Who knew that you could make such a pretty fabric out of tofu and soy leftover pulp! If you’re looking for a baby gift for an eco-friendly mom, then this is a great choice. Soft and all natural, the soybean fiber is a real eco-friendly fabric, using leftover pulp that would otherwise be wasted. The hoodie is cleverly designed to be reversible, so on colorful days baby can wear pink (or purple, green or blue, which are the other colorways) and on earthy days the gorgeous chocolate brown lining can be turned to the world. Natural soy fiber is soft but not very stretchy so check the sizing before you buy to make sure it will last a month or two before baby grows out of it!

Priced at $28 at The Land of Nod

It’s bright! It’s tactile. The perfect friend for the baby who stands out from the crowd! This fun knitted plush kitten is made from 100% natural cotton knitted in bright colors that are irresistible to babies and moms alike. The cotton is grown in Peru and then hand-knit there by local artisans in this vibrant design, in an ethical fair trade enterprise that contributes to the local economy. If you’re looking for an unusual toy, as a gift for a new baby, that has a  lovingly crafted appeal all of its own, then this natural cotton kitten would be a great choice and is sure to be loved like an old friend for many years. It’s hand-washable for when its bright colors get dimmed by being dragged all round the house with a crawling baby!
Currently priced at $35 on BunnyburyBaby

Original, fun prints for baby boys can be hard to find, but this cute hippo design is appealing and just that little bit different. Shades of chocolate go with any neutral pants or you can get the matching cargo pant by Kumquat and make a set of it. In 100% certified softest organic cotton the fabric is chemical-free and kind on a baby’s skin. It’s eco-friendly too without the environmental impact of ordinary cotton, so bound to win the unqualified approval of all moms at the baby shower, even without the cute factor of the chubby hippos.

Costs $26 from Cute Little Clothes

Babies have the most sensitive skin, often being prone to eczema or mysterious rashes, so the softness of bamboo fabric really makes a difference to their first months of life. These Baby Bambu basics are some of the few bamboo products on the market to use 100% bamboo fiber, making them warm in winter and cool in summer as well as gentle on sensitive skin. They come in pink, blue, green or white and there are matching pants available too. Any new mom would be happy to have a good supply of these comfortable bodysuits for her baby and the eco-aware mom will be even happier to know that bamboo is one of the most environmentally friendly fabrics to produce, so you’ll get loads of eco-brownie points for this gift!

Priced at $20 at Baby Bamboo.

An all natural toy perfect for a new baby, this sweet bunny is wonderfully soft and knitted in organic cotton. Just the kind of friend a growing baby needs, with a soft expression and embroidered details. Even the filling is natural unbleached cotton filling, so there are no chemicals at all to come into contact with sensitive new baby skin. This would be a gorgeous gift for a new baby that would pass the most stringent of eco-standards, and baby will love it too as it is cuddly and comforting.

Costs $25.95 at Childtrek.

Babies inevitably bring tides of mess in their wake, from changing diapers to high chair feeding. A splashmat comes in handy all the time with new baby, and all the way through to toddlerhood, and when it is a brightly colored, cheery, organic cotton splashmat there is no need to hide it away. Made in organic cotton and coated in water-based acrylic, this Mimi the Sardine product is eco-friendly, non-toxic and great quality. The fun designs make it a useful and unusual gift for a new mom and definitely something she wouldn’t think to buy for herself. The mat measures 42” by 42” and is machine washable as well as wipeable. There are several other colors and designs available, from ladybugs, to cars and jungle.

Costs $36.95 from Amazon.com