Every baby is born with a silver spoon
Fortunately, not literally - it would make for a particularly painful birth!
Jokes aside, the arrival of Princess Charlotte Elizabeth Diana of Cambridge has sparked debate about exactly that. She looks forward to a life of wealth of privilege, but at what cost? Being born with a “silver spoon” suggests an easy life but of course life isn’t so simple. Would any of us ever trade a life of freedom for one of public appearances, wide angle lenses and unrelenting scrutiny? Would we really want a camera crew camped outside the hospital as we give birth?
Sudocrem Care & Protect asked parents to consider the advantages and disadvantages of being born with a “silver spoon”. The results were fascinating. For most parents, the greatest privilege wouldn’t be fame and fortune but the chance to use their power and influence to make a difference to others. The biggest disadvantage is lack of privacy and spontaneity. Would they change places? The answer is no. Perhaps unsuprisingly, it seems that an ordinary life has a lot going for it and the greatest gift of all (the silver spoon) is to be born into a caring and protective family.
In 2013 Sudocrem launched Care and Protect, the latest addition to the Sudocrem nappy range and celebrated the birth of HRH Prince George by commissioning Theo Fennell to create a bracelet in 18ct gold with the iconic Sudocrem pot as a tiny charm. The bracelet was auctioned for EACH (East Anglian Children’s Hospice) and raised thousands of pounds for one of the Duchess of Cambridge’s favourite charities.
“The bracelet was a unique way of celebrating the birth of Prince George and we wanted to do the same again; create something special and memorable. Not every baby is born with a silver spoon but every baby is special and it’s our way of saying that” Nick Lang, Senior Brand Manager for Sudocrem
Spot on Nick. I must admit that I missed most of the media hype surrounding Kate and Will’s latest pregnancy - this despite being a parent blogger and receiving some 50 press releases a day. My hope is that this is a sign of things to come and the press will let the princess grow up without the scrutiny afforded her parents.
We should never forget that every baby that emerges blinking into this world is an innocent, as yet untainted by the world. Each has the capacity to invent, inspire and influence - even the little terror that’s currently raiding my make-up bag!
*** GIVEAWAY TIME ***
Continuing the spirit of giving with the arrival of Princess Charlotte, Sudocrem asked silversmith Christopher Hamilton, to create a solid silver spoon. Only 100 were produced and I have 2 to giveaway. Each spoon is handcrafted in solid silver, will be engraved with your baby’s initials and delivered in a lined black box with a card of authentication. It would make a beautiful traditional christening gift, or a unique birth keepsake for mum. Enter via the rafflecopter below for your chance to win.
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UK entrants only – you must be over 18 too (sorry)
The winner will be contacted by email and must respond within 3 days of having been emailed (I’ll try all known avenues to contact them) or a new winner will be drawn
When the giveaway is closed, Rafflecopter will select the winner completely at random
The winners name will be published on this site
There is no cash alternative
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I would like to win because it would make for a sentimental gift which would be cherished for life.
I would love to win a spoon for my new baby niece - I would give it to her on her Christening x
I would love to win this beautiful silver spoon for my niece!x
The spoon would be a lovely present for my cousin who has recently given birth!
for our twins 1st birthday
I would love to win the spoon to give to my friends baby xxx
I would like to win as my baby boy is due this summer and this would be a lovely keepsake to commemorate his birth.
perfect for my niece
I’d love to win this for my niece, it would make the ideal christening gift
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Perfect little keepsake for my little one due in October x
What a lovely keepsake for the birth of the princess.
I would love to give a lovely solid silver spoon to my sister in law who is expecting her first child in September.
Love to win this for my niece - she had a really troublesome pregnancy suffering from kidney problems and pre-eclampsia. She had to give birth 8 weeks early by c-section but thankfully both she and her baby boy are doing well xx
I’d love to win one of these for my daughter Erin who was born in the same week as Princess Charlotte!!!
It would make a great Christening gift for my cousin’s new baby.
I would love to win as my Son was born within the same year as the Princess so it would be a great memento.
So my little man can eat like the Prince Charming he is
I would love to have this to keep for my son for when he’s old enough to appreciate it so he can pass it on to hus kids & so on. x
it would be a lovely prize for my baby boy
As a Christening present for my newborn Nephew
As a lovely keepsake.
My little nephew loves spoons. He always wants to help stir the dinner, or my tea, this would be lovely
I would love to win it to give to my friends little boy when he is christened! x
Would be perfect for my baby nephew to keep as a christening present
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What a beautiful modern keepsake for a christening
Would love this with my daughters initials x
as a gift for my children x
My friend has just had a gorgeous baby girl and I would love to give her this as a gift!! x
I would love this for my 6 week old grandson
I’d like to win because I want to give it to my friend who is having a baby
it would be lovely for my son to have as even though he is a few years old now he has the same birthday as the princess so would make a great keepsake for him
For my nieces first baby
for my nephews first birthday
I’d love to win it for my friend who has just had a baby.
my grandma collected spoons from all over the world. it would be lovely to add this to her collection which my sister now has
This would make a perfect christening for my Nephew
I would like to win this for my daughter Rosie as a keepsake for her x
I would like to win for my brother who is the youngest of 10! Heven is only 4 months but he would feel special and loved when he is older to have such a unique item
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I would love this for my daughter as a special keepsake x
For my lovely niece
I would love to win for my daughter, it would be a lovely keepsake
I would love to win this as a treasured keepsake to commemorate the birth of my daughter
It would be a great keepsake for my daughter
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I would love to win and gift it to the newest arrival in our family due in November.
I would love to win this for my 6 month old baby girl, it would be a lovely item for her to cherish forever x
I would love to give it to my god son
Love to win for my newborn .
I would like to win this for my lovely neighbour who has a young baby
It would be the perfect new baby gift for my 5 week old daughter
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My little boy Jacob
With a new granddaughter due in August, this would be an amazing present for her.
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This spoon would be the perfect keepsake and would take pride of place xx