Every baby is unique. He or she is a work in process that, given time, will develop into a unique person with his own personality and character. As such, your baby gifts should reflect this distinctiveness.

How do you Make Personalized Baby Gifts?

Let me count the ways. First, you can embroider the baby's name on the gift items. Oftentimes, the parents know the sex of the baby through ultrasound, and they might have a name ready. Ask the parents (if they know of the party) or ask relatives and close friends (if it is a surprise) about these details. If you are unsure, then just embroidering the family name will do.

If your gift is made of wood like cribs and rocking chairs, then etching the name will transform any store-bought gift items into personalized baby gifts. You never know if these gifts will become family heirlooms, which makes the extra touch valuable.

Second, you can embellish, add on, and accessorize ready-made gift baskets to reflect the party theme. Ask the host about it so that your gift can blend in harmoniously. When you alter these gift baskets, you put your personal touch that makes for truly personalized baby gifts.

Third, you can make your own baby gifts. This will take time as you have to start from scratch, but your efforts and time (not to mention the cost) will be worth the trouble. Your gift might very well be the only personally-handcrafted item during the baby shower!

There are many more ways. You are limited only by your imagination, your time, and your love for the family. Since babies are cause for celebration, do you not think that they are worth your time and money?

Baby Girl and Baby Boy Gifts

No matter how "ungenderized" you are, try to stick to gifts that cater to gender roles. If it is a baby boy, go for blue and green colors; if it is a baby girl, then go for pink and red. These colors will usually reflect masculine themes like trucks and jungle animals and feminine motifs like butterflies and fairies.

Even if you want personalized baby gifts that advocates taking down gender biases, refrain from doing so. There will be time for that in a child's life. Right now, the expectant mother needs cute baby things rather than political statements.

Costs of Personalized Baby Gifts

Additional costs for personalizing baby gifts are usually very small. You can even do the embroidery or the etching yourself! Your arts and crafts talents will be put to good use, plus you can employ your contacts for materials.

Oftentimes, you can instruct stores to alter their existing designs to suit your needs. They will do this at no extra cost if the alterations only involve design changes or color changes. You have to pay extra, though, for additional items.

Whatever kind of personalizing you do on your baby gifts, the safety and practicality of the gifts should be of paramount concern. If the gifts are simultaneously funny, quirky, and cute, then it is a great bonus to a great gift.