Newborn-Gift Guide

This handmade stuffed friend is made from organic cotton, wool, and nontoxic dyes.

Claudius the Bear (shown in Sterling), $150, Q Collection Junior.

Not only are these cuties made from wool, felt, and recycled leather, they're also customizable—type the baby's name in the comments section.

Felt Scoot Shoes, $30, Diddle Dumpling, Quiet Hour Toys.

These timeless and chic baby cups will be truly cherished.

Bangle Baby Cup, $195, and Baby Cup Simple, $160, Vertigo, Christolfe.

If you simply must give a onesie, make it a hand-embroidered linen sailor-style jumper.

Top-stitch embroidery linen baby onesie, $48, Domus.

A one-of-a-kind lifelong companion made of soft cotton socks with embroidered felt eyes.

Sockaphant, $32, Sockadoodle Do, Quiet Hour Toys.

She'll always cherish her baby's first steps with this box of impression foam made to eternalize his footprints.

Baby Foot Print, $40, Marlies von Soden, 2006, MoMA Store.

The bold style and vibrant colors make for a stunning addition to the nursery.

2 Circles A, $154 for a 20-by-20-inch canvas (shown; prices are calculated on the customer's preferences), Jonathan Adler, Artaissance.

Record highlights from birth to baby's third birthday in this unique and gorgeous screen-printed book.

Baby Book, $110, Binth.

These knit one-pieces are supersoft and undeniably adorable.

Striped knit layette, $59, Egg by Susan Lazar, Tiny McSmall.

The fashion critics will be chirping about this delightful cotton cap.

Bird Pilot Cap, $15, Ej Sikke Leg, Ittikid.

Every nursery could use a plush, hard-wearing and soil-repellent wool sheepskin rug.

LUDDE, $50, Ikea.

Choose a rattle made from local walnut that is left unpainted and unstained and has been dried in an energy-saving solar kiln.

Our Favorite Rattle, $18.50, Mossy Creek Woodworks, KidBean.com.

It's a baby staple, and this one has a unique design and the option to engrave up to three letters on the handle.

Man in the Moon Spoon in sterling silver, $105, Tiffany & Co.

Let your baby's imagination drift with this mobile made of real teak.

Viking Mobile, $35 for three ships; $45 for five ships, Amazon.com.

Guaranteed to last a lifetime, this oak elephant has working joints and is sure to be a beloved member of the family.

Small wood elephant, $300, Rosendahl, Kid O.

Get two looks from one sweater with this reversible two-ply alpaca hoodie and matching mittens.

Reversible hoodie in alpaca, $116, and reversible mittens $42, Oeuf.

It's squishy and chewable, and it even has a tinkling bell that rings when the car is shaken.

Crochet car Netherlands, $46, Romp.

A new mom will love to start swaddling with this four-pack of adorably designed blankets.

Aden and Anais swaddle blankets, $44, Magic Beans.

He won't be able to play with it for a few years, but let him start collecting the world with these tiny city replicas made from sustainable wood.

New York City in a bag, $15, Muji, MoMA Store.

This all-natural bubble bath with a citrus-rosemary scent will soothe and soften the little one's skin. She'll also love the cute little bath mitten to wash up with or use as a bath time toy.

Bubble Bath: Tangerine, $19 for 8.5 ounces, and Scrubbing Mitts, $7, Little Twig, Arte Bebé.

Perfect for snuggling, this machine-washable cotton-knit throw comes in neutral colors guaranteed to fit seamlessly into anyone's design scheme.

Bemboka cotton throw, $372, Nancy Koltes, (212) 995-9050.

These bookplates are the perfect gift for baby's starter library, and they come in an array of old-school designs.

Personalized Junior Bookplates (Jolly Good Fun shown), $40 for a set of 25, Felix Doolittle.

Add a whimsical touch to any room with these adorable stuffed leather bookends handcrafted from cowhide and deerskin.

BE42 Yellow Duckee, $62 each, Sandy Vohr for ordering information.

This vintage, loose-knit tee is far from boring with its cute rainbow print and rib binding on the neck and armholes.

Rainbow Crew, $16, Alternative.