Why we give Silver Baby Items as presents
This a tradition dating back to early colonial times. Silversmiths, including including Paul Revere, created rattles and small toys out of silver because the traditional clay and wooden toys broke very easily. They now sell for Thousands of dollars. Here is one from the Soothebys Catalog.
http://www.sothebys.com/en/auctions/ecatalogue/2015/nutt-silver-n09304/lot.602.html
Metal toys became popular because they were safe for babies to play with and chew on.
Silver spoons have always been popular in Europe. The old saying we have all heard “born with a silver spoon in his mouth” comes from the idea of health, not really wealth. Silver is a natural anti-bacterial for it is ideal for items they put in their mouths. In the 1800s silver coins were put into milk bottles to prevent spoiling.
Babies who had silver cups, Rattles and or spoons were in better health than kids that did not.
Silver Christening gifts have been given for centuries, it was given as a symbol of health and wealth, some families this baby item would be the most expensive item they owned their whole lives.
In the early 20th century, Tiffany's, the famous New York company,started making sterling-silver rattles they sold as baby gifts. Many Silver baby gifts such as feeding spoons, piggy banks and dishes are still made. Some Silver Collectors are crazy for all types of baby-related items.
A quick google search will show you About 56,200,000 results of items you can purchase.
https://www.google.com/search?q=silver+baby+items&rlz=1C1ZKTG_enUS725US725&source=univ&tbm=shop&tbo=u&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwj21qi1vsfZAhXJqFkKHdcdDQoQsxgIKg&biw=1707&bih=796
So the next time you when you give a baby gift consider a silver present, know you aren’t just starting their stack but you are wishing them the healthiest life possible!
Thanks for reading and Happy stacking!