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It is starting to get chilly here in Dallas! And that means the mommies are bundling up their little ones. We adore these fabulous aden + anais swaddle blankets, loved by celebrities including Jessica Alba, shown below. These are the original muslin cotton swaddling blankets, and the company also sells sleeping bags, issie security blankets, dream blankets and much more. The super-generous size of their swaddles (47’’x47’’) is made even better by their modern, stylish prints. We think these are great to have in the gift closet for baby showers and hospital visits, too! We adore this neutral print, but the bright colors on Jessica Alba’s punchy print are cute, too!

We L-O-V-E receiving holiday greetings in the mail! And this year, we have a head start on OUR holiday cards, thanks to Pear Tree Greetings! They sent us a set of these fabulous Christmas cards to review. This is what we adore about Pear Tree Greetings:

• Great quality: excellent card stock, beautifully printed
• Affordable: flat cards are about $1.10 per card, which is much lower than some of the other photo cards out there
• Easy site: It was fun to select cards on this site, and easy to order.

Pear Tree greetings also sells invitations and personalized stationary. And if you have a new baby in the house, you can combine hour announcement and holiday card, and do a Christmas Birth Announcement. We say….grab a photo of your family, and order your cards now…you will feel so PROUD of yourself when you get them in the mailbox on December 1. I may just stamp my photo cards this weekend. Because at least that one thing can be checked off my list. We also received several sets of return address labels to make our envelopes bright and cheerful. And we love our readers SO much, that we are offering ONE READER a $50 gift code to try Pear Tree Greetings yourself. If you are interested, just send us an e-mail to alistbabyblog (at) yahoo (dot) com by Noon Central on October 22. Cheers to getting the season off right!

We are starting to think about holiday gifts here at AListBaby, and we are just too excited about these Steiff items to hold off on sharing them with you! We are in love with this pull-along elephant pull toy, and this new Steiff Little Baby Linda Lamb! These are both timeless choices, that are idea for baby’s first Christmas…or an expectant mom’s stocking! Did you know that Steiff is the world’s oldest plush manufacturer? Founded in 1880 by Margarete Steiff, a seamstress who was limited to sewing with one hand due to polio, the company has grown to be synonymous with top quality around the world. Steiff products, both child/baby and collectible, are still made in their century-old manufacturing facility in Giengen an der Brenz, Germany. Traditional hand labor is still the norm in their factory; they believe there is no substitute for products that are completely handmade. We agree! And this is why Steiff makes such a thoughtful Christmas gift for someone you love.

It is a pajama party! The cutest Serena & Lily prints, on the beautifully crafted Hanna Andersson pajamas! Serena & Lily says they are “dream partners”, and every sweet detail of these cozy sleepers was considered, from the pure organic cotton to the comfy, easy-zip design. We love our Anna Floral design! I can see these making an appearance walking down the stairs on Christmas morning, in living rooms across America!

Tiny Prints is known as a go-to resource for the sweetest baby announcements and birthday party invitations…but did you know they also have a fabulous selection of personalized stationary?! I love the thank-you notes they sent me earlier this summer. There is something so chic about personalized notecards. And I love selecting my own fonts and colors! My Dad and I definitely share a love of fonts…and fine paper goods! Personalized notecards make great gifts, too! There is a wide selection of both modern and traditional looks.

We just received these fabulous toddler shoes in the mail yesterday! They look great…and they also look like they will really withstand some rugged use! Pediped’s Adrian is great for indoor and outdoor wear. Retails for $48. We checked out the features on pediped’s website:

• Fabric upper
• All natural rubber sole
• Casual athletic sneaker with Velcro strap that is easy to take on and off
• Features the Flex Fit System ™ which allows children to adjust the fit of their shoes and prolong the length of wear
• Machine washable
• Approved by the American Podiatric Medical Association for promoting healthy foot development

Pediped is also holding a Casting Call…looking for the next pediped star! For your chance to win a $750 gift card and a chance to win a trip for two to a pediped photo shoot, check out this site!

We love a diaper bag that is practical, yet does not get in the way of all of mom’s stylish looks! This Ship Hop Duo Edgewood diaper bag does the trick. It attaches to your stroller or your arm, and it looks fantastic. This particular design is a limited edition, too. The wood grain quilting is very chic. We tested it out, and it is lightweight, looks great, and packs a lot of stuff! You can purchase it online, here.

We love that we found a brand new company for favors and personalized labels! Check out these gorgeous gold favor boxes? We are pairing them with lovely lavender ribbon and a customized monogram sticker….all from namemaker! The boxes are the prettiest color gold…and all of the materials are of the highest quality. We think our boxes will look stunning alongside lavender hydrangea with green stems! We also received some personalized waterproof stickers for a new little guy in our life who loves airplanes as much as Mr. AList! You may also want to check out namemaker’s personalized gift wrap and iron-on labels.

We have received several questions from mommies-to-be, asking us what they should give their baby shower host as a token of their appreciation. In the past, I have personally LOVED receiving plants! But another great option is a fun pair of gloves from Royal Accessories. We received a pair in the mail, and they even have sparkly bling on the cuff! (Talk about making chores fun!) The online store also offers aprons and laundry bags, in a variety of colors and styles. Happy shopping!

Last week, when I was bopping around the Dana Point Harbor with my AListMom, we saw the cutest baby gifts at the White Pelican. Check out these adorable Minnetonka Moccasins for baby! And these itty bitty sterling rattles sell for only $40! Tiny teeth marks would make them all the sweeter in years to come.