I have always loved Etsy, but since having a baby and being on lockdown during the coronavirus pandemic, I have ordered from Etsy more than ever. It feels good to support small businesses during these challenging times, plus, you can find the most beautiful handmade and unique treasures on Etsy. Read below for my top picks of the best baby gifts on Etsy to give and receive.
For Decorating the Nursery
A handmade felt mobile
My mother gifted us with this beautiful felt mobile for Isabella’s birth. Since Isabella is half Peruvian, we loved the below pictured model with llamas and a Peruvian girl dressed in traditional Peruvian dress. Lily, the Etsy shop owner, will work with you to personalize the mobile. We embroidered ‘Isabella’ on one of the clouds and changed the girl doll’s hair to a lighter brown to match mine.
A Handwoven Baby Moses Basket
I first came across this beautiful baby moses basket on Etsy, although I eventually ordered directly from their website. The most beautiful bassinet I have ever seen, you can also order bassinet stands and accessories from their site directly. They have many styles available with different colored leather handles as well as plain and patterned baskets. They also produce matching doll baskets, changing table baskets and dog beds.
Read More: What to Do When You Don’t Have a Nursery
For Taking Photos at Every Age
Wooden Milestone Blocks
For taking all those important milestone photos, these wooden blocks are perfect. They have days, weeks, months and years one one block plus two numbered blocks so that you can make every combination possible. The blocks also come in a beautiful wooden keepsake box. You could also use the blocks to take pregnancy photos.
For Recording Baby’s First Years
Baby Memory Book
My mother-in-law gifted us with this beautiful memory book so that we can record all of Isabella’s important moments as she grows. The book’s pages can be personalized to fit your needs, as well as the cover and title. On the pages there is space to add photos and write down memories. It is a beautiful keepsake we will treasure forever and would make a wonderful baby shower gift.
For Playtime
Crochet Rattles
We gifted crochet rattles to a few friends and they absolutely love them. Not only are they very beautiful and look great in the nursery, but babies will love shaking and chewing on them. I certainly know Isabella does!
Personalized Name Puzzle
I actually haven’t bought this yet, but I plan to. I love that I can customize the colors and it will make a great display piece in her room one day.
For Baby’s First Christmas
Baby’s First Christmas Ornament
To commemorate Isabella’s first Christmas I ordered customized ornaments with her photo for our own Christmas tree as well as for our families. You can choose from different ribbon colors and select your favorite photo of your little one. It is a beautiful keepsake that we will cherish on our tree for years to come.
Baby’s First Christmas Outfit
For those all important first Christmas photos, I wanted to get Isabella something festive. I came across the Etsy shop DannieandLilou’s holiday collection and fell in love. I ended up getting her this red corduroy bubble romper for her to wear on the big day.
Matching Christmas Pajamas
I knew that I wanted to have classic matching Christmas pajamas this year for our first year as a family of three. I came across these customizable matching pajamas on Etsy and fell in love. Rada, the shop owner, is so sweet and made sure that the pajamas for Isabella were the perfect size. These pajamas are so warm and I love that we were able to customize the colors and embroidery.
So that rounds up my list of the best baby gifts to give and receive on Etsy. If you have any other favorite baby items on Etsy please be sure to mention them in the comments below!
