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Uncommon Baby Gifts make a lasting Impression

The search for Uncommon Baby Gifts typically begins when a baby shower invitation arrives or someone just had a baby. This could be a family member, friend, co-worker or business associate.

Let’s face it, a new baby is one of the most exciting and momentous occasions in life. As a result, it is only natural to want to celebrate the event with a very special gift for the new baby.

There’s also another reason. Everyone knows that parents are inundated with gifts for a new baby. Consequently, a gift must be unique in order to stand out and have a chance of being fondly remembered as time passes.

Where to find Uncommon Baby Gifts

The Internet is definitely the best place to begin looking for uncommon baby gifts. Some people have a “go-to-gift” they like to give. Most others need to search for one. But beware, there’s a bewildering number of manufacturers websites and e-commerce baby boutiques to shop on the internet.

I suggest you start your search on Etsy.com. Etsy has a wide selection of uncommon baby gifts that are crafted in the USA by small manufacturers. If you don’t find something you like on Etsy, try searching on Google using the search terms “uncommon baby gifts” and “unique baby gifts”.

What makes a great baby gift?

Just because something is uncommon doesn’t make it a fantastic baby gift. A gift for a baby must also be incredibly cute, purposeful and filled with lots of love. Personalized baby gifts of practically any kind are always a big hit with new parents.

About Silly Phillie®

Silly Phillie® designs and manufactures unique baby gifts, layette accessories and kids bathrobes. They are lovingly made to order in the USA at the Brooklyn Army Terminal. Silly Phillie® branded merchandise is sold in retail stores, drop shipped for online e-retailers, and sold directly on sillyphillie.com. Silly Phillie® Creations, Inc. is a women owned family business since 1985. Please call 855.885.3900 to inquire about our unique baby gifts. Or you can drop me an email at phyllis@sillyphillie.com.

Phyllis Gordon S’Dao

Owner/Designer

Unique Baby Gifts Make a Lasting Impression

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The other day a woman named Angelique called to order a baby gift. The gift was for an important business associate at a large pharmaceutical company.

Angelique emphasized that she wanted a unique baby gift that would make a big impression. She specified that It had to be a Welcome Wagon™ baby gift and it had to also include a Silly Phillie® bathrobe. More about the bathrobe later.

After several minutes reviewing options together Angelique decided to order a Personalized Deluxe Welcome Wagon Gift for Baby Boy . We agreed to substitute a bathrobe for the normally included bath bag and I offered to personalized the bathrobe at no additional cost.

So far nothing was unusual about the call. Silly Phillie® excels in making unique baby gifts, owns the trademark on Welcome Wagon™ baby gifts, and routinely customizes baby gifts for customers. With a made to order in Brooklyn business model, customizing baby gifts is one of the things that separates Silly Phillie® from competitiors.

Once the order was finalized Angelique told me an amazing story about how she came about calling Silly Phillie®. This is her story without embellishment and with her approval to write about it.

Unique Baby Gifts-a Silly Phillie® tradtion

Nine years ago Angelique gave birth to a set of twins. She and her husband received many baby gifts. The gift they treasured most was a Welcome Wagon™ gift for twins. And among the many items in the gift set were, you may have guessed it, two adorable bathrobes.

So when Angelique needed a special baby gift the first thing she thought of was that Welcome Wagon™. But there was a slight problem. She couldn’t remember the name of the manufacturer. The story gets even more interesting. Angelica remembered that she still had both bathrobes at home. She’s been saving them for sentimental reasons-her kids really loved these robes-and partly because she hopes to hand them down to grandchildren one day.

That night Angelique checked the neck labels and discovered that the bathrobes were made by Silly Phillie®. The next day she google searched our company and found www.sillyphillie.com. To her delight she saw that we still make Welcome Wagon™ Baby Gifts and bathrobes, too.

Stories like this one are fantastic to hear. Throughout our 30 plus years in business we’ve heard countless stories about how one or more of our products touched the life of a baby, child or parent in a very special way. Creating unique baby gifts is our passion at Silly Phillie®. Stories like Angelique’s is our reward.

Richard S’Dao

Personalized Baby Gifts-Make it Special

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A newborn baby is one of the most exciting life changing experiences in life. Celebrating the occasion calls for a baby gift that’s every bit as unique and special as the new arrival. That’s why so many people turn to personalized baby gifts as their way to say welcome to the world.

So many Personalized Baby Gifts, so many Baby Names!

Silly Phillie® has sold over 150,000 personalized baby gifts over the past 20 years. While that fact is not surprising – Silly Phillie®, after all, is a leading baby gift company – what is surprising is how many distinct names we’ve personalized on our baby gifts.

