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.

Every so often you see something and you say to yourself, “Why didn’t I think of that?”  The new Samsung TL220 is one of those things. The TL220 has most of the features you’ll find on a point and shoot digital camera- 12 megapixels, 3 inch touch screen LCD, image stabilization, face detection etc..  But what makes the TL220 a really unique camera is the additional one inch LCD on the front of the camera!  

What the added screen on the front of the camera allows you to do is to take the guess work out of those self-portrait shots. All you have to do is just frame the image with what you see on the front screen and presto the perfect self-shot. Parents of babies and youngsters will really love this camera because you can program a smiley face image or an animated clown to appear on the front screen, which will be the perfect attention grabber for the little ones. Not only will the munchkins be looking at the camera (which is a feat in itself), but they’ll be smiling! You gotta love that.

Samsung TL220 Digital Compact Camera starting at $262.95.

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 it comes to new baby gifts, you can go two ways. There's the more practical gifts of baby gear (teethers, diapers, bottles, etc) or you can get them something fun and practical like this nautical baby basket.

He or she may not be ready to sail the seas but they'll be the cutest sailor on board with this personalized bodysuit and burp cloth set. Choose your design and have it embroidered with the baby's name. The whole set comes neatly bundled in a cute denim bucket hat to keep baby out of the sun. It's the perfect gift for new summer babies. 

Personalized Baby Bucket Hat Gift Set starting at $50.00. 

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.

It's amazing the ooh's and ahh's the perfect baby outfit can incite. Whether it's a miniature pair of overalls or mary janes,babies can pull off anything. And when it comes to giving the perfect New Baby gift, you can't go wrong with a Build a Bootie from Uncommonly Cute. 

These adorable baby booties are one of a kind, because you get to design them yourself.  Start with a style, then shoe color, pick out a trim, then adorn it with the little one's name in whatever font you want. The end results is something totally personalized for him or her, and the keepsake quality leather means they'll be crawling around in these for awhile. 

Build a Bootie starting at $38.00. 

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. 

As temperatures plummet each day, it's time to up the ante when it comes to bundling up your baby for the cold. These Quilted Bunting Suits are just the thing to keep babies warm and still allow them to actually move their appendages. 

Made with Thermolite insulation, a microfleece lining and a waterproof shell, this snowsuit can brave any weather. You'll be wishing they had one in adult size. But hurry, sizes and colors are limited so scoop one up fast. Pair it was some fuzzy mittens and you're all set. It's the perfect gift for new winter babys.

Cozy Cub Quilted Bunting starting at $44.95.