TOP 10 ROYAL BABY GIFTS

Royal Baby fever is reaching a crescendo here in the UK, with the Royal couple on the brink of a brand new baby adventure. Outside St Mary’s Hospital, Paddington, the “really enthusiastic” have set up camp with hopes of being some of the first to set eyes on the new arrival.

There is much speculation as to the name that will be chosen. Contenders are : Arthur, James, Alexander and Philip.

Many however are certain the nation will be welcoming a little girl, with Alice being the number one favourite, closely followed by Charlotte and Elizabeth. With the reported due date for Kate being around 25 April, we will have to wait a little longer to find out. On the last occasion, it took the Duke and Duchess three days to announce the name of Prince George Alexander Louis.

For those of you that haven’t tracked down the perfect gift yet, We have come up with a list of our top ten gifts for a new Royal Baby.

Number 1.
Keeping it British – A pure cashmere blanket from Purlenglish.com. Featuring a fun brightly coloured tassel detail and pure silk ribbon binding. Purl English is based in the Cotswolds. The collections of pure cashmere knitwear are all entirely handmade there.

Number 2.
A hand-felted mobile, with clouds balloons and elephants – how fabulous is that. Find this and similar on the “MerleyBird” Etsy site.

Number 3.
Royal Little feet cast in multi-coloured glass. Details on “how to have your baby’s feet cast in glass can be found on the “wrightsonandplatt.com” website.

Number 4.
A hand-crocheted crown fit for a Royal head – again made in the UK and for sale through Etsy.com

Number 5.
From Highgrove.com, with a shop located in Tetbury, the most gorgeous little lamb. Of course, for those of you in the know, HRH Prince Charles may have already have this wrapped up and ready for the big day, with Highgrove being his own home and brand.

Number 6.
A luxurious baby sleeping pod. Creating a cosy environment whether at home or abroad. Available from Gucci.com

Number 7.
The most beautiful wooden Ark. Absolutely fabulous quality from UK based www.woodliketoplay.co.uk.

Number 8.
The Iconic traditional Rocking Horse. The very best quality from the UK based Stevenson Brothers.

Number 9.
From Wedgwood, a pretty set of china featuring Beatrix Potter’s very naughty rabbit – Peter.

Number 10.
A lilac Pure Cashmere gift set from Purlenglish.com, including a cashmere blankie, a pair of cashmere tufty slippers and a cashmere bunny. All handmade and the best of British quality. If of course a little prince were to arrive, then we also have this gift set available in the softest of blues.

Happy gift hunting one and all.
Our very best wishes to the Royal couple.