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Personalized layette for Baby Girl

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

 

 

 

 

 

1800 flowers baby boy diaper cake

Cool Baby Gifts that never go out of style!

 

 

Everyone loves cool gifts,  especially cool baby gifts!

In fact, retailers and manufacturers understand the importance of cool baby gifts and aggressively target that exact keyword in Google search to generate interest in their products and increase website traffic.

 Cool Baby Gifts are hot for the following reasons:

  1. The event.  A new baby is one of the the most joyful experiences in life.  Consequently,  friends, family and even co-workers look to celebrate the occasion with gifts that match that level of excitement.
  2. Product choices.  Few categories have benefited as much from technological advances as baby products.  Scores of new & “cool” products are introduced each year for babies.
  3.  Young demographics.  The baby gift category is driven by people between the ages of 24-39.  This youthful group is up to date with the latest product trends, especially those that are driven by technology.
  4. Gift clutter. New parents are inundated with gifts.  Therefore, for a gift to stand out it be must be unique and cool in some way.  Nowhere is this need more important than at a baby shower where gifts are usually opened in front of everyone!

Top 5 cool baby gifts

  1. A stroller system.  Technology has impacted the stroller perhaps more than any other baby product. Strollers today are complete travel systems. Some include an easy snap and go car seat.  One popular model is the Britax Travel System.
  2. Formula Maker.  Preparing formula bottles has never been easier. Modern formula machines mix, heat and dispense formula in seconds. Check out the Baby Brezza Formula Pro. 
  3. Rocking Horse Gift Set. Every baby needs a rocking horse to call their own.  A rocking horse looks great in the nursery and will become a treasured keepsake toy as baby grows. Silly Phillie® offers a wide collection of beautiful Rocking Horse Gift Sets.
  4. Baby Humidifier. A humidifier is an essential but often over looked piece of equipment in a baby’s nursery. Dry air, especially during winter time, can irritate baby’s skin and nasal passages. One of my personal favorites is the line of Crane Cool Mist Animal Humidifiers.  
  5. BabyBjorn. This timeless baby carrier is a favorite of new parents. It is ergonomically designed to fit baby perfectly, comfortable for parents to wear and comes in eight bright colors.

 5 More Cool Baby Gifts

  1. Cloth Diapers.  More and more new parents today are turning to natural cloth diapers as a viable option to disposables. They are Eco-friendly and cheaper and more cost efficient than disposables.  Read this excellent summary-Cloth Diapers 101– before deciding whether to make this your gift.
  2. Diaper Cake. If cloth diapers is not your style, then consider a beautiful Diaper Cake baby gift. Diaper Cakes became all the rage after one was featured on the former hit show Sex in the City.  Well made Diaper Cakes are made with disposal diapers and quality layette items. Check out this one sold on 1800flowers.com.
  3. Personalized baby gifts.  Any thing personalized with baby’s name goes over big with the new parents. Baby blankets & bath hooded towels are just two items that look great personalized.
  4.  Books. its never too early to start reading to a baby. In fact, reading to children from early infancy leads to increased neural activity according to a study from Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center. Start baby’s library with books like Corduroy, the Very Hunger Caterpillar, and Is Your Mama a Llama.
  5. Welcome Wagon. Last but not least is a Deluxe Welcome Wagon from Silly Phillie®. These beautiful baby gift sets come filled with an abundance of quality layette items and accessories for baby.  It is a superior alternative to  baby gift baskets because it includes a fabulous keepsake wood wagon pull-toy for baby.

In summary, there are many cool baby gifts to choose from. But the coolest ones in my opinion are those the new parents really, really wanted or didn’t know they needed. I hope you found this helpful in your search for cool baby gifts.

Until next time….

Phyllis Gordon S’Dao

Silly Phillie®

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

photo of a baby boy

5 Best Baby Boy Gifts

 

Finding a gift for a baby boy has never been easier. Thousands of online retailers sell baby boy gifts today so finding one is as simple as doing a Google search.

But with the increase in the number of retailers selling baby gifts, there also has been an explosion in the variety of different products available, including baby gift baskets, diaper cakes, & Welcome Wagons™ to name a few.  So while finding a baby boy gift is easier, choosing the right one has become harder.

