The artist Charley Harper was known for his gorgeous stylized drawings of wildlife. These flash cards and memory game cards featuring his art are both beautiful and educational. A great gift for kids with parents who are especially appreciative of great art and design. Find them at Land of Nod.
great gifts for new parents
Free Pattern and Instructions for Handmade Baby Booties by Heather Bailey
Free baby booty pattern by fabric designer Heather Bailey. Go to Craftzine.com to download this pattern and instructions.
Owl Play Mat by Skip Hop
Who says that baby play mats need to be garish primary colors with the same old animals over and over again? Skip Hop makes this sweet owl and woodland creature-themed play mat and you can buy it at Amazon.com.
Beco Baby Carrier
Beco baby carriers not only look really well-made but check out this awesome fabric choice. Dozens of other fabrics available as well. Check them out at at becobabycarrier.com.
Skip Hop Squeak and Rattle Funny Face Mirror
This cute little rattle has a mirror where it’s face should be. You might confuse your baby with this notion of staring at a bunny and seeing his or her own face but I think it’s worth it.
Bunny Vanity Set for Babies
What kind of a parent would deny their baby a proper (and properly cute) vanity set? Made by Skip Hop. Check it out at Amazon.
Boo Boo Bunnies
Freeze the plastic ice cubes and pop them into the bunny sleeves when the need arises. Having kid-tested these on my niece, I can tell you that boo boo bunnies really take the edge off of the trips and falls.
You can buy them at Amazon and many places that sell kids products or if you’re looking for a more unique-looking set, there are hundreds of handmade boo boo bunny sets at places like Etsy.