Unique, Personal, Handcrafted Organic Baby Gifts Can Make Each Part of a Baby’s Day a Cleaner, Safer Place

The wonderful news that a loved one is expecting will cause any handcrafter’s mind to fill with possibilities of what to create for the new baby, and her fingers to itch with eagerness to get started with the project! As you ponder what to make for the tiny boy or girl, be sure to make your gift even more special by using earth-friendly fabrics, fibres, and materials. Handcrafted organic baby gifts are not only unique and personal, but safe and healthy for Baby, as well.

Naturally, a crafter’s thoughts tend to turn first to new baby clothes. From tiny alpaca booties to a soft, organic cotton sweater or poncho for the new baby, the possibilities are endless. And, with the growing availability of soft organic yarns and fabrics in delicate, baby colours, your gift can be lovely, as well as earth- and baby-friendly. However, don’t let your imagination stop with just these planet friendly baby clothing ideas  –  the other parts of a baby’s world need eco-friendly items, as well!

Much of a new baby’s life is spent in her sleep environment, and a planet-friendly item for Baby’s nursery is a very thoughtful gift. A blanket stitched with organic yarn for her organic baby bassinet, or an eco-friendly, hand-sewn crib set for her toxin-free organic crib will help to create a safe environment for a wee girl, with no toxic chemicals to breathe or absorb into her little body. If woodworking is your skill, build a safe, non-toxic, heirloom baby crib using sustainable hardwood and a non-toxic organic stain or oil finish as your part in creating an eco-nursery for the new arrival.

Baby’s playtime should be an earth-friendly time, as well. Rather than welcoming the little one with a toxic plastic toy, why not use tiny bits of organic yarn or fabric to create unique soft, squishy toys for baby playtime? Use your imagination – whether a knitted teddy or caterpillar, or a tiny, crocheted doll or finger puppets, your natural creation will make play safe, healthy, and fun. Create natural, chemical-free wooden toys finished with organic paint to keep the growing child content during exploration time.

Your eco-friendly gifts can make a baby’s mealtime and bath time greener places, too. Bibs crafted from soft, sturdy, long-lasting organic fabric can be creatively embroidered or finished with a crocheted edging. Soft organic cotton fabric makes lovely towels and a bath wrap for the little fellow when he comes out of his bath. Use luxurious natural yarn to crochet earth-friendly washcloths so Baby’s delicate, porous skin isn’t absorbing chemicals during bath time.

Be creative when choosing an eco-friendly gift for Baby by thinking of ways to make his entire world a cleaner, greener place. Wrap your organic, handcrafted baby gift in recycled wrap, or quickly stitch up a gift bag from leftover organic fabric. Include a bottle of green laundry detergent to keep the gift planet friendly, even after washing. Then give your gift with pride, knowing that you’ve given a lovely, thoughtful, personal gift that will make Baby’s environment safe, healthy, and beautiful.