We realize that baby booties are a frivolous purchase for a cute little lump who doesn’t do much more than poop and sleep (or if you’re my kids, not sleep). So that’s why you don’t buy them for your own baby. You get other people to get them for you.

Moving to the top of your list–or shower gift arsenal, you generous mama–should be these mushroom booties from Funky Shapes. Completely hand stitched with no sign of glue, lumps or bumps for those tiny feet, these booties will protect toesies from all those pinches and grabs. 

Plus they’re made in England. Which, other than the "wow" factor, means that no one else in town will have them. Essentially important when it comes to baby wear, right? -Kristen

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