Etsy seller Kimsieboldstudios creates beautiful children’s art illustration prints, perfect for hanging in a nursery or child’s room. I particularly like this one, Boys and Their Toys, which is an 8″ x 10″ print. This would even look good in a parent’s room or office. Printed with Claria Hi-Definition Ink on Epson Enhanced Matter Paper, the print sells for just $17.

Lil’ Inspirations makes this unique Personalized Birth Certificate Baby Blanket. Available in blue or pink, this 100% cotton blanket measures 45″ x 35″ and is personalized with baby’s name, birth date, weight, and length. This is a great gift idea for new parents, and quite affordable at $57.95 at Lil-Inspirations.com.

Green Sproutlets produces safe, comfortable, hip and contemporary eco-friendly children’s clothing. Its products are made from viscose from bamboo and organic cotton blends, with patterns printed using water-based inks and fabrics dyed using low-impact dyes. The goal is safety for both children and the environment.

I love their Blue Polka Infant Boy Beanie & Bodysuit Set. It’s so bright and cheerful looking and would make a great gift for a new baby boy. It comes in sizes from 0-3 to 6-9 months and sells for $44 at GreenSproutlets.com.

Amolia Mae sells these beautiful Powell Craft brand handcrafted, embroidered pajamas for boys. Along with that, they sell teddy bears wearing matching pajamas. What could delight a little boy more? My almost six-year-old was recently treated to a sample pair of pajamas and teddy bear from Amolia Mae. It arrived at the perfect time, while he was quarantined inside our house with strep throat during the Blizzard of 2010. The pajamas are long-sleeve, beautiful 100% fine cotton, and arrive in an Organza case. The matching teddy bear is darling as well. My son has a friend now to take to bed every night (and a favorite pair of pajamas as well!) You can purchase these for your own child, at a price of $42 for the pajamas and about $20 for the bear, at AmoliaMae.com.

With the tragic earthquakes in Haiti, this donation program means more now than ever before. Baby Zoowon will donate one blanket to a child in need every time a blanket is purchased from their company. Their beautiful satin ruffle blanket collections features blankets made of a plush, minky fabric bordered with a 3″ satin ruffle. The blankets measure 29″ x 37″ and loveys are also available that measure 23″ x 24″. You can purchase one of these beautiful, soft blankets for just $55 and help a child in need at BabyZoowon.com.

Terra Traditions creates some gorgeous, artisan-style, eco-friendly baby books. Their Baby’s Journey style is my favorite. Winner of the iParenting Media Award, this beautiful 11″ x 11″ linen book has room for 200 4″x6″ photos. There is a place to preserve every memory: the baby shower, the birth record, the family tree, and baby’s favorite toys, animals, and songs. A beautiful Angel Baby adorned with real Swarovski crystals graces the cover. The perfect record book for baby’s first three years, this makes a wonderful, thoughtful gift for a new mom. It sells for $79.95 and can be found in stores in California, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Florida, and Texas. To find a store near you, visit TerraTraditions.com.

If Mom or Dad is/was a Trekkie, they’ll appreciate these Star Trek Uniform onesies. Available in grey, indigo, gold, and red, the onesies feature snap-bottom closure for easy diaper access. They are available in sizes from 6 to 18 months for $15.99 each (sizes run small, so if you’re ordering for a baby under 6 months, they recommend ordering the 6 month size) at ThinkGeek.com. Great gift for a new Trekkie parent!

Etsy seller prettydarncute makes these unique and beautiful baby hangers, which would make a great baby shower gift. They are custom-made to your specifications, including color, style, and image. Each hanger measures 9 3/4″ long and comes with coordinating ribbon. They sell for $12 each and are also available in custom sets.

These handmade ice cream cone rattles look good enough to eat! Made by a fair trade women’s cooperative in Bangladesh, these knit rattles measure 5″ long. They are available in strawberry, mint chocolate chip, and french vanilla, and are sold individually for $9 each at Elsewares.com.

This is something I considered getting for my son for Christmas, but wasn’t sure. If you don’t mind having ants in your house, your child might love it. Fascinations Antworks Illuminated is filled with a blue, translucent, illuminated, nutritious gel that feeds the ants who tunnel through it. It requires no food, water, or maintenance, and says it lets children study ants over a period of weeks. A few customers, however, have said that the kit arrived with dead ants, so be prepared. If it would work, it would be a fun learning tool. It says it’s recommended for ages 8 and up, but I could see my 5 year old enjoying this with parental supervision. You can view and purchase it for about $30 at Amazon.com.

This set of animal socks for girls made by Zooni would be a perfect baby shower (or Valentine’s Day) gift for a new mom. Socks that stay up and are stylish at the same time are hard to find, so any parent would appreciate receiving these cute accessories for their baby girl’s feet. Three pairs of socks are included in the set, which comes in sizes from newborn to age 2. They sell for $26 at Lavish.com.

My littlest boy loves wooden wire and bead toys. Among his collection is the Sesame Street Elmo & Friends Wood Busy Beads. It was actually a gift his brother was given when he was a baby but he never really took to those sorts of toys. Luckily, our 14-month-old is a wire and bead maze aficionado and seems to enjoy them very much. Since it’s not a toy out this year, you can find it by keeping your eye on amazon for a good price or kijiji for a good deal. I would hazard a guess that it could be found at a second hand store near you as well.

Little Bunny Books create personalized books for your children, containing characters created by you (or you and your children). All books measure 8″ x 8″ and are available in softcover or hardcover , printed on 100% recycled paper. A variety of titles are available for you to personalize, including “My Incredible Imagination - Your Child’s Birthday Adventure,” “Autumn, Winter, Spring, Summer - Your Child’s Seasonal Scrapbook,” and “Around the World - Your Child’s Continental Safari.” Softcover books are $24.95, and hardcover sell for $34.95, at LittleBunnyPress.com.

This fun first book is made out of wood for durability. Made for children 12 months and up, it helps little ones learn about animals and their homes. The four pages feature eight silkscreened illustrations to delight early learners. You can purchase this unique book for $14 at ittikid.com. It would make a wonderful first birthday gift.

I love this sweet one piece cotton suit from Ej Sikee Lej. Made of Oekotex certified cotton, this cheerful yellow suit has an invisible zipper and soft ribbing at the collar and cuffs. This is a great gift for boys or girls, and therefore a perfect shower gift for parents who don’t know the sex of their baby. Available in sizes from 3-6 months up to 9-12 months, it retails for $38. You can purchase one at ittikid.com.