This is a simple and very practical idea for little ones. We all have a similar product at home but sized for adults. These Girl Ouchie Pouchies by Circles Clothing are filled with rice and can be warmed in the microwave or chilled in the freezer. They’re size for children and come in a variety of fun prints and colors. If you have more than one child, you should probably purchase one for each. You could even include an especially pretty and delicate Ouchie Pouchie in a baby shower gift basket.

Gather your children around the computer and let them pick out their favorite design at Libellulacreations.com. These Pouchies are priced at $15.00 and come in several prints and colors.

This Wooden Chest of Treasures measures 18″x8″x13″H which means it’s sized to fit on top of baby’s changing table or chest of drawers for easy access to baby items. Made by Baby Gift Creations, the 6 cloth-lined wicker baskets are included and come filled with the following layette items: 3 100% Cotton blankets, a Lamb snugly, onesie, hat & booties, 3 burp pads, 8 washcloths and 3 terry toys - making this Wooden Chest of Treasures a great baby shower gift.

I know that I would appreciate all the lovely items but I’d already be thinking of how best I could use the chest and baskets for storage. My first choice would be to set this chest on or near the changing table where I could fill the the baskets with diapering essentials.

You can view this treasure chest at BabyBoyStyle.com . The Wooden Chest of Treasures is priced at $145 and is delivered already gift wrapped.

If you have a messy eater on your hands, as most parents do at one time or another, check out these great full-coverage bibs from Bibbies.  Not only do these bibs provide amazing coverage–protecting your child’s clothes from spills and smears all the way around–but they are quite cute, too.

Bibbies are designed with comfort in mind.  Unlike some rigid plastic bibs, they are made from double-sided quilted fabric, so they are soft for your child, and super-absorbent. When your child is done eating, just throw the bib in the washer and dryer.  It makes a great art smock, too!  You can purchase one for $34.95 at MyBellySprout.com.  A number of great designs are available for both boys and girls.

If you are looking for a swaddler for your newborn that is as fashionable as it is snuggly, you may want to check out these adorable Chenille Lined Swaddlers from Chulamama.  There are a number of fun prints to choose from.  I am particularly fond of this bird print, which I am seeing on a lot of high-end baby products these days.  The swaddler provides womb-like comfort for your little one, and its Velcro closure helps keep it secure.  Parents will enjoy the added security of knowing that their babies will sleep comfortably without the added SIDS risks posed by many blankets.
These swaddlers come with easy-to-follow directions and have been featured in Pregnancy, Fit Pregnancy, Cookie, and Mommie’s With Style magazines.  You can purchase one for $56.98 at Chulamama.com. It would make a wonderful gift.

Here is a fun but practical idea for a stocking stuffer or other small gift this holiday season.  The Flipper toothbrush holder is a cute little creature that grips your child’s toothbrush, keeping it as free from germs as possible.  The idea is that by covering the bristles of the toothbrush, you prevent bacteria from spreading from one toothbrush to another when they are stored in close proximity.

The recipient of three international awards for its design, Flipper comes in a number of cute animal shapes.  Choose a different one for each member of the family and enjoy the added benefit of making toothbrushes easy to identify, reducing the spread of germs through accidental toothbrush sharing.  You can purchase one for $7.25 at MyBellySprout.com.

These Baby Wash Cloths by Aden & Anais are made from 100% muslin cotton and feature a waffled effect designed especially for baby’s sensitive skin. The set of three washcloths will make an impression in baby’s shower gift basket that you put together along with other special bath items. This might be a little pricey for washcloths, but I think you will notice the difference.  Although we may not always have the means to buy the best of the best, there are times when the best is totally appropriate, like your baby’s first towels and linens.

The wash cloths are available in Aqua Brown, Lime Brown, Pink Brown, and White. The washcloths are machine washable and tumble dry. They sell for $30 at ChildrensWonderland.com.