| The miracle of childbirth has always been a cause for | | | | acceptance of the forthcoming baby. |
| celebration. History, Art and Literature has depicted the | | | | Since the gift means so much more to the couple than |
| mother and child as a constant motif. Years have | | | | its actual worth, wouldn't it be more cherished and |
| passed and generations have come and gone, and yet | | | | appreciated if the giver took the same effort to make |
| we are all still in awe at such miracle. Even before the | | | | the gift special? Some do this by purchasing a gift with |
| actual birth, we celebrate and welcome the coming | | | | a color or design matching the gender of the |
| addition to our family with a baby shower. The main | | | | forthcoming baby. It shows the expectant couple that |
| event of which is the "showering of gifts." | | | | the giver cared and took the time to find out the |
| The expectant couple goes to certain lengths to make | | | | gender of the baby. The gift becomes special for it is |
| the party perfect. Invitations are sent out way ahead | | | | has been set apart from the common gifts, it has |
| of time. At the bottom part of the invitation is the | | | | found its association with the forthcoming baby. A |
| notice of registry where the guests can purchase gifts | | | | personalized baby gift does more than this. It adds |
| for the baby. At the particular store mentioned, the | | | | ownership to the gift item. The inscription of the baby's |
| couple has submitted a list of what the baby needs. | | | | name, initials or even just its last name makes the gift |
| But before they can come up with that list they had to | | | | item truly special, cherished and deeply appreciated. |
| undergo three steps: first is to obtain a master list of | | | | A personalized baby gift is not a new concept. |
| baby needs; second is to tick off the items that they | | | | Expectant mothers during the 1800's have long been |
| have already purchase; and third to enroll the same in | | | | embroidering baby clothes and blankets with the initials |
| a registry at the baby store. Whew! That's a lot of | | | | of their family name or the emblem of their family. |
| work. For the couple, it was worth it to ensure that all | | | | Friends and family will give gifts bearing the same |
| the needs of the baby may be given in the form of | | | | family initials and emblems. |
| gifts. They do not actually save money by doing this, | | | | The special feeling of love and warmth upon receiving |
| for the cost of throwing a party may be far greater | | | | an embroidered baby blanket back in the 1800's and in |
| than just purchasing the gifts themselves. It's knowing | | | | receiving a personalized baby gift today is the same. |
| that the items were given by family and friends that | | | | But, today there are lots of personalized baby gifts to |
| makes them so special. The importance placed on the | | | | choose from: from the traditional blankets, clothes, and |
| gift is a confirmation of the family and friends | | | | booties to key chains and even jewelry. |