Perhaps, more than any other time of year, the holiday season is a time for only the best gifts and keepsake presents. The gifts that are given in baby's first and second holiday seasons are not just presents for the time being.

In fact, they are gifts that will likely survive to become remembrances of his or her first years. I have combined a list of items that are meant to show a wide range of gifts that reflect a diverse array of tastes so that there is some thing for every little one on your shopping list.

The first item is a slumber bear with a silk blanket, which is a plush, ten inch long bear that will help the baby to sleep while emitting actual womb recordings. This will create a the sleep environment that they are used to. The blanket wrapped around the bear absorbs mom's scent, and is both warm and soft to the touch, which can be personalized with the baby's name and birth. The bear runs on four AAA batteries and mounts directly to the crib or snuggles up close to the child.

A big part of being a big sister or big brother is feeling important, too. However, for the new big sister a soft, handbag shaped album that will hold twelve photographs that are four inches by six inches in its sturdy pages. The big sis and little sis design on the front makes it a great ornament to the bedroom bookshelf or dresser, as well, and at seven inches wide by five inches tall it is the perfect size for the big sister's little hands.

Another great gift would be a silver plated bear cup, spoon, and fork set, which will make an elegant keep sake that will hit all the right notes for that perfect gift ensemble. This safe and non toxic set comes tucked into a reusable wooden box, which can be personalized any way you like. The finely rendered teddy bear details on each piece are both sturdy and endearing. Often times you can get same day personalization, which will add an extra sophisticated touch, making it an awesome gift from grandparents and godparents especially.

A step seat and stool combination that is hand painted and personalized with fun details and the child's name are a combination of toys and practical, which are as useful in the nursery and child bedroom as they are adorable. The bottom step rotates up ninety degrees, making a sturdy seat kids can use anywhere. The dependable wooden construction is splinter proof and ready for years of use. These were actually a popular nursery main stay in the 1970s, and were brought back for the newest generation of children.

Finally, a keep sake silver helicopter is a collectible bank and ornament, which are a big part of the nursery experience for parents as much as children. With plenty of realistically moving parts and impressively detailed construction, the silver helicopter bank is an instant memento that lasts the tests of time. Other silver and pewter collectible bank are available as well, but the helicopter's tiny spinning rotors set it apart from all others.

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