[This article was first written and published on 28th June 2022 by Elaine Yeoh and has been updated by Hemala Devaraj.]
Baby on the way (or a birthday party to attend)? Take your gifting to the next level and add a special touch for a unique surprise! They say it’s the thought that counts- so go ahead and personalise your gifts (it certainly shows the extra effort and thought that’s gone into your hunt for the perfect present!).
From pretty diaper bags to plush toys and comfy beddings, we make it easy for you to find a variety of meaningful gifts to be cherished through the years:
Diaper Bags
1. Jae Ko Designs
A stylish and timeless diaper bag made of premium (and durable!) vegan leather for the mum-on-the-go. The original Jae Ko bag comes in classic colours, with a total of 13 compartments and different types of straps to suit your personal preference. Choose to have a monogram consisting of 2 initials stamped with blind embossing for a personal touch to make it uniquely yours. These convenient diaper bags will have you looking and feeling effortlessly chic, even while lugging around a whole load of baby essentials!
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2. Sometime by Asian Designers
Did you know that this famous bag specialist (that co-designs with a select group of established and impactful Asian designers), actually has their own canvas diaper range? The iconic, lightweight Super Estela Diaper totes come with changing mats, stroller straps and organiser inserts. Personalisation is done with precision to preserve the aesthetic and overall design of the product, so you won’t have to worry about any misaligned monograms. Add on some removable Baby Patches, with five colourful and cute designs, for a creative, personalised gift.
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Toys, Stationary and Books
3. The Flight of Imagination
A family photoshoot with a difference!
Crafted by makchic and Stories Lifestyle, this unique offering offers families the chance to preserve their children’s precious moments in a truly special way. Unlike traditional photo albums, this personalised children’s storybook showcases an original tale penned by makchic’s Managing Editor Kimberly Lee, enchanting illustrations of Malaysia by Munsya Rahman, and exquisite portraiture by Stories Lifestyle photographers. The Flight of Imagination invites families on a distinct photoshoot experience, culminating in a stunning 40-page photo storybook destined to be cherished for generations. Tailored for children aged 3 to 8 years, this storybook promises to become a cherished family keepsake. You can also get this as a gift for a loved one and their family.
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4. Wonderbly
You’ll be giving more than a fun, personalised read with Wonderbly, as the magical storylines in each book have been thoughtfully created with the purpose to inspire and motivate. The meaningful stories let children imagine themselves doing extraordinary things with key messages and lessons from each tale – from hope and friendship, to curiosity and kindness. It’s a great way for the kids to imagine themselves in a magical world of make-believe, and to visualise (and hopefully internalise) themselves being caring, confident and courageous!
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5. Famsy Mall
Famsy Mall has pretty much everything that you would consider buying as a gift for a baby or child- with the option to having it personalised! Baby gifts include clothes, milestone mats, muslin squares and husk pillows. Older children would love getting their hands on the adorable plushies, puzzles, back-to-school essentials (bag, tumblers, labels, lunch boxes), buddy pillows and matching tees. Prices are affordable, there’s a wide range of options, and the online platform makes it easy to get what you want in a jiffy!
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6. Tinyme
This Australian brand offers a comprehensive range of premium quality, designer custom products for kids. From practical name labels, to educational puzzles and books and decorative wall stickers and photo products- you’re going to find something to suit your gifting needs. Many of the products can be personalised in a wide variety of adorable images and/or colours, making it perfect for you to mix and match, according to the unique personality of your child.
Blankets
7. Tots & All
How many kids do you know of, who just can’t fall asleep without their beloved blankies clutched tightly in their hands? Personalise their first cosy knitted blanket with their own special names – available in a variety of colours, fonts and placement options to make it uniquely theirs! Tots & All also offers personalised kids’ bags, caps, muslin clothes, tot bunnies, and pyjama sets, all nicely packaged in a tasteful Tot Box gift set.
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8. The Lollipop House
Get whimsical blankets, handmade accessories and cute knick knacks at The Lollipop House- where everything is fun, quirky and made with love. All items are homemade in a pet-free and smoke-free environment. The blankets, bibs and sheets are mostly reversible, and name embroideries begin from RM10, with many fonts and colours available to choose from. Add in their iconic bunny plushies, bibs, rompers, or other hand-sewn products to complete your gift set.
