem
with having just a few large baby stores available is that everyone ends up with
the same items. Having a baby is such a precious time - it is worth
finding something unique and special.
Support
woman-owned businesses and work-at-home-moms.
Almost all handmade
baby items are made by women. It feels great to support them in their
craft while taking home something wonderful for yourself. Yes, you may be
able to find something cheaper at a large chain store, but the profits from that
purchase will go to a large manufacturer instead of a hard-working individual
artisan.
Personalize
your baby item.
Many handmade gifts
can be personalized with your baby's name, initial or decoration of your
choice. Besides being super cute, these gifts become keepsakes and are
kept for a long long time. When children get older, they will know
that personalized items were chosen with care just for
them.
Choose
quality.
Artisans who make
things by hand have an amazing attention to detail. Baby items that are
handcrafted tend to be of a higher quality and last longer than things that you
would find in a local store. These are the kinds of items that become
family heirlooms.
Here are some of our favorite handmade items!
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