Gifts inspired by the upcoming arrival of Baby Girl Sussex

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<p>NEW YORK &mdash; It’s nearly time for the arrival of Baby Girl Sussex, and that likely means some new gear for Harry and Meghan.</p>
<p>Peeks into their lives in Montecito, California, reveal some baby brands they’ve liked for big brother Archie, including Boden and J. Crew, and it’s clear their eco-friendly approach to human existence hasn’t changed as they await the birth of their daughter this summer. </p>
<p>So if you’re looking for a baby gift with a dash of luxury, sustainability and California vibes for friends or family members, consider one of these:</p>
<p>SHOP MONTECITO &amp; BEYOND</p>
<p>Look no further than the hamlet where the stepped-down royals dwell. One cute Montecito shop, Asher Market, designs right there in nearby Santa Barbara but sources its materials in Peru. </p>
<p>It has a collection of <a href="https://ashermarket.com/collections/math-print-collection">black-and-white baby clothes</a> and accessories emblazoned with math equations, from onesies ($23) and rompers ($36) to jackets ($48) and dresses ($39). <a href="https://ashermarket.com/collections/llama-print">Another collection </a> features llamas, and an array of handmade stuffed animals made of alpaca wool, including a 13-inch shaggy alpaca itself for $65. Or order a pair of floral moccasins created by artisans in Peru ($45). Available at Ashermarket.com.</p>
<p>Boden carries a <a href="https://www.bodenusa.com/en-us/sun-safe-surf-suit-multi-jungle-friends/sty-y1456-mlt?cat=C1_S15_G17">sun-safe surf suit </a> adorned with jungle animals. $47 at Bodenusa.com. A company called Elfin Los Angeles sells a snuggly soft onesie in a soft green eucalyptus design that eliminates <a href="https://elfinlosangeles.com/products/winged-bodysuit-in-blushing-eucalyptus?_pos=1&amp;_psq=winged%20bo&amp;_ss=e&amp;_v=1.0">over-the-head baby dressing</a> and frustrating Velcro fasteners through a crisscross wrap design. It’s reversible to a solid sage. $46 at Elfinlosangeles.com.</p>
<p>Archie’s look is way chill. He and his duchess mom were recently spotted out in Los Angeles with the 2-year-old sibling-in-waiting wearing a <a href="https://www.jcrew.com/p/boys_category/sweatshirtssweatpants/sweatshirts/boys-crewneck-sweatshirt-in-garmentdyed-cotton-blend/AV541?color_name=cool-gray&amp;srcCode=affiliate||Skimlinks|AFFI0001&amp;siteId=CJ_100093542_Skimlinks&amp;utm_source=Skimlinks&amp;utm_medium=affiliate&amp;utm_content=&amp;utm_campaign=AFFI0001&amp;cjevent=05ff0eb1ad0511eb813e12d50a82b836">gray cotton blend J. Crew sweatshirt</a> that also comes in bright yellow, green and coral. $49.50 at Jcrew.com.</p>
<p>You can always just <a href="https://www.ugg.com/baby/">pick up a pair of baby Uggs,</a> as seen on Archie’s feet.</p>
<p>FOR SLEEP TIME</p>
<p>A mom-founded company called Gunamuna makes a <a href="https://gunamuna.com/collections/all-products/products/sleep-bag-swaddle-sack-premium-duvet?variant=35484844130467">swaddle-style sleep bag</a> out of soft, 95% bamboo filled with hypoallergenic microfiber that mimics the feel and insulating ability of luxury down. It also has a convenient four-way zipper that makes diaper changes a breeze. In heather gray, a bear design or pink blooms. $50. Available at Gunamuna.com.</p>
<p>This one’s more for Archie’s age, and baby sister later. It’s the <a href="https://slumberkins.com/collections/relaxation/products/slumber-sloth-snuggler-bundle?variant=32126375297162">Slumber Sloth snuggler </a> and bedtime book, the latter offering an interactive approach to help babies and young children wind down for bed through breathing and counting activities. The sloth is certainly cozy. $37.40 for sloth and book. Go to Slumberkins.com.</p>
<p>From Olive &amp; Cocoa, a <a href="https://www.oliveandcocoa.com/product/lulu-lamb-and-blankie/baby-and-kids">handcrafted crate </a> holds a fuzzy friend, Lulu the Lamb, and an ivory chamois blanket. Lulu measures 16 inches tall and the blanket is 30-by-36 inches. $94 at Oliveandcocoa.com. </p>
<p>For newborns, ergoPouch makes premium, natural fiber sleepwear and zip-up swaddle bags in a range of colors and designs. Holes for optional arms out. The <a href="https://www.ergopouch.com/shop-by-age/newborn/cocoon-swaddle-bag">Cocoon Swaddle Bags</a> range from $29.99 to $49.99, depending on the level of thermal insulation. Looking to add extra warmth underneath? Pick up some matching short or long jammies. Up to $24.99. All are made of 95% organic cotton. </p>
