Baby Shoe Charms Are Popular Baby Gifts

Where did the tradition of giving silver baby charms originate?

Apparently, traditionally and historically, a birth trinket was something a wealthy husband gave to his wife as a simple thank you for producing an heir. As examples, in England many times the 'trinket' was a lavish ring, where as in India gold necklaces and other gold jewelry were presented.

Today, it's used as more of an announcement of the precious new life while at the same time recognizing the mother's role of nurturing, caring and preparing for the baby's arrival for nine months prior to birth.

A new trend that is appearing worldwide and rapidly gaining popularity is the baby charm shower extravaganza. Each guest brings a baby charm for the expectant mother. Of course the more guests, the more baby charms!!!!

Usually, a charm bracelet is purchased by the hostess which allows the new mother to keep all of her charms from this memorable baby shower all together. Mothers-to-be are thrilled with the thoughtfulness of this unique gift.

Giving baby charms to new moms is now quite the rage. Thankfully, there are almost and endless variety of really cute baby charms to mark this monumental occasion. What types of baby charms are available? There are sterling silver baby shoe charms, baby blankets, baby carriages, and more recently the adorable sterling silver Swarovski crystal baby bootie charms.

What do you do with these beautiful baby shoe charms? They can be used, of course, for custom bracelets, charm bracelet, a charm necklace, attached to a cell phone, or used as a key ring decoration. You can spend several hundred dollars on gold and diamond charms, or you can choose a charm made from beautiful sterling silver. With sterling silver, you have a beautiful quality piece of jewelry at an affordable price.