In theory, baby books are charming. In reality, they’re a lot of work. Make it simple for new parents to record milestones with an eye-catching fill-in-the-blank infographic poster. With fields for memories such as first foods and words, this ingenious piece of artwork doubles as a treasured keepsake.

Available at strangebirdy.com, $45.

For the minimalist mom, look no further than Fog Linen Work. Its simple cotton onesies, hats, and bibs are designed in Japan and are just the sort of gift your back-to-basics friend will adore.

Available at shop-foglinen.com, $14-$54.

It’s hard to get excited about another teddy bear but so easy to fall hard for the retro-cute bunny softies by UK designer Jane Foster. The screen-printed faces and bold flowered bodies turn heads even when perched on a nursery shelf.

Available at etsy.com, $27.

They’re never too young to learn that a penny saved is a penny earned, but why stop there? Arm the next generation with a cheeky modern porcelain “piggy” bank that has slots for both coins and bills. 

Available at purcellliving.com, $58.

We’ve come to expect the best baby things to be handmade: sweaters, wooden toys, and now shoes. Toe Jamm, an L.A.-based shoe line, brings an artisan’s touch to your little’s feet. Insanely hip styles abound.

Available at toejammshoes.com, $120.

Personalized dishes (by way of Tiffany’s and Great Aunt Beatrice) can feel a bit precious. But the rustic handmade plates, bowls, and mugs from potter Alex Marshall — showing off hand-drawn characters and lettering — say your mealtime monster is ready to dive in to dinner.

Available at alexmarshallstudios.com, $108.

Tane Organics tank-style onesies, new for spring, combine casual wearability with cool detailing — slanted pockets, irregular ribbing. For a perfect pairing, add a handmade organic cotton rattle to your gift.

Available at taneorganics.com, $43-$98.

An oldie but a goodie, Renee and Jeremy’s It’s a Big World is our go-to gift for all new moms and dads. The mellow strumming and soothing vocals settle baby, calm parental units, and turn mundane moments into magical memories.

Available at rompstore.com, $15.

Tiny hooded towels are cute, but baby outgrows them faster than you can say “rub-a-dub-dub.” Give the gift of cozy bath times for years to come with generously proportioned, organic cotton towels from Smiling Planet.

Available at abesmarket.com, $50.

Here’s a gift that earns points for presentation: Jammies’ better basics — sweet collared rompers, ribbed bodysuits with contrasting trim, leggings with preppy knee patches — arrive in reusable jam jars. (Get it? Jam?) 

Available at jammiesnyc.com, $48-$78.

Never again will a well-meaning grandma armed with clean laundry inadvertently wake the baby you just spent 45 minutes shushing to sleep. Just use a handy printed door hanger to signal when sweet slumber is in progress. 

Available at jonathanadler.com, $24.

Slip on Misha and Puff’s hand-knit Hermit Crab hooded jacket for springtime walks and cool summer nights. Choose your hue and let the New England-based artisans do the rest. Future heirloom status guaranteed.

Available at misha-and-puff.com, $148.

Wolfum is our choice for the chicest bookends around. Hand-printed Baltic birch silhouettes in graphic patterns sit atop weighty walnut bases and can be mixed and matched for a modern display.

Available at wolfum.com, $62.

You love the Scandinavian styling of Josef Frank fabrics, but would never dream of placing them in close range of your spit-up sharpshooter. Get the look for less in the form of a low-maintenance, snuggly-soft fleece and cotton stroller blanket, and let the little one fire away.

Available at dwellstudio.com, $48.

The Netherlands has cornered the market on hip impulse buys. Proof: new on-the-go music boxes for strollers by Dutch designer Esther Schuivens. We’re not sure whether it’s the classic stripes or simple wide-eyed faces that make them so appealing. We just want one. Now.

Available at madebyoots.com, $35.

Wrap, fold, tuck, what? Swaddling is easy — and breezy, thanks to breathable muslin — with Aden + Anais’s new, aptly named Easy Swaddle.

Available at adenandanais.com, $25.