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From engraved rattles to customised teddy bears, we've handpicked the best personalised baby gifts that will be treasured forever.

Is your inner circle in the midst of a baby boom? If every weekend is booked up with baby showers and you've officially swapped festivals for soft play, then gifting will no doubt be high on your shopping list. But what do you buy for all the new bubbas in your life that will really make an impact?

Sure, thoughtful gifts are nice, and all new mamas will no doubt be delighted to receive something practical like a bouncer or a pram organiser for their precious new arrival. But do you really want to be remembered as the sensible auntie/sister/best friend? Nope! You want to be known as the woman who gives bespoke gifts to remember! And personalised presents featuring the new baby's name will take gift-giving to the next level.

Personalised gifts for babies tend to fit into one of the following categories:

Ultimately the type of gift you go for is all down to personal preference. Whatever you choose will no doubt bring joy to the whole family, especially if they opted for an unusual name!

From thoughtful wooden toys that will help with baby's development to custom keepsakes that can be treasured forever, keep scrolling for our pick of the best personalised gifts for babies, available to shop now.

It's a well-known fact that all babies look cute in stripes. So treat your friend's precious new bundle to a 100% ethically produced cotton onesie with their name emblazoned in red across their chest. Or you can opt for a nickname, an in-joke with the parents, or your own name to remind them who's the coolest gift-giver in town!

Extras: Also available in pink and white stripes, plus it can be personalised with up to 255 characters.

Celebrate the new arrival with bunting that spells out the baby's name! And the best thing about this gift is it keeps on giving, so it can be used for the baby shower, in the nursery, and for many birthdays to come.

Extras: Each flag measures 10 x 13 cm. Simply choose your colour and name.

Looking for the ultimate keepsake that will make your new parent friends go misty-eyed while also entertaining the little one? We love this classic wooden rattle, that's designed to be engraved with the new baby's name, birthday and a heartfelt message too. What's more, it comes with chunky rings and beads that can help the little one develop grasping and maracas skills!

Extras: Choose from a number of colour options and up to 20 characters. We love the personalised fairy wand and dummy clip from the same brand too.

When it comes to baby gifting, you can't go wrong with a snuggly teddy bear. This classic 25 cm high teddy is a real keepsake that your little buddy will treasure forever, plus it comes with its very own personalised jumper in a range of colours.

Extras: Choose from a range of lovely colours plus three lines of text and up to 12 characters per line.

This super-cute wooden bunny stacker measuring 18 cm in height will help the little one learn to develop their sensory and coordination skills and you can have it engraved with their name too.

Extras: Each personalisation is UV printed with up to nine characters.

We love this little train set, because it doubles up as a cute nameplate for the shelf in the nursery and a fun and interactive toy with real moving parts too. And once your little buddy starts to learn their ABCs, learning to spell out their name is a great place to start.

Extras: Each wooden train set includes an engine, four letters and a carriage. Simply add more letters for longer names.

In the early days babies largely see in monochrome, but they enjoy experimenting with sounds and textures, so this super-cute spiral activity toy is ideal for developing motor skills. Wrap it around a pram handle or cot for sensory stimulation using the dangly panda, jingly bell, squeaky dog and crinkle star.

Extras: Personalise the yellow middle star with up to eight characters.

We love these whiskered slipper-shoes made from real leather, that feature a little mouse face on the top plus the name of your choice lovingly stitched into the sole. The small UK brand makes shoes featuring a range of cool animals, including baby foxes and flamingoes!

Extras: The shoes come beautifully gift wrapped and you can choose from 15 characters with up to two lines on each sole.

This bold blue and red rocket cushion that's made from navy fleece measures 45 x 45 cm and will add pizazz to any nursery setting. The rocket and name are made from soft flock material that feels soft to touch, while the star twinkles under the lights!

Extras: Choose from up to 20 characters. We love this Liberty print fox pillow from the same brand too.

Sure, teddies and tiny booties are cute, but buying your friend's new baby a bottle of personalised Moet is how it's really done! But will they save it for the little one's 18th birthday or guzzle it at the baby shower? Either way, you will still earn gold stars as the blingest gift-giver in town.

Extras: The storage tin can be customised with up to 18 characters.

If you're after a unique gift that will be treasured for years to come, we highly recommend a personalised story book from Wonderbly. Each book includes a character based on the kid, so they can be the star of their own story and will love seeing their name in print. Everything from skin to hair colour is bespoke to your little buddy and you get to include your own message in the front sleeve.

Extras: Choose from a range of stories including a book preparing your kids for the arrival of a new sibling or what to expect when they start nursery. Our personal fave is Peekaboo I Love You.

This lovely toy is a soft fabric doll that comes with long pigtails, and best of all you can customise her corduroy dress with the name of your choice. The range includes a diverse selection so you can choose the ideal doll to suit your little one.

Extras: Can be personalised with up to eight characters.

Ideal for baby showers, christenings and keepsakes, this gorgeous silver bangle is designed to expand, so it won't get too tight on tiny wrists and will definitely be treasured forever.

Extras: Can we personalised with up to 25 characters.

All little people love dinosaurs, so this adorable knitted stegosaurus is guaranteed to go down a treat. But unlike the real thing, this one is soft, huggable, and can be personalised!

Extras: Add up to nine characters.

This retro-inspired yellow canvas backpack is perfect for nursery, picnics and days out in the park. It comes with two spacious compartments, a quick-grab top-handle and super-cool thick rainbow straps to make a bold statement.

Extras: Can be personalised with up to 10 characters.

For a thoughtful gift that can be treasured forever on the playroom wall, you can't go wrong with a custom print. We love this weather-inspired rainbow picture that will add a pop of colour to the nursery. The dino version is adorable too.

Extras: The A3 print comes with a frame in your choice of colour including oak, white, black or grey and can be personalised with up to 11 characters.

There are so many sweet blankets on the market to choose from, but we think you'll all agree that this custom knitted warm wool and cotton mix throw is just gorgeous. Each one is individually made to order in Norfolk and comes with baby's name and date of birth knitted into the design.

Extras: Available in three colours including blue, red or green and can be personalised with up to 24 letters, plus the special date of your choice.

From their very first shoes to the hospital wristband and the scan picture, when you have a new baby in the house you very quickly amass a selection of keepsakes that you will never want to part with. This gorgeous custom memory box is the perfect place to store all your precious memories. And it can be embossed with gold lettering plus the all-important birthday date.

Extras: Choose from up to five initials in capital letters, or a combination of 15 letters and numbers on the luggage tag.

Help baby take their first steps with this beautifully crafted wooden walker complete with colourful blocks and a mini abacus. It's ideal for learning to walk, but doubles up as a fun trolley for carting important toys around long after the toddler years.

Extras: It can be customised with up to six characters.

These 100% cotton traditional pyjamas are the perfect gift for snuggling up. They come with a patch pocket and a classic collar, plus the custom name can be stitched in for that personal touch.

Extras: Available from 6 months to 4 years. Can be personalised for £7.95 including free standard delivery.

Once you have kids, your house quickly starts to look like a toy store. The best way to keep things tidy (and encourage little people to learn about organisation) is with a toy box. This lovely wooden option is generous enough to fit lots of fave toys, plus it comes with a soft-close lid to keep little fingers safe.

Extras: Choose from up to nine characters UV printed on the front for free.

Looking for a unique gift idea? We love this wooden tree shelf that will turn the nursery into a woodland adventure! Designed to be fixed to the wall, it has little shelves to store books and toys, plus it can be customised with your little one's name.

Extras: Personalise with up to 11 characters.