This adorable promotional bundle is made by whimsical artist LouLou. It would make the perfect new baby gift, and includes a onesie that fits sizes newborn up to 13 lbs, one growth chart, and one 11″ x 14″ framed, ready-to-hang print. A new mom or dad would really appreciate a thoughtful, complete gift such as this. You can purchase it for just $95 (on sale from $130) at LouLousWhimsicals.com.

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.

Lil’ Inspirations makes this unique Personalized Birth Certificate Baby Blanket. Available in blue or pink, this 100% cotton blanket measures 45″ x 35″ and is personalized with baby’s name, birth date, weight, and length. This is a great gift idea for new parents, and quite affordable at $57.95 at Lil-Inspirations.com.

We have a little musical piano for the boys to bang away on in the playroom. Now and then, they stop and have a go at it. Listening to my 16-month-old “sing” along with his banging is quite amusing. I grabbed our little steel piano at a second hand store for a couple dollars, but if you really want something with wow factor, there’s the Schoenhut My First Piano in red. Attractive and made with keys that are connected to little hammers and steel music rods for “chime-like notes”, it’s a sophisticated choice for $54.99 at www.oompa.com.

Terra Traditions creates some gorgeous, artisan-style, eco-friendly baby books. Their Baby’s Journey style is my favorite. Winner of the iParenting Media Award, this beautiful 11″ x 11″ linen book has room for 200 4″x6″ photos. There is a place to preserve every memory: the baby shower, the birth record, the family tree, and baby’s favorite toys, animals, and songs. A beautiful Angel Baby adorned with real Swarovski crystals graces the cover. The perfect record book for baby’s first three years, this makes a wonderful, thoughtful gift for a new mom. It sells for $79.95 and can be found in stores in California, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Florida, and Texas. To find a store near you, visit TerraTraditions.com.

Instead of using the same old plastic tubs and totes for storage, why not consider a sweet felt house to put your child’s things in? 12” x 8” and great for all the little cars, dollies, pretend food, and other things that get underfoot, the hand made Houses are on sale for $52.99 (down from $69.99.) The great thing about these is that they’re even machine washable, which is always a good thing when children are involved. I love the little decorative felt flowers and climbing ivy adorning the houses. I think I’d keep all those books that gather next to rocking chairs and beds in our house in these lovely little storage houses from www.littletreehouse.ca.

Here is a unique gift idea. Made by Lunt Silversmiths, his Brown Bear, Brown Bear Silver Frame and Book Gift Set includes a copy of the childhood favorite Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?by Eric Carle. The frame is etched silverplate on brass and measures 3″ x 5″. It comes attractively packaged and would make a wonderful gift. You can purchase the set for $44.95 at bunnyburybaby.com.

Little Bunny Books create personalized books for your children, containing characters created by you (or you and your children). All books measure 8″ x 8″ and are available in softcover or hardcover , printed on 100% recycled paper. A variety of titles are available for you to personalize, including “My Incredible Imagination - Your Child’s Birthday Adventure,” “Autumn, Winter, Spring, Summer - Your Child’s Seasonal Scrapbook,” and “Around the World - Your Child’s Continental Safari.” Softcover books are $24.95, and hardcover sell for $34.95, at LittleBunnyPress.com.

A handmade gift can really say a lot. However, if you don’t have the time or the materials to actually put one together, you can create a custom journal and have Etsy seller LemonTreeStudio make it for you. You’ll get just what you wish for in a fabric journal cover, fully lined, made to fit a standard size composition booklet. I think it’s a nice gift for a pre-teen girl at $25.

This is such a unique idea for a shower gift for a mom-to-be or a present for a new mom. Future Oxygen Cards makes pendants that have flower seeds in them, so not only are they stylish and trendy, they’re very eco-friendly. Suggestions are to wear them during pregnancy, or during baby’s first year, then plant the flowers as a reminder of that special time in you and your child’s life. The Hope Pendant is just one of many designs available, and is filled with beautiful wildflower seeds. It sells for $14.95, and you can view all of the options available at FutureOxygen.com.

Was my son ever happily surprised at the end of The Very Quiet Cricket by Eric Carle. I was too, as I was not aware that it was equipped with its own sound mechanism. I bought it for 75 cents at a second hand store because we have the beloved The Very Hungry Caterpillar by the same author. Eric Carle’s books make perfect gifts for children and with Christmas coming, we can all use great ideas. If you get the paperback edition, you could roll it up to fit into a stocking. The board book is $15.63 at amazon.com, where you can find tons of other Carle titles as well.

We have a nature themed playroom, with prints of trees, a lovely bluish-green paint color, and green toile curtains in it, so I thought the BlueBird Cage Mini Décor Pillow would fit in perfectly. If you feel the same way, I’m sure the sweet birds and perfectly placed ladybugs are sure to delight any children who come to play in your play zone will love it as well. 7 ” tall x 6 ” wide and $18 from Etsy seller  mymimi, it’s a nice addition to a child-friendly room.

We all love the drawings and unique pieces of artwork our kids bring home from camps, daycare, preschool, and elementary school, but many parents struggle with what to do with all of it. You can only hang so much of your child’s artwork on the refrigerator for so long. Artimus Art is one solution. It’s an online storage area. When you order one of their high-resolution books full of your child’s art, you automatically get a free webfolio of that artwork where you can save, organize, and print your child’s artwork whenever you want. This is nother great idea that, of course, was invented by a mom. Packages are available based on the number of images you want and the size of the book, starting at $120. Visit ArtimusArt.com for more information. It’s also a great gift idea for other members of your family who don’t always get to see your child’s beautiful artwork!

With the holidays just around the corner, it’s time to start thinking about Santa (and/or Father Christmas, depending upon your preference and location). This Santa/Father Christmas Letter Package would really make a child’s Christmas. In addition to an illustrated, personalized Santa letter, your child will receive a Good Child Certificate and door hangers asking Santa to stop at their house. At a price of $5.99 GBP (about $9.90 USD) this is definitely worth the price for making a child’s Christmas even more special! View the choices available at FatherChristmasLetter.co.uk. Worldwide shipping is available.

Little Miss Heirlooms is currently selling this vintage Fisher-Price Perky Pot, which some of us might remember from our childhoods. The pot measures 7″ x 5 1/2″. It pops when you turn the crank. Hard to find, this toy would be a great piece for collectors, or even as a retro toy for a young one. You can purchase it for $45 at LittleMissHeirlooms.com (but be quick if you’re interested, as this is the only one currently in stock).