Skipping Hippos Ponchos!

Perfect for a breezy day - these stylish ponchos will turn your baby into a style icon! Designed by San Francisco-based Skipping Hippos, each poncho is uniquely hand-made of soft fleece and adorned with ric-rac and pom poms. They can be worn year round and make great gifts for baby showers or expecting mothers. Available online at Polka Dot Whale.

Polka Dot Whale is offering Baby Style Watch readers a 10% discount on any order using promo code BABYSTYLEWATCH at checkout.

Celebrate the 4th of July in Style!

The 4th of July is just around the corner. Have you thought about what your little one will be wearing to those 4th of July picnics, parades, family get togethers, and fireworks displays? Why not allow little boys and girls to arrive in style with these adorable outfits from Pottery Barn Kids.

Available for boys and girls age newborn to 24 months, the Nautical Polo Shirt and Floral Blouse & Bloomer are classy, clean, and comfortable looks for the season. Now you can actually get 4th of July Clothing that can be worn all summer long!

Barefoot Chic

For simplistic girls who who love to make a fashion statement! Get this hip summer look beginning with the the Multico Skirt by Jean Bourget. Pairs nicely with Crewcuts Ruffle Knit Tank in light citron. With silk georgette ruffles and bow detail at scoopneck, it adds just the right amount of "frill". When barefoot isn't an option, complete the look with the Nikki Sandal in silver by Michael Kors.

Pull back those lovely locks with a hand-made Layered Felt Flower Clip by Etsy designer Pretty in Posies.

Island-Inspired Swim Trunks

Surfs up! If you haven't had time to go swim trunk shopping for your little boy this year...we have come up with the perfect quick fix. Not only does Garnet Hill offer some very cool island-inspired patterns with their Aloha Swim Trunk collection, but they are also on sale thru July 8th! Our favorite patterns include Multi Hibiscus and Red Hibiscus.

Available for boys ages 12 months to 12 years at Garnet Hill, $14-$19.

Little Maryjanes

We just fell in love with these cute Blue Maryjanes by Sweet Shoes. Made of high-quality Turkish suede leather, these super-soft shoes are sure to wrap your baby or toddler's growing foot in comfort. The vintage (yet edgy) styling and stitching detail mesh nicely for a fashion-forward look. If your little one prefers to walk on the wild side, you can now get these Maryjanes in red.

Not only will your little one look ultra-cool in these kicks, but you can also feel comfortable knowing they are developmentally appropriate for an infants growing feet. All Sweet Shoes soles have a foam layer in the sole for extra shock absorption...and the cute velcro straps ensure a secure fit.

The Etsy Shops

The Etsy Shops have become a fantastic place to shop for designer quality hand-made clothing you truly won't find in any boutique. Independent clothing designers from literally all over the world have come together to offer a large selection of clothing and accessories made using eclectic and distinctive fabrics and patterns.

Naomi Terblanche is the name behind Australian-based thula thula. After years of experience working in both Europe and Asia in Costume Design, Fashion, Theatre, Film, and Dressmaking, Naomi decided to turn her love of sewing into a vintage-inspired clothing line for kids.

All thula thula fabrics are sourced in small quantities, so only a limited amount of each garmet is made and sold...making her clothing line even more unique. The Safari Drawstring Top caught our eye...with its beautiful combination of brown, lime, and creme hues and drawstring neckline detail.

If you are tired of frilly bows and sparkle clips, Shabby Baby makes hair clips and pins using colorful, retro fabrics made to match many of the items in their Etsy Shop. The Fabric Flower Clips are a bold and simple way to complete any outfit. All clips are made using fabric which has been double-sided, and sealed at the ends to prevent fraying. Shabby Baby also offers button-decorated bobby pin clips that remind us of colorfully designed lollipops!

With new arrivals posted every Wednesday, Norwegian-based tiny happy creates bright and refreshing designs using all natural materials including wools, cottons, and linens. The knee-length Sunburst Skirt is cut from a light, drapey vintage cotton blend fabric and is sure to bring a smile to any little girls face. Complete the look with bare feet and sand!

The Ultimate Baby Gift

Okay...so we know it's not the season for warm, cuddly hoodies...but it is the "high-season" for new baby arrivals and baby showers. We just couldn't resist this boys Blue Reversible Hoodie by Oeuf. Made of 100% baby alpalca, this adorably soft hoodie is sure to become a treasured hand-me-down. It's just the perfect baby gift for any new or expecting mother. Also available for little girls in Chocolate & Pink online at Tiny McSmall.