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MD Moms Babysafe Sunscreen Wipes
These wipes are genius. Anyone who has attempted to slather sunscreen on a wriggly child knows it never ends well. Now, thanks to MD Moms brilliant sunscreen wipes, kids (and parents) can safely stay burn-free without anyone having to pin anyone down. Bonus: This sunscreen is chemical-free and water-resistant. What are you waiting for? Swipe and go!
$26 at Diapers.com | Buy
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Itzy Ritzy Travel Happens Wet Bags
Wet does indeed happen with children around- and it is mostly a ‘wet’ you don’t want to touch. Itzy Ritzy’s sealed, waterproof bags are perfect for transporting something soggy without having to actually come in contact with it. Plus, they come in various sizes and tons of adorable prints that playfully disguise the mess that lurks within.
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Convertible Baby Bag
You are going to be burdened with many cumbersome baby items, so try to choose your diaper bag wisely: Easy and lightweight are two must-have critera. Vera Bradley’s signature florals in soft-form cotton bags are now available in an equally soft baby bag that is as lightweight as it is colorful. Even better, this baby bag converts from shoulder bag to crossbody, hand-held, and even to a backpack.
$109 at Vera Bradley | Buy
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Artic Bundleme
From the car seat to the stroller, JJ Cole has got your baby covered- literally. Zip little ones into this super warm, super soft bundle- a tiny sleeping bag, basically- for chilly jaunts.
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Cars Melamine Plate
Make snack time extra special with a personalized plate from Mattie Luxe. Choose a cool pattern to suit your child and they will be majorly impressed to see their name on their own indestructible melamine plate. This might even get them to eat those vegetables you’ve been nagging about.
$20 at Mattie Luxe | Buy
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Signature Schoolbag
A horizontal design, extra pockets, and cushy shoulder straps make this schoolbag a great option for kids. The really great part? With each purchase, Schoolbags for Kids will donate a schoolbag with basic school supplies to a child in need around the world.
$59 at Schoolbags for Kids | Buy
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Herschel Supply Company Settlement Backpack
This classic backpack is made to last, which means you might have one less thing to buy when back-to-school comes around next year.
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Organic Muslin Swaddle Blanket
Babies love to be swaddled while sleeping, and moms love organic materials, so this muslin blanket from Jake & Ella is a double winner. Wrap baby up without fear of overheating him and hopefully score yourself some extra sleep.
$15 at Jake & Ella | Buy
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Carters Zip Front Bag
Look like you’re not toting around diapers, wipes, and a load of other cumbersome baby-related gear. This chic bag from Carters looks like a roomy purse but has all of the needed features of a diaper bag- zippered pockets, secret storage and a changing pad. Now if you could just manage to keep your shirts spit-up free…
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Kiwi Crate
Shake off those winter duldrums with a fun and creative kit from Kiwi. Each month you and your budding crafters will receive a crate with a hands-on project to create. Keep those little hands busy and those inquisitive minds growing.
$20 at Kiwi Crate | Buy
(Price is monthly)
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Carseat Canopy
Keep your new baby covered in style. The Carseat Canopy protects little ones from the elements without smothering them. The fabulously patterned canopy is also great for semi-private napping on-the-go.
$50 at Carseat Canopy | Buy
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Melamine Cup
Is your little one moving into cup-drinking territory? This pink melamine cup from Rice is sleek and stylish. No valves, spouts or lids to mess with. Handles make this milestone easier to grasp. Literally.
$8 at Little Choux | Buy
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Baby On The Go
One of the most important rules of parenting is never, ever leave the house without snacks. You just never know when the hungry horrors will strike your seemingly content babe. This handy feeding set keeps you covered in one compact, on-the-go package. Lidded bowls and cups and even utensils come in a zippered case, ready to go. Toss it into your diaper bag or the back of the car, just in case. Trust us.
$30 at Gracious Home | Buy
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To Market, To Market
Teach your little ones to be localvores while enjoying Nikki McClure’s beautiful illustrations. To Market, To Market is a sweet story detailing a mother and son’s weekly trip to the farmer’s market- something most of us can relate to.
$18 at Rare Device | Buy
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Finn & Emma Nap Sac
Organic cotton will keep your napper happy in a floral sleep sack from Finn & Emma. Lightweight and still snuggly, this sack is a must-have for any back-to-sleep practitioners.
$58 at Orange And Pear | Buy
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Scooter Reversible Diaper Bag
If you can get beyond the adorable scooter print you’ll learn this lovely, handmade diaper bag has three inner and three outer pockets, and is reversible. Reversible! Did I just blow your mind?
