Handmade Gifts for Babies

My brother and his wife are expecting their first child in about 4 weeks.  It's been a couple of years since we've welcomed a new baby into our family and we're all very excited.  In celebration of the babies arrival, this weeks "Cool Stuff for Saturday" post is all about creative gifts for babies - all for you to make, bake or decorate ~ Enjoy.

To cover a sweet babies head:

So much cuter than the hats the hospitals give a newborn!
Find the very simple directions here

To protect yourself:

Handmade cloth wee wee wigwams are perfect for those moments of surprise when changing a little boys diaper.  Find the directions for this little shield here

To cover itty biity feet:

Cozy little cloth shoes that you can make yourself - find the warm and colorful pattern here

To cover sweet little bodies:

 Learn how to make these cute, recycled applique onesies here

To decorate a wall:

How lovely would a wall be with silhouettes of a newborn and the family?!  Find the wall inspiring directions here

To help baby learn:

A felt counting book full of color and texture ~ get a mind learning early with this wonderful, handmade book found here

A gift I made for my brother and his wife:

A hand painted surfboard on canvas ~ to go along with their Hawaiian themed babies room.

And finally - to cheer on the new parents

A "mocktail" that even nursing mothers can drink.  Find the recipe here

Counting down the days!!!!