Baby Jewelry

While baby jewelry is not always practical, it still makes a memorable gift that children can keep as they grow. Most parents dress their infant in baby jewelry for a special occasion, such as their baptism or a family member's wedding. For the most part, these unique baby gifts are meant to be treasured as the child grows, rather than worn everyday.

Baby Earrings

Some baby girls have pierced ears, so a pair of small pearl or diamond earrings make a lovely gift. Keep in mind that babies and children often lose things, so spending hundreds of dollars on a pair of earrings may not be the wisest choice. On the other hand, babies have very sensitive skin and you need to ensure that the earrings you buy are hypoallergenic and made of a good type of gold or silver to avoid irritation.

Baby Bracelets

Baby bracelets are popular baby gifts, and can also be engraved with a special message or the baby's name. Simple gold and silver bangles are subtle for small babies and won't catch on objects or be a choking hazard. You must be more careful with chains, as an unattended baby could easily break and swallow parts of the bracelet. Pearl bracelets are a nice baby girl gift, while a metallic silver ID bracelet would make an ideal baby boy gift. Remember that most baby bracelets aren't adjustable, so they will only fit an infant for a few months before they are outgrown.

Christening Gifts

A baby's christening is an extremely important event, so if you are buying a baby gift for an infant who will be christened, baptism jewelry makes an excellent choice. The most common baby jewelry gift for a baptism is an elegant silver or gold rosary with pearls or stones for the rosary beads.

A gold or silver chain with a religious symbol will also have deep meaning for family who worships a particular faith. This type of baby jewelry can be engraved with a religious verse or quote, and can become a favorite keepsake that is handed down from generation to generation.

Adjustable Baby Jewelry

If you want to ensure that the jewelry will fit well into childhood and maybe even adulthood, you can find adjustable baby jewelry. Baby necklaces or bracelets have an adjustable chain that can be made bigger as the child grows.

Similarly, types of baby jewelry such as necklaces or charm bracelets make perfect baby gifts as the charms can be removed from the smaller sized chain and put onto a longer one. This allows the baby jewelry to be worn not only by an infant, but by an older child and adult as well.