My 1st Birthday Teddy Bear Glass Snow Globe - Lilac & White

This glass snow globe celebrates a first birthday with a sweet little scene inside its clear dome: a white teddy bear sits holding a silver star, with a tall number one standing just behind him and tiny silver stars gathered around his feet. The round globe rests on a soft lilac base, and the words "my 1st birthday" run across the front in white lettering, so the occasion is written into the keepsake itself. It stands 10cm tall, 7.5cm across and 7.5cm deep, a neat size that fits easily on a crowded shelf.

We think it makes a lovely birthday gift for a child turning one, chosen by grandparents, godparents, aunts and uncles or close family friends who want something to keep long after the party. It sits beautifully on a nursery shelf, a bedroom windowsill or the top of a chest of drawers, where the soft lilac and white suit a gentle, calm room. This is a keepsake for display rather than a toy, so we would set it up high, out of reach of small hands, and bring it down for a closer look together. In years to come it can join a memory box with the birthday cards and keepsakes from the day.

The globe is made with glass, round and smooth, and it rests on a wide, flat base, so it needs no stand of its own and sits neatly on any level surface. The white bear and the lilac base keep the palette soft, with just a glint of silver from the star he holds. A soft dry cloth keeps the dome clear of dust and fingerprints, and a slightly damp cloth, followed by a dry one, freshens the base. For the birthday itself, wrap it in tissue with a handwritten card, or set it beside a framed photograph of the day for a little corner that tells the story.

How big is the snow globe?

It stands 10cm tall and measures 7.5cm across and 7.5cm deep, a small size that suits a nursery shelf or a windowsill.

What colour is it?

The base is a soft lilac with white lettering, and the teddy bear inside is white, holding a small silver star, with silver stars around his feet.

What does it say on the snow globe?

The front of the lilac base reads "my 1st birthday" in white lettering, marking a little one's first birthday.

Can a young child play with it?

It is a keepsake for display rather than a toy, and it is made with glass, so we would keep it on a shelf out of reach of small hands.

How do I look after it?

As general good practice for glass, dust the dome with a soft dry cloth and wipe the base with a slightly damp cloth, then dry it.

Who would it suit as a gift?

It suits a child celebrating their first birthday, and makes a thoughtful present from grandparents, godparents or family friends to keep for years.