One thing New Moms love to do (and New Grandmas, New Aunts and just about everyone else) is shop for cute unique things for their New Arrivals!
I have just the place for you! You may have heard of it somewhere else, and you’ll be hearing a lot about it here, this little gem in internet ether is called ETSY.
Founded in June 2005 Etsy is a community of buyers and sellers. Their mission is to reconnect the direct link between the makers of goods to the buyers of goods. Etsy’s vision is a refreshing one in this time of economic uncertainty; ‘Build a new economy and present a better choice: Buy, Sell, and Live Handmade.’
At Etsy.com you’ll find everything from vintage buttons to organic soaps to original stationary to high end sculpture and EVERYTHING in between.
With hundreds of thousands of sellers/ artisans from over 150 countries you will be sure to find something in your price range that is of a quality far beyond anything you’ll find in a major retail store. Everything sold via Etsy is either handmade, a supply for handmade goods, or (one of my favorites) vintage! And you are not dealing with a company, you are buying from real people, who generally are more than happy to alter, adjust or custom make precisely what you are looking for.
Since I’m focusing on new baby items today here are some things I found that are too cute to pass up!
Organic Cotton Mini Monkey Flap Hat
by Cite Fuzz
$26 + $3 shipping
How cute is this hat?! I tried to find a comparable hat in online retail stores but was unable to find ANYTHING this cute. If you are able to find one I doubt that you’ll be able to get it for less than $30 and Organic! Plus, Cite Fuzz will make this hat in any size and in any color combination!
http://www.etsy.com/shop/citefuzz
Totally Awesome Pink Skull Felt Clip
by The Pickled Pumpkin
$3.00 + $2.00 shipping
I know pink skulls aren’t for everyone, but for some odd reason, I love them! I included this particular hair clip because I found one very similar to this one at a baby boutique for $10!!! Buy it from the Pickled Pumpkin on Etsy and you save FIVE BUCKS! You can also find other super cute designs here too, everything from flowers to dinosaurs!
Monogrammed Pacifier Holder
by cwhelms
$4.50 + $2 shipping
You can get a pacifier clip anywhere for any price, but a monogramed or personalized clip is gonna cost you. I’ve priced these out at baby boutiques for $10-$33. Sure you can get one at a discount shop, it will have been made in in China and Lord knows what the lead content or whatever else is wrong with it. This paci holder is handmade, you can pick your color combinations and for only $6.50! Can’t beat it!
http://www.etsy.com/shop/cwhelms
Soft Sole Baby Leather Shoes
by Wild Cubs
$14.99 + $3.99 shipping
Etsy leather crafters are really giving upscale baby shoes a run for their money. Why pay up to $40 on a pair of name brand Robeez soft soled leather shoes when you can get the same thing, handmade, made to order, for less than $20? Soft soled leather shoes are THE BEST for new walkers developing foot muscles, they last forever (they really do!) and they never go out of style! You don’t have to compromise quality for price.
http://www.etsy.com/shop/wildcubs
Check out more of my favs by clicking on the pictures below.
You can find anything and everything on Etsy.com
Now JUMP IN and go shopping!
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