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Rose Bear Mommy & Baby Gift Set

We’re really excited about our new Rose Bear Mommy & Baby Gift Set. It’s a brand new original design only from Silly Phillie!

Rose Bear for Mommy

A Rose Bear is a teddy bear made from hundreds of little roses. The roses in this bear are made from synthetic foam, offering a great alternative to live flowers, which would only wilt in a few days. Instead, these roses stay fresh indefinitely, making this Rose Bear an exciting keepsake gift for the new mommy to treasure forever!

Rose Bear Layette for Baby

Silly Phillie’s Rose Bear Gift Set includes three soft, 100% cotton receiving blankets to wrap baby with love. The blankets are cleverly presented as a flower bouquet to complement the Rose Bear theme, Receiving blankets are made in the USA by Silly Phillie. In addition, an adorable soft bear character wrist rattle is included to help stimulate baby’s senses.

Rose Bear Mommy & Baby Keepsake Photo Album for the Entire Family

Every family needs a quality photo album to keep baby’s precious photos safely in place. Rose Bear Mommy & Baby Gift Set includes one that’s definitely top of the line. The photo album has these desirable features: able size (12″ x 9″) to hold lots of photos; plenty of photo corners to keep photos in place; clear plastic page protectors; plus a cutout on the front cover in which to personalize the album with a photo of baby.

All in all, Rose Bear Mommy & Baby Gift Set has something for everyone!

ABOUT SILLY PHILLIE®

Phyllis Gordon SDao-Owner/Designer

Silly Phillie® has been making unique baby gifts and layette since 1985. We design & manufacture unique baby gifts, layette, and kid’s bathrobes. Our premium quality products are made with love in the USA. We personalize and customize “beautiful gifts for beautiful babies“. Please visit www.sillyphillie.com.

Silly Phillie® Creations, Inc. is a woman owned business. Call 855.885.3900 to inquire about our unique baby gift baskets and other sensational products. You can also email me directly: phyllis@sillyphillie.com.

I’d “love” to hear from you!

Phyllis Gordon S’Dao

The Impact of the Falling Fertility Rate

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Silly Phillie is concerned about the falling Fertility Rate here in the USA and around the world. Fewer babies being born means fewer baby gifts. This is discouraging news for all businesses that rely on a healthy Fertility Rate for business survival.

How Much has the Fertility Rate dropped?

In 1950 the global Fertility Rate-the average number of children a women gives birth to-was 4.7. That number in 2017 fell by almost 50% to 2.4 children. Moreover, the Fertility Rate is expected to decline even further to just 1.7 by 2100. Please visit The Lancet to see the results of a study on Fertility by Researchers at the University of Washington’s Institute of Health Metrics and Evaluation.

Importantly, a Fertility Rate of just 1.7 is below the 2.1 needed to maintain the number of people on the planet. Consequently, the population in many countries will fall precipitously. For example, the population in China by the year 2100 is expected to drop from the current 1.4 billion people to just 730 Million.

Why Women Are Having Fewer Babies

Better education, increased participation in the workforce and easier access to contraception are all factors contributing to women having fewer children. Another reason is the high cost of raising a child today. All of these factors, combined with the advancement of women in many professional fields, makes having children less attractive than it was years ago.

The Broader Consequences of A Declining Fertility Rate

There are both positives and negatives from a falling Fertility Rate. On the positive side, fewer people on the planet should result in reduced consumption of vital natural resources, slowing of global warming, and overall improved living conditions for many people, especially those living in densely crowded cities.

The biggest negative of a falling Fertility Rate is the creation of an inverted age structure of the world’s population. By the year 2100, the number of people over 80 will soar from 141M in 2017, to 866 M. At the same time the number of young people will decline dramatically. The result is far fewer young people paying taxes, which governments need to maintain social programs, including caring for the elderly.

For more information, please see article titled “Fertility Rate: Jaw dropping Global Crash in Children Being Born ” published on bbc.com.

The Impact on Baby Gifts and Other Baby Products

There are no easy solutions for the social ramifications of a falling Fertility Rate. Besides, they are clearly beyond the scope of this humble baby products designer. But one thing is clear to me. Those of us with businesses dependent on women having babies should look at other product categories for business growth opportunities.

ABOUT SILLY PHILLIE®

Phyllis Gordon SDao-Owner/Designer

Silly Phillie® has been in business since 1985. We design & manufacture unique baby gifts, layette, and kid’s bathrobes. Our premium quality products are made with love in the USA. We personalize and customize “beautiful gifts for beautiful babies“. Please visit www.sillyphillie.com.

I’d “love” to hear from you!

