Baby gifts are a lovely way to shower new babies—and their families—with a bit of attention and love. You might shop around for a baby blanket that's a perfect accent to a newly designed nursery. Or you can give a baby a cute board book for their first birthday so reading becomes a cherished activity.
Whether you want to celebrate a holiday, attend a party with the perfect present, or to surprise a loved one with a thoughtful gift, any occasion is the perfect opportunity to give something meaningful. But if you're scrolling through gift options and nothing feels quite right, the best gift set might be one that you curate and design on your own. A personalized baby toy set makes your gift much more extraordinary and brings personal flair.
Creating the perfect personalized baby toy gift set is easier than ever when you have a strategy for making sure all of the items fit together within a core theme. In this helpful guide, you'll learn how to put together a personalized baby toy gift set in four simple steps. We’ll also provide some quick and helpful tips that you can use along the way so your gift is picture-perfect, personalized, and authentically you.
Why Are Personalized Baby Toy Gift Sets the Best Present of 2023?
Personalized gifts are special. The little details of picking up something that will capture a baby's attention or align with the parent's decor preferences, ordering ahead so there's enough time for personalized embroidery, adding in a personalized note—these personal touches show recipients that you dedicated care and attention to a gift. Some of the reasons why gift recipients (both families and babies) tend to value personalized baby toys and gift sets more are:
- The name is a personal touch: Young children love things that are unique and 100% their own. By affixing their name permanently to a gift, you're making it customized to them and distinct from their siblings or friends.
- It becomes a keepsake: Personalized baby toys, blankets, and clothing will eventually be grown out of. But items that have personalized details, like a name or date, are something that families hold onto for decades.
- It shows forethought: While parents and babies will always appreciate a thoughtful gift, a personalized gift with embroidery or monogramming is different. It indicates that the gift wasn't an afterthought, a last-minute purchase, or something you might have gotten for anyone else. That extra attention is imbued in the gift forever.
- It simply looks better: The details always matter in a photo, a collection, or a space. Personalized gifts with fine detailing add more visual interest, wherever it's being used or stored.
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How to Create the Perfect Personalized Baby Toy Gift Set in 4 Steps
Of course, baby toy gift sets also show you went the extra mile. A set of complementary toys or items that pair well together is a wonderful gift that can outshine what might have otherwise been a few miscellaneous children's toys. But this isn't just a case of 'more is better' (though that can make a gift set even more exciting!)—incorporating personalization into a baby toy gift shows you put a lot of thought and effort into forming a complete gift idea.
Follow these four steps to decide on a core theme for your gift set, select items that work perfectly together, and add personalization.
1. Consider the Theme of the Gift
A theme could come from any number of inspirations, ideas, or occasions. Consider:
- An animal motif: You might keep everything fox-themed by including a fox plush toy, a fuzzy fox hat, and a book about a fox. Depending on the baby's interests or the parent's preferences, this could be anything from a rabbit to a dog to a frog.
- A season: Summery gift sets might include beach-themed toys, a sea creature stuffy, and a bucket hat.
- A decor idea: What's the baby's nursery theme? This can influence all the items if there's a woodland or farm theme. You might also select the contents of your gift set by color so everything fits together beautifully.
Picking a solid concept from the start can make it easier to mix and match different items together without something feeling out of place. Also, just like personalization, it highlights the thought you're putting into the gift.
2. Pick the Perfect Baby Toy to Be the Foundation of the Gift
Now, it's time to get started with finding the main item in your personalized baby toy gift set. This item will express the theme of the set and is the main attraction. Some fun items you might consider are:
- A bedtime or naptime plush toy: These soft, cuddly toys are stuffed animals that babies and toddlers will enjoy carrying around with them and hugging at night. Babies of all ages can enjoy the plush toy and the accompanying security blanket. Even better, they can be personalized with a monogram or embroidered name on the blanket for an extra personal touch.
- Soft linen toys: Babies often do best with soft toys, especially as they're learning to carry and move them around. They can come in a wide range of shapes, sizes, and forms, ranging from foxes to elephants to ballerinas. When the decor matters just as much as the fun, opt for a toy with a decorative cylindrical or rectangular box that can house the toy and be on display when playtime is over.
- Ring rattles: The star of the show doesn't have to be a big toy. Instead, a small ring rattle that's well-crafted and made from luxe materials like wood and velour can be the perfect choice for babies still exploring with sensory toys.
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3. Pick Accompanying Items to Round Out the Set
Next, you can have fun shopping for accompanying products that share the same theme, color, or idea. For example, you might pair a fox stuffy with a fox hat or a fun book about foxes.
For a more well-rounded concept, you might purchase a knit mermaid toy and a plush octopus for a fun underwater fantasy vibe. Combine that with a narwhal or whale wooden ring rattle, and you have a specially curated gift set for a baby who might enjoy a sea theme! The possibilities are endless, and the trick is not to depart too far from the theme. Some ways to make sure you curate a cohesive box include:
- Keep the same color palettes—pale greens, bright pinks, etc.—even if color isn't the theme.
- Buy everything from the same company, even if it's from different product lines or categories. This can help keep the design and style subtly consistent.
- Filter by age. No matter what the occasion is, it's important to give babies toys that correspond with their age. After all, a two-year-old may no longer want a rattle, and infants can't have puzzle pieces. So always double-check the product page to make sure the products are designed for the recipient's age.
4. Decide How You Want to Personalize It
Make your custom toy gift set really shine with some elements of personalization. This can take multiple different forms depending on your timeline and where you're buying from. Some popular options include:
- Embroidering or monogramming blankets and other customizable goods. An item with their name is sure to be treasured. Also, personalizing security blankets and anything that might be carried outside in a stroller is a great way to help the parents. If a treasured item is ever lost, then monogrammed goods are a lot easier to track down and get back. Babies bond quickly to stuffies and blankets, so this small detail is very useful!
- A book stamp or sticker for books. Order some custom stickers that can go on board books and hard toys to convey the same kind of personalization.
- Custom wrapping and boxes. Carefully labeled gift boxes with glamorous ribbons and high-quality materials add a lot of excitement to the unwrapping of the present. If you're buying luxury presents, make sure the wrapping is just as splendid and includes personalized details!
Start Shopping for Personalized Toys So You Can Build Your Gift Set
Building a personalized toy gift set is a lot of fun, from the moment you start planning to when the recipients unwrap it. Adding personalization through embroidered initials or an embroidered name is a heartwarming touch that makes blankets, toys, and decor extra valuable for years to come.
At Elegant Baby, we have high quality collections of toys, books, and accessories to match any custom theme, from farms to underwater adventures to safari animals. Browse our exclusive selection of toys today, and start adding your favorites to your shopping cart. Finally, you can narrow down your selection to curate your perfect toy gift set, have the items personalized, and then box them up in beautiful gift boxes to delight parents and babies alike!