Christening gowns are so beautiful, and still in demand. This Amelia style by Petite Parfait is unisex and available in ivory or white Dupioni silk. Featuring a pintucked bodice and pleated skirt, the gown comes in 34″ long or walking length. You can purchase this beautiful gown for $220 and see the other ones available at PetiteParfait.ca.

Hello World clothing company manufactures this ingenious Blue Me Away Smart Zip Sleeper. Made of 100% cotton, it features their patent-pending Smart Zip design, allowing you to unzip your baby from either end. With non-skid footed bottoms, it comes in this blue and brown style for boys or “make me blush” pink and brown for girls. It comes in sizes from 0-3 months to 9-12 months, and with an optional gift box, ranges in price from $28 to $33 at HelloWorldClothing.com. One dollar from every Smart Zip Sleeper sold is donated to the Amani Children’s Foundation, making you feel even better about your purchase.

Green Sproutlets produces safe, comfortable, hip and contemporary eco-friendly children’s clothing. Its products are made from viscose from bamboo and organic cotton blends, with patterns printed using water-based inks and fabrics dyed using low-impact dyes. The goal is safety for both children and the environment.

I love their Blue Polka Infant Boy Beanie & Bodysuit Set. It’s so bright and cheerful looking and would make a great gift for a new baby boy. It comes in sizes from 0-3 to 6-9 months and sells for $44 at GreenSproutlets.com.

California readers may want to take advantage of an opportunity to shop the sales of the mini social in person. This Saturday, February 27th, you can take advantage of a special sale at the mini social warehouse (located at 120 E. Santa Anita Avenue in Burbank). The sale is open from 9 AM- 2 PM and features deals such as dresses from Splendid Littles for $19, eyeSpy cardigans for $35, and Park Vogel tees for $10.

With Christmas only a week behind us, retailers are already giving us a gentle nudge to start buying for Valentine’s Day. If you like to make a big deal of the day, check out this onesie for your little one. It is made from 100% cotton and features a Valentine’s Day themed graphic. At $28, I think this is a bit of a splurge for one day of wear, but I suppose you can use it as an undershirt at other times. The onesie comes in either 0-6 or 6-12 month sizes and can be purchased at http://www.polkadotpatch.com/baby-s-first-valentine-s-day-organic-unisex-baby-bodysuit.html.

Here’s a clever gift for someone expecting twins. This set of two 100% organic cotton onesies is perfect for twins of either sex. I love the orange color, and the “womb mates” is both cute and silly. It is available in either 3-6 or 6-12 month sizes and retails for $60. You can purchase the set at http://www.polkadotpatch.com/womb-mates-fun-organic-twin-bodysuit-gift.html.

If you are stocking up for a new little boy, or looking for a gift for one, here is a great deal on a sweet little shirt. Made by Pepper Toes (the boys’ version of Baby Lulu), this top features a friendly puppy on a white background with blue accents. Best of all, it has been marked down to just $5.50 (from $22). The bad news? It is only available in 0-3 months. You can pick one up at http://www.forgetmenotkids.com/II-Pepper-Toes-Doggy-World-LS-White-Tee_p_39346.html#.

Tutu Pour Mon Deux offers a unique service in which you can design your own daughter’s tutu, to fit her tastes and personality. Simply choose style (long sleeve or tank top), color (white, black, light pink, hot pink, brown, or red), and size (xsmall from 12-18 months, to large, 6T). Then you choose a patch from a variety available, including crown, cupcake, and blue skull. Pick your tutu color, choose accent ribbon, and finally, view your tutu and pay for it via Paypal. Pretty neat! You can do this for your own daughter at TutuPourMonDeux.com (if she’s old enough, you might want to enlist her help!)

This bamboo sleeper by babibu is hypoallergenic, anti-bacterial, and anti-static, perfect for the delicate skin of a baby. The bamboo fabric helps to wick moisture away from baby’s skin, keeping him cool and comfortable while he sleeps. It is designed to be warm in the winter, cool in the summer. Available in sizes up to 12 months, the sleeper comes in a variety of colors and costs just $20 at babibu.ca.

This green Retro Dress by Scandinavian designer Stromming makes me wish I had a little girl to dress up. Made of recycled, vintage cotton, the pullover style A-line dress has a one-button closure in back. It can even be worn as a tunic in colder weather, layered with a long-sleeve shirt underneath. The fabric it’s made from is 1960’s Swedish Recycled vintage designer fabric Pompeja by Märta-Lena Bjerhagen. You can purchase this dress at VyssanLull.com, where it sells for $62 and comes in sizes from 9-18 months to 18-24 months.

A. Bird is a new children’s clothing collection designed to be modern yet maintain a vintage feel. Pieces are mix-and-match, for boys and girls in sizes from 12 months to 6 years. I particularly like this Burk Jacket, which is stylish and cute in 100% cotton. It sells for $110 and is available for pre-order at ZealBaby.com.

With Valentine’s Day on its way, I thought I’d point out the Valentine’s Baby Beanie. It’s a sweet crocheted pink hat with bear ears. There’s even a heart embellishment. I think dressing a baby 0-6, 6-12, or 12-18 months old in this would make Valentine’s a cheery day for anyone who sees her. It’s $18 from Etsy seller Monarchdancer.

If Mom or Dad is/was a Trekkie, they’ll appreciate these Star Trek Uniform onesies. Available in grey, indigo, gold, and red, the onesies feature snap-bottom closure for easy diaper access. They are available in sizes from 6 to 18 months for $15.99 each (sizes run small, so if you’re ordering for a baby under 6 months, they recommend ordering the 6 month size) at ThinkGeek.com. Great gift for a new Trekkie parent!

The Prance Tie Dress has an aqua horse appliqué and trim to set off the bright red of the frock. There are even coordinating pants to go with it available on www.littletreehouse.ca, so you can put a long sleeve shirt underneath the dress for use all year round. It only comes in sizes 1 Year and 2T (dresses, especially with ties, do tend to be long-lasting though as both dresses and tops) but it’s on sale for $21.99 ($8 savings), with the bloomers on for the same price. If you’ve got a little boy or twins, there‘s a jumper in the same pattern; they’d make quite a pair of outfits.

Rich hues on babies can be so delightful. That’s why I was drawn to the Organic Kimono Body Long Sleeve in Mushroom. The 100% Cotton one piece top is naturally dyed in a deep color and is $22 at www.sckoon.com. You can get a matching hat to go with it and a whole line of other apparel, like one piece sleep sacs, in the same shade. If brown’s not your bag, don’t worry—there are tons of other colors to pick from.