These modern, chic gifts are sure to delight any new or soon-to-be mother.
Searching for a gift for an expectant or new mom? Received a baby shower invitation in the mail? Look no further for presents that will suit mother and baby.
“Diaper” Bags
- Stella McCartney for LeSportsac ‘Mum’ Tote ($350, Nordstroms): Give this to a cool mom who craves a “diaper bag” sans bunny and rainbow print. Available in pink or orange, the bag has all the needed essentials – zip closure, four outside pockets, two insulated bottle pockets, as well as a changing pad and zip-top pouch. It even comes with a small stuffed bunny for the baby. Another plus: the bag is made from 100% polyester.
- Kate Spade ‘Chattanooga - Benjamin’ Baby Bag ($295, Nordstroms): This navy and white ticking striped bag is quite chic. Cotton with leather straps, the bag includes exterior side pockets, interior pockets (including bottle pockets), stroller straps and a changing pad.
- DEAL! Skip Hop ‘Dash’ Diaper Bag ($65, Nordstroms): With all the features of the previous two bags, this funky bag has multi-blue stripes – for a bargain price.
Clothes/Shoes
- UGG Australia ‘Boo’ Baby Bootie with Lacing ($50, Bloomingdales): These adorable booties are available for babies from newborns to 24 months. In pink or chesnut, they’re made from leather and sheepskin, and they are too cute!
- Splendid Littles Infant Mini Stripe Bodysuit ($58. Bloomingdales): For girls or boys 0-24 months, this adorable red striped bodysuit is a cozy look for any lirrle one.
- True Religion Infant Baby Billy Jeans ($78, Bloomingdales): Jeans for babies? Precious! For girls and boys 0-24 months, these jeans are 100% cotton and come in medium stonewash or dark stonewash.
Home/Decor
- Chamois Stroller Blanket ($29, Pottery Barn Kids):This plush blanket can be monogrammed with a name and date of birth. Available in ivory, pink, bright pink, blue, green and lavender.
- Check out Pottery Barn Kids’ “Nursery Storage” section for an affordable selection of canvas buckets, decoupaged buckets, wood storage, baskets with liners, and silver nursery canisters. Make life a little more organized.
- Flip Video Ultra Digital Camcorder ($150 - $180, Amazon; Red Envelope; various retailers): This mini camcorder takes great, clear videos that are easily transferred to the computer. Includes software to make mini-movies with choice of backgrounds and music. Send movies to friends or even upload onto YouTube!
For any gift, wrap in pretty wrapping paper or surround with tissue and place in a decorative bag. If the item is a piece of clothing or blanket, make sure to wrap it in white tissue before wrapping any colored tissue around it. And don't forget a thoughtful card.
Additional baby gifts may be found at J. Crew's Crewcuts.
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