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Jewish Baby Gifts

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The present of a new life is a special gift to any family no matter what the religious beliefs, but it is always nice to give something that ties in with the beliefs of the family and carries on the traditions in which the child will be brought up. Traditionally, having children is seen as a religious obligation as well as a joyful experience so it is a time of celebration as well as prayer. There are many traditonal Jewish baby gifts that are given to Jewish babies and include Hamsas, Mezuzahs, dreidels, lilah tov lights, kiddush cups and tzedakah boxes. I will be discussing the significance of each of these in the following paragraphs.

Hamsa is a symbol that is used in the Jewish culture and is usually in the shape of a hand. The hand is usually depicted with the five fingers outstretched, but can also be seen with the forefinger and the third finger together and the ring finger and the little finger together to form the Hebrew letter “shin” and depict the same position of the Cohen’s fingers when he is blessing the congregation. According to Jewish legend, the Hamsa is the Hand of Miriam, the sister of Moses. It is also referred to as the Hand of God. It is thought to possess magical powers of protection, happiness and prosperity. Hamsa pacifier holders make wonderful baby gifts.

On the doorpost of most Jewish homes you will see a Mezuzah. This is a small container that usually contains a parchment scroll that is handwritten with the words of the Shema on one side and a name of God on the back. Upon entering the home the mezuzah is touched and the fingers that touched it are kissed to remind us that we should always follow God’s commandments. A popular Jewish baby gift is a Noah’s Ark or other soft toy with a Mezuzah on it.

Tzedakah boxes are a popular gift for babies. Tzedakah means charity or justice. It is treating others the way that you would want to be treated. The tzedakah box usually ehibits the eight different levels of charity; giving, but not being happy about it, giving less than you should, giving only when asked, giving directly to the poor so that both know each other, giving with the poor knowing who gave the gift but the giver does not know who receives it, giving so that the giver knows but the recipient does not, giving anonymously to a tzedakah fund and, last, giving to help keep another person from becoming poor by contributing to their education or teaching them a trade.

Kiddush is a prayer of thanksgiving and reminds all to keep the Sabbath day. This is a traditional prayer and is done with wine and bread to give thanks to God for all of his blessings.

Lilah Tov means good night and many popular baby gifts are imprinted with the words. Night lights are extremely popular as well as blankets and night gowns. These items are very popular with people searching for Jewish baby gifts.

The dreidel is a popular toy for girls and boys. It is usually played with at Hanukkah. It has hebrew letters on each side (nun, gimel, hei and shin) which put together are the acronym for Nes Gadol Haya Sham meaning “a great miracle happened there”.

Jewish baby gifts is dedicated to give you valuable information to help you make out a decision what to give to a child. Find the best shower gift like a card, a tractor for a boy, graco infant car seat accessories, cover seats, or even sewing pattern so you can knit it so it would mean more special.
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Cute Baby Gifts For Baby Showers

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If you are attending a baby shower in the near future, there are cute baby gifts that you will be able to find that are unique and one of a kind. Whether you would like to purchase a baby gift set or cute baby toys, there are plenty of specialty stores that have these unique items that everyone will love; especially the expectant mother. This is a great way to find something special that most likely no one else will be giving at the shower. Lets take a look at some ways to save money while searching online for the perfect present.

If you would like to find some stylish baby clothing, you might want to try a cute baby boutique. There are plenty of online specialty stores that will sell one of a kind outfits that will be fun and cute with a certain flair. You may have a hard time choosing an outfit with all the choices that can be offered on some sites. Whichever one that you pick is sure to get the oohs and aahs from the guests and the mother to be. These adorable clothes can consist of colorful dresses, one piece suits or rompers, stylish hats, and trendy shirts. These items will definitely get mom and baby noticed and will make wonderful pictures of the baby while being in their new stylish outfit.

