Baby Gifts!
Saturday, April 28, 2007 at 7:40PM Lots of friends are having babies these days, so I've had to learn what's hot in order to do successful baby-gifting at all of the showers. This post of Ten Things is all about great baby gifts - what's practical, what's cute, what's a winner for the new mom...
Start with Organics...
Organic is a hot buzz-word right now - not just for food and clothing, but also for bedding and bath. Baby is also getting into the game. This organic receiving blanket comes in six colors from Pure Beginnings, and is made with two layers of organic knit cotton. Wouldn't mind getting wrapped up in that myself!
Organic Baby Blanket - $29.99 at Pure Beginnings
Bundle Up Bunkin'...
Baby Bundlers have been around forever, and with good reason: the baby stays warm, comfortable, and their cute chubby legs are free to kick around inside. A new-mom I know says they're especially great when you need to go to get the dreaded shots...you don't need to unbotton or re-button - it's almost entirely painless! Almost.
babyGap bundler 2-pack - $25 at Gap.com
Sugar and Spice...
A friend of mine received about three different sets of these Trumpette Baby Socks at a recent shower. I have to say, they are really incredibly cute. On top of that, I admire the whole concept of teaching our little ladies the importance of stylish footwear from day one. These little booties come as Mary Janes, ballerinas, and even sneakers, and in all kinds of colors. Their easy packaging in a chic little box make thme a no-brainer of a gift...Love it!
Trumpette Baby Socks - $27.50 at Get Ready For Baby
A Light Dusting...
Baby bottoms need a little dusting from time to time, so why not reach for something natural and 100% talc-free? Burt's Bees Baby Bee Dusting Powder will do the trick - relying mostly on powdered herbs and flowers to absorb wetness and leave baby smelling just as baby should: sweet.
Dusting Powder - $6.00 at Burt's Bees and most Whole Foods
A Good Friend...
How much do I love Jellycat Toys? Let's just say that every time I pick one out for a new baby I want to take one home for myself. I love the Giraffe, as well as Eleanor Elephant, but I always comback to the Monkeys. Just look at them! They have personality and humor, they're lightweight and easy to hold, while they're also completely soft, squishy, and make you want to curl up and cuddle... Children love them and once introduced they become fast friends...
Jellycat Stuffed Animals - $12 - $32 at Anthropologie stores
Mother's Little Helper...
My friend also received one of these at her shower, from another new mom who says rather succintly: "it's the shiz!" the Skip Hop Splash is a nifty and stylish method for drying out all of those pesky bottles. Bring a little Euro to your countertop and get a daily chore done with an added dose of chic!
Skip Hop Splash - $28 at Skip Hop.com
Baby Makes A Statement...
babyGap extends it's Product (Red) collection into baby-wear with statement-making, charming little onesies. High-quality 100% Pima cotton is soft and touchable, while half of the proceeds of all Product (Red) products go directly to the Global Fund to help fight AIDS.
babyGap Product (Red) bodysuit - $15 at Gap.com
Keeping it clean...
Moms in-the-know have trusted Mustela products to care for their babies' skin for years. Specifically designed for the young and delicate skin of the little ones, Mustela products are mild, easy-to-use, and very high-quality. Dedicated to the science of infant skincare, all Mustela products are hypoallergenic and alcohol-free. This handy kit combines all of the Mustela basics in a to-go bag.
Mustela Squeaky Clean Set - $34.95 at Sephora.com
And After Bath...
I love these hooded bath wraps - again, another product I wish came in adult sizing. Pottery Barn Kids offers four friendly animals to wrap up your little animal post-bath. Choose from bunny, hippo, frog, or lamb - they're sure to make getting dry as much fun as getting wet!
Nursery Bath Wraps - $24 at Pottery Barn Kids
A Classic...
It's never too early to promote reading-time, and I always like to begin with the classics. Margaret Wise Brown's Goodnight Moon has been on the childhood must-have list for over sixty years, and it's still going strong. Pull this one down for some bedtime stories and you're sure to get more than one sleepy smile!
Goodnight Moon by Margaret Wise Brown - $10.70 at Amazon.com
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