Walmart, Target or Amazon just "not doing it" anymore? Looking for something "new" and unique to gift at your next baby shower? Or, perhaps, you're wanting something a little less toxic and plastic and something a little more eco-friendly and personalized for your own little one.

No matter the kiddo or the occasion, finding the perfect baby gift can be a struggle. Especially when your typical go-to big box stores and retailers (mine included!) are seemingly chock full of nothing but the latest Disney character and easily broken, plastic and battery powered toys. 

And that's where we come in! 

One of our missions is to create timeless toys that give back to the Earth and can be handed down from generation to generation (because they'll actually last that long!). The best part is, our wooden toys can also be personalized, which adds an extra touch of sentimentality and "WOW!" factor.

So, let's skip the Walmart pickup or the Amazon delivery this time and instead opt for one of these 5 eco-friendly, non-toxic personalized baby gifts that are perfect for newborns all the way into toddlerhood: 

Wooden Teether

Our wooden teethers are unique in that they are non-splintering, smooth, handcrafted and naturally antibacterial. What more could you want?! When it comes to toys specifically designed to be put in the mouth, there's no better feeling than knowing your kiddos' favorite teether is 100% safe. 

We pride ourselves in offering a wide range of options, with everything from letters, to states, to shapes and animals. Plus, you can personalize any one of them with a name, nickname or short phrase. This makes for one of the cutest and most practical personalized baby gifts on the market. 

Name Puzzle

You can't go wrong with a best selling Spell-Well Name Puzzle. These wooden name puzzles are as personalized as they come and will grow with your little one as they start recognizing letters and spelling their name. Each puzzle is made to order in our red barn woodshop: you can see the whole process here!

An optional message on the back is the perfect way to wish a "Happy Birthday", "Merry Christmas" or "Welcome to the World" to the newborn or toddler you're gifting to. The smooth walnut base and rounded maple letters are all non-toxic and finished with our organic oil/beeswax blend. 

Blocks

The sky is the limit when it comes to wooden blocks and we have several incredible options.

If you're looking to gift a plain set that is a blank canvas for anything your kiddo can imagine, our imperfect blocks are just the thing. Now, don't let the name scare you! I promise these blocks are still totally safe with no scratches, dents, or splinters, they just have natural markings in them that make them unsuitable for engraving. 

However, if you're wanting a set that can easily be a learning tool down the road or have adorable graphics, these sets might be more up your alley:

• Picture Alphabet Blocks
• Number Blocks
• Animal Alphabet Blocks 

Of course, we also have our name and keepsake blocks for that added personalized touch! 

Smiling Moon Balancer

Personally, this is one of my favorite toddler gifts to give. I love the big, chunky maple, cherry and walnut circles that are easy for little hands to grab and the sleek cherry base. This toy incorporates themes of balance, stacking, and coordination into playtime and is an item that will be played with again and again. 

Adding an engraved first or last name to the moon base is a sweet way to make it their own and give them something they'll love long after childhood. 

Wooden Rattle

Rattles seems to be an especially popular personalized baby gift for baptisms (see our full line of baptism gifts here), however, they are perfect for any occasion. 

Each of our three styles - giraffe, cross and heart - can be engraved with a name, short phrase or date. Our teething rattles are also softly curved, easy to grasp, and finished with our homegrown organic oil blend. Each heirloom rattle makes a pleasant, gentle rattling sound; just right for stimulating baby’s senses. Additionally, we use certified sustainably harvested hardwoods whenever possible. 

Together let's make a pact to stop buying environmentally harmful, wasteful toys and gifts and instead shift towards handcrafted, sustainable, personalized baby gifts and toys.

What's Next?

So, you've made a purchase (yay!) and you're eagerly awaiting the arrival of your new items, but you still have a question: "how do I keep these clean?" 

Here's a guide to how to naturally clean your wooden toys and keep them playtime ready!