Phyllis Gordon S’Dao

New Baby Layette Set Cake from Silly Phillie

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Silly Phillie is delighted to introduce Baby Layette Set Cake in three delicious variations: Baby, Boy & Girl. These multi-tiered Layette Cakes not only are visually beautiful, but they also make a practical baby gift as well.

Baby Layette Set Cake Components

Each Baby Layette Set Cake is beautifully made with a complete layette ensemble. Items include a 100% cotton sleep gown, onsie, receiving blanket, hooded towel, washcloth, bib, hat, socks, & six disposal diapers. In other words, everything a mother needs to care for a precious newborn. In addition, all layette items are made in the USA by Silly Phillie! Diapers & socks are sourced from another manufacturer.

Baby Layette Set Cake-Girl

The birth of the Baby Layette Set Cake

Baby Layette Set Cake was created in response to a request from a large organization who was looking for a unique and practical gift to give to first time mothers.

Silly Phillie was selected for two reasons. First, as a leading designer and manufacturer of high quality layette baby gifts for more than 30 years, it is only logical that one would consider Silly Phillie for this project. But the thing that tipped the scales in our favor is our ability to deliver beautiful baby gifts that new parents rave about. Importantly, Silly Phillie has the ability to customize baby gifts based on your specific needs. Don’t hesitate to call us.

Baby Layette Set Cake-Boy

Baby Layette Set Cake is currently in production, shipping and making lots of new mothers ecstatic. The general public however will have to wait a little longer to order one as it is currently an exclusive until June. Meanwhile, please keep them on your radar for late spring/summer 2021 babies. They truly are delicious!

ABOUT SILLY PHILLIE®

Phyllis Gordon SDao-Owner/Designer

I’d “love” to hear from you!

Phyllis Gordon S’Dao

Perfect Newborn Baby Welcome Gift

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For more than 25 years a Silly Phillie® Welcome Wagon© has made the perfect Newborn Baby Welcome Gift. It is true that of our unique gift baskets are designed to welcome a newborn. However, none say welcome to the world quite like a Welcome Wagon© gift set.

Heart & Soul of a Newborn Baby Welcome Gift

The Silly Phillie® designed and copyrighted Welcome Wagon© pull-toy is at the center of this classic newborn baby gift. Our wagons are made of wood and come impeccably finished in red with white and black accents. Moreover, “Welcome Wagon” is prominently printed on both sides to immediately convey a powerful “welcome to the world” sentiment.

Filled with essential layette items, the wagon itself makes a wonderful keepsake toy for baby to enjoy once he or she begins to crawl and walk. In addition, Silly Phillie® Welcome Wagons can also be personalized to make the gift even more unique and personal. Finally, Welcome Wagon Baby Gifts are now 25% off at sillyphillie.com when using promo code 2020!

So The next time you need a gift to welcome a newborn baby, think about giving a Welcome Wagon© baby gift from Silly Phillie®. You will thank me and for that I’ll say your Welcome!

ABOUT SILLY PHILLIE®

Phyllis Gordon SDao-Owner/Designer

Silly Phillie® designs, manufactures, and sells unique baby gifts, layette, and bathrobes for kids. The company’s premium products are made with love in the USA since 1985. We personalize and customize “beautiful gifts for beautiful babies“. Visit www.sillyphillie.com.

I’d “love” to hear from you!

Phyllis Gordon S’Dao

The Popularity of Rocking Horse Baby Gifts

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Silly Phillie® has sold over 35,000 Rocking Horse Baby Gifts over the years. In fact, they represent the company’s best selling products after only Welcome Wagon gift sets.

The History of the Rocking Horse

One must go all the way back to the middle ages to begin to understand the popularity of rocking horse gifts. Specifically, children were known during that period to play with what was called a hobby horse. The hobby horse was basically a stick with a fake horses head attached to it. Interestingly, hobby horses can still be bought today after all these years.

The hobby horse was mostly replaced during the 16th & 17th centuries with several versions of what we now consider to be a classic rocking horse, featuring two rockers and a place for a child to sit. As a result, rocking horse based toys have been popular for centuries!

Silly Phillie Rocking Horse Baby Gifts Baby Gifts

Rocking Horse Baby Boy Gift Set

Rocking Horse Baby Gifts by Silly Phillie®

Silly Phillie® Rocking Horse Baby Gifts are attractive for several reasons. First, they include a quality wood rocking horse toy that baby will grow into and enjoy playing with for quite some time. Next, each one of these gifts is beautifully embellished with made in the USA layette items for the newborn. Finally, Silly Phillie® Rocking Horse Baby Gifts are artfully assembled to produce a “wow factor” few other gifts can achieve.

Last by not least, save 20% on www.sillyphillie.com when using the promo code 2020.

