Kids love craft projects, and what could be more fun than making your own sock monkey? Etsy seller Sillysockmonkeys offers a kit that allows you to do just that. Original Rockford red heel socks, stuffing, eyes, nose, and much more, plus all instructions, are included. You and your child can have fun putting together your own sock monkey with just scissors and a sewing machine. Great gift idea as well. Check it out at Sillysockmonkeys.com, where the kit sells for $13.50. Not the creative type? You can buy a pre-made sock monkey at the same shop for $40 if you prefer.

Tired of your baby’s nursery decor? Does your toddler suddenly need a change in his room? Fun To See has great Room Makeover Kits, consisting of wall stickers that can transform a room into a totally different theme. From Undersea (shown above), to Farm, to Jungle and more, these kits have an average of 100 different sized removable and reusable stickers. Great for when your child gets a bit older and decides a farm theme isn’t cool enough for a kindergartener. You can view the array of room makeover kits available at FunToSee.com, where they sell for $45 each.

How many times have you used the extra clothing you keep in the diaper bag for emergency changes and forgotten to replace it? What about the times it’s just slipped your mind to pack an extra change of clothes? With the Fashion Fix Mix & Match 3 Piece Kit, three mix-and-match pieces of clothing are ready to go wherever and whenever you need them. This kit features a long sleeve shirt in tangerine color, a short sleeve navy tee shirt, and heather colored pants.

Made in the USA of baby jersey fabric, this kit is easy to toss into a diaper bag, purse, glove compartment, you name it. The kit comes in sizes from 6-18 months. You can view this product and purchase it for $42 at MyUrbanChild.com.

This printmaking kit is ideal for creative children searching for a new and fun outlet. Brushes, paints, papers, textured tools and printing acrylic sheets — this kit has enough to challenge even the most inspired children. The contents are environmentally friendly and completely non-toxic.

This printmaking art kit was made in the USA and is appropriate for ages three and above. You can purchase it at Apricot & Ivy for $38.

What a neat idea for a fun, educational gift for a young child. The Grow & Gobble Edible Seed Sprout Kit by HSP Nature Toys allows your child to plant his own seeds, watch them grow into sprouts within 2 to 7 days, and then eat the sprouts.This not only teaches your child about science and nature, it also gets him to eat healthy sprouts without him realizing he’s eating healthy.

The kit includes multi-tiered sprouting trays that lets your child grow Sunflower and Chinese Mung Bean sprouts simultaneously. Sprouts can be grown any time of the year. Also included in the kit is a sheet with facts, recipes, and projects for scientific study.

This is recommended for children ages 4 and up, and would make a wonderful gift. You can purchase the Grow & Gobble Edible Seed Sprout Kit for $19.99 at InsectLore.com.

This Baby’s First Year Deluxe Scrapbooking Kit would make a great baby shower gift.  Everyone wishes that they had started scrapbooking earlier than they did, and now you can give the new mom a head start.

Offer to take pictures of the baby shower to include in her scrapbooking project. There are many scrapbooking how-to’s and suggestions on the Internet to help the new mom if she’s never done scrapbooking before. This could be a gift that keeps giving because you can include seasonal and special occasion scrapbooking accessories with gifts throughout the year: Christmas, Thanksgiving, Valentines, Baby’s First Birthday. It’s a fun way to keep in touch and up-to-date with baby’s first year.

The scrapbook comes in Pink, Baby Blue, Ecru, and Kiwi for $120 at  UltimateBabyBoutique.com.

Not all women will experience postpartum depression, not all women experience it immediately after childbirth, and not all women have the same symptoms. Having a Just for Mama Postpartum Recovery Kit sounds like having an earthquake preparedness kit  - just be prepared.