So how do you go about selecting that “perfect” baby boy gift? For starters, it’s important to consider whether the baby is a first born or not. If it’s a first child you can safely assume practically everything is needed.  I advise customers to check to see if a gift registry was setup. Choosing a gift from a registry is simple and ensures your gift will be needed and appreciated.

If he’s not a first born baby gear such as strollers, bouncers, car seats & slings can be eliminated from consideration. It’s safe to assume the parents already have this equipment to hand down. So the focus should turn to finding a unique baby boy gift. Here’s so help:

5 Best Baby Boy Gifts

Welcome Wagonâ„¢ baby gift.  There’s something magical about giving a baby boy his first set of wheels. Combine this with the name Welcome Wagonâ„¢  and it’s easy to see why this is the number one baby gift sold by Silly Phillie® year after year. With two different size Welcome Wagons to choose from, different price points, and personalized options, a Welcome Wagonâ„¢ should be at the top of your list for best baby boy gifts.

Welcome Wagon Baby Boy Gift

Deluxe Welcome Wagon Baby Boy Gift

Rocking Horse baby gift.  A quality wood rocking horse is an excellent choice among baby boy gifts.  Not only does It make an impressive presentation, but it’ll look great in a nursery, and also become one of baby’s favorite toys as he grows. There are lots of great rocking horse choices, including those that come coordinated with layette items, like the ones offered by Silly Phillie®.

Rocking Horse Baby Gift by Silly Phillie

Personalized Rocking Horse                     Gift Set

Sports Themed Baby Gift Basket.  New parents love baby gift baskets with a sports theme for their new baby boy.  If the parents are wild about a particular team, look for gifts with that team’s logo. If that’s not an option, generic sports themes like Little Slugger, All-Star & MVP are always a big hit!  Silly Phillie® offers a variety of sports related baby gift baskets that knock the ball out of the park when it comes to best baby boy gifts.

Sports Baby Gift Basket

Let’s Play Ball Dad!

Forever Baby Book® Diaper Cake. A diaper cake is always a fun and practical gift that everyone loves. They come filled with useful items for baby and look great, particularly as a baby shower gift.  The Forever Baby Book® Diaper Cake for baby boy is hard to beat.  It is made to order by Silly Phillie®, includes sports themed layette & accessories for baby, and a beautiful 12″ x 9″ hard covered Forever Baby Book® Keepsake Photo Album.

Sports Themed Diaper Cake with a Forever Baby Book Photo Album

A baby boy gift to remember

Safari Hooded Towel Baby Gift.  A quality hooded towel (or two) is an essential item in every baby’s layette. The Safari Hooded Towel Gift Set by Silly Phillie® is one that deserves to be on the list of best baby boy gifts.  With it’s masculine lion designed hood,  complimentary safari animal washcloths, and made in the USA  premium quality, this is the king of the jungle of baby towels.

Lion Hooded Towel Baby Gift Set

The king of baby boy gifts

I hope you find this list of best baby boy gifts helpful the next time you go shopping for one. As always, we’re here to help. Give us a call or send an email with any questions you might have.

Phyllis…Silly Phillie®

 

 

 

Baby Gift by Silly Phillie

How to buy a baby gift

 

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

Baby Gift Ideas-Baby Girl Gift personalized Rocking horse gift set

Baby Gift Ideas-Why Rocking Horse Gift Sets Are So Appealing

 

Discriminating shoppers make Silly Phillie® Rocking Horse Gift Sets their go to baby gift.  For more than 20 years, corporate executives, doctors, lawyers, healthcare professionals and regular shoppers have been ordering these upscale gifts over and over.  Many in fact have a standing order for one and only change the gift recipient details when it’s time to send another gift.

Rocking Horse baby boy gift set by Silly Phillie

Rocking Horse Baby Boy Gift

Why A Rocking Horse gift set is among the best baby gift ideas

There are many reasons why Rocking Horse Baby Gifts by Silly Phillie® are so popular. The most important of those are:

  • The gift includes a quality made & tested safe wood rocking horse toy
  • Baby boutique quality layette items are also included
  • The look and presentation is absolutely fabulous
  • One can be order for a baby boy, girl, twins and as a baby shower gift
  • Option available to make it a personalized Baby Gift
  • Tulle gift wrapping is added as the final elegant touch
  • Made in the USA by Silly Phillie®

There are many excellent baby gift ideas to choose from for sure, including others mentioned in previous articles in this series. But  for a guaranteed winner of a baby gift, especially if price point is not an issue,  a Silly Phillie® Rocking Horse Baby Gift should be at the top of your list.

