Besides its gorgeous, mod design, this cheerful baby blanket has great eco-friendly credentials. The print itself is pure cotton (sorry not organic here) but the fleece lining is super soft organic cotton fleece, so that baby will be able to kick around happily without any skin irritation or discomfort. Designed to be compact enough to take with you in diaper bag or stroller, the blanket is 22” x 17” unrolled and folds to 5.5” x 9.5”. It can be used as a changing mat, sleeping mat, travel blanket or even burp cloth as it is a very absorbent fabric. It is also machine washable at cool temperatures. A very useful gift for baby shower or for a new baby that will always be welcomed.

Costs $23 from crzybaglady on Etsy

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.

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.

A sleep sack is just so practical for new babies and this one goes one better, as it is made in 100% organic cotton. No more baby waking up cold because she kicked off the blankets, or getting them bunched over her face. This way she is securely tucked up for the night in breathable cotton that will prevent over-heating too and which is a good light weight for summertime and warmer climates. The organic cotton will appeal to eco-conscious mothers, as it is free of chemicals and preservatives, so better for baby and better for the environment. The pretty polka dot design will suit boys and girls alike and is a peaceful design for calming night-times. It comes in a small size for new-born babies and a medium for 6-12 months and has a clever inverted zipper design to allow for changing diapers at night without having to take baby right out of the sleepsack. A practical and thoughtful gift for a new mother.

This organic cotton sleep sack costs $19.05 at Amazon

Guaranteed against fading or shrinkage, these beautifully soft blankets are made from 95% bamboo. This means they are antimicrobial and hypoallergenic as well as having a host of other hygienic properties.

They feel silky soft and can be machine washed.

They can also be used to keep your baby warm.

Available from Bunnyburybaby

Price $17.95