monday {momday} — six unique baby gift ideas for new moms

Once again, please welcome Lisa of My inner fashionlogue to monday {momday}. Lisa specializes in finding the most fashionable items for mamas and babies! Seriously. You should see her child! And you should see the lovely gifts she recently gave our friend Leila and all the great stuff she got for Bodhi before he was born. The items Lisa got us quickly became must-have items and are our absolute favorites. Enjoy! ♥Jessica

On the hunt for a unique baby gift OR getting the itch to add to your own baby collection? I have been somewhat obsessed with finding unique and fashionable baby gear and clothing since planning for the arrival of my son who arrived last August. And I especially love giving my new mama friends the things I loved and used with my own baby.

All picks are guaranteed to get major mileage, are practical, super stylish, and will definitely land a huge smile on that fancy new mama’s face. Enjoy!!

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Hanna Anderson for Serena & Lily Organic Cotton Baby Sleeper, $36
These cozy sleepers are available in Serena and Lily’s chic signature prints! It is a little expensiv-o for a sleeper but perfect if you’re looking for a single, unique gift that can not be found in department stores. I am in L-O-V-E with many of the great gender neutral color combinations!

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Jelly Cat Stuffed Animals, $19.95
Hands down the cutest, softest, most plush and cuddly stuffed animals!

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Me in Mind Sneaker and Mary Jane socks, $26 for pair of 6
Not only are these socks super cute and fashionable, but I can personally attest that they are super durable. My son has been wearing these socks just about every day since he was only a few months old and even now at almost 14 months, they are in great shape – no fading, no holes, and no falling apart at all! I have about 12 pairs of only these socks in rotation 7 days a weeks, and it has worked out great. Oh and they even have a free lost sock replacement program to combat missing sock syndrome!

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Aden + Anais for Serena & Lily Swaddle Blankets, $50
Probably my favorite gifts for new moms, these fantastic new prints are also on my wish list for baby#2 (due in Feb). If you’re not familiar with the brand, just google Aden & Anais and you’ll see the countless rave reviews. I can not say enough about the versatility of these oversized, breathable muslin swaddles – they can be used as stroller and car seat covers, blankets, swaddles, portable crib sheets (I used them as sheets in my mini crib). And at almost 14 months, my son still uses them as his crib blanket at home and daycare. As an added bonus, they get better with every wash!

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Onesies from TrulySanctuary, $15.99
If you’re looking for one-of-kind, then etsy is the place! There are lots of great onesies to choose from – some cute, some funny, some a bit unconventional.

Gift Certificate for a blow out at a local hair salon, starting at $25
This gift is for the new mama herself. Who has time to get pretty with a newborn in the picture? This gives mama some much needed pampering and a reason to get out alone, if even for only an hour. If you live in the Twin Cities, the place to go is the Jon Charles Salon, known for their legendary Euro Shine Blow-Dry. Starting at just $25, you should try it for yourself, you will not be disappointed with the shiny, volumizing results that easily last 3 days.

xx Lisa