Frequently Asked Questions About Personalizing Baby Gifts

If you want to give a baby and his parents something really memorable

, personalized baby gifts are great choices. You create a lasting gift that is a tribute to the love and friendship you feel toward a baby's parents. Are you interested in finding unique ways to personalize your baby shower gift? Here are frequently asked questions about personalizing baby gifts.

Question: I want to paint a baby's name on a train set, but I don't know if there are certain types of paint that are safer to use for baby toys. What kind of paint should I use?

Answer: There is a lot of danger in using paint that contains lead, since babies and toddlers often chew or suck on toys and they may swallow chips of the paint. Also, a lot of true artists' paints contain cadmium (usually red, orange, and yellow paints), which is also poisonous. Other paints have arsenic or mercury in them, which are also very dangerous when used on toys. You will want to find non-toxic paint to use when painting the baby's name on the train set. If you will be using acrylic paint (which is not natural, but is free of fumes), you should look for a symbol on the paint package that says "AP Non-Toxic."

Question: I would like to personalize a baby blanket for my friend who lives in Arizona. Should I select a cashmere blanket or a chenille blanket with a silky border?

Answer: Cashmere will last a long time if properly cared for (hand wash only), but chenille is easier to keep clean. Chenille blankets are soft and cozy, and are good in most climates. Cashmere blankets, on the other hand, are pretty warm, so they might not be a great choice if your friend lives in the hotter parts of Arizona, such as Phoenix or Tucson.

Question: If I want to embroider the infant's name on the collar of her baby sweater, are there special embroidery flosses I should use for this?

Answer: Most any embroidery floss will work great for creating these types of personalized baby gifts. You can use just two or three strands of floss for a more delicate line, or use many strands for a strong and bold embroidered name.

Question: Are there companies willing to embroider a baby's name on a blanket, so I can still give a personalized gift without having to be a master at embroidery myself?

Answer: Yes, there are dozens of companies who specialize in creating personalized gifts for the baby you love. When selecting a company, make sure that the products they offer are of the highest quality. Personalized gifts should last longer than others since they often become heirlooms.

by: Art Gib

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