SHOWERED WITH LOVE

Puj Tub, Chico Brown Organic Hooded Towel and Bath Toy Store; Modern Lola
Make it a bath bonanza with some cool splish-splash items from Modern Lola. Start with the Puj Tub, which stores flat, cradles babies and dries fast, offering a totally revolutionary way to bathe a tiny tot. When Baby’s all clean, he can slip into this darling organic hooded towel, and parents can store all the bathtub toys in these innovative buckets that drain the water away.
($99, Puj Tub; $39, Chico Brown Organic Hooded Towel; $24.99, Bath Toy Store by Küster; www.modernlola.com)

Twinkle, Twinkle, Baby’s a Star Gift Set; Green Elly Skincare
Find the full line of Green Elly’s natural skincare products in this set, fit for a queen—or at least Hollywood royalty (Jennifer Garner, Gwen Stefani and Tori Spelling have all received the chic organic drawstring bag o' goods). The out-of-this-world package contains Cuddle Me Clean Gel Wash and Foaming Bath Wash, Sweet Dream Cream (it does such wonders for a baby’s skin, parents have been known to dip into the supply), Twinkle Time Massage Gel and Cutie’s Patootie Paste, for those diaper rash issues. All items are produced using natural harvested plant and botanical ingredients, such as extracts, purees and essential oils.
($85, www.greenelly.com)

Minimink Bootees, Cute-ture
Any newborn can step out in style with these booties from the appropriately named Cute-ture. Fur on the outside and cotton on the inside keep Baby stylish and comfy as she bops about town (well, less bopping and more being carried around, but she’s still gotta look good!).
($30, www.cute-ture.com)

Bon Bon Corduroy Dress, Brown Eyed Baby Boutique
This powder-blue corduroy dress with chocolate scalloped trim will get plenty of “awws” at the baby shower. The front can be personalized with the child’s name or monogram, making it a great party or special-occasion frock. Cute and classic—that’s an unbeatable combo for a baby girl.
($68, www.browneyedbabyboutique.com)

My First Shades, The Boy’s Store
When you know the little bundle of joy on the way is a boy, there’s no place better to shop than The Boy’s Store, a treasure trove of all things “snakes and snails and puppy dog tails” (as opposed to sugar and spice and everything nice). These sunglasses are more than just adorable—and trust us, they’re that—they also offer 100 percent UVA/UVB protection and shatterproof lenses. And with an adjustable, comfy strap, any little boy will have it made in the shade.
($13, www.theboysstore.com)

Personalized Bodysuit, Simply Colors
For an extra-special touch, gift a onesie. That’s nothing new, you say? True…but with Simply Colors, the design is up to you, which ensures a one-of-a-kind present. You can choose the message and the colors of the text and fabric, and you can even get an illustration or glow-in-the-dark text (ooh…ahh…). Whether you go with a cute saying or an inside joke, your friend will always think of you when dressing up the little one in your creative ensemble.
($16.90 and up, www.simplycolors.com)

Abbey Tote, Mom of Two Boys Designs
This red, black and white argyle-patterned tote is cute enough to be a purse yet functional enough to be a diaper bag. Long over-the-shoulder handles make it easy to carry around, while the pretty design and big bow make it an accessory moms will want to be seen with. Add monogramming for $5.
($37.50, www.momoftwoboys.com)

Burp Cloths, Breezy Oaks Baby Boutique
Whenever I’m looking for a good new-mom gift, I always ask friends with kids what they most need, and the answer is invariably burp cloths. They may seem bland, but they’re anything but with personalized ones from Breezy Oaks Baby Boutique. Choose the image, font, thread color and fabric—it’s all in your hands to design the perfect burp cloth to sit on your friend’s shoulder.
($7.99 to $37.98, www.breezyoaksdesigns.net)

Leg Huggers
We’re still not sure how we feel about the resurgence of leg warmers for adults (some trends from the ’80s are better left there), but Leg Huggers on baby girls? That’s just adorable. These colorful leggings are made from 100 percent bamboo fiber and keep tiny legs warm in cold weather. They also offer great protection when crawling and climbing, movin’ and groovin’. With leopard print, rainbow hearts and even popsicles, there’s a design to suit every girl’s gams.
($10, www.leghuggers.com)

Wild Child Chi Chi Baby Bottle and Snappie, Dudes & Diamonds
What’s better than a onesie with crazy flames and metallic lettering? A onesie with crazy flames and metallic lettering that comes with a matching bottle. There’s not much cuter than glittering orange flames and a declaration in silver script that Baby is a “Wild Child.” Parents will love the firepower punch this gift packs.
($52, www.dudesanddiamonds.com)

Baby Sleeps Safe Pouch, Babbles N Bibs
Fun is always nice at baby showers, but functional is great, too. That’s what you get with this sleep pouch, winner of the National Parenting Center Seal of Approval for 2009. The two-piece sleep system prevents babies from rolling over onto their stomachs while snoozing but does allow side-to-side movement, so both parents and Baby can sleep soundly.
($27.95, www.babblesnbibs.com)

Yellow Baby Bunch Bucket, Madre Gear
Flowers are fun to give any girl, but they never last. With this basket, though, the roses are really baby essentials in disguise, including a bib, a hat, a onesie and two pairs of socks. The sturdy metal pail serves as a keepsake, and Mom will have something pretty to look at until Baby arrives.
($49.95, www.madregear.com)