Baby Gift Buying Reflects Family's Values

Today’s trend-savvy and eco-conscious new moms are seeking products that deliver high quality and convenience while being truly safe for baby.


So what's behind the shift to eco-friendly baby products? Many parents are purchasing baby products that reflect their value system. If a product is friendly to the environment or supports fair trade initiatives parents are willing to invest in them.

While eco-friendly options may cost a little more, the quality is often superior. Beautiful organic cotton, cashmere and silk knits are timeless, versatile and reusable. Classic toys that reflect a simpler time and essentials like blankets and bath care products for baby also make great shower or sprinkle gifts.

To help find a mother-nature pleasing shower gift, Blue Blankie has developed a list of the Top Baby Gift Picks for 2010:

-Cuddly, handknit dolls made by BlaBla come in a variety of adorable animals to choose from;

-Cozy baby blankets such as the Satsuma bamboo blankets and eco-luxury line Robbie Adrian Organic Cotton Blankets are an inviting treat for baby;

-Pretend play with En Gry & Sif handcrafted wool tea set with felted wool cakes;

-Available in a variety of fun patterns and bright colours, organic cotton BabyLegs Legwarmers are adorable and perfect for spring outings;

-Oopsy Daisy Beautiful Baby’s all natural line of bath care products including rinse-free shampoo are guaranteed to save time and keep baby happy at bath time;

-Cashmere and silk organic clothing by Oscar & Belle make great heirloom gifts for a family.