Dealing with a newborn, especially your first, is a challenge and a half. Thank goodness for doctors, midwives, moms and books to guide us through those first few months.

But what about those who don’t have access to that much needed information? The Information Blanket is a newborn blanket with basic info on size, feeding, and illness warning signs. Buy one for yourself, and they will send one to a country with a very high infant mortality rate.

So while we are sleep deprived and exhausted, we can feel good knowing we are helping out a fellow mom who isn’t as fortunate as us. —Alexandra Suhner Isenberg

US$40USD for a blanket for you and a blanket for Uganda, http://theinformationblanket.org

You spent months agonizing over the perfect baby name.

And with this season's collegiate trend, monograms are de riquer. From cotton blankets emblazoned with initials ($115) to monogrammed cable knit baby jumpers ($49.99 with embroidery), these customized knits will do little Liam and Ella proud.

And when you look back at the pictures 20 years from now, there's no mistaking who's who.

www.younameitbaby.com

The smallest sliver of sun and we’re taking our lunch on the patio. But in this still brisk weather, we need something cool to keep us cozy till warmer spring temps arrive.

The blankets from Canadian-born designer Heather Heron’s Environment collection fit the bill stylishly and sustainably. Made of hemp and organically dyed, both the thick fringe throw ($299) and knotted beach blanket ($399) can live on the bed or go beachside.

With our lower half wrapped and warm, our neck is getting jealous—good thing the line includes pretty scarves too.

At Provide, 529 Beatty St., Vancouver, 604-632-0095, www.providehome.com