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Unique Baby Gift Baskets designed by Silly Phillie

Phyllis Gordon SDao-Owner/Designer

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Phyllis Gordon S’Dao

New Customized Baby Created by Silly Phillie®

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Why do customers turn to Silly Phillie® most often for a customized baby gift? For starters, Silly Phillie® is the premier designer of impressive & unique baby gifts. Moreover, no other company has the resources to manufacture such gifts in the USA like Silly Phillie® does.

Our most recent customized baby gift was created for the CEO of a prestigious firm in Manhattan. This first time customer needed a special gift customized with a soccer theme for one of his most important clients, a professional soccer player and his wife.

The only other input received was that the gift had to be done quickly. The rest he left up to us. My team and I choose to build the gift around our pink Deluxe Welcome Wagon™. We then filled the wagon with premium quality layette items, each beautifully embroidered with a customized soccer design.

Last but not least, two of the items were personalized with the child’s name! A photo of the gift was emailed to our customer prior to gift wrapping and shipping. He was trilled to see the result. Importantly, all of this was accomplished in a matter of just three days.

About Silly Phillie®

Phyllis Gordon SDao-Owner/Designer

I’d “love” to hear from you!

Phyllis Gordon S’Dao

Choosing a Baby’s Name

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The recent birth of my granddaughter Ophelia brought to mind the importance of Choosing a Baby’s Name. Actually, this is one of the most consequential decisions expectant parents can make for their child. That’s because a name plays a large part in shaping one’s personality for years to come.

Seven things to consider when Choosing a Baby’s Name

Do both parents love the name and like saying it?
What is your style? Do you tend to like popular names of the day or are you looking for something more unique and distinctive?
Will the name age well? Remember, the name you choose will carry with the child into adulthood.
Does the name have strong positive associations? Names that remind others of negative people or events should be avoided.
Will your child like saying their name? Parents must avoid choosing a name they love and consider the name from their child’s point of view.
Are there hidden pitfalls in the name? For instance, will the child’s initials form a distasteful word.
Consider waiting until baby is born before deciding on a name. This is a smart option for parents who are undecided. Seeing your baby for the first time can help lead to the right choice.

Meet Ophelia Paige

The latest addition to our family is a sweetheart named Ophelia Paige. Ophelia arrived in late August and has quickly won the hearts of everyone, including my two other young granddaughters, Alessandra and Jessa. Ophelia is a happy baby that loves to smile and coo.

Ophelia in Greek means “help”. A popular misconception is that Ophelia is part of Greek Mythology. It is not. In all likelihood the name was created by the 15th century poet Jacopo Sannazaro for a character in his poem Arcadia.

Jessica & Adam hit it out of the park when they chose to name their first child Ophelia. Ophelia happens to be a beautiful name that’s neither too common nor too obscure. It’s a strong feminine name that will age gracefully with Ophelia. By the way, the inspiration for choosing the name came from hearing the Lumineers song, Ophelia. You can hear the song on YouTube by clicking here.

Personalized baby gifts by Silly Phillie

Silly Phillie is one of the leading sellers of personalized gifts for babies. In fact, the personalized outfit Ophelia is wearing in the featured photo was made by Silly Phillie!

About Silly Phillie®

Phyllis Gordon SDao-Owner/Designer

I’d “love” to hear from you!

Phyllis Gordon S’Dao

Exciting Baby’s First Christmas Gifts

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Baby’s First Christmas is one of the most joyful occasions for new parents.

Not only will they celebrate this beloved holiday with their newborn for the very first time, it is also the start of a lifetime of making Christmas memories together as a family.

Christmas has many wonderful holiday traditions. Gift giving is always near or at the the top of that list for most people. However, choosing the right gifts to give is often a challenging task. Surprisingly, choosing a baby’s first Christmas gift can be the most difficult of all.

There are two reasons for this. First, babies have already been inundated with gifts at birth. In addition, there are fewer choices for a child of such a young age. With those thoughts in mind, here are several wonderful gifts you can’t go wrong giving a baby at Christmas.

Baby’s First Christmas Gifts from Silly Phillie

1. Personalized “Baby’s First Christmas” Outfit & Santa’s Cap. This is our most popular Christmas gift by far. Parents love having their baby dressed in this adorable red outfit & matching Santa’s cap on Christmas morning. The front of the outfit is beautifully embroidered with Baby’s First Christmas, the back bottom panel is personalized with baby’s name. The outfit is also popular for baby to wear for the family’s holiday photo. So you want to consider consider gifting this one early!

2. “Santa’s Favorite” Welcome Wagon Gift Set. This next gift is a classic for sure. The gift features a beautiful wood wagon pull-toy, appropriately done in red. It also includes an adorable Santa’s Favorite Christmas outfit, plus a 10″ plush bear. Every child deserves to have at least one wagon pull-toy. Why not be the first to give baby one!

