Toys

Lamaze Henry the Hippo:  (Learning Curve) Newborn & Up, $12.99
Henry is a great gift for a newborn.  He's made with bright colors, lots of textures, patterns and colors that make it really fun and interesting for a new baby.  It's easy to take along and full of entertainment value. 

Clutching Toys (Haba) 6 months and Up $9.99
These clutching toys (rattles) are beautiful wooden gifts that both baby and mom will love.  They are made of beech wood and feature tiny mirrors and a bell.  They are perfect for little hands to grab, are colorful and durable.

Learning Town Wash and Wax (Leap Frog) Ages 6 months+, $14.99
Once again, Leap Frog has design another wonderful age appropriate toy. According to our mom-tester, "my nine-month-old enjoys playing with this toy. It has wonderful colors and shapes. The car wash itself is easy for her to pick up and scoot with as well as the square cars that use the car wash. The music plays easily which keeps the child engaged and intrigued by the toy. This toy can connect with 2 or more other block sets to create your own town." Other components for the towns available are the Barn Buddies and Happy Home.
 

Bear View Infant Mirror (SeeMeSmileProducts) $24.95  This is a great gift for a new mom - or carpooling grandparent.  The mirror allows you to view your child in your rearview mirror -- so you never have to turn around.  Another big plus, my 10 week old who is testing it out thinks it's hysterical.  We received the monkey to test and my kids have named him Elvis.  My 10 week old coos and smiles at him during the ride - when she's not sleeping!  It certainly has stopped her from being bored, staring at the back of a car seat the whole time.  You can locate a retailer through their site or go to Right Start or USA Baby.

Moonlight Bears & Bunnies (Kaloo) Newborns+, $60.00
"This soft and cuddly bear is a great gift for a infant or toddler.  My son is afraid of the dark so this was great for him! This ultra soft bear has a removable, rechargeable light in his belly which allows my son to see  at night.  It has definitely given him some comfort.  The light is much more pleasing than a bright night light!  This is a great gift to give -- or receive! If you're giving it as a gift it comes in a really nice gift box so it doesn't require much wrapping!"

Blossoms Pacifier Chain (Haba) Newborn & Up, $12.00
Here's a great gift that your grandchild (and their mother) will love.  You'll never loose a pacifier again.  They are safe, colorful and secure.  There's also the Teddy Pacifier Chain for boys. Simply attach this soft and colorful plush 8.5 inch chain to their pacifier and be happy!

Clothing/Necessities

il cocco di mamma:  Are you looking for a stylish gift to give your new grandchild?  Well check out the cool duds from il cocco di mamma.  First, if you're wondering what it means it's loosely translated as "apple of your eye or pride and joy" and isn't that fitting for your grandchild!  These onesies are make of 100% cotton and have cute sayings like "Ciao" (hello/goodbye) or C'est La Vie (That's Life)  they start at $22.00 and make great gifts for the apple of your eye!  Sizes start at 6 months and go up to 24 months.

Pampers Gift Certificates (Pampers)  Here's a great gift for a new mom, dad, or friend, it's a gift certificate for diapers!  What new parent doesn't cringe every time they go to the store to purchase diapers!  Well this will lighten their shopping bill considerably! As a parent I know that this is one gift I would use!    Pampers Gift Certificates are now available in one-month (four certificates) to a two-year supply (96 certificates), starting at $45. Unlike other gift cards, new Pampers Gift Certificates are not tied to any particular store or dollar amount and can be redeemed for Jumbo Packs of diapers or potty training pants wherever Pampers are sold in the U.S. They still make a great last-minute gift, stocking stuffer or add-on to other baby gifts. Plus, one size fits all -- Moms can use the Gift Certificates for whatever type and size of Pampers they need and gift-givers aren't left trying to guess. For more information or to purchase Pampers Gift Certificates, visit www.Pampers.com/gift.  

Outfits, Snapsuits and more! (WryBaby) Starting at $22.00
At the New York Gift show this year, I stopped by the booth to say hi to the fun people at Wry Baby.  After my visit they sent me a little care package for my daughter, Rebecca.  They sent her a long sleeve T and black leggings, which is now my favorite outfit.  The shirt, which reads, "SOMEDAY I'll get trashed at prom," is a thick, durable cotton as are the black leggings.  It's a perfect outfit for her now that's she's crawling. I have to stay is not only a show stopper, it's also quite a conversation starter.  Everyone who sees it giggles and just about everyone has written down the name of the company to purchase their own set either for their own child, or as a gift.  Some Wry Baby makes clothes for children up to 12 months old. The line of clothes and accessories are printed with funny advice and obvious, but fun sayings from "I Can't Read" to "I Eat Dirt."  They have some great gifts for the holidays rompers that say "Not An Elf" and "Ate My Driedel."  Rompers retail for $27.00

Lil Miss Muffet: The Curds & Whey Tour (Crib Rock Couture) Sizes Tots to Tweens, $34.00 and up
When these arrived to be reviewed, my daughter was crushed to find out that these cool shirts didn't arrive in her size.  Our reviewers were thrilled though.  These very funny shirts are made of amazingly soft cotton each with their own funny saying.  The mother of our "Humpty Dumpty T tester" just loved the "color, the silver Humpty Dumpty a the tongue in cheek sentiment!"  These are fun shirts that both the moms and kids will enjoy.  Girls who like sparkly things will also like the added bling of rhinestones and silver that adorn some of the older kids shirts.

Copy and Paste Twin Baby Onesies (Uncommonly Cute) Sizes: Newborns, $46.00
Our mom-tester, with brand new preemie twins just LOVED these shirts!  She through the saying was "hysterical."  She loved the fact that they aren't your typical "twin clothing!"  The onesies are made of 100% cotton and are soft as can be.  "This is a great gift if you are looking for something unique!" 

Newborn Pink Shoe with White and Pink Flower &  Brown Eskimo Boots (ShooShoos) 
These funky and functional shoes are made with cool kids in mind.  They range in sizes from newborn to 24 months and come in the hottest styles and colors around.  Prices range from $21.99 to $33.99, but they also have a sale of the week where you can find some really great deals!  They make a great gift for a new baby - and a wonderful alternative to just socks!