While I was picking up some BumGenius diapers (in a fun new color, might I add) today, I spotted the sweetest line of Kushies baby clothing in the store, the Safari Layette collection. Super soft organic and done in a cream and brown stripe, the pants were as cute as can be and the matching onesie with the tiny bird appliqué caught my eye immediately after. I found the onesie at AlongComesABaby.com for $13.99 for girls or boys in pink, blue, or green with a brown stripe in size 1 month and up.

If you are looking for a unique baby gift or for that special outfit that will really make your newborn stand out in a crowd, you will want to check out this great set from Nissalissa. Available exclusively at The Silly Wagon, this set features an adorable monster applique on a 100% cotton gown and a coordinating cap. Gowns make early diaper changes a breeze (especially during the night), and they fit longer than newborn outfits. That’s a good thing, since this set is a bit of a splurge at $53.95. You can buy one at thesillywagon.com.

There are plenty of burp cloth sets to choose from, but this Pink-Leopard Burp Set by Darling Droolers has a designer look that makes it a lovely baby shower gift. Include this set in your layette gift basket or wrap them up with a book on feeding and burping your baby. Old Fashioned Baby Care: A Parent’s Guide to Burping, Bathing… by Ruby Wright and Carrie Carmichael is an example of a how-to book for new moms that would be a just-right addition to the Burp Set by Darling Droolers.

Visit Libelullacreations.com to view this set, which is priced at $28 and comes in a variety of stylish prints and colors.

We have several cute and well-made toys from Under the Nile.  I just now discovered that the company also makes clothing.  These little Organic Cotton Side Snap Preemie Sets are absolutely adorable.  I learned the hard way with my first daughter, who weighed only 6 lbs 3 oz even though she was a week overdue, that preemie clothes aren’t just for preemies.  I now know that it is wise to have a few preemie outfits for a new baby.  Even my second daughter, who weighed a full pound more at birth wore some preemie clothes in the first few days.

I love the bold, bright stripes of these outfits.  They are made from 100% organic cotton using low impact dies and lead/nickel-free snaps.  Side snaps make these outfits easy to get over a baby’s head, and an elastic waist makes for quick and easy diaper changes.  You can purchase one of these outfits, designed to fit 3-8 pounds, at kidbean.com.  Each set costs $23.

This great onesie from Lucky Wang is gorgeous and practical.  Made from 100% cotton, it balances style with comfort.  The long sleeves make it practical for cooler weather, while the kimono tie closure makes it easy to get on and off–a very important consideration in the early, wobbly-head days.  It is also machine washable.

The onesie comes in four different attractive prints–two are feminine florals and two are a more gender neutral bubble print.  This would look great on its own or paired with a pair of pull on pants.  I think the pictured onesie would look adorable with a pair of black knit pants.  You can purchase the onesie for $38 at HipBabyGear.com.  It is available in 3, 6, and 12 month sizes.

I just bought the Tralala Lily Kimono Set for my baby-to-be.  Lilies of the valley are one of my all time favorite flowers, so of course I was drawn to this great little outfit.

In addition to loving the print, I appreciate the simple, yet feminine styling with its ruffled neck and side closure.  The two piece design makes it easy to get on and off, and is great for all those diaper changes that are necessary in the early days.  The set is made from 100% cotton to be soft next to a baby’s skin.

If you like this set as much as I do, you can get a great deal on it right now at Jen Klair Kids.  It is currently marked down from $44.95 to $20.  A matching blanket is also available.

If you love classic design in infant wear, you may want to check out this gorgeous layette set from CZ baby.  The set is knit from 100% cotton, selected to be ultra-soft.  The outfit recalls the innocence of an earlier time period.  The set includes a cardigan, leggings, booties, and a hat, and comes packaged in a sweet little embroidered bag.  Even when your child outgrows the clothing, I think the bag is perfect for storing an emergency set of spare clothes on the go.

Any baby will look as sweet as can be in this outfit, and it would make a very special coming home from the hospital outfit or a great baby shower gift.  It is available in pink, blue, or neutral colors. You can purchase the set for $152 at PetitLuxe.com.

Gordonsbury offers a layette set that is both classic and luxurious. This six piece set includes 2 bodysuits (one short sleeved, one long), a beanie, a bib, a receiving blanket, and a pair of booties. All are made of soft 100% cotton and hand-embroidered with colored accents and/or frogs, butterflies, and flowers. This is a great way to pamper your newborn’s delicate skin.

It would also make a truly amazing baby gift. You can buy the set for $235 at babybox.com.