Simply Unique Baby Gifts

• Register a star in a baby's name. stars on sky image by Marek Kosmal from Fotolia.com

  Forget about giving onesies or sippy cups as baby gifts, and instead choose a gift that is unique and memorable. Whether you honor the baby by naming a star after him, create a movie to cherish memories, or establish a trust fund in the baby's name, gone are the days of giving routine gifts. Consider these unique baby gifts for the next celebration.

Name a star for baby

• Presenting a star in the baby's name is a unique gift. Since 1979, the International Star Registry has dedicated stars to people from all over the world. Frames are included in some of the star packages which indicate the star's information, including a visual magnitude, sky chart and coordinates. There is a one-time payment for registering your star's name and framed packages start at $269.

Personalized Baby Book

• Many online baby gift stores offer books which can be personalized. Illustrations, poems and everything from learning the ABCs to fairy tales, can be the subject of tailored baby books with the baby's name, favorite things and family members included in the text. Books start at under $30.

Celebratory DVD

• If you have a little time on your hands and want to combine memories with your gift, make a DVD for the baby. Present photographs of milestones, video footage of celebrations and first events for the baby, and add in your own personal messages from family and friends. DVDs can be made on home computers with movie software. Most software will contain tutorials for those who aren't familiar with creative computer programs.

Establish a Trust Fund for the Baby

• Give the gift of financial security. You don't need to have a fortune to start a fund for the baby. Getting together with family members and friends is a way of starting a trust fund for the baby, with some financial institutions only requiring a minimum of $1,000 to open an account.