For whom the gift tolls
Now let us be honest, when we buy a baby gift, the gift is not for the baby but for the mother. Some of the gifts are utilitarian and are designed to be used until they wear out. For example, disposable diapers and baby shampoo while highly appreciated are not things the mom will want to hold on too. Now if we move along to personalized baby gifts we find items such as blankets and shoes that can be used by mom and child and then put aside to be used to help recall memories of the early days of the baby.