We have a total of 7500 different baby names in our database so far. That’s an enormous amount of names when you stop to think about it. This is especially astonishing when you consider that not too long ago new parents were selecting names from a very short list of popular names.

Baby Names-Trendier the Better

Trends come and go when it comes to naming a baby. But one thing is paramount today. New parents want to give their baby a name that is different. Sometimes that means choosing a conventional name but spelling it differently. Two names with several spelling options are: Carlee, Carleigh, Carley, Carlie, Karlee, Karlie for girls; or Casen, Cason, Cayson, Kasen, Kayson for boys.

An even bigger trend is choosing unconventional names inspired by a host of different influences. Here is what we see trending now:

Nouns: Rainbow, Snow, Ocean, Pine, Love, etc

Celestial objects: Moon, Nova, Luna Jupiter, Skye, etc.

Colors: Indigo, Blues, Red, Violet, Amber, Jade, etc

Another trend fueled by social changes is the redefining of gendered names. Girls are being given names traditionally reserved for boys such as Max. And boys are being given names more closely identified with girls such as Indigo. This clearly reflects the shifting values in our society toward the definition of gender.

Silly Phillie® offers a full collection of beautiful personalized baby gifts at www.sillyphillie.com. Each one is made to order in Brooklyn, NY. and you can count it to be as special as the baby you are sending it to!

Phyllis Gordon S’Dao

Owner & Designer

How to buy a baby gift

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You would be surprised how many calls we receive from customers asking us for help with choosing a baby gift. A baby gift after all is purchased infrequently and some people just don’t feel uncomfortable making the decision themselves. My staff and I are always happy to help. Silly Phillie® has been making and selling unique baby gifts since 1985. We have great baby gift ideas to share and we love to connect personally with our customers.

Baby Gift Buyers Guide

The following is a list of things to consider before purchasing your next baby gift:

Make sure your baby gift is gender appropriate. Nothing is more embarrassing than giving a gift that’s intended for the opposite sex. No matter how nice the gift might be, the impact is lost if it has to be returned. When in doubt choose a gender neutral baby gift.
Find out whether the parents setup a baby gift registry. Parents today increasingly use a gift registry to let friends & family know exactly want they need and want for their new baby. If you’re not comfortable choosing a gift yourself, selecting an item off a registry is a foolproof option. www.myregistry.com is a good place to begin your search. One word of caution. While there are many positives to gifting an item off a registry, it does take away the element of surprise.
Don’t be fooled by the quantity of items in a gift basket. When it comes to baby gifts or gifts in general for that matter, less is more. By that I mean it is always better to give something of quality, rather than a gift overflowing with an abundance of inferior imported merchandise. Look for baby gifts that include Made in the USA merchandise and items made from superior natural cotton fabrics. A prior post- How to choose a Baby Gift Basket-provides additional useful information.
Give a personalized baby gift whenever possible. Parents love seeing their new baby’s name personalized on gifts It’s the extra special touch that makes the gift more exciting & personal. Make sure to double check the spelling of baby’s name though. Parents today are choosing non traditional ways of spelling names. A perfect example of this is Braiden vs Brayden vs Braden. We’ve seen them all used. Silly Phillie® offers a full line of beautiful personalized baby gifts to choose from.
Look for a baby gift to match the parent’s interests. if the parents are doctors, firefighters, or lovers of sports, for example, give a baby gift that’s built around these themes. “Future Doctor”. “Little Squirt” & “All Star” are just a few themed gifts offered by Silly Phillie®. The parents love them plus it shows a great deal of thoughtfulness on the part of the gift giver.
Give a baby gift you know from past experience works. A mistake many people make is trying to “reinvent the wheel” when it comes to choosing a baby gift. We often hear as a reason why not to choose a particular gift “I’ve already given that to someone else”. But if that gift was well received and is in the same price point as your next gift, stick with a winner and make it your signature baby gift.
Spend time on your gift message. A well composed and sincere gift message adds to the effectiveness of a baby gift in a big way. In fact, it is often the first thing the parents see when they receive a gift. “Congratulations on your new addition” may get the job done. However, it is no match for a more heartfelt gift message that expresses your joy for the new addition and says how anxious you are to meet the new baby.
Buy your baby gift from a company trusted to make it special. Finding beautiful baby gifts on the Internet is not that difficult. Finding the right place to buy one from is more so. Some retailers are too large to pay attention to the little details that make a gift truly special. Others are too small to offer a wide variety of products to choose from. Silly Phillie® is neither too large nor too small. We make and sell only high quality baby gifts in the USA and our customer service is second to none.

I hope this baby gift buyers guide is helpful the next time you go shopping. As usual, we’re here to assist you with any questions you may have. Call our toll free number during business hours, 855.885.3900, or email me anytime: phyllis@sillyphillie.com.

Thanks for reading… Phyllis