If you’re expecting and you’ve been shopping for baby items, why not include a few Mommy items on your list. It’s important to take care of yourself for you and baby. If you’re fortunate to have family nearby who are willing and able to assist with baby’s homecoming, be sure to share with them any concerns in this area you may be having. Have some of your favorite things handy: a new nightgown, a favorite movie or book, a cd of your favorite music, some of your favorite goodies in the fridge. You can also include the specially chosen items from the Postpartum Recovery Kit: Postpartum Recovery Tea, 42 g.(1.5 oz.), Postpartum Recovery Bath Herbs, 112 g.(4 oz.), New Mama Bottom Spray 30 ml.(1 oz.), Happy Mama Spray 30 ml.(1 oz.), and Earth Mama Bottom Balm 30 ml.(1 oz.).

Pick up one of these kits for $45.95 at bambinoland.com.

I love handprints whether they’re set in a mold or hand-dipped. There’s something so personal and unique about a child’s handprint that makes it a cherished heirloom. I’ve noticed several different handprint kits for preserving your child’s hand or foot print, but the “And Baby Makes Three” Handprint Kit is the first I’ve seen that makes the project a family affair. Save this project for a free Saturday. Lay out some newspaper or plastic over your kitchen table or take everything out to the patio table. Take some photos of dad and baby and mom and baby, prepare a simple brunch-picnic for during or after the fun - add your own ideas for making this family time memorable.

The kit includes three stacking kits each with plaster, ribbon and direction. The baby’s kit reads, “My Hand Curious and Innocent”, the Mom’s kit reads “Mother’s Hand Gentle and Loving” and the Dad’s Kit reads, “Father’s Hand Strong and Secure” (stand not included).

Purchase yours for $27.99 at CecisTreasures.com.

I am made fun of rather frequently at our house for the apparently obsessive number of first aid and other care kits that I stockpile.  There is just something reassuring about having everything you might possibly need assembled in one neat package.  It is for this reason that I am drawn to the All Natural Baby Basic Kit.  This kit contains just about everything new parents could possibly need in order to care for their infant.  Best of all, all of the products are made using only all natural ingredients, so you know that you are using the purest possible products on your little one’s skin.

The set includes a sweet little organic cotton teddy bear, a remedy for cradle cap, bottom wash, baby powder, diaper jelly, baby wash, an all purpose cleaner for babies’ belongings, a calming aromatherapy spray, chomomile herbs, a homeopathic fever reliever, and a booklet and pen.  All of this is packed up in a practical zippered hemp pouch.  You can purchase one for $79.99 at SimplePureBaby.com.

The First Years Baby Healthcare Kit is a nifty little kit to keep at home or to toss into baby’s bag when you’re on the go. I like having everything together in this convenient zippered case. I can’t remember how many times I had to search the house for the aspirator.This will help to keep mom organized when she has one hundred and one things to do.

Included in the kit are: a baby care and wellness guide, medicine spoon, medicine dropper with travel cap, hospital style nasal aspirator, digital thermometer with case, and nail clippers.

You can purchase one on sale for $11.66 at Amazon.com.

I have never been a big fan of the grooming tasks required for infants–especially when it comes to clipping and caring for little finger and toenails. This cute little set from Tweezerman, the Children’s Care Kit, promises to make the job a little easier.

The set comes with a nail clippers, a nail file, a nail brush, and stainless steel scissors. All of the products are designed to meet the special requirements of tiny fingers and toes. Moreover, they are awfully cute, featuring cool colors and fun patterns.

You can definitely buy a grooming set for less than the $30 that this set costs, but I don’t think I have ever seen a set that was quite this appealing. It would also make a great shower or new baby gift. You can purchase the set at Nordstrom.com.

While after two painful natural childbirths I’ve pretty much given up on the notion that any product can make my labor pleasant or even largely bearable, this Phases of Labor Comfort Kit from Lighten My Labor does seem like a nice idea. The kit includes products to soothe you through each of the three phases of labor.

The products were created by Anne Maria D’Onofrio who is both a mom and an OB/GYN nurse. It includes massage gel, linen/room spray, cooling body mist, and after baby bath tea. The set is attractively packaged in a decorated box that is perfect for gift giving. It may not take the pain out of labor, but it might help you keep your mind of the pain.

You can purchase the set for $62 at BamaBabiesandBirthdays.com.