A Homemade Scrapbook

• A homemade gift is not only one of a kind, but it is a gift from the heart that inspires sentimental value. Get your craft hat on and compile a scrapbook for the baby girl filled with images of her mother's life. The bond between mother and daughter will hopefully be a special one. As she grows, the child will benefit from seeing what her mother was like from the perspective of someone who was there. Call on relatives to donate photos and memories you can paste into your book. Ask the dad to recall the first time he met the mom. This special book will be sure to secure a place in the baby's heart as soon as she is old enough to turn the pages.
  
  

A Single Pearl

• Another unique gift for a baby girl is one that builds in value over time. The purchase of a single pearl symbolizes the beauty and purity of a little girl while establishing the idea that you will be in her life forever. Slip into the box a note that explains your intent to purchase a pearl for her on every birthday and holiday until she is 18. When you hand over that gorgeous strand of pearls for her to wear at graduation or even at her own wedding, you will share a moment that can last a lifetime and provide a gift that can be shared over generations.
  
  

A Spin on theTraditional

• Traditional baby gifts can be turned into unique gifts if you put your own personal spin on them. For example, instead of buying a dress, purchase a tutu or a bikini. Instead of a blanket, try a faux fur coat. Instead of a rattle, give her a flowered maraca. Traditional gifts can also be made unique by personalizing them for the baby girl. Have her monogram embroidered onto a diaper bag. Engrave her name onto a silver bank or music box. The possibilities for a uniqueness are endless when you customize your gift.