Apparel, Accessories, Bath Toys: Save These Baby Brands For Your Latest Arrival

When two mothers get together to create a brand, you know your little ones (or whomever's little ones) will only get winning products from them. Ikeda Designs is one such. They make authentic cotton hand block printed apparel and accessories for kids, including quilted jackets and printed baby blankets. The Ikeda folks are committed to reviving the age old craft of dyeing and block printing albeit with spunky patterns and styles. Best part? Their entire collection is gender neutral. See, we told you, two Mums at the helm, and nothing can go wrong! Check it out here.

Babies grow quicker than you realise, so aside from providing for their clothing needs, you must tend to that beautiful baby brain! Please don't rely on a tablet or a smartphone for this, instead look to Chalk & Chuckles. This e-brand makes fun educational and engaging games for your little one (ages 2 to 8). Be it nurturing emotional skills through picture bingo or laying the basis for math by indulging in a spy mission, the games here are holistic as they are fun! Read more here.

It’s all fun and games when it comes to kids, be it their needs like beds, linen, and rattles among others. All handmade, and personalized too, Little Canvas was set up by parents of a little girl (much like our beloved Virushka). They have a host of educational toys and games too. Apart from them, they have natural and wooden toys, handmade stuffed toys and storage options,! If you’re looking to be the favourite aunt/uncle/godparent/apartment aunty or uncle, they also have some sweet DIY kits made with non-toxic materials. So go, enjoy being someone’s favourite adult or parent. Read more here.

The Almirah is a socially conscious kids clothing store based in Bangalore, with a wide range of hand-stitched clothes, bedding and accessories. We love the simple and striking prints, and we love the breathable fabrics and easy going tailoring, even more. They specialise in Indian textiles so really, it's a win-win situation on all counts. The motifs that run across the soft cotton fabrics on display pick up inspiration from nature and the Indian folklore. If you're looking to get kids something Indian and comfy, look for further. Check it out here.

A beauty brand solely for kids, their range of products are all made with natural ingredients with fun fragrances that the little ones will enjoy. They use natural ingredients such as Jojoba oil, vanilla oil, mango butter, essential oils, witch hazel extract, and aloe vera. From a range of body lotions that come in fruity scents such as apple cinnamon and orange lemon to body spray and body wash, it's a fun time for the kids. Their products start from INR 399 and upwards. Check out their range on Shop On LBB or read more here.

When we think of babies, we’re always cautious when it comes to everything around them - be it clothing, diapers, body wash, shampoo and so much more. So, the next natural step is to find a brand that caters to such a need. This brand for babies has cruelty-free products that are 100 percent free from toxins, sulphates, parabens, perfumes, dyes and more. They are certified by PETA and are also cruelty-free and vegan. So, find shampoos, lotions, body washes, diaper rash creams, massage oils and even bottom washes made with super clean ingredients. The best bit? You can check out their range right here on Shop on LBB or read more here.