Gift idea for 8 month old baby - jewellery?

[FairTurtle]

I want to get my 9-month old niece (by the time it's Christmas) a present, ideally something like jewellery (aware this isn't very age appropriate!). Is there anything at all that could work that's safe?

My girl got a silver toddler bangle. It was cute but to be honest she wore it about twice. It's a nice memory though. £15-30 for the adjustable ones.

Ah yes! I was thinking a necklace or something so she can wear it when she gets older too, if it's nice.

I have some jewellery which I was given as a child. It’s not to my taste at all. I keep wondering if I should sell it but it’s probably not worth much.

There isn’t an necklaces safe for a baby/toddler I’m afraid.

Are you looking for a long term keepsake that she'll keep forever? Is that why you're thinking jewellery?

Sorry yes, that's what I meant!

I think jewellery given to children perhaps doesn't end up getting as much use as one might hope? Maybe I am mistaken though. That might not matter if the intention is the sentimentality of the object. You almost need something like the women's equivalent of a pocket watch or something but I don't know what that is.

I'd think about something like a really beautiful Christmas ornament that she can get out every year and will always know it was from her first Christmas.

Christmas/other beautiful copies of books (e.g. a gorgeous illustrated wind in the willows) might not be suitable right now but might be enjoyed for her whole childhood.

A special moneybox with a token amount inside it?

You could go with something like a charm bracelet but I was given one when I was little and while it was a classic at the time I don't use it as an adult. I don't think a necklace would be suitable for such a little one.

I don't like jewelery generally, but this sounds like something the parents have to store safely for 15 years, and maybe then the child will like it. What's the fun in that? What's wrong with duplo etc?

Yeah, this is a good point tbf. I hadn't really thought it through. She's my first niece and I love her to bits so I wanted to feel like I'd given her something "extra special" that she'll get to keep for a long time. But maybe 8 months old isn't the time for that 😂I'll think of something more age appropriate that she can play with right away.

When I was about that age, my godfather bought me a soft toy that ended up being my absolute favourite soft toy, who still lives with me as an adult. Obviously that's a punt because you can't know she'll love anything like that, but it could be worth thinking about.

How about an album, baby's first 5 years , to record milestones and memories.

I would probably buy a "special" Christmas bauble for the tree. Special as in from Tiffany or similar, or with a Baby's First Christmas/Ella's First Christmas (plus maybe a date) inscribed on it and then a toy/book that the baby will actually use. A bauble will hopefully last for years, and be of sentimental value.

I think the jewellery equivalent would be an adult charm bracelet, with a charm added each year and/or for significant events such as graduation/wedding/21st birthday. I don't actually like charm bracelets so have no suggestions as to brand (maybe Pandora?) but I think that is, or used to be, a popular thing to do.

An amber teething necklace?

Those are so dangerous, op please don’t do this

Someone bought my eldest this for their first Christmas
nesting dolls
it’s a nice ornament/ keepsake but also can be played with etc by a toddler (just the smallest one is quite small)
They have a Santa version & an animal version too on JL website
Or a nice book to keep?- & could still get a fun toy too then

When I was a baby/toddler is was given a silver charm bracelet by an aunt and then every year the same aunt bought me a silver charm to go on it. It’s something I still love and can wear as an adult

At this age we have bought personalised toddler backpacks. You can get different ones with characters on or just plain. It’s a nice thoughtful gift!