Sometimes moms-to-be are so lavishly kitted out with cute onesies and new baby clothes at their baby showers that it is hard to think of something to give them once the baby actually arrives. A natural wooden stacking toy might just be the answer, bridging the gap between the new baby, with more rattles than it can possibly shake, and the toddler it will eventually become. As soon as baby can sit he will be fascinated by the bright colors of this toy and will love grabbing the rings and taking it apart. Eventually he will graduate to putting it back together again but not before he’s had a good go at losing all the pieces around the house! Eco-friendly moms will love the fact that this is made from sustainable rubberwood and colored with non-toxic water based paints. This is a very affordable but long-lasting gift that is sure to get lots of play-time.

Costs $15 at Amazon
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Baby teethers rarely manage to be both hip and eco-friendly, but this Peace,Love, Drool package of three cherrywood teethers has to be the ultimate in both qualities! A heart, a peace sign and a (rock) star all beautifully crafted in smooth cherrywood, polished with organic beeswax and packaged in a jute drawstring bag must be the grooviest baby gift in town for hip parents-to-be. They’re even made in the USA so are eco-friendly in all respects. And when baby has finished teething on them, they could be even repurposed into tree decorations with the addition of some festive ribbon! How much greener can you get?!

Costs $38 at Land of Nod

These bright and cheerful baby blankets would make a great gift for a baby shower. After all a new mom can never have too many baby blankets and you can spoil her with gorgeous organic cotton ones that she probably wouldn’t splash out on herself. Made in super soft organic cotton, they are double sided- with a bright print on one side and plain solid color on the other and a contrasting binding. Generously sized at 38×38” they’ll wrap up a new baby cosily and be gentle on sensitive skin. It’s not just eco-conscious mothers who appreciate organic cotton – the quality really does show in its softness, as well as the fact that it is chemical free. The four designs will suit boys and girls equally well.

Costs $38 from Positively Organic.

This cute cuddly doll is more than just a baby blankie type toy or doudou. The idea is that Mom and Dad sleep with the doll close to them for a few nights and then the doll has a reassuring scent for baby to snuggle with and keeps the parental bond strong, even while baby is put down to nap. The star shape is also nice and the fact that the organic cotton is so soft means that baby will enjoy snuggling with it even into toddlerhood. Later on it could also ease the transition into day-care as a favourite security blanket. Made in California from Texas-grown organic cotton it has a relatively low carbon footprint and with its chemical-free organic fabric makes a great gift for eco-conscious moms-to-be.

Currently costs $17.98 at KangarooBoo

Push-along toys are great for growing babies, first as they start to sit up and then as they learn to crawl and shuffle around, following the toy as they push it. This simple, bright and cheerful wooden duck is made from sustainable rubberwood and produced under Fairtrade conditions in small factories in Asia. Rubber wheel trims protect the floor and help the duck roll smoothly. This is the kind of toy that is kept and handed down to younger siblings and even for the next generation. A baby gift that is guaranteed to please new parents who prefer natural materials to plastic and who are concerned both for their baby and for the planet.

Costs $17 at Gorgeous and Green

Cute baby bootees with an appliqué red delicious apple on each would make a fun and original gift for a new baby. They are made from Kunin Ecospun felt, a special fiber created from recycled plastic bottles, so will appeal to the eco-conscious new parent just for their low environmental impact. Lined in cheerful red felt with no exposed seams they are cosy and comfortable for baby to wear and the Velcro strap keeps them on kicking feet securely. They have a home-spun, crafty feel that is refreshing when so many mass-produced items all look the same, but are well finished and good quality as well as being cute.

Priced at $38 from Craftsbury Kids