As of this writing, Silly Phillie® is the only company making Rocking Horse & Layette gift Sets. Others have tried in the past, but none have had the success we’ve had. I believe the reason for this is that Silly Phillie® is known for paying attention to details and taking the time to make the most awesome baby gifts.

I hope you’ve enjoyed this latest article in the series on baby gift ideas. I invite you to leave a comment, share it with others, and email me with any questions. Phyllis@sillyphillie.com.

Phyllis

 

Welcome Wagon Gift for baby Girl

Baby Gift Ideas-Silly Phillie Welcome Wagons

 

Silly Phillie® Welcome Wagons™ have earned the status of a classic baby gift. And rightfully so.  More than 75,000 Welcome Wagon™ pull-toy baby gift sets have been made & sold by Silly Phillie® over the last 20 years.

Deluxe Welcome Wagon Baby Boy Gift filled with layette

Deluxe Welcome Wagon Baby Boy Gift

Why are Welcome Wagonsâ„¢ among Silly Phillie’s best selling baby gifts year in and year out? One reason is the name. With Welcome Wagonâ„¢ printed on both sides of the wagon,  these gifts  communicates the perfect sentiment to welcome a newborn baby.

But the popularity of Welcome Wagon™ baby gifts goes well beyond the name.  Here are the top product based reasons why among baby gift ideas, a Welcome Wagon™ is such a smart choice.

  • A great keepsake toy.  Beautifully made of wood & decorated with “Welcome Wagon” on both sides,  baby will have a treasured wagon pull-toy to play with as he or she grows.
  • Quality layette items. Each Welcome Wagon baby gift comes filled with baby boutique quality layette items that are made in the USA by Silly Phillie®.
  • Something for everyone.  There are Welcome Wagonsâ„¢ for boys, girls, twins. triplets and in neutral to be given as a baby shower gift. There are also occupational themed Welcome Wagons for firefighters & police, and many can be purchased as a personalized baby gift.
  • Regular or Deluxe.  Two different sized Welcome Wagonsâ„¢ are available and each has a different price point for you to choose from.
  • Made to order looks. Each Welcome Wagonâ„¢ baby gift is made to order and gift wrapped by Silly Phillie® to make a fabulous presentation.

So the next time you’re searching for baby gift ideas, hop on the wagon and make a Silly Phillie® Welcome Wagonâ„¢ your next baby gift.

I hope you’ve enjoyed reading this latest piece in the series on baby gift ideas. For more good ideas please visit https://www.sillyphillie.com/baby-gift-ideas. You can also send me an email with any questions. My email address is phyllis@sillyphillie.com.

Phyllis

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Belly Stickers Diaper Cake

12 reasons why Belly Stickers Diaper Cake is such a memorable baby gift

 

Silly Phillie’s new Belly Stickers Diaper Cake includes, among other things, a set of 12 adorable monthly stickers. These large, brightly colored & numbered from one to twelve stickers are designed to be used as props for parents to take a photo each month during baby’s magical first year.  The above photo shows our little sweetheart Jessa at 5 months sitting up wearing a belly sticker. Precious!

Here are some of the milestones belly stickers will help capture:

Month 1: photo of  baby home from the hospital

Month 2:  photo of baby getting in her new surroundings

Month 3:  photo of baby beginning to smile

Month 4: photo of baby playing with hands & toys

Month 5: photo of baby sitting up & eating first solid foods

Month 6: photo of baby out & about with mommy & daddy

Month 7: photo of baby beginning to talk-not just babble!

Month 8: photo of baby starting to crawl

Month 9: photo of baby exploring the surroundings

Month 10: photo of baby beginning to stand up while holding on for support

Month 11: photo of baby possibly taking first steps

Month 12: photo of baby celebrating his or her first birthday

Belly Stickers Diaper cake is sold with sets of stickers for boy, girl, or as shown below in a baby shower neutral collection. It is available now at www.sillyphillie.com. Don’t forget to use promo code WINTER to save 20%.

Baby Shower Diaper Cake-Belly Stickers by Silly Phillie

Belly Stickers Diaper Cake