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Holiday Gift ideas


Looking for holiday gift ideas for your baby? an expectant friend? or maybe even something someone can get for you??

Here's a guide to some of our top sellers and why everyone is raving about them!

Muslin Wraps by Aden + Anais are the quintessential receiving blankets. You will use this blanket for so many things, but what makes this such a great blanket is its soft light weight and stretchy muslin.

These must-have Muslin Wraps will allow you to safely swaddle your baby, giving you confidence that your baby will experience a peaceful and secure sleep. This will become an indispensable item for you and your baby.

You'll use these blankets for everything!

* As an open sheet
* On the floor for tummy time
* To shield you and your baby while nursing in public
* As a burp cloth - draped over your shoulder (how many times does the spit-up reach the floor or your clothes because regular burp cloths are so small?)
* Draped over a stroller to shade your baby (while also offering protection from insects)
* As a summer time blanket
* Blankets are 47" x 47" so parents can swaddle babies of any size

Another popular item, Sophie the Giraffe has a long history of helping teething babies. Derived from natural rubber and food paint, she is safe to chew. Her shape is easy for baby's hands to grasp, and she makes a delightful squeak when her tummy or head are squeezed.

Some of her cool features include:

- The Dark contrasting spots all over Sophie provides visual stimulation and easy recognition to baby
- Flexible and perfect for soothing baby's sore gums when teething (baby can chew on ears, horns, and legs)
- Perfect for baby's small hands-easy to grip and soft to the touch
- Sophie's unique smell-the singular scent of natural rubber makes Sophie identifiable amid all other toys

Babies are attracted to - and like to put their mouth on - most anything within reach, including necklaces that may pose injury or sanitation risk. An ingenious design sure to please baby and Mom, the Chewbeads Necklace will be the most functional piece of jewelry you'll ever own! Chewbeads was inspired by babies who like to tug on our jewelry. It is made from the same material as many teething toys, and the Chewbeads necklace looks great on Moms, Grandmas, Aunts and Caregivers but is safe for curious babies to handle and chew.


The Petunia Pickle Bottom diaper bags are well known for their unique prints, so fashionable new moms don't have to compromise style nor function. Stylized floral patterns decorate these hip baby bag with versatile strap options for carrying as a short hobo, long shoulder bag, backpack or attaching it to a stroller. With four spacious pockets inside, two pockets for bottles and a pacifier pocket, you can keep yourself and your essentials neatly organized.


Plan toys is proving that it is possible to maintain superior quality and safety standards in addition to following a path of environmental and social responsibility. They are committed to maintaining the highest standard of ethics while creating innovative educational toys for every developmental stage of childhood. These toys inspire children's imagination as well as promoting their physical and intellectual development.

Plan Toys uses natural materials such as organic rubberwood, that is free from preservatives, harmful additives, and coloring - all paints are tested for safety. Each and every product undergoes strict safety tests from Europe, the United States, and Japan, ensuring that the toy your child plays with is completely safe.


Kicky Pants clothes are completely addictive! Once you put your baby in Kicky Pants, you will find it hard to put them in anything else!

These bamboo basics for baby are incredibly soft and luxurious feeling. This eco-friendly, sustainable crop makes the fabric not only super soft but naturally antibacterial, anti fungal and anti static. Bamboo absorbs water 3-4 times better than cotton, keeping skin comfortable, rather than sticky, in summer weather. And Bamboo stays 2-3 degrees cooler in hot weather and warmer in cold. Can't beat it!


Enjoy taking your baby for hikes? The ERGObaby Carrier's ergonomic design supports a correct sitting position for the baby's hip, pelvis and spine growth. It disperses most of the baby's weight between the hips and thighs, which helps to eliminate compression of the spine when hanging by the crotch which most other designs require. The ERGO also balances the baby's weight to parents' hips and shoulders, and alleviates physical stress for the parent.


Looking for an innovative way to make bedtime fun for children of all ages? The award-winning Twilight Turtle do just that. These constellation nightlights are the perfect bedtime companions.

Twilight Turtle are the first and only plush constellation nightlights ever created. They come with three soothing color options green, blue, and amber, each illuminating different brightness levels, creating magical, tranquil environments that help children peacefully drift off to dreamland. Not just for the avid stargazer, these adorable and unique celestial night lights gently transform nurseries and bedrooms into a starry night sky that comfort and calm children and adults alike.

Trying to expand your babies love of music, past Mozart and Bach? Rockabye Baby transforms timeless rock song into beautiful instrumental lullabies. The soothing sounds of the glockenspiel, vibraphone, mellotron and other instruments will lull your baby into a sweet slumber. It is the perfect way to share the music you love with the littlest rocker in your life.




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