A shopping blog of cool gift ideas

Even though I don't have kids of my own, I'm a total sucker for cute baby clothing. All of the knits, colors, patterns and all in a cute little miniature size. So naturally when I laid eyes on these Taxi Knit Baby Booties, I fell in love with their original style. 

These hand-knit booties are the perfect new baby gift for friends and family that live in the Big Apple. Or even a little souvenir you can bring to a baby shower if you live in the city. Either way, this unique gift is sure to impress any new or expecting moms.

Crochet Taxi Cab Booties starting at $22.00.

I've been a longtime fan of Skip Hop for their perfect combination of stylish and practical baby products. And when it comes to finding a gift for a Baby Shower or New Baby, look no further than this adorable bunny grooming set.

The ears double as a brush and comb set, gentle enough on baby's scalp and great for tackling unruly cowlicks and curls. The set also includes a mirror so baby can see the end results, and all of the tools fit neatly in the bunny shaped case. And for $20, you'll have plenty of funds to spoil little ones in the future. 

Skip Hop Hare Comb and Brush Set starting at $20.00.

When is comes to giving baby gifts, you really can't go wrong with something personalized. It show's you've taken the extra effort to getting something customized, and when it comes to adorable custom baby clothes, look no further than Two Tinas.

I especially love these Big Button Intial Hoodies. There's a deep navy blue one for boys and a playful pink one for girls, both feature stand out contrast trim and initial applique. If you want to be the real star at the Baby Shower, get them the whole set for their littles one to crawl around in soon enough.

Two Tinas Big Button Initial Hoody starting at $40.00.

After attending a recent showcase of eco-friendly products, it seems the cloth diaper is making a big comeback. No longer composed of threadbare cloth and scary safety pins, these diapers are cute, comfy and best of all, won't be filling up landfills anytime soon. 

These Bumpkin Diaper Bundles are a great alternative to a gift basket when attending a baby shower. The set includes three diapers and three inserts and a quikee bag that comes in a decorative box. Besides the obvious environmental benefits of cloth diapers, they're better for baby in general. They reduce diaper rash, accelerate potty training, save money, and reflect when a baby needs changing sooner than disposables. If you're not convinced by now, check your diaper bills at the end of each year and you do the math. They're great gifts for eco-babies. For a complete guide to cloth diapers, click here.

Bumkin Boy Diaper Bundle & Bag starting at $69.99.

What's a stylish woman to do when she has a baby? Trade in her trendy handbag for a big bulky diaper bag? Moms shouldn't have to give up fashion for their new little ones. 

Help a new mom out by giving her Skip Hop's Pronto Change Diaper Bag at her baby shower. She can fill it up with baby essentials (diapers, creams, a change of clothes, a bottle, etc.) then pop it into her favorite handbag–no full-on diaper bag required.

Skip Hop Pronto Change Diaper Bag starting at $37.99. 

When it comes to baby shower gifts, diaper cakes are so 2008. Sure, new moms are gonna need plenty of diapers, but a giant stack of them resembling a confection is not something with staying power. That's why I love this tote gift set from Babybearshop.

It includes one of my favorite baby books, Counting Kisses, a cute reusable tote, and bottle of organic cheeky baby butter. It has the makings of the ultimate shower gift, a book to grow up with, pampering for baby, and a tote that Mom can use over and over again. It's the perfect gift for any eco baby and new parent. Check out all my top picks for babies here.

Babybearshop Counting Kisses Board Book and Organic Cheeky Baby Butter starting at $44.99. 

Kermit tells kids it's not easy being green. But Idbids say otherwise: They teach children ages 3 and up how fun (and important) it is to live the eco-friendly way.

This cute plush toy encourages kids to take “iddy biddy” steps in order to make a difference. For example, if you turn off the water while brushing your teeth all week, you'll save more than a bathtub full of water. There's also an organic cotton sack, an accompanying storybook, a Field Guide and paper doll cutouts. Once the Field Guide is complete, both child and parent get a personalized Idbids certificate of completion that you can print out to celebrate the ways in which your little one is creating a greener world. It's the perfect way to start kids on the eco-conscious path, which is why I'll be gifting it for everything from birthdays to baby showers (gotta get 'em started early).

Idbid Eco-Friendly Starter Kit starting at $39.99

It's important for kids of all ages to eat their greens, but sometimes it takes a little coaxing (myself included). But with the Organic Baby Veggies and Crate, you won't have to hide healthy treats into dessert any longer. 

This adorable plush set includes the whole veggie gang complete with funny faces and a crate to tote them in. And just like real organic produce, they're eco-friendly and safe for children, made with organic Egyptian cotton and natural dyes. They're perfect for teething new babies and great for toddler role play. You'll never tell your kids again to stop playing with their food. 

Organic Baby Veggies and Crate starting at $25.99 

As an aunt of 9, count them, 9 nephews and nieces, I get to enjoy all the good stuff about the little guys, like big smiles, first words and adorable outfits and none of the bad stuff, like sleep deprivation, dirty diapers and weekend nights in.

And, of course, being Aunt Gillian to so many means I have given many baby shower gifts like this Organic Cotton Hedgehog Onesie. Not only is it super adorable and gender neutral (perfect for when you don't know if it'll be a boy or a girl), but it's also made with 100% organic cotton, which means it's eco-friendly and oh so soft against baby's skin.

Organic Cotton Hedgehog Onesie starting at $28.00

After I grew out of my baby clothes, they went straight to Goodwill, but with the green movement going strong, why not recycle them into something completely new? With Baby Clothes Quilt Kit, you can turn your little one's clothes and blankets into a precious keepsake. 

You don't have to be a seamstress to enjoy it (and trust me, seamstress I am not). The set comes with everything you need (thirteen white squares, batting, a quilt back), including very detailed instructions. After becoming an honorary "auntie" four times this month, I'm on the hunt for fresh and unique baby shower gifts and this kit might just do the trick.

Baby Clothes Quilt Kit starting at $28.00