Your tiny tot won’t be strutting for a bit, but these Brother Vellies Neon Cap Toe Minis are perfect for kicking around—even if it’s just in the stroller. The buttery leather baby shoes are made by skilled workers in Africa, and part of the proceeds helps put the artisans’ kids through school. ($95, brothervellies.com)
My heart skipped a beat when I saw this cozy Gunamuna Cotton Print Gunapod Wearable Blanket—sure to bring sweet dreams for all when your little papoose is peacefully cocooned inside. ($25, gunamuna.com)
Hang this dainty Yellow Bird Mobile from Petit Collage above your babe’s nest. It’s made of sustainably harvested bamboo, and the chirpers’ wings in canary-yellow wool add the perfect pop of color. Confession: I sort of want to put this in my bedroom! ($66, petitcollage.com)
I bet all sweet-as-sugar babes would love to nod off in the jelly bean-shaped Moba Moses Basket with ergonomic handles. The soft, anti-microbial rubber is made of nontoxic, eco-friendly materials and comes in razzle-dazzle colors like Rose, Cornflower, Tangerine and Grape. ($148, includes liner, johnlewis.com)
Save a spot on the nursery shelf for photographer Mark Nixon’s quirky Much Loved, which pays tribute to snuggled-to-bits teddy bears and bunnies with photos and sweet essays by each adoring owner. Yep, my heart just burst. ($18, amazon.com)
The Posh Play Bib almost makes eating smashed peas look like a major culinary event. The faux snakeskin cover, in shades like Turquoise and eggplant, is made of easy-to-clean, PVC-free fabric. One in every color, please. ($24, poshplaymat.com)