It is always hard to think of gift ideas for a baby shower but a baby blanket can be just the answer to earning the "best gift" award at the party. With a range of clever and original designs available today you can't go wrong here.
But, what could possibly be more ordinary than a baby blanket I hear you say? Used for many hundreds of years to swath a baby and to provide needed warmth, it's difficult to imagine someone coming up with a novel idea in this area. think again. Baby blankets have discovered whole new heights of creativity, fun and usefulness.
"Pigs in a Blanket" is just one example that combines both a clever design and a practical gift. This lovely two-piece gift set will cause lots of "oohs" and "aahs" when the proud mother opens the decorative gift box which comprises a charming vintage container surmounted by an organza bow.
Inside she will find a plush blanket which can be printed with a memorable phrase or even personalized. It's wrapped around an even lovelier teddy bear-style pig which will quickly become the baby's favorite. Manufactured in a stain-resistant polyester and with a tough construction, it could very well even be passed down to the next generation.
This particular gift also comes with a child's story book rhyme designed in a similar style to complement the two other items. "This Little Piggy" printed on the reverse was never so much fun and the five little piggies which are dancing on the front could not agree more.
Just as much fun is the JoJo Giraffe toy which comes with its own very special blanket housed in its own keepsake box. At 20 inches high it will proudly occupy a spot in the corner until the baby can no longer resist playing with it... which at a guess will take about four seconds. With his arms and legs wrapped around a colorful keepsake box made in similar style, JoJo is quite simply a perfect toy.
The blanket which comes with the gift adds hugely to the delight which both baby and mom will receive from this exquisite item. Easily personalized with the addition of the baby's name, the sunshine yellow fleece is soothing and warm. Also, at 30 inches by 40 inches, it is a good size for a use as a decorative bed cover or a baby blanket.
Even baby blankets which are standalone items can make perfect gifts. The Maddie's Meadow is a wonderful example. Colorfully and brightly decorated with flowers and butterflies on a background of pink, it's very inviting. The gift box itself carries a matching theme with bright green grass and fluffy pink clouds which will remind mom of the joys of spring. Personalization is easily achieved as a result of the wide satin border that surrounds the soft fleece.
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