These super-soft crib blankets make fabulous baby shower gifts. They may look plain but are so soft and cuddly that most moms wish they were big enough for them too! Babies love their softness and many a mom says that their restless baby is soothed to sleep when cuddled up in one. They are actually 80% bamboo fibre and 20% cotton giving a really silky soft finish. The great thing about bamboo is that it is hypoallergenic and non-irritating to sensitive baby skin. It’s also warmer than cotton but has a natural thermo regulating effect so that babies don’t overheat either. But it’s the softness of these blankets that wins them so many fans, even more than all the green qualities of the bamboo fiber, and that is what makes them such a great gift for a new baby.
Buy from Baby Bambu for $38.

Sometimes the traditional baby blue pastels are just what you want for a baby gift and when they come in beautifully soft organic cotton with an impeccable pedigree then you can’t resist. The cotton for these pretty footies is grown organically in Egypt, hand-picked and processed without any chemicals or pesticides throughout. The dyes are metal-free or vegetable based and the buttons and zippers are also chosen for their natural and allergy free qualities. If you want to spoil a new baby then these footies will be a great idea for a gift and there are even some plush toys in the same range that could go along with your gift as a fun extra.
Footies cost $27.95 at The Ultimate Green Store

If you want eco-chic babywear combined with plenty of color these are a great idea for a baby gift. Soft organic cotton shortalls come in four stylish patterns, cute enough for any baby but not in the least kitsch. There’s no reason that organic has to mean dull earthy neutrals if you don’t want it to and here you can indulge a love of color and dress a baby brightly while still being responsible to the planet and being kind to sensitive baby skin. The sizes go from 3 to 18 months so choose a size that will coincide with summer for the new baby you’re buying for and you won’t go wrong.
Currently priced at $28 at Positively Organic.

Bamboo fiber is the latest green alternative to cotton and beats it hands down for softness and wear-ability. This cute baby set makes a wonderful baby shower gift and moms-to-be will love the softness and quality of the fabric. It’s reassuring to know that bamboo fiber is naturally hypoallergenic and much warmer than cotton, but at the same time regulates heat much better, so that baby won’t overheat when snuggled up in the gorgeous cuddly hooded blanket, even on warmer days. Plus the almost total UV protection offered by bamboo fabric makes the hat perfect for protecting summer babies from too much sunshine. If the new mom is eco-conscious she’ll love the fact that bamboo is a sustainable crop with minimal impact on the environment, so your gift will earn you tons of eco-brownie points!
Currently priced at $34.00 at Baby Bambu

Wooden toys are so much more tactile and pleasing than plastic. And they are better for the environment as long as they are made from sustainable resources. This cute toy car is a simple design but perfect for baby hands and very satisfying to play with. It’s made from earth friendly rubberwood with smooth edges that are suitable for young babies. As soon as baby starts to sit up he (or she – no reason why girl babies can’t play with cars too!) will have fun rolling this toy backwards and forwards. A great gift for a new baby boy or girl that will last for future siblings too.

Buy from Gorgeous and Green for $17

Every baby needs a wardrobe of pretty sunhats for sunny summer days and this is a really cute design on organic fine woven poplin. The graphic flower print in blue would suit little boys as well as girls, so would be a perfect gift for baby showers. The pretty wide brimmed hat is also available in pink and red prints. There are poplin sunsuits to match if you want to splash out on a whole outfit for a summer baby, but the hat on its own makes an affordable and very welcome gift as it is.
Costs $20 at Positively Organic