Wise buys :Gifts to treasureSplash out on a special gift that will last. Here's our round-up of things that are great ideas for grandparents, godparents (or other generous relatives!) to give. Then again you may want to buy something special to mark the arrival of your own tiny bundle!
Where to buy: www.thisisventure.co.uk
Where to buy: www.pashley.co.uk
Handmade in Cornwall. Priced £58 Where to buy: www.foundat.co.uk
Where to buy: www.firstimpressions.org.uk
Where to buy: shop@babyworld
Where to buy: www.talesfromearth.com Rock-a-bye-baby
Where to buy: shop@babyworld
Choose from limited editions such as the favourite Jungle Book character, Baloo bear, price £139.95 (left) or how about the very soft, fluffy and squidgy lamb more reasonably priced at £18.95?! Where to buy: www.childrenssalon
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Child
photography has moved on from the action-less, posed studio shots we probably
have of ourselves as babies! 'New kid on the block' Venture Photography
has broken the mould of portrait photography and offers images that focus
on spontaneity and catching your child's personality. A perfect present
that will certainly last forever! Venture are currently running a fabulous
offer of a one hour session plus a stylish 7"x5" framed gift
worth £125 for just £25.
An
undoubted heirloom the Pashley Pickle tricycle has a fabulous timeless
quality about it. What better way for your child to enjoy their first
wheeled adventures. Of course, your child will have to be a toddler before
he or she can ride it but it will be worth the wait! Beautifully built
with a steel frame it comes with a five year guarantee! Priced £245 
A
lovely old-fashioned looking rag doll - just like grandma used to make.
Handmade and full of character this little character would definitely
delight a few generations. 
From
shoe plating your baby's 'very first shoe' to capturing a newborn's feet
to having a silver bowl made from a baby's bottom, these are gorgeous
and fun gifts that are highly personal.
This
beautifully hand crafted baby walker comes complete with a set of coloured
hand crafted wooden building blocks. We love the craftsmans unique design
in that the walker has been especially designed so that should your toddler
fall forwards the walker will automatically tilt slightly back to mimick
a 'brake' system. The walker is left in its natural wood stage which means
any scuffs can easily be removed by sanding the area lightly.Buy this
for your first baby and it should last until your last! Price £44.95
Here's a rather special handmade rattle, in sterling silver, for those
times when life simply overwhelms your baby and he needs coming down!
It comes in a luxurious pouch surrounded by rose petals and with its own
story or poem card, aagh! Price £48. 
'Possibly
the most beautiful wooden rocker I have ever seen' says the babyworld
shop manager. This totally unique and visually stunning snail will delight
your little one and be a showpiece in any home. Crafted solely by hand
by our master craftsman in Wales, who is a member of the British Toymakers
Guild, this limited edition rocker has been finished to an exceedingly
high specification. The 'shell' has been stained and laquered to give
a lovely soft sheen finish and the seat will hold your toddler comfortably
while it gently rocks. The rocker base is solid wood and has been extended
to ensure it will not tip over. The 'Antennae' are the handles, and the
seat can be used for the older baby if supervised by an adult. This will
be a lifetime investment and a family heirloom for years to come! Price
£349.95
Steiff
toys have a great pedigree and not only will they become a firm favourite
with your tot but they are made to last. The Steiff label makes them a
collectable so they will grow in value too! 
