“Smooth as a baby’s bottom” goes the expression. Presumably, that baby didn’t have diaper rash or dry, chafed skin! To help out with those problems, this bear-shaped bar (with a great name!) from Moon Valley Organics is made out of organic calendula, organic beeswax and organic red palm oil, with added chamomile for extra soothing effect. Not only is it good for baby, but it’s made by a company doing just about everything they can to stay green.

The Bum Bar is sold for $8.99 at Amazon.

This Stainless Steel Baby Bottle is better than glass because it won’t shatter. It’s better than many plastic bottles because its BPA free, and it’s better for baby because it includes a medical grade silicon nipple. Depending upon the conditions, it can keep liquids warm or cold for 5 hours.
It’s easily washable (in the dishwasher) and the stainless steel lid can be used for snacks.
Only $19.95 and available from BunnyburyBaby.com

Photo courtesy of Oompa.

Do you want your baby breathing all those chemicals from a traditional mattress? Your baby will have no problem drifting off to sleep on this all natural crib mattress filled with natural coir fiber and layered with soft organic cotton. Colgate’s crib mattress is $362.99 on Oompa.

If you’re looking for an affordable, eco-friendly baby shower gift, these cute little feeding spoons are a great idea. Made by Green Toys, based in California, they are made from recycled, post consumer milk jugs and are free of BPA, phthalates and PVC. Besides being very eco-friendly and safe for babies they are really very cute.

Their small size and short handles are perfect for babies just learning to feed themselves; no danger of them poking an eye out with an overlong handle. The handles may be a little too short for moms feeding babies straight from jars, and the bowls are quite shallow.

These feeding spoons do seem to be designed for babies rather than toddlers. There are eight spoons in the pack and all the packaging is recycled, printed in soy ink and eco-friendly too.
Costs $5.99 from Amazon.com

Costs $36.95 from Amazon.com

A funky alternative to plastic baby bottles that will delight any health-conscious new mother, who is concerned about the dangers of plastics to her baby. The recent research showing that most plastics leach toxic chemicals into food and drink has inspired a new range of baby bottles made of stainless steel. OrganicKidz have taken it a stage further and developed a fun range of bottles in all different sizes and colours. This blue dot design is a 9oz bottle with a wide neck. It converts easily to a sippy cup so, if this is a gift for a new mom, you can be sure her baby will get to use it as a first cup even if she doesn’t plan to give her baby bottles. The bottle is unbreakable and dent-resistant so should even survive through to toddlerhood or to be handed down to the next sibling. It’s environmentally friendly too so good for baby and good for the world he’ll be living in.

Costs $17.99 at Kitsel

Buy from Babesta for the princely sum of $750.

These organic cotton crib sheets are so elegant that they’d befit the most designer of babies. Made of certified organic cotton with the softest of finishes, the geometric design is named after astronomer Galileo Galilei, so these gorgeous sheets are a suitable starting point for the latest new-born genius! At $40 it is rather pricey for a crib sheet and probably something that most new moms wouldn’t splash out on however desirable, which makes it all the better as a generous and tasteful gift for a baby shower. It comes beautifully presented in a matching printed cotton drawstring bag, so looks suitably grand even without being gift wrapped. The three color-ways give a choice of a sky blue, muted raspberry and natural wheat motifs and would all fit in well with a traditional nursery décor.
These crib sheets are priced at $40 from Wild Dill.

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.

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.