When a child opens a gift, you can almost always expect it to be mass-produced. The teddy bear she got for her birthday, her tricycle, and her clothes were all made by the thousands—if not millions. The importance of personalized gifts is that they aren’t “cookie cutter” gifts.
A Unique Gift
When you give a personalized game to a child, most children intuitively know they’re receiving something unique. The gift has their name or picture on it, ensuring everyone knows this is the child’s gift. Kids have a strong sense of ownership, and place great importance on their own names. Having a gift customized with their name makes it clear the gift is both special and indisputably theirs.
A Thoughtful Gift
Children may be a little young to understand this, but parents will know you took the time to really consider your gift. A personalized growth chart or placemat wasn’t just grabbed off the shelf. You took the time to give your gift a personal touch.
A Gift for All Occasions
Personalized gifts may be given at any occasion, whether you’re attending a baptism, baby’s first birthday, or a baby shower. Much of the importance of personalized gifts arises from the fact they’re always appreciated and always special.
More Memorable
A child might not remember who gave her another cuddly toy or racing car, but she’ll always remember it was you who gave her a CD of personalized music. A customized gift is a memorable gift, so she’ll remember you gave it to her for years to come.
The importance of personalized gifts, ultimately, comes down to making a connection. You’re proving you care enough to do more than grabbing the latest toy and wrapping it up. You’re making it clear you care enough to find a one-of-a-kind gift—something the child can say with certainty is hers, and no-one else’s. You’re telling the child she’s special, and deserves an equally special gift.
When she opens her gift and her face lights up with delight, you’ll truly understand the importance of personalized gifts.
