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Baby shower season is approaching, and here are some fun ideas for unique baby gifts that new moms will love. And all are inspired by our popular Modern Farm wall decals. You might even be named the gift giver G.O.A.T. (so to speak) of the baby shower. ;-)
Go with a theme or color or both
When we want to create a special baby gift for a new mom, we almost always start with a theme or a color story, and gather gifts that work together as a group. Today's gifts are inspired by our popular Modern Farm collection. The palette is bright and colorful, perfect for the developmental stages of a baby. Plus, the modern Scandinavian style makes the collection fun for a mom who loves clean timeless design.
Pair style with function
Our favorite gifts to give are those that look stylish on the shelf while at the same time fill a need. Here are some of the fun and useful gifts that we ourselves love to give. We like to mix in some things for now and later, like baby socks for now, and mealtime kits for later.
This is one of our favorite gifts to give anyone who is having a baby or already has a baby … because we know they won’t grow out of it tomorrow. They will actually grow into it and the bamboo material is sturdy enough to last through all kinds of stages from the throw-it-on-the-ground stage to the eating-with-the-grownups stage.
This fun set features:
- Fun color palette with surprises under every bite
- Dishwasher safe
- Sturdy, durable, eco-friendly bamboo
- Includes plate, bowl, cup, fork, spoon
At the top of this page, you can see a toy that you might even remember from your own childhood. Just gently rotate and the little chickens peck the wood in a (thankfully) pleasing tapping sound. It's actually mesmerizing and sometimes the grownups play with it more than the kids.
Another favorite of ours, we love to give this soft counting book ... It is a chameleon, perfect for all kinds of stages. Until the baby is counting it can be a decorative addition to a shelf, then to the carseat for a little carpool reading, then to the little one who is learning to count. PS This gift can also be added to the mix for the new big brother or sister.
Unique Baby Gifts Designed from our Studio in Virginia Beach, USA
Julianna is the artist behind this collection. She was inspired by her two children and their cousin, who love all animals from ducks to dogs, goats to geese, and cows to caterpillars (not really animals, but just as lovable).
In Virginia Beach, where we live and make art, we often visit a delightful farm called Hunt Club Farm. You can feed, pet, and even hug the animals. Plus they give you birdseed "lollipops" to hold so that the feathered friends will land on your hands, and sometimes your head! Lots of joy has happened here ... and lots of photos ... very handy to have at the drawing board for capturing the adorableness of our animal friends. Hello little goat.
... so Jules was ready to create artwork for our Modern Farm collection to be sent to nurseries and playrooms across the land. And these particular farm friends have a Scandinavian vibe because Julianna's husband is from Denmark, and Jules is immersed in awesome scandi design during every family visit. Below is the Modern Farm Kit Medium set of fabric wall decals. Click here to see the full suite of the Modern Farm Collection.
"This is such a cute addition to my sons playroom, we like pointing to all of the animals and making their sounds and saying their names. Such high quality and easy to stick on."
- Jess
from farm to shower
Here's the way we gather a fun farm-themed gift basket for the next baby shower.
1. Hello Farmyard! Felt Craft book from Sprout in Virginia Beach 2. Modern Farm Wooden Chicken Paddle Game 3. Carter's Baby Sleep n' Play with little cow feet from Target 4. Modern Farm Baby Sock Set 5. Modern Farm Mealtime Dish Set 6. Modern Farm Soft Counting Book
GATHER A BUSHEL OF FARMYARD LOVE
Grab a cute farm crate or even a tin bucket. We found this one at Michaels . The new mom can even use this inside a closet for extra nursery supplies.
First. we layered it with tissue, then began filling from the back, letting the tissue hold the back gift higher than those in front. I began with this felt play book, that we found at Sprout, a wonderful local children's shop here in Virginia Beach.
Add your favorite unique baby gifts that can be used while the new baby is new, like socks and sleepers. Then add gifts for the toddler-phase like mealtime sets and toys. (Also great for new siblings.) Add a big bow, (also found at Michaels) and you are ready to shower your favorite new mom with a unique custom-curated gift, that answers the age-old question: "What does the cow say?"
And that's the way farm animals find their way into the nurseries of loved ones near and far. And, speaking of farm animals, I'll leave you with a little known fact about cows ...
Do you know why cows like to go to New York?
To see the moo-sicals, of course. 😂😂
Thank you for stopping by our shop, and we hope you find the perfect gift from our farmyard full of fun and imagination.
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Cathy Heck
Cathy began her career as an art director in New York City followed by 40 years as a freelance illustrator. Her artwork has been licensed for thousands of products for babies and children of all ages. In fact, over 2 million babies' memories have been recorded in a Cathy Heck baby book. You might even have one in your own keepsake box. :-) Today, Cathy, with her daughter, Julianna, and their husbands, Jim and Anton, work together to design, manufacture and ship Mej Mej wall decor and unique gifts to children and families around the world.