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.

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.

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

A ball that is soft and made of natural materials is a perfect toy for a baby. It can be grasped, rolled, sucked and shaken and when baby starts to get mobile it can be chased around the room. A rattling noise inside intrigues the little one and makes this a popular toy with sitting babies. The outer layer is organic cotton and it is stuffed with organic lambswool. This makes it wonderfully natural and chemical free, and a much better option than plastic for eco-friendly moms, but it’s not great for just dunking in the washing machine, as the filling can wad up and lose the ball shape.  It can be gently handwashed though, so no excuses! This is a simple and long lasting toy that is a great gift for a new baby.

Priced at $18.49 on KangarooBoo

For the all natural nursery, this sweet bird mobile would be a wonderful gift. Handmade in a wool blend felt and stuffed with organic cotton, these cute birds can be made in the color of your choice to go with the nursery color scheme. Soft pinks and greens or vibrant primary colors, the birds hang by ribbons from a grapevine and willow wreath. Twirl the wreath to set the birds spinning and see how baby is entranced by the swirling birds above his crib. This such a pretty and unusual gift that it will be sure to be a big hit at a baby shower and as it is handmade to order it will be one of a kind. Perfect for a baby that is one of a kind!
Costs $48 from Craftsbury Kids. Allow 3-5 days for your order to be made for you.