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[LilacTree]

I bought all six of my grandchildren (four girls, two boys) Steiff Teddy Bears when they were born. The last two were the years 2002 and 2000, and the 2000 one was very special. They might be worth something someday, but I can't see them ever letting them go.

I bought my own four girls teddy bears also, but couldn't afford Steiffs, yet they still have them.

I also established (not deliberately at first) colors for them as they were all so close in age (4-1/2 years apart from oldest to youngest). My oldest daughter was red, my second daughter green, my third daughter blue, and my youngest orange. So they ended up with cups, plates, spoons, and many other things, including clothing and dolls in their own "personal" color. They have all kept most of these things as well.

My oldest daughter did get an exquisite little gold bangle at her baptism, which I still have for some reason. If I ever see her again, I will give it to her if she wants it. My other babies got crucifixes.

[RedTop]

My FIL bought my husband a keepsake baby ring when he was born; a very tiny delicate 14k gold band. My husband never wore the ring, but we have it as a special keepsake. I have purchased several gold baby bracelets as keepsake gifts; both were purchased from local jewelers and were engraved.