A baby is a precious miracle that all those around want to cherish, be part of and shower with presents. A baby shower is usually held for the mom-to-be, especially if it’s her first child. Many people want to get something endearing and memorable for the baby. Something the mom will look at and lovingly sigh over. Personalized baby gifts can come in all forms, from a simple onesie to a custom-made piece of furniture. While there are lots of options to choose from, these are the best personalized baby gifts (from the standpoint of an actual mommy-to-be).  One thing's for sure ... they will all be unique!

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Custom painted rocking chair or toy box
These are adorable and something that they can use for years. Obviously they won't be using a rocking chair right away but later on they can enjoy sitting in a chair with their name on it reading a good book. Or later they can put their toys away in their own special toy box and know that you gave it to them when they were a baby. Pieces like this are great surprises because they add to a room and create a true home out of it.

Monogrammed polo bodysuit
Have the kid looking sporty and preppy right from the start. A monogrammed polo is cute as it can be casual or semi-formal. Plus the monogram is different than just the first name because it has an air of sophistication and regal royalty feel to it. Great idea for posh parents.

Engraved "first year" frame
Get a frame that has twelve photo windows in it, one for each month of the baby’s life. Have it engraved with the baby’s name and if this is after the birth, his birth date. This is something sweet the parents can hang up and look at the changes their little one has made from one month to another.

Engraved utensil set
Every baby needs a first utensils set. Get a nice infant sized set with a spoon and fork and have each engraved with the little one’s name on it. These are keepsakes he can treasure forever after he’s grown out of using them.

Homemade quilt or blanket
Nothing beat a great homemade quilt or blanket with the baby’s name on it. Blankets are always needed and never go out of style. He can snuggle up with this for years and years to come. Heck, if it stays in good condition he can even pass it on to his kids some day.

Of course personalized baby gifts aren't something you get on the baby registry and aren't as easy to buy.  But if you want that once in a lifetime baby gift, sites like Top100BabyGifts suggest that personalized baby gifts are the way to go.