Not surprisingly, yet another round of friends are having babies so I am once again looking for shower presents. Since this happens every few years, I am never quite a stranger to the baby department. In fact, I actually enjoy going back to see all of the new gadgets and accessories available.

This time the new moms are working professionals, neither of whom I know very well, but both of whom I feel obliged to purchase a present. Actually obliged is probably not the right word. I WANT to buy a baby present. I want to add to their ever-growing base of knowledge about parenting. I want to buy the perfect present.

Since I usually buy clothes, this means buying something that is practical yet stylish and hopefully addresses one of those “new mom needs that she hasn’t figured out yet”. So, I really like this long sleeve organic coverall from Halo.

These are great if you’re co-sleeping since you can place the baby on top of the covers, sans blanket, and still keep him or her warm. The light weight is great for summertime and the turn back sleeves, a really cool feature, keeps baby from scratching him or herself in the face – something that happens way too often in those crazy early days

Halo also makes an organic onsie – something most new moms need in quantity. I like the organic, chemical, dye and preservative free part. Babies’ have the most sensitive skin and always seem to be developing one rash or another so I recommend staying as natural as possible.