I know many folks who are enamoured by Mr. Sock Monkey. During my pregnancy, we bought a sock monkey soother clip, even though we now know our son won’t take a soother. Something about that woolly little friend is charming and cute. With his beady button eyes and fun red mouth, how could a parent not have fun giving him to a child? Though you have to stuff him yourself, at least most of the work is done for you by OurGreenHouse.com and they include a pattern and instructions for putting him together. Why not throw a sock monkey party (just for fun or for a birthday) and get all of your child’s friends and parents involved? Serve cookies decorated with monkeys and banana splits and create sock monkeys. He’s 20 inches of family togetherness for $18.00.
 
 

This is a very elegant gift for the new girl in town. Not just your ordinary baby set, this Birthday Box set by Honey & Child celebrates the special occasion with style. The pink lamb plush trim on the sleeves, hat and diaper cover add a luxurious look and feel to this set.

Each box includes a 100% baby rib cotton hat with adjustable top knot, a 100% baby rib cotton long sleeve lap tee with footprint insignia on back, and a luxe diaper cover lined in cozy flannel. The clothing fits size 0-3 months. The baby girl set contains a soft pink combed cotton hat and tee accented with luxurious pink lamb plush. There is also a blue birthday box set for baby boys available. Machine washable and dryable, the Birthday Box is made in the USA.

Purchase one for $54.95 at Honey & Child.

If you’re thinking of giving this Organic Poetry Blanket as a baby shower gift, you might like to include a small book of poetry for Mom to read to her baby. Suggest that she doesn’t have to wait for baby to be born, as it is well known that babies in utero are able to hear sounds outside the womb.

You have your choice of four different inspirational quotes printed on the softest organic terry velour blanket: from J.M. Barrie, Kate Douglas Wiggin, William Blake, or Rudyard Kipling. Each blanket measures 30″ x 36″ and is made in the USA.

Purchase this unique blanket for $34 at littlemerryfellows.com.

If you are tired of using rags or boring burp cloths to protect your shoulder and clean up spit-up, you will love this brightly colored burp cloth from Lu Lu Lop.  Made in the USA from absorbant 100% cotton, this cloth is functional and stylish.

I love the bright yellow dot print which is appropriate for either a boy or a girl.  Best of all, the cloth folds up neatly with an elastic band and a cute button, so it is easy to throw into a diaper bag and stroller for accidents on the go.  You can purchase one for $14.95 at thesillywagon.com.  I think this would make a great little gift, and would be a bright and cheerful addition to any baby-themed gift basket.

This gorgeous set of Peace Baby blocks is a great way to get your child’s toy collection off to a safe and eco-friendly start.  Made in the USA from sustainable maple wood, these blocks are completely free from toxins.  You won’t have to worry when your child decides to taste one.

The designs on the blocks, created by artist Deb Pilutti, are quite cute, and they would look great as a nursery decoration.  The set, which includes 9 blocks and a wooden tray, was recently a big hit at the Kid’s Choice Awards, where it was snapped up by celebrity parents such as Ben Stiller, Will Smith, and Johnny Depp.

You can purchase a set for your own little star for $28 at oliebollen.com.  They would also make a very thoughtful gift.

Here is a great toddler t-shirt that looks sharp and makes learning the alphabet fun.  Made in the USA from 100% organic cotton, this shirt features a screenprint of a letter V adorned with a viper.  The word “viper” is printed upside down under the letter to allow a child to read it from above.  I love the fun modern look, which would look great with jeans or even leggings.  It is appropriate for any hip boy or girl.

The shirt is available in 2T, 4T, and 6T sizes.  A number of other letter/animal combinations are also available.  You can purchase one for $32 at bellydancebaby.com.

The soft luxury of these baby blankets from Robbie Adrian have made them a favorite with celebrity parents such as Christina Aguilera. Not only are these blankets soft, cute, and celebrity-approved, but they are also eco-friendly. Each blanket is made of 100% certified organic cotton velour with a silk charmeuse trim.

Since the blankets are made in the US, you don’t need to worry about sweatshop labor. In short, this blanket will please everyone in the family, and would make a great upscale gift.

These blankets are available in a number of color and trim choices. There are three sizes to choose from. Prices range from $44-$116. You can purchase one at robbieadrian.com.

Dressing twins can be an interesting problem. But this cute twin onsie set made me laugh and what mom cannot use a little merriment from time to time!

Make the best of what can often be a challenging situation and celebrate your twins with a wink and a smile. These specialized onsies sets are available in three other designs each priced at $44.00. Made from 100% cotton, machine washable and made in America.

Order your twin onesie set at uncommonlycute.com.