When you say "unique gift", what exactly does it mean? What constitutes a unique gift anyway? Maybe it means being different from the rest, giving a gift that is not so common, personalizing an otherwise common gift, or thinking of other means to make your gift stand out. Giving unique baby gifts has an advantage because it avoids duplication. Most people opt to give a common gift, so chances are, if you give a common gift yourself, someone might already have given that exact same gift as yours.
If you give a unique gift, on the other hand, not only will it be appreciated much, but you will be remembered and your gift will be memorable. If you can't find a unique gift, you can get away by personalizing the gift you already have. Personalization is guaranteed way of ensuring uniqueness. Common gift items like baby blankets, clothes, bibs, and toys can be personalized with the baby's name, or initials to make it more special.
If you're thinking of giving the baby jewelry trinkets, you can add personalization on the boxes, or perhaps a pendant with the baby's initial on it. If you wish to give a gift that can be used by the parents too, like a diaper bag, or stroller, you can also personalize these as well. The mom and dad usually appreciate useful things like these because it makes their job much easier and more convenient. If you want a really unique gift, you can even make or build one yourself! If you're good with your hands, you can make a toy or some baby clothes.
Or if you're the creative type, you can put together something really special and give it as a baby gift. It doesn't even have to be bought, you can make your very own. After all, it's the thought that counts, and as long as it's unique the baby and the parents will remember you for it. But where can I go to find unique baby gifts, you ask? Well, the first thing you can do is to be creative and start thinking of ideas for unique baby gifts. But if you're mind fails you and you can't think of a unique enough gift on your own, there are places out there that offer specifically unique baby gifts. You can also look for other resources that can help you out.
Be creative with your thoughts, and remember that a unique gift goes a long way. It is by itself memorable, and if given by a special person like yourself, it will be cherished forever.
The author is an independent writer and has written articles about unique baby gifts. She believes that baby bibs make great baby gifts.