<p>If you’d like to offer some help with inevitable baby “blowouts,” head to Boomboombabyco.com or Amazon for a bodysuit with back fabric of <a href="https://boomboombabyco.com/collections/all-clothing-1">impenetrable organic cotton</a> from neck to bottom. $42 to $46 in black-and-white stripes or pastels. </p>
<p>Have you signed on to a group gift? Suggest the <a href="https://www.parachutehome.com/products/sparrow-crib">Oeuf Sparrow Crib</a> ($860) with the <a href="https://www.parachutehome.com/products/sparrow-toddler-bed-conversion-kit">toddler bed conversion kit</a> ($248). The design is contemporary birch wood, a tree that takes a third to half as long as an oak to reach maturity. It’s a clean, minimal vibe for a contemporary look. On Parachutehome.com.</p>
<p>LET’S EAT</p>
<p>Avanchy sells stylin’ <a href="https://avanchy.com/products/baby-bowls?variant=39249701109859">bamboo baby bowl and fork sets </a> that are plastic free. There’s a silicone suction bottom that color matches the spoon in bright green to gray. $19.99. The company offers a suction-bottom, sectioned plate with matching fork for toddlers. At Avanchy.com and Amazon. </p>
<p>Also made from durable, toxin-free silicone with no BPA, BPS, PVC, latex or phthalates, Ezpz sells <a href="https://ezpzfun.com/products/first-foods-set?variant=29462248783941">First Food Sets</a> complete with a bowl on an attached mat, two baby spoons and a tiny cup. All are dishwasher safe and made not to fade or corrode. Lots of colors from neutrals to lime green. $34.99 at Ezpzfun.com.</p>
<p>Looking for a bigger-ticket gift? The <a href="https://www.stokke.com/USA/en-us/highchairs/tripp-trapp/TT01.html#!/configurator">Stokke Tripp Trapp high chair </a> is made of sustainably harvested wood finished with non-toxic, water-based stains and varnishes with no volatile organic compounds. They are formaldehyde-free, with no emissions from their glue. There are no fire-retardant chemicals in their cushions, and no PVC, BPA, phthalates or non-renewable, petroleum-based materials in their plastic parts. And parents report they’re made to last. Beech and Oak options available.</p>
<p>The Tripp Trapp, with several add-ons sold separately, adjusts from baby seat to toddler booster and, finally, adult-size chair with the turn of an Allen key. It can be used with a tray or pulled right up to the table. $269 base price at Stokke.com and a wide range of retailers. </p>
<p>SOME OTHER IDEAS</p>
<p>From Fiji with love, a company called Loloma was founded by a mother looking to soothe her children’s eczema without the chemicals found in pharmaceutical creams. It sells <a href="https://www.lolomafiji.com/shop-loloma/loloma-amp-gift-box-100ml">pure organic virgin coconut oil </a> to combat everything from diaper rash on baby’s bottom to the fine lines on mom’s face. Processed naturally in Fiji, it contains no chemicals or additives, and it comes in a gifty, golden sphere. $32.50 for 100 milliliters. Go to Lolomafiji.com.</p>
<p>Archie and his baby sis are perfect for a double stroller. Bugaboo has a convertible model that expands sideways with a bassinet option. It’s the <a href="https://www.bugaboo.com/us-en/strollers/bugaboo-donkey-3-duo/">Bugaboo Donkey 3 Duo,</a> and its price tag is not for the faint of heart: $1,759 to start. The frame simply pushes back in sideways for a solo ride. It’s 29 inches wide and weighs 33 pounds. It includes two seats, one bassinet, two sun canopies and a side luggage basket that can’t be used in duo mode. Would be a nice group gift.</p>
<p>Made in France, the <a href="https://www.charliecraneparis.com/produit/baby-rocker-levo-with-organic-white-cushion/">Charlie Crane Levo Baby Rocker </a> in beechwood with an organic, off-white padded seat is luxury fit for modern royalty. The wood is produced in sustainably managed forests in Europe. Good for newborns to about 7 months. The rocker adapts to the child’s own rhythms. $249, with an activity bar add-on sold separately. Widely available. Start at Charliecraneparis.com.</p>
<p>For the deliberately minimal mom and dad, there’s a deliberately minimal diaper bag. It’s actually more like a belly bag with a magical nylon changing pad that folds into a back compartment and attaches with Velcro. The Kibou is made of a vegan leather exterior and a stain-resistant nylon lining with a waterproof pocket that can hold wet wipes easily at reach. The bag, with a key hook, is <a href="https://www.kiboubag.com/collections/shop">big enough for the basics </a> needed on a trip to the playground: sunscreen, cards and cash, a snack or two and, of course, a diaper. In six colors. $89 at Kiboubag.com and Maisonette.com. </p>

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