This Bear Kids Onesie by Birdlette Design was recently featured in Cookie Magazine. All of the t-shirts and onesies made by Birdlette Design are double-silkscreened by hand. Their tees and onesies feature a variety of cute animal silkscreens, in addition to the hot pink bear on the navy onesie shown above. Other animals include elephant, warthog, kangaroo, and guinea pigs, to name a few.

Onesies are available in sizes from 3-6 months to 18-24 months, and tees from 6-12 months to 6T. Both come in long or short-sleeve styles. As they run small, the manufacturer recommends ordering one size larger than your child would wear. You can purchase these tees or onesies at etsy.com for $28.

The Little Bird, Little Bird hair comb is an original and beautiful piece. The glass bird sits atop a hand-wired nest and lovely glass flowers surround her, making the hair comb very feminine and inspiring. Imagine pairing this piece with a fancy blue dress in the same color as the little bird and ballerina flats for an upscale birthday party, an ensemble no young girl could forget.

Happily, this vintage bird accessory is only $20.00 from Etsy seller tamra and can be yours with a visit to etsy.com.

If you are looking for a unique baby gift, or something fun to brighten your own baby’s room, you should check out the great offerings at the Two Little Banshees Etsy store.  There are a wide range of fun and just a little bit goofy designs to choose from.  I am particularly drawn to this pink fish, which is just silly looking enough to be absolutely adorable.  The handmade fish is constructed from cotton and stuffed with polyfill.  Any little child would have a great time with this toy, and it would also make a great room decoration.  You can purchase one for $37 at Etsy.

Although the products are made in Australia, the shipping prices are in keeping with what you would expect to pay for a product in the US.

I never sent birth announcements for either of my daughters, which I hate to admit.  I just never found something that I truly liked, and just ran out of time to look.  I plan to be more proactive this time around. Lately, I have been seeing all kinds of custom-made photo announcements that look absolutely fantastic.

One source for these cards is myboyscustomcards, an Etsy shop run by a stay at home mom of two young boys.  The store offers a number of fun designs that are customized with your baby’s birth statistics and/or photograph.  I like the fun graphic design of the pictured announcement, and there are many more to choose from.  Whether you are looking for something hip and modern, or something a bit more traditional, you will likely find something to suit your taste.

You can purchase a set of 40 customized announcements in this design for $30 at myboyscustomcards on www.etsy.com.

An online friend introduced me to this line of adorable clothes for little girls. One look at the Web site, and I was immediately hooked. The woman who makes these clothes is very talented, and she has a great eye for fabrics. I immediately purchased two outfits, and have since picked up a few more here and there. I was amazed at how quickly she was able to put these outfits together and mail them to me. In fact, her customer service so good that she was worried she wasn’t fast enough! She even included a few samples, which I love. All of the outfits I ordered are holding up very well, and they definitely get some wear. One of the great things about them is that because of the way they are made, my little one will be able to wear them for quite some time. Oliviakate is sold on both ebay and etsy. Prices vary by garment. If you don’t see what you are looking for, you can ask her to make it for you and she will set up a private auction. I think this brand has infinite potential, and I think we will be seeing a lot more of it in the future.

I finally found a product that lets me carry my baby hands-free and is made from the softest organic material. These Boo Bear Buns Organic Baby Wrap Carriers distribute the baby’s weight evenly on your body, so there’s no pulling or pain over long periods of time. This organic cotton knit material comes is great colors like olive, turquoise, and tangerine. It comes in 2 different sizes, one for smaller people and one that’s great for everyone. I like that the material closest to my baby’s skin is pesticide free and comfortable for me at the same time! You can get it for $70 (normally $80) at etsy.com, search for baby carriers.