His or her name often is the first word that a child truly “owns.” Response to the sound of his own name begins in infancy; it isn’t long before the child realizes that the sound is only used to talk to him, that it is “his.” This awareness is important in developing a sense of self, the beginning of understanding interpersonal connections and relationships.
It isn’t long before the child can recognize his name, perhaps not the letters as letters, but certainly the overall shape. Seeing one’s name “in print” becomes a thrill, providing a sense of self-validation. Personalized children’s products, from pencils to baseball caps and even books, are important to children in part for this reason.
At Storybook Quilts, we go beyond personalization. Our customized versions make your child the hero or heroine in the story, which also may include sayings and interests that are particular to your family. The child’s name also appears on the quilt, embroidered on a square with the occasion, date and name of the giver. These are the things we treasure for a lifetime.
Here’s what one mother had to say about the Storybook Quilts given to her daughters by their grandparents:
“About the stories: [my two daughters] loved that their names are in the stories. Their eyes lit up when they heard the stories were about them.”
Until the end of August, we’re running a contest to win a gift certificate for a Storybook Quilt by suggesting a name for the latest theme character, a sea turtle. Join us and provide the child in your life with the thrill that lasts a lifetime!
