gift ideas  (excerpted from Present Perfect)      

A busy box with fun peek-a-boo mirrors, dials, spinners, and sliding doors would keep baby occupied for hours. Some are designed for both crib and floor play.

Pushing and rolling toys, chunky little cars and trucks, and colorful balls are perfect for babies that are starting to get around on their own.

To lull baby into a gentle sleep, give a tape of lullaby music. Both vocal and instrumental versions of the classics as well as new songs are available.

If you are artistically inclined, paint a colorful mural on the walls or ceiling of the baby's room. Or hand paint a dresser, a rocking chair, a toy chest, a rocking horse, or another baby toy or piece of furniture for the nursery. Be sure to use only nontoxic paints and finishes on baby items.

Give baby a framed share of Disney stock for a gift he or she will grow to love. Available through Frame-a-Stock, Inc. Phone: 888/663-7862. Internet: www.frameastock.com.

Tiffany & Co. has a wide variety of sterling silver keepsakes for baby. Choose from cups, barbell rattles, feeding spoons, pendants, and more. Phone: 800/526-0649. Internet: www.tiffany.com.

Create a timeless treasure with a time capsule kit from The Original Time Capsule Co. The kit includes a What Life Was Like The Year You Were Born book, letters-to-the-future forms, and more. Phone: 800/729-8463. Internet: www.timecap.com.

Present Perfect: Unforgettable Gifts for Every Occasion is filled with gift ideas for babies and everyone else on your gift list. In addition, you get tips on gifting etiquette, shopping, wrapping, special presentations, and much, much more. To order the book, click here.

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