by Julie Kailus

Five great eco-friendly gifts for the new mom on your list who considers trees almost as huggable as her baby, and wants to surround her little munchkin with the healthiest organic, natural and eco-friendly gear — from diapers and clothing to bottles, toys and baby furniture. From our Green Gift Guide.

1. gDiaper Starter Kit

What a smart invention: the convenience of a disposable diaper without sending giant bags of soiled diapers to the landfill. The gDiaper system includes absorbent, biodegradable and flushable eco-liners hidden by adorable, washable “little g” covers in great kiddie colors. An earth-minded diaper that really works. Starter kits for babies 6 – 35 pounds.

Price: $42

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2. Tripp Trapp Chair

Want to give the new mom on your list an enduring gift, but not ready to spring for the crib? Made from durable cultivated beech wood, this chair grows with a child—eliminating the wastefulness of buying a high chair, then later a booster. It looks pretty cool, and it’s not a hunk of plastic (so your eco-mamma might actually want to keep it around after the baby phase).

Price: $199

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3. BPA-free Baby Bottle Set

Free of bisphenol A (BPA), phthalates, PVC, polycarbonates and lead—and so fun to look at, mom and dad might not mind the drudgery of daily bottle washing quite so much. The last place parents look for danger is in baby bottles, but recent studies say the chemicals in plastic baby bottles are a concern. These bottles avoid the dangers because they're glass—with grippy plastic-free sleeves that are brilliantly colorful and dishwasher safe.

Price: from $36.99

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4. Baby Yoga Pants

Maybe her little munchkin hasn’t perfected tree pose yet. But what better to practice (or just play) in than these super-cute speecees organic cotton pants? Made in a sweatshop-free factory, the cozy bottoms come in irresistible colors like pumpkin and forget-me-not—with extra rump room for reusable diapers. 0-24 month sizes.

Price: $22

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5. Organic Baby Gift Set

Too cute! Eco- and infant-friendly organic cotton bunny, rattle teether and lamb burp cloth. Tell the earth-respecting mom on your list these green fabrics are sustainably made and free of any synthetic pesticides, fertilizers and other chemicals.

Price: $50

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