If you find yourself on a really tight budget, there are plenty of cute baby toys that are colorful and unique for the baby to be entertained for hours. Also, you may want to look at different teething toys. There are a number of them that are inexpensive and you will find that many of them come in different sizes, shapes and colors that the baby will sure to love. A mother can never have enough of these teething toys when a baby has a tooth or a couple of teeth coming in. It is definitely a comforting device for an infant. Another item that a new mother and her baby will enjoy are books. There are tons of books out there that a mother and baby can bond to as she is reading it to him or her.

There will be numerous sites that you will be able to save money and have wide varieties of cute baby toys and other great accessories. Many online stores may offer free shipping or some type of special shipping discount with any orders. They may also have special sales or promotions on different products. You may even find a clearance section for reduced items. This is a perfect opportunity to buy clearance items to save money and still have quality items that you have purchased. Regardless, there are plenty of creative designs of clothing, accessories and toys that are offered on the Internet. Enjoy browsing for cute baby gifts for the baby shower for the expectant mother to love!

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Baby Gifts

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Beautiful, natural Baby Gifts for that gorgeous infant in your life

Doting grandmothers are going to adore the latest range of Baby Gifts that are available. You can expect them to gushing over gorgeous organic clothing collections that make the most amazing Baby Gifts. Totally natural products are provided in an eco-conscious range supplied through ethical sources. If you are looking for the best Baby Gifts in time for Christmas look no further than the totally natural cotton clothing products. They can be found through a leading online retailer who sells nature inspired goods and their current selection of Baby Gifts is packed full of precious products. Buy any item from this range and you’ll be presenting a baby with the perfect type of present.  

As nature intended

Are you on the hunt for a very special type of gift? What would make a great gift for a tiny baby?  Try clothing that comes from the finest collection of baby wear. Made from organic cotton or organic bamboo, planet friendly Baby Gifts are the ideal present to give to a little bundle of joy.  You can provide a baby with the best possible start in life by choosing organic Baby Gifts. Within the collection of clothing, Baby Gifts are available that look and feel fabulous. Baby’s skin will love being nestled next to the beautiful Baby Gifts.  Choose sleepsuits, dresses, tops or pants that are free from manmade chemicals.  Hunt down the finest present imaginable and go organic in the search for a baby gift.

The gift of love

Show baby how much they are loved and provide them with Baby Gifts from the totally organic range.  Feel reassured that you are giving baby the best possible start in life with ethical ranges of Baby Gifts.  Know that the Baby Gifts you buy come from Fairtrade suppliers who order products from manufacturers who look after their workers. Provide a gift of love and buy Baby Gifts for the little ones in your life that mean so much to you.  You can make a difference by choosing Baby Gifts from the best possible retailers. Look for online stores that only sell organic Baby Gifts and make wise decisions about the natural products that you buy.

Natureshop.co.uk is the leading online retailer for premium nature inspired products; visit our site today for more information on Baby Gifts and Wool Socks

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The Christmas gifts that keep on giving (gifts for an eczema or allergy child)

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Present ideas for an eczema or allergy child

It’s that time of year again when all my relatives are asking what the girls want for Christmas.  I would love to pretend that all they want is family and world peace and that we don’t really get into the orgy of consumerism that is Christmas in this country, but the reality is somewhat different.

Perfumes and lipbalm

Miss T from Everything for eczema with an eczema flare up caused by a nylon sleep mask. A sore, red rash under her eyes.

Miss T – the youngest of the EfE clan, has just turned 9 and is beginning to be more interested in perfume and pretties.  She’s an outdoorsy, sciency kid, and loves nothing more than making her own concoctions with petals and a pestle and mortar, and would adore a stash of natural oils and waxes to make her own perfume and lip balm.

She would also love a replacement sleep mask, after I had to take away the one she was using, due to a recent eczema flare up across her eyes.  I’m still not sure if it was simply the nylon or the soap powder it had been washed in (she had bought it from a charity shop).

Natural fibres

But if she has a sleep mask, it must be silk or bamboo and its likely she would be allergic to natural oils in a lip balm set too (I am).  Even grinding up grass and leaves can set her allergies off in the summer although I’m not so mean as to stop all potion making generally.

Christmas can be a bit of a minefield for us, as well-meaning family love to give gorgeous, much wanted pressies to the girls, which they simply cannot have.