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Towels
9. Portrait Towels by surianddzu
Gift a monochrome or colourful portrait towel personalised by the talented illustrator of Wondermilk. Illustrate portraits of newborns, all the way up to adults, and have their pictures and names embroidered on fluffy soft white towels. Towels are 70cm by 140cm and will take a minimum of 3 to 4 weeks to be ready, so do remember to plan ahead when getting this as a present. We foresee you won’t be able to resist getting a whole set for your family too!
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Nursery Decoration
10. Bea and Bow
Personalise a range of gifts for precious little ones with luxurious picks from Bea and Bow Find nursery pieces, such as wooden toy plush rockers and chairs, playmats, quilted storage baskets and teepee tents, available here. Smaller gift sets include bath and beddings, Jellycat bunnies, and clothes- with all gifts to arrive perfectly in Bea and Bow’s signature mint gift box. You will also be able to have a gift message personalised upon checkout and handwritten on an in-house designed card. If you are looking for other unique gifting options, do check out their sister company, Leo and Cru for beautifully constructed timber climbers. Their personalisable wooden structures are versatile, fun, and most importantly safe, having met stringent international testing standards.
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11. Suri Stitch
Getting a gift from Suri Stich is more than having initials stitched onto a pre-set catalogue of products! Decorate a child’s nursery with something personal and specific- simply discuss with artisan, Suri and have her lovingly create something unique based on your requests. Her delicate hand-embroidered masterpieces start from RM80 onwards and the Little Baby Haiwan ready-made pieces are priced at RM80 each (you still get to have a personalised name included in her ready-made pieces!)
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Teethers
12. Teetherjoy
Make teething a little bit easier for that special baby (and mama too), with these customisable colourful teethers and pacifier clips. Its likely that you are going to have difficulty choosing just one design with the variety of colour combination and cute designs offered! TeetherJoy’s silicone products are non-toxic, as they are made from 100% food grade materials and contain no BPA, PVC or phthalates.
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Clothing and Accessories
13. Tinys
Pamper the little babies in your life with customisable and environmentally-friendly organic soft clothing wear. Most of Tiny’s pieces are made from GOTS-certified organic cotton, the gold standard for organic fibre processing. No herbicides, pesticides and chemicals in these bodysuits, sleepsuits and swaddles! You (and baby, of course) will be able to have a good night’s rest, knowing that no forced child labor has been part of the equation!
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14. Cadeus
100% happiness, guaranteed! Find responsibly-made and super-sweet baby blankets, towels, bath robes, soothers for babies and tots. Add on a Miffy toy, or a handcrafted doll to your gifts- available in endless colour combinations, and all made from premium cotton yarn that has been safety tested. Miffy, Snuffy, Boris the Bear, and the gang are all made from hypoallergenic felt details and stuffed to the ideal cuddle weight with recycled PET filling. You won’t have to worry about wrapping too, as each item comes in a complimentary drawstring bag.
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15. Baby Diary
Baby Diary was founded by a group of mothers who aspire to offer affordable, personalised baby gifts without compromising on quality. All of their products are handmade with love and care in their local production house. Check out their popular premium baby bibs that come in a variety of cute designs, and get the birthday baby’s name personalised on it for free.
16. The Bebe Habitat
Gift a box filled with a collection of items from premium baby brands, carefully curated by those at Bebe Habitat. Products range from items by Mushie, PoppyCo, Snuggle Hunny Kids, and even a unique customisable wooden birth announcement plaques to commemorate the arrival of a new bundle of joy. You can choose to have your gift-wrapped or packed in a personalised engraved wooden keepsake box.
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Baby Gift Sets
17. Hello Joy
Find large-sized premium baby baskets to adorable gift sets for newborns on this online store. You can personalise rompers to baby towels to ReyRey The Hopping Rabbit (an adorable plush toy, babies will absolutely love!).
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Happy gift-hunting, #makchicmumsquad!
