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So I've just become an aunt for the first time and I want to get something for the little man that is something meaningful to actually keep.

Normal presents are covered, I've got them a little keepsake box, practical every day stuff sorted etc. This is something which doesn't have to be now - think of it more like a christening gift but for a child that won't actually be christened.

Now obviously I can think of buying something or commissioning something (handmade blankets etc.) but it seems somewhat a waste to have a skill (or at least be learning one) and not putting it to good use for this kind of occasion.

Is there an item anyone can think of that would make a good gift? Doesn't need to be "useful" necessarily, just something that could be appreciated down the line. My mother thought I could make a something like a passport holder? Open to ideas!

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[–] fujiwood@lemmy.world 2 points 5 days ago* (last edited 3 days ago) (1 children)

Wallet

Pencil Case/Pouch

Tool pouch/holster/bag: You could add good tools to it for when he starts becoming more self-reliant. Screw driver, pliers, hammer, multi tool etc. Try to buy tools that don't have plastic or rubber since they degrade over time.

Valley Tray

[–] Pipster@lemmy.blahaj.zone 2 points 3 days ago* (last edited 3 days ago)

Oh building up a nice set of tools and accessories I can make for them over time would actually be a pretty fun idea!

[–] CocaineShrimp@lemm.ee 1 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

If your budget allows for it: a ring. I've got a ring with my initials on it, 30+ years later

[–] Pipster@lemmy.blahaj.zone 1 points 3 weeks ago

I think I'd want to do something a bit more ambitious, thats just one tiny scrap of leather and like, two stitches, unless you were thinking of some kind of embellishment to it that I'm missing.