Multicultural Country – Multicultural Babies: How the U.S. has Changed and What That Means When Shopping for Baby and Children Gifts

Bebe International, launched in 2005, is the only boutique, online or offline, where shoppers can purchase gifts from numerous cultures and religions, all in one place. The company's focus is on honoring the diversity of babies and children from around the world by offering traditional gifts, which celebrate anything from a baby’s birth to other special occasions throughout childhood.

(PRWEB) February 20, 2006 -- Over the years, the United States has moved from being considered a melting pot to a mosaic of a myriad of different cultures and religions. Therefore, it is no surprise that with infinite cultural and religious combinations, families today are as unique as their individual members. According to the Center for Immigration, in the year 2000 immigrant populations in the U.S. grew anywhere from 16% (from Europe) to 174% (from Sub-Saharan Africa), with a grand total increase of over 11 million people over the 10 year period from 1990 to 2000. Because of the vast number of different cultures and religions in the United States, multicultural or dual religious households are commonplace. What is not common to many people is knowing the intricacies of gift giving customs and traditions; and thus giving a gift that honors these cultures and religions is truly exceptional. Bebe International (www.bebeinternational.com), launched in 2005, strives to fill the current void in finding multicultural and religious gifts that reflect the diversity of families today.

Bebe International is unique in that shoppers can become familiar with numerous customs and religions while discovering traditional gifts given in various cultures to celebrate occasions such as the birth of a new baby as well as other celebrations throughout childhood. “We believe that each culture and religion is special and therefore it is our goal to offer gifts that celebrate them,” says Gael Barney, founder. “What is truly unique is being able to find products for children that reflect their family and who they are.” Customers can find African, German, Greek, French, Danish, Chinese, Japanese, Christian, Jewish, etc. baby and children products - all in one place. Whether someone is looking for a Baby Naming Ceremony or baby Chinese New Year gift, or would simply like baby care products from Canada or Switzerland, Bebeinternational.com has it. Additionally, the company carries products such as international alphabet blocks, music cds, books, or language speaking dolls (Russian, Greek, Hebrew, Spanish, etc.) that are perfect for reinforcing second languages.

In addition to the variety of unique items currently offered, new products are added weekly. Because http://bebeInternational.com is continually uncovering distinct products from around the world, all products from all cultures and religions cannot be added to the website fast enough. Therefore, it is recommended that customers contact customer service if there is something of interest from a particular culture or religion that they are looking for because it might be in the works. However, if the company does not have it, they will do their best to find, or create, it.

Everyone at http://www.bebeinternational.com encourages anyone looking for a memorable baby or toddler gift to peruse the multicultural and religious books, music, toys, accessories, room décor, clothing and jewelry offered by the boutique. Because family is the most important backbone of society, BebeInternational.com celebrates children and the differences in families around the world everyday by offering quality products from various cultures and religions.

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