How many of us have fond memories of the classic rubber duckie, the perennial bath-time companion who floated through the suds with his cheeky smile? A variation on the theme is the Luxury Duck. These duckies are available in several styles: the Luvee, the Darling and the Daydream are all at the ‘cute’ end of the spectrum. But if it’s personality you want, how about the Space duck, the Biker or the Quick Duck, complete with go-faster stripes? They’re phthalate-free and supplied in a gift box.

Luxury Ducks cost $11.00 from NewBornMom.

Natural bath times can be made a little more natural by removing all those harsh detergents and tear-inducing shampoos. How about sugar-derived suds made from green tea extract, Aloe Vera and calendula instead? Baby Zen is designed to clean both hair and skin as one would expect. The products are 99.5% natural, tearless, kid-safe, cruelty-free and made from renewable resources. They’re available in ‘girl’ or ‘boy’ format.

Available for $15.00 each from NewBornMom.

Bedtime can be a real nightmare unless you can calm your little one with gentle music and a stable routine. With a loop on top to attach it to a mobile for placement above the crib, this heart-warming musical star plays Brahms’ classic lullaby to help baby sleep. It’s a simple design, made from ecologically safe textiles, with a hand-painted doll face. The doll can be removed, too, so that baby can hold it. Sleep tight!

The star costs $59.95 ChildTrek.