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1. dawn211
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   There's a new baby in my family and I'd like to get a gift that's unique and from a local store. Any suggestions?

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2. Diane
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   Small Clothes, Admiral area, eastside of California near Hinds; very high quality recycled and some new, newborn and up to mid-kid years; awesome store run by local woman artist and her mom

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3. Diane
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   also a tip for newborn gifts; I've been working with families with newborns, infants, toddlers for 20+ yrs; parents receive a TON of newborn clothes/toys, which babies outgrow in physical size and development so quickly; then when the baby is a year/18 mos, they have no more clothes; if you want to be unique, give an outfit/gift that can be used later, even longer, and all the world will see as they take baby out and about much more at 1 yr and beyond; or if you have the means, give a mix of newborn and 1yr/18 mos gift

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4. carrieann
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   Small Clothes is an excellent place to visit. I've both sold and purchased from them, and make it a point to stop in whenever possible, since their inventory is ever-changing. My other two favorite local baby/kid shops are Georgia Blu and Curious Kids Stuff (both in the Junction) with GB for clothing and CKS for toys.

   Congratulations on the newest addition to your family!

   Posted 3 years ago #         

5. bsmomma
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   MOXI on California Ave just South of Charelstown has some cute unique items. It's a paper/gift store. I got a cute "Nobody Puts Baby In The Corner" onesie there. I think the Mail Stop place on Admiral & 47th(?) has ALKI kid shirts as well as a few other kids things.

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6. bsmomma
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   Oh and just an FYI.... Georgia Blu has some amazing unique stuff...... however, I have a problem paying more than 20 bucks (and that's far from the lowest price there) for a kids shirt that will only be worn a few times. But they do have some super cute things!

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7. dawn211
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   I've seen Georgia Blue and thought I'd stop in there. I'm thinking of an organic cotton blanket that I could have embroidered with the baby's initials. Seems like it will get good use and it could be a keepsake (I still have mine). It would be great if was locally made.

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8. Jerald
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   It's not West Seattle, but I usually get baby gifts at the Pike Pl. Market, clothes or toys.

   Posted 3 years ago #         

9. RainyDay1235
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   Cupcake Royal has really cute baby t-shirts. You could pair it with a dozen cupcakes and coffee tumblers for the parents too. Goodness knows they'll need the energy!

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10. add
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    Try gagagifts.com - owned by a West Seattleite. Great, unique custom items and beautifully packaged!

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11. swimcat
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    I'm a new mom- and totally agree with Diane about the clothes! And the mom has likely already received a bunch of baby blankets- I lost track of many I got as gifts, but it's upwards of ten and I don't use any of them.

    If you are sure she would fill out a baby book through the years, I'd suggest getting a really nice one. Not sure where you can pick those up though.

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12. herongrrrl
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    A baby book is a nice suggestion. Northwest Art and Frame probably has some.

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13. Huindekmi
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    Well, there's always the Liquor Store. Give them a big bottle of scotch.

    Hey. You asked for unique. I'll bet no one else gives that to them!

    Alternately, there's also that furniture store by Jaks. I bet they'd never expect an end table as a baby gift.

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14. MrJT
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    What ever you decide on, also get them a Seattle P-I / Times from the day the baby was born. Seal them in one of those huge Ziploc bags.

    They may be a real novelty at graduation.

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15. add
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    Your favorite children's books are nice gifts. Or if you want to do something for the family, then Dream Dinners (freezer full of meals) or something like that is a great gift too!

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16. Diane
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    just stopped into Small Clothes at Hinds/California to touch base

    this is the best shop in West Seattle for quality re-used baby/kid’s stuff

    and surprise; sign on their door, they are moving April 1 to new street-level digs across the street; fantastic!!!

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17. r26
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    I agree with all PP - all great stores. Books are a great idea.

    Something totally West Seattle - an Avalon Glass Works piece for mama. Flowers in a vase to keep forever. I love those things around my house that remind me of that crazy time, the boys and I am sure once they are gone it will be nice to still have.

    Another nice gift is a gift card (with babysitting included) for a day spa or a picture place for first photos.

    All gifts that I liked to get and give.

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18. carrieann
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    Diane, you don't know how happy this makes me (and how UNhappy it makes my bank account. *grin*) I've had to bypass Small Clothes on a handful of occasions, because I was out for a walk and had the big ol' sit-n-stand stroller with me, and couldn't haul it+munchkins up all those stairs. Looking forward to visiting them in their new location!

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19. Diane
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    "gift card (with babysitting included)"; excellent idea; and I do babysitting, specialize in infants

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20. hammy
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    A really nice gift would be a gift certificate for a high quality/artistic baby portrait or family portrait after the baby is born. I have a few friends who received a gift like this at their showers and the results were so wonderful. I don't have any recommendations of a W. Sea photographer but I am sure some of the local area children's boutiques would have a recommendation.

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21. Diane
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    yes carrieann; a HUGE bonus with new store, easy stroller access; I can just see all the strollers parked out front, which people can see driving by; and they will have better parking; the current store has fire hydrant out front; new store also has parking behind building; I can hardly wait, especially since they are just few blocks from my home

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22. dawn211
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    I went to Georgia Blu today and found the greatest gifts! Exactly what I was looking for - high quality and unique. I did not think they were expensive. "T" was an amazing help, she gave me great ideas and I am thrilled with my purchase. I was also able to support a local business instead of ordering something online. Thank you T and Georgia Blu! I'll be back for future gifts.

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23. Diane
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    please tell, after all the great suggestions here; what did you decide to buy?
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    Georgia Blu! is a gorgeous store, with beautiful clothes, very unique items; I love to go window shopping there; "expensive" is relative; too pricey for many, clearly fills a niche market
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    looks to me like all the suggestions on this thread were for local businesses; lots of great ideas; good to see support for locals

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