The experience of having a baby, even if you're in hospital surrounded by machines that go 'Ping!' and with pain relief drugs to hand, comes down to the most amazing, natural sharing moment you can have. And once you are home with your baby, it's lovely to see them surrounded by simple natural quality even in every day things.

Green Baby Mimosa Sheepskin
Whether you do a bit of baby massage with organic extra virgin olive oil, or you wash their bottoms clean with nothing but water and cotton wool, many parents are looking for ways of keeping their baby as close to nature as possible.
The eco-company Green Baby have a range of sheepskin items to keep your baby snuggled in the cold months and (amazingly) cool in the summer.
Citing research that claims wool has a positive affect on new babies - helping them sleep better, make better weight gain, feel less stress and so on - Green Baby have produced a floor rug, stroller bag, and a stroller/car seat blanket.
The Mimosa-tanned sheepskin has been tanned using a method which minimises evironmental harm, and looks lighter than a normally tanned sheepskin. The rug is luxuriously soft for your baby to relax on, and perfect for quiet time and rests after bath. It's hand wash only, and measures 80cmx90cm (£42.99).
The stroller/car-fleece comes with pre-cut holes to fit a five-point harness and will fit most car seats and pushchairs. It's is machine washable (on a wool cycle), which is ideal for cleaning up any mishaps. It's 85cmx35cm and costs £35.99.
The Luxury Sheepskin Stroller Bag keeps little feet warm and snuggled inside, whilst the outside cover offers a different protection: in cotton or polyester, for waterproofing. You can take off the front of the Stoller Bag in warmer weather, leaving a fleece lining all year round. This can be bought in several colours and costs £85.

For more about these and other eco delights, go to www.greenbaby.co.uk.