Previously confiscated Christmas gifts include

  • A box of quality street – Russian roulette in our house where we have a severe nut allergy
  • Face paints – Nightmare
  • Nickel jewellery
  • Dress up polyester
  • Bubble bath and ‘beauty’ products
  • Bath crayons and playdoh
  • Polyester nighties and pyjamas – often with branded pictures that they would love

Eczema & allergy flare-up risks

I am the Grinch. Snatching these goodies away.  I’ve tried letting family and friends know that some things just aren’t OK – but it’s not easy to do this without causing offense.  I’m sticking to my guns this year though.  Two nights in polyester nightie can mean a month of sleepless nights in our house and don’t get me started on face paints…

Your tips on a happy eczema & allergy Christmas

How do you manage Christmas?  Are you prescriptive about gifts, detailing exactly the thing the children want?  Do you take your own food to family gatherings?  Please share your hints and tips for making it work for you.  We would love to hear from you.

 

 

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The Christmas gifts that keep on giving (gifts for an eczema or allergy child)

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Present ideas for an eczema or allergy child

It’s that time of year again when all my relatives are asking what the girls want for Christmas.  I would love to pretend that all they want is family and world peace and that we don’t really get into the orgy of consumerism that is Christmas in this country, but the reality is somewhat different.

Perfumes and lipbalm

Miss T from Everything for eczema with an eczema flare up caused by a nylon sleep mask. A sore, red rash under her eyes.

Miss T – the youngest of the EfE clan, has just turned 9 and is beginning to be more interested in perfume and pretties.  She’s an outdoorsy, sciency kid, and loves nothing more than making her own concoctions with petals and a pestle and mortar, and would adore a stash of natural oils and waxes to make her own perfume and lip balm.

She would also love a replacement sleep mask, after I had to take away the one she was using, due to a recent eczema flare up across her eyes.  I’m still not sure if it was simply the nylon or the soap powder it had been washed in (she had bought it from a charity shop).

Natural fibres

But if she has a sleep mask, it must be silk or bamboo and its likely she would be allergic to natural oils in a lip balm set too (I am).  Even grinding up grass and leaves can set her allergies off in the summer although I’m not so mean as to stop all potion making generally.

Christmas can be a bit of a minefield for us, as well-meaning family love to give gorgeous, much wanted pressies to the girls, which they simply cannot have.

Previously confiscated Christmas gifts include

  • A box of quality street – Russian roulette in our house where we have a severe nut allergy
  • Face paints – Nightmare
  • Nickel jewellery
  • Dress up polyester
  • Bubble bath and ‘beauty’ products
  • Bath crayons and playdoh
  • Polyester nighties and pyjamas – often with branded pictures that they would love

Eczema & allergy flare-up risks

I am the Grinch. Snatching these goodies away.  I’ve tried letting family and friends know that some things just aren’t OK – but it’s not easy to do this without causing offense.  I’m sticking to my guns this year though.  Two nights in polyester nightie can mean a month of sleepless nights in our house and don’t get me started on face paints…

Your tips on a happy eczema & allergy Christmas

How do you manage Christmas?  Are you prescriptive about gifts, detailing exactly the thing the children want?  Do you take your own food to family gatherings?  Please share your hints and tips for making it work for you.  We would love to hear from you.

 

 

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Unique Newborn Baby Gifts

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There are so many unique and special gifts that can compliment a newborns attire. Gifts that will help to define this brand new personality; gifts that will not have been considered by the parents, grandparents, other family members, or friends, that will be the talk of any newborns room.

After the crib, dressing table, bassinet, storage cabinet, tub, undershirts, and necessities, so much more will be needed to help the baby be comfortable in his or her new space. With that comes gifts that may not have been thought of in the course of buying things for the new baby. After the room is painted, the bathroom is stocked with washcloths, and the drawers of the dressers are full with pajamas, there should be something new, and fresh, that will spell unique!

