Just in time for winter, Peau-Ethique has released its new collection of baby items hand knitted in Peru. This cap is made of a mixture of organic pima and jungle cotton, all using fair trade practices. Also available are a matching cardigan and trousers. You can view all of them at Peau-Ethique.com, where a link is also available to find a retailer in your area or online. Two websites that carry Peau-Ethique are Faeries Dance and Green Edge Kids.

No little girl’s kitchen is complete without her homemade cupcakes. Good enough to eat the soft texture of these cupcakes make them just right for little hands. This set of four brightly colored knitted cupcakes come complete with icing and sprinkles, as well as removable wrappers and a little box, making them an ideal gift. Perfect to serve their little guests at a tea party! Cupcakes with a conscience – these are handmade in Bangladesh by a Fair Trade Company who ensure their craftspeople receive fair pay for their work and have safe and healthy working conditions. You can purchase these at ThreeSistersToys.com for $31.99

Every baby layette should include a pair of hand-made booties like these Baby Hand Knitted Organic Booties by Empress Baby. We know they won’t be in use too long; babies tend to grow rather quickly right before our eyes before you know it.But these beautifully hand knitted booties are sure to become an heirloom to bring back sweet memories of  your baby! These booties are made out of high quality 100% organic cotton. I think organic materials are the only thing that makes sense in a baby product. You can visit BabyAnt.com to purchase this item, priced at $16.99 and available in sizes 0-6mos and  6-12mos.

There’s a lot to appreciate in this Hand Knitted Organic Cotton Flower Dress by Empress Arts. First of all, it’s beautiful. Second, it’s hand knitted. Third, it’s made from organic cotton (good for the earth, good for baby). This Sleeveless Flower Dress would make a lovely shower gift or be suitable for any number of occasions: baby’s christening, Easter Sunday, baby’s first birthday, photo day at the mall. This is such a beautiful piece that you’ll probably want to keep it as an heirloom, a remembrance of baby’s special day.

This dress is available in sizes: 0-6mos, 12-24mos, 3T & 4T for $34.99 at BabyAnt.com

The Blabla Hand-Knitted Backpacks by Designer Florence Wetterwald are perfect for sleepovers or for carrying those extra items from home to day care. Averaging 10 inches x 14 inches, this backpack is just big enough for pj’s and a favorite toy or an extra set of clothes without being bulky or oversized. Your little girl will appreciate the fun character designs–there are plenty to choose from, including blue bunny, frog, and ladybug. The company also makes handbags.

Everything is crafted from natural fibers of exceptional quality grown in Peru, and is hand-knitted by Peruvian artists and lined inside. These are priced at $45.00 at BagLadyofBeaufort.com.