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Jul 11, 2008

For some reason, Girlawhirl finds herself attending more baby showers during the summer than the whole rest of the year. She suspects it's because there are so many births – and birthdays – in August. And whether she's got one shower to attend or four, she's always on the lookout for fabulous gifts…

• Her first stop is usually uncommongoods.com. The selection of cute, soft and often organic cotton onesies for a newborn is unsurpassed. From their “itsy bitsy teeny greeny” set – perfect for earth-mothers-to-be – to a fun DIY kit with soft letters that can be ironed on after the baby's named, to sets for twins and more, her gift always gets a bunch of ooohs and aaahs at the shower.

• And while Girlawhirl knows that nothing's cuter than a stuffed animal, Zoobies™ are way more than cute. They start out as a soft and cuddly companion for a little one, but with the pull of a few Velcro® tabs they turn into the perfect pillow. A quick unzip and a blanket rolls out as well, so baby's comfy and cozy when and wherever the need to nap strikes. Available in more than 20 different animals from hippos to lions, zebras to baboons, Girlawhirl knows this gift will be well used.

• Girlawhirl's happy to get baby off to a beautiful start with products from Mustela. They're designed to meet the needs of a baby's delicate skin and have been used in hospitals for more than 50 years. The Squeaky Clean Set is a great gift in and of itself, but Girlawhirl usually throws in a few products with mom in mind, like Instant Comfort Legs, a cream that helps alleviate the feeling of tired and heavy legs.

• For a mom-to-be who's pledged to make the environment a top priority, Girlawhirl's happy to supply some ideas and support. An eco friendly diaper bag makes a good place to stash a few books on raising a green child and setting up a green nursery. She can also add a set of organic cotton receiving blankets.

Receiving blankets

White 3 for $19.99

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• Falling into the too-cute-not-to category, Girlawhirl can't resist these plush baby bottle holders. They turn a bottle into a stuffed animal, and make feeding time all that much more cozy.

• And just to top-off a gift or add to a basket of goodies for the new mom, Porn for New Moms, a compilation of dads taking care of babies and performing household tasks like vacuuming or washing dishes is sure to get a laugh. “Baby Smarts,” cards full of fun facts and tips, are another fun, yet helpful tool.

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