Lately I discovered the website http://www.fillintheblankie.com/. It is a cool website where you can personalize and create your very own blanket. I got a summer one for E to mark his second birthday. It's made of quality cotton with a silk lining. I chose a brown font and had "Top: Euan; Left: two years old on 11th August 2011; Bottom: I wish I may, I wish I might; Right: Have the wish I wish tonight" written on all sides of the blanket. The options are endless. If you get the blanket as a gift you could write "To our godson <baby name> from your loving Auntie <your name>" or use the traditional "Baby <baby name> born on <date> at <time> weighing <weight>". Using the child's favourite nursery rhyme would also be nice. You can also choose to get a soft toy wrapped in the blanket, have glow in the dark text, add illustrations etc. I quite liked the cuddle factor with 10 being the softest. You can choose the quality of material, weight and size.

Since it was sent from the US it took two weeks to get here and, to be honest, the postage and packing fee was slightly expensive. However it comes in cute packaging fastened with a silk ribbon and a nappy safety pin.

All in all I think it's a practical gift to get for any baby and toddler and I'm sure it will be treasured when they grow up as well.