Heirloom Baby Gifts

I was at a celebration for the homecoming of a new baby.  It was a very sweet welcome for a beautiful baby girl.  The mom had a baby shower a few months ago at my house, with all the relatives and friends attending.  She got great and practical gifts that helped her set up her nursery and prepare for her little one.  When she brought the baby home, we were invited to be there to meet the baby and congratulate the new Mom and Dad.  Gifts, of course, were given for this occasion also. It occurred to me, that within my family, we were giving much more personal gifts.  And these gifts were more along the lines of keepsakes and heirlooms, as compared to the onsies, receiving blankets and other gifts she had received at the shower.  Of course, these are excellent presents also, and I would always recommend them as perfect gifts for an expecting mother. At the homecoming celebration, our lovely new addition to the family was given a silver teething ring, a handmade quilt,  an engraved baby cup, an embroidered birth sampler and a locket with her monogram.  These are all things that were chosen carefully with the idea that she would have them to cherish for her lifetime.  These are also gifts, while seemingly extravagant,  are really inexpensive but impressive gifts.  You can find a pewter baby cup for as little as $35.00 and small sterling silver baby items for not much more than that.  I've seen onsies sell for as much as $30.00, so for a few dollars more, you can give a gift that will not be out-grown,  cannot be broken, and will be around for a lifetime and more.