I find Haba’s hair and jewelry collection to be amazingly affordable. I bought several pieces as stocking stuffers for my older two daughters this year. I quite like this Bracelet Baronesse which features red roses on a green band. The color contrast is really striking. Kids can wear this when playing dress-up, or use itto bring a touch of color to a favorite outfit. Best of all, it is only $2.69. You can purchase one for your little one at moolka.com.

This is such a unique idea for a shower gift for a mom-to-be or a present for a new mom. Future Oxygen Cards makes pendants that have flower seeds in them, so not only are they stylish and trendy, they’re very eco-friendly. Suggestions are to wear them during pregnancy, or during baby’s first year, then plant the flowers as a reminder of that special time in you and your child’s life. The Hope Pendant is just one of many designs available, and is filled with beautiful wildflower seeds. It sells for $14.95, and you can view all of the options available at FutureOxygen.com.

My middle daughter just turned four and all of a sudden she is really interested in jewelry. I just chanced upon this great necklace from Rachel Taylor and wish I had found it in time for the holidays. Just the thing to make a little girl feel cool and special without going over the top, this understated necklace is a great find. I love the cute little birdy, and the brown background is charming. This child-friendly pendant is nickel and lead free for safety, so there is no need to worry about anything but losing it. You can purchase one for $19 at mylittlepumpkin.com.

Little Ella Bug creates pendants from recycled silver that carry an imprint of your little one’s fingerprint. This is such a special gift idea for a new mom. Made of fine silver that is recycled and organic, it’s also eco-friendly. After you email the company, you will be sent a molding kit to capture your little one’s fingerprint, with a postage-paid envelope for its return. Once they receive the fingerprint, the pendant is created, and shipped to you in about a week. The price for this unusual gift is just $55. If you’re interested, go to LittleEllaBug.com and follow the directions to order.

Here’s a practical and fashionable idea for breastfeeding moms. The BoobBangle bracelet, created by mom/founder Kelly Russack, is a bracelet made of semi-precious stones strung on elastic. It’s designed to be easily switched from wrist to wrist to remind mom which side to begin feeding next time. Although not yet available online, select boutiques carry the BoobBangle, including A Pea in the Pod stores in Boston (Newbury Street), Bal Harbour, FL, Palmyra, NJ, Beverly Hills, CA, and Madison Avenue, NYC. They sell for $18.

Though the necklace is depicted on a woman’s neck , I think the Embroidered Flower Felt Necklace is also the perfect gift for a little girl. Best of all? It’s 50% off at $18 from Etsy seller KaleidoscopeStyle. Wonderful for wearing around grabby babies, lightweight, and handmade, it’s a lovely shade of red. If flowers aren’t your thing, she’s got elephants and other fun choices too. This weekend, buy one and get one free as well!

Here’s a great gift for a favorite mom friend, or a treat for yourself. This Lucky Star necklace by Isabelle Grace Jewelry features a handmade 1 inch silver star pendant that can be personalized on front and/or back (some moms appreciate having their children’s birthdates engraved on the back) and then charms and/or birthstones representing mom’s kids can be added to the necklace. Mini tags can also be added, and personalized, as shown in the above photo. You can purchase this special necklace for $115 at IsabelleGraceJewelry.com.

Toys and jewelry from Haba are favorites at our house. My middle daughter just inhertited some of my oldest’s jewelry collection, and I am enjoying seeing these pieces again. Everything is unique in appearance and very well-made. As I was browsing online recently, I came upon this great Malena Flowers necklace from the company. This attractive piece is mature enough that my ten year old would likely still wear it (I might even be tempted). It is made up of red and orange beaded flowers and green “vine” beads.” This will definitely add a special touch to any outfit. It is fun for dress up play, too. You can purchase one on sale for $12.95 (marked down from $19.95) at BlueberryForest.com.

This sweet little Heartfelt Mushroom Pendant from Gifts Define is perfect for the little fairy princess who loves nature as much as playing dress up. It is made with felt so it is light-weight, and appropriate for children of any age. Lots of fun colors are available. You can purchase one for $16 at giftsdefine.com. Or, if you are crafty, it looks like you could make one pretty easily. It would make a great gift, or a great party craft.

A lovely mama-to-be gift (from a husband or pregnant mom’s mom perhaps) is the handmade 1-inch tall polymer Head-down Baby Charm by etsy.com seller blessingway. It is a lovely baby in a fetal position that mama-to-be can wear on a necklace or string (attach through the baby’s “bottom” with head down) to celebrate pregnancy or even to encourage “head down mojo” when having a breech baby. It’s only $3 and available in several bright colors. Attach it by a string to a basket of baby items for a baby shower. Either continue wearing it after pregnancy or re-purpose it later by giving it to a friend, sewing it to a teddy bear or stuffy for a nursery decoration, or using it as a wall hanging or in a shadow box.

It has been said that babies can hear while in the womb, and that this is the best time to start talking to, reading to, and playing music for your baby. That’s the concept behind Baby Chimes, a 34″ necklace with a heart-or round-shaped charm that chimes when it’s moved around. It’s designed to rest on the pregnant belly, playing a gentle, calming sound for baby. Once baby is born, users say he can recognize the sound of the chime and it still has the same calming effect. This would be terrific if it really works. Made of sterling silver, Baby Chimes sells for $42.88 at doulashop.com.

Iceing on Top is a line of fine children’s jewelry created by mother/entrepreneur Chesley Fields and mom/gemologist/private jeweler Shella Eckhouse. Made of 14K yellow, white, and rose gold, these pieces of jewelry are exquisite, yet dainty enough for smaller hands, wrists, and necks. I particularly like this Heart Iceing Pendant Necklace. Made of a 14K rose gold faceted heart on a 14K rose gold cable chain, which is available in 14″ and 18″ lengths, it looks to me like the perfect gift of her first “good” jewelry for a little girl. At $295, it definitely isn’t meant to play with. Matching pieces are also available. You can view this and all of the other styles of jewelry available at IceingOnTop.com.

I’m always intrigued by natural toys. I like knowing they are environmentally friendly and that they promote imaginative play. The Necklace Doll from Toy Garden struck me as a lovely little gift for a lucky child who likes to carry a special friend with them but whose parents are tired of losing toys all the time. The handmade necklace and doll are velvet and couldn’t be prettier. A sweet idea at $15.95 and 14 inches long from atoygarden.com.
 

While these Boy & Girl Diamond Pendants by Sydney Evan might not have the “bling” appeal of the ones by Marie-Chantal reviewed here, these would make very nice Mother’s Day gifts as well. Each pendant is made of 14K yellow gold set with a full-cut diamond with a weight of .01 carat. The chain measures 16 1/2 inches long, and, best of all, this gift is made in the USA. You can purchase the Girl or Boy Pendant for a much more reasonable price of $99.99 (down from $194.95) at RedEnvelope.com. This would be a great Mother’s Day gift for a new mom, your own mom, or even a new grandmother.

Here’s the ultimate Mother’s Day gift if you have money to burn. Marie-Chantal is selling these Diamond Pendants in Girl or Boy form especially for Mother’s Day. Each is approximately 0.45 carats in white or yellow gold. Priced at $1350.00, this would be the perfect gift for a new mother, but I’m sure you can find one that’s less expensive and just as nice. For a closer look, visit Marie-Chantal.com.