It could be argued that giving a gift generates as much pleasure as receiving one - it certainly gives us great pleasure researching and buying the gifts that you will find within our gift section, although items from any of our sections can be given as a gift and would be gratefully received by any new mum.

Should a gift be functional or frivolous? Or could it be both?

Soft Toys

A firm favourite as a first gift remains the soft toy, and as these go on being loved long after babyhood - and aren't they still given as gifts when we become adults?

The collections of bears, rabbits, mice and just about any other creature, even snails, are ever changing and evolving. Special comfort blankets with silky edges, ribbons and even tags all the way around their edges for little hands to explore. Big size or travel size!

Traditional Wooden Toys

These are a firm favourite with mums and these we import from Germany and have a large, ever changing collection, so if your baby has to constantly share a favourite wooden rattle with little friends then you can choose a slightly different design as a gift for your friend's baby.

Soothing Sounds for Baby

Music can be relaxing and is enjoyed by babies from newborn, the Sterntaler collection of soft animals all have a sound box secreted inside, making the same heart beat sounds that baby has been listening to for the last 9 months inside mother, this can help to settle a newborn baby.

The collection of Majors for Minors CD's includes passive music to calm the baby or child and induce sleepiness.

According to Professor Annette Lotter 'hyperactive children will benefit if passive music is played softly in the background, encouraging them to sleep well, whilst increasing memory and concentration span'.

Other music CD's have been produced with the use of one key throughout which has a similar effect to 'pink noise.' Pink Noise has been shown to have a positive effect on the brain. Another element is frequency; the sound of the flute used in parts of the music is almost identical to the frequency of a whale's call, which also induces a state of calm.

We are finding more excellent and informative DVD's becoming available demonstrating the arts of yoga, relaxation, how to stop a crying baby - all are aimed at making parenting less stressful and more enjoyable.

Baby Clothing & Fashion

This always makes a great gift, whether it is some extra vests or babygros always gratefully received by any new mum, or a special outfit of which the choice is endless. We have collections from the U.K. and around Europe offering baby and children's clothes with an irresistible array of colours, practical and funky designs - mix and match, the decision is yours.