Christmas Welcome Wagon

3. “Santa’s Favorite” Personalized Reindeer Hooded Towel Set.. The final gift on the list is another winner. The towel is made from luxurious terry fabric and features an adorable reindeer hood design. The towel also comes tastefully personalized with baby’s name on back. And as a final touch, a matching terry washcloth with Santa’s Favorite embroidery is also included.

Reindeer Character Hooded Towel

All three of these delightful gifts are available at www.sillyphillie.com! Hurry while supplier last.

About Silly Phillie®

Phyllis Gordon SDao-Owner/Designer

I’d “love” to hear from you!

Phyllis Gordon S’Dao

Baby Gifts Delivered the Same day

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Silly Phillie® is excited to announce a partnership with Storks.com ™ to offer baby gifts delivered the same day. This exciting new program represents the first time Silly Phillie Baby Gifts have been made available for same day delivery if purchased through Storks.com™.

Baby Gifts Delivered the Same Day Made Possible by Storks.com

Silly Phillie Baby Gifts Delivered the Same Day

Rocking Horse Baby Boy Gift Set

Everyone today is looking to deliver products fast. Amazon, for example, has promised Prime members free second day delivery for quite some time. Moreover, it recently began offering free next day delivery for Prime members on certain products. However, even Amazon can’t promise same day delivery…yet!

On the other hand, Storks.com™ has a unique business model. Local Storks.com dealers will be able to deliver both award winning personalized announcement signs, including those for a new baby, plus certain Silly Phillie® Baby Gifts the same day in many cases.

Storks.com & Silly Phillie deliver for you!

Whether its a personalized stork to display on a lawn or a unique baby gift for new parents, Storks.com™ and Silly Phillie® have it covered beautifully. In fact, no other company offers this combination of fantastic products and super fast delivery.

Storks.com™, the first name in lawn announcements and other personalized products, is in the process of building out its dealer network. Many prime locations are still available for this unique business opportunity. Those interested in learning more about becoming a dealer should contact Tony at 844-4-STORKS (844-478-6757)

About Silly Phillie®

Phyllis Gordon SDao-Owner/Designer

Silly Phillie® has been designing, manufacturing, and selling unique baby gifts, layette, and kids bathrobes since 1985. The company’s premium products are made with love in the USA. They can be purchased in select retail stores and online @ www.sillyphillie.com.

Silly Phillie® Creations, Inc. is a woman owned business. Please call 855.885.3900 to inquire about our unique baby gift baskets and other sensational products. Or send an email to: phyllis@sillyphillie.com.

I’d “love” to hear from you!

Phyllis Gordon S’Dao

New Parents Love Unique Baby Gift Baskets with Premium Quality layette

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New parents receive lots of baby gifts. The avalanche begins at the baby shower, and continues well after baby is born. Moreover, unique baby gift baskets are among the gifts that make the biggest impression.

Unique baby gift baskets are special

Unique baby gift baskets made by Silly Phillie

Froggie & Friends Unique Baby Gift Baskets

Everyone loves a gift basket. In fact, gift baskets make an excellent choice not only as a baby gift, but also to celebrate just about any other special occasion. Here’s why: 1) they make choosing a gift easy; 2) they usually come filled with lots of cool stuff; and 3) they look impressive. An example of a fantastic baby gift basket is the Froggie & Friends New Baby Gift Baskets made by Silly Phillie® for 1800Baskets.com.

But don’t be fooled by looks alone. Many gift baskets look good but are filled with inferior merchandise. The old saying “don’t be fooled by the wrapping paper” makes sense when choosing a gift basket.

3 Important things to look for in Unique Baby Gift Baskets

Baby Gift Basket for Twins-Celestial Babies by Silly Phillie

Twins Baby Gift Basket

A memorable presentation. Choose a gift basket with the potential to stand out from all the other gifts. Remember, first impressions count!
Quality over quantity. Look for baby gift baskets made with premium quality layette and accessories. After all, they will be used by a precious new baby.
A trusted company. Be sure to choose a baby gift basket from a trusted company with the experience and resources to make a high quality product.

About Silly Phillie®

Phyllis Gordon S’Dao

Silly Phillie® has been designing and manufacturing unique baby gifts, layette accessories and kids bathrobes since 1985! Silly Phillie® premium products are made with love in the USA. They can be found in select retail stores and online in many gift boutiques, including www.sillyphillie.com.

Silly Phillie® Creations, Inc. is a woman owned family business. Please call 855.885.3900 to inquire about our unique baby gift baskets and other sensational gifts. Or send an email to: phyllis@sillyphillie.com.

I would love to hear from you!

Phyllis Gordon S’Dao

Owner/Designer