The Etsy Holiday Guide for Baby and Kids Gifts

CLICK HERE TO CHECK OUT ALL 6 HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDES!

                                                                                                                                                                   

Sweet Memories Quilts

There are so many beautiful selections for babies from this store in Toronto, Canada.  Organic bamboo crib sheets in all sizes, swaddle blankets and hand knit organic cotton blanket buddies are just a few of the colorful items you will find here.  For hand knit dishcloths, check out the Household Guide.

                                                                                                                                                                   

Farm Fresh Fibers
Looking for adorable wool clothing and accessories for children and babies?  Farm Fresh Fibers has a large selection of very affordable scarves, mittens, sleep sacks, baby leg warmers, clothing and more - all hand knit in Vermont.  Check out their patterns featured in the DIY/Crafters Guide.

                                                                                                                                                                   

Sunshine Salad
These patchwork pants come in a range of colors and styles, and are available in sizes 6 months up to 8 years.  There are even yoga pants for mom and cute patchwork skirts for little girls.  I have had my eye on this company from Oregon for some time now, and I'm so in love with these colorful pants!

                                                                                                                                                                   

Smiling Tree Toys
These heirloom quality personalized signs, baby rattles and toys are made in Minnesota from sustainably harvested American hardwoods, and really, the beauty of these toys speak for themselves.  For more of their products, check out the Toy Guide.

                                                                                                                                                                   

ElleGanT
I really love these hats!  ElleGanT is a NJ based store that sells hats in baby, children's and even adult sizes, all hand knit or crocheted from cashmere, alpaca or organic cotton.  The designs are just adorable!

                                                                                                                                                                   

Heidi and Finn Studio
Looking for hip, handmade clothing for children and babies, or modern baby blankets and bibs?  Heidi and Finn of Toronto, Canada has a great selection of very fashion forward designs.  If you are interested in trying your hand at making them yourself, check out their patterns featured in the Guide for Crafters and DIY Gifts.

                                                                                                                                                                   

Glynt Pottery
There's no need for ugly plastic nightlights with these gorgeous lanterns from Glynt Pottery!  Fill your child's bedroom with the glow of stars, flowers and more with these beautiful ceramic designs.

                                                                                                                                                                   

Out of My Head
Breastfeeding advocacy bibs, burp cloths and tees are just some of the fun embroidered designs you can find from this store in Maine.  There's also clothing, baby blankets and more with many designs to choose from.  Out of My Head also makes doll accessories, which are featured in the Toy Guide.

                                                                                                                                                                   

Woollybottoms
While not on Etsy, I could not complete a gift guide for baby and kids without highlighting these slippers made of upcycled sweaters, and footies made of cashmere.  The slippers come in sizes newborn to 4T, and the footies are sized for infants to toddlers.  All items are made by hand at the Woollybottoms studio in Arkansas.

                                                                                                                                                                   

Mama Made Them

Mama Made Them toys are gorgeous, and they are made in West Virginia by a single mother on a mission to have affordable, quality toys for her son.  These keys, teethers and stacker are the perfect gift for babies and toddlers.  For more featured items, check out the Toy Guide.

                                                                                                                                                                   

The High Fiber Co.
These organic cotton onesies and tees are available all the way up to a size 4T.  They are handmade in North Carolina.  To see more of these unique designs on snack bags and produce bags, check out the Household Guide.

Eco Friendly Potty Chairs, Seats and Stools

From chairs to toilet seats, there is no need to opt for the traditional hard plastic seat that will be stuck in a landfill forever, because there are many alternatives available.  Both have advantages, and in the end we used both.  My husband built her a chair complete with a removeable stainless steel bowl that we used in the beginning, which was great because when it took her 30+ minutes to go at first, I was not stuck in the bathroom all that time waiting.  She could sit in the living room and go, and I could get things done in the meantime.  However, once she started to go very quickly, I began to ask myself why I was still cleaning up pee and poop out of a bowl, when I could put her on a toilet?  So the chairs are nice when they take a long time to go, because you can put them anywhere, but the obvious bonus of going on the toilet is the only thing left to clean up is a heiny.


Heartwood Natural Toys Potty Chair

This is the chair that my husband used as inspiration for our chair.  While we did not used the chair from Heartwood Natural Toys, we did love the chair my husband made.  I love that there's no plastic whatsoever, and if ever their was a potty seat that could be considered an heirloom to pass down in the family, this is it! 


Amish Kids Potty Chair

Available in numerous stains and finishes, this seat is again, another heirloom quality seat that could be passed down and used by future grandchildren.  It even comes with a book holder and toilet paper holder.  I like the book holder idea, as that is how we occupied my daughter in the beginning when she'd sit there forever waiting to go.




Little Denver Wooden Potty Chair

The Wonder Wood Shop on Etsy had a variety of styles of potty chairs, from more elaborate designs similar to the Amish chair above, to this simple, space saving design.  It comes in several finishes, including white.


BecoPotty

Still can't part with the idea of using a plastic potty chair?  BecoThings has you covered!  The material is a plastic replacement made from plant waste material.  They are approximately 80% bamboo fibers and rice husks, mixed with a resin to bind the fibers.  When buried in a moist, warm environment like a compost heap or underground, the BecoPotty will break down and fully biodegrade in approximately 2-3 years.  They are well reviewed and available here in the US, in 3 different colors.

BecoStep
BecoThings also makes a step stool out of the same material as their potties.  You can find it in the US at amazon.com 





Growing Up Green Bamboo Potty Seat

For those who prefer a seat to slip onto their own toilet, this little seat is made of pesticide free bamboo.  No plastic or foam - a great affordable option!




Growing Up Green Bamboo Step Stool

While a quick search on Etsy will provide you with hundreds options for wooden step stools that can even be personalized, there is also this bamboo one by Ginsey from their Growing Up Green collection.