Try something that might fit a newborns parents style and taste, but will also be something they might have even dreamed of – gifts that will come in handy for the first year of life. Gifts like wall art that reminds the parents of their wonderful experiences before the baby was born; babys first set of books with their name on the front, and their parents as characters inside; soft cotton terry cloth bath wrap for after the baby gets out of the tub; booties with animals on the side. There are so many different gift ideas that will come to mind for a newborn that the possibilities are endless.

When looking for unique newborn gifts, look in unique places. Specialty baby stores that can be found in the local newspaper, the Yellow Pages, or on the internet, will provide a starting point. There are a variety of places to find gifts that just cant be duplicated. Gifts like baby stationary for parents to write relatives and friends about the baby; a special Brahms lullaby, that puts the baby to sleep at night; a silver plated rattle, or comb and brush set; a stained-glass picture frame that will hold babys first picture.

There are endless possibilities. There are gifts for newborns specific to gender like earrings and bracelets for girls, and car and truck balloons for boys. Having a mobile made especially for a newborns personality, is also a good idea. Plenty of color, dimension, and softness, can make the baby and their parents very happy. Having particular animals designed out of paper Mache, putting subtle hints of clouds and little crystal accents on the ceiling to give the impression of a beautiful sky, or putting tassels on babys blankets with pictures of each family member all around it, are all great unique ideas.

When searching on the internet for these and other ideas, go to websites that specifically deal with newborn baby clothes, furniture, and accents. There should be an abundance of examples to choose from. And, getting fresh ideas from places that have not been visited before are in itself, a unique idea. In any event, the baby and his or her parents, will be delighted!

Unique Baby Gifts for that special little person.

Personalizing Newborn Gifts

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Newborns are blessings who deserve to be welcomed with lots of great baby gifts that they would absolutely appreciate as soon as they are developing. Great gifts can be anything personalized. Today, most baby showers receives personalized gifts as they are more thoughtful and, of course, less expensive. Personalizing newborn gifts is one way to show that you have exerted extra effort and thought into the gifts.

There are so many ways on how to come up with great personalized baby gifts. Both online and local stores nowadays are offering a wide variety of baby items that are available for personalization. Although they come advantageous, but finding and purchasing a personalized present may also need a careful planning in advance just like any other else.

If you are on a tight budget and have a limited time to find a personalized newborn present, search carefully for personalized baby gifts from specialty stores nearby, as some of them can give you great discounts for your purchases.

Handmade gifts are great suggestions when opting for personalized newborn presents. There are so many craft tutorials and procedure you can find and download online if you really wish to go for a handmade gift. In fact, there are 3D gift boxes online how-to-make tutorials that are download-able online. On the other hand, there are so many crafts to choose from if you wish to go for traditional keepsake boxes. DIY personalized keepsake boxes can be as creative or basic as you like.

Alternatively, using your skills that you have such as cooking, scrap booking, embroidering, photography with a bit of creativity can deliver a very thoughtful and memorable personalized baby gift. These ideas are a little different for you friend or relative who is expecting a baby. Consider your hidden skills or your all-time hobbies and use them to provide a really one of a kind gift for the new little bundle of joy.

Your chosen personalized baby gift can be something practical in nature, like embroidered baby blankets; quilts; towels; and clothes. These items usually include the baby’s and date of birth. Engraved gifts are another suggestion as well, such as baby jewelry; photo frames; baby dishes and so on. Aside from names and dates, baby items can also be personalized with the parent’s favorite sports and team colors.

Another great idea is giving personalized educational gifts or something that can help develop the mind of the child. Why not give a personalized music? Babies will love hearing their names, and the more they hears it, the more familiar they become with their own name. This type of personalized present is not wonderful and entertaining, but also carry an educational purpose. Alternatively, personalized baby books are an ideal start to start making the baby become interested in books. Educate and entertain the child by having his/her name and their family pictures be included on book, as he/she will love seeing and treasuring those for years to come. Be creative and add some personal touch to your next baby gifts, the more thought you put into personalized baby gifts, the better you will feel when you are giving them.

Janet is an author for a variety of lifestyle issues and topics including weddings. If you’re looking for newborn clothing, visit the website Prettybabygifts.com and browse their extensive collection.

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