$88 at Retro-Fied | Buy
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iPod/iPhone Case by Stash
If his favorite color is plaid, this Stash case is perfect for protecting that iPod or iPhone. The vintage wool outer and waterproof canvas lining will keep it snug and cozy. And, for every case sold until December 24th, Stash will donate $7 to animal rescue. The gift that gives back is the best gift of all.
$35 at Mari Forssell | Buy
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Mistle Toes by Piggy Paint
She loves manis and pedis, you don’t love harsh, smelly chemicals. This gift set of Piggy Paint comes with a festive trio of “natural as mud” nail polish she’ll be thrilled to find in her stocking.
$25 at Piggy Paint | Buy
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Super Smoothie Cream
This rich cream smooths away any irritation on babies tender skin- or yours, for that matter. The combination of calendula, organic hemp and almond oil keep things moisturized and smelling oh-so good. Tawna Hill Baby is offering 15 % off to our mighty fine readers on all of their products, which is very nice of them, don’t you think? Use code PARTY2011 at checkout until the end of November, and ward off icky, dry and itchy winter skin.
$31 at Tawna Hill Baby | Buy
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Mealtime Masterpieces
Adult dinners can be so boring. Pack Mealtime Masterpieces in your bag and keep the kids entertained while the grown-ups wine and dine.
$15 at House 8810 | Buy
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Gus Timer Nightlight
Besides being ridiculously adorable, Gus The Turtle Timer Nightlight shuts himself off when his time is up. If your little one needs some more time with the light on, a press of his shell is all it takes to ward off the scary darkness.
$20 at Kastel International | Buy
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7 A.M. Enfant Blanket Bunting
Stay snug, little one! This super puffy bunting can fit any car seat or stroller, and converts into a blanket when your kid is older. Now if they only made a teeny tiny version for their little noses…
$198 at Twinkle Twinkle Little One | Buy
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$1 at Mighty Goods | Buy
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Knitted Duck Hottie
Quell uneasy bellies or nerves with a kid-friendly heating pad. The inner pillow contains lavender and chamomile to calm, and will be snuggly warm after a quick turn in the microwave. The sweet duck knitted cover will comfort your little ones just as much.
$29 at Seltzer Studios | Buy
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The Epiplectic Bicycle
Bewilder and amuse your kids with Edward Gorey’s twisted tales and illustrations.
$10 at Adeline Adeline | Buy
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Tooth Fairy Mail
Be prepared for the Tooth Fairy’s next visit. Your toothless wonder will be giddy with anticipation to see what happens to that envelope.
$9 at Blue Ribbon General Store | Buy
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Safari Blanket
Super soft flannel in a playful-and reversible- safari print means this blanket will be the most favorite gift that new baby receives.
$45 at Serena & Lily | Buy
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Cheeky Baby Butter
Technically this supple body butter is meant for the tiny delicate bits of babies, but it works just as well on the tired skin of dry and itchy adults. The organic ingredients read like a delicious herbal recipe (rosehip, chamomile and calendula to name a few) that culminates in a smoothed out and lovely smelling body- big or small.
$34 at Baby Bear Shop | Buy
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Storksak Diaper Bag Tote
A chic red leather bag does not give the impression that crammed inside are bottles and booties. This tailored diaper bag in disguise comes with a separate bottle pouch and an insulated pocket to keep snacks cool.
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Nylon Maryanne Bag
From meetings at the office to pow-wows at the playground, the versatile Maryanne bag looks sophisticated while still maintaining some practicality. This sturdy nylon bag is accented by gold chain handles and boasts hidden stroller clips and a waterproof interior.
$475 at Kate Spade New York | Buy
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See Designs Circle Tote
This washable canvas wonder works as as a kid carryall or for beach and gym runs, and we love the fresh-looking blue leaves pattern.
$85 at Isis Parenting | Buy
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Cross Town Clutch
The chicest way for a quick diaper change. The Cross Town is a sturdy embroidered clutch sized perfectly for a few diapers and wipes for the mom-about-town. There’s even a bonus changing pad built into the interior of this cleverly disguised evening bag.
$89 at Petunia Pickle Bottom | Buy
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Technique Bag
This red-hot design from JJ Cole looks fantastic and is water resistant and super easy to clean. If you already have kids you know just how valuable that is in a bag.
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Versa Diaper Bag
The cool pattern and chocolate and orange accents along with the rounded hobo style make the mighty little Versa feel more like a trendy purse than a hauling-bottles-and-diapers despair-filled tote. This stylish wonder even expands with a zip for longer outings or more space for….bottles and diapers.
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Timi And Leslie Charlie Diaper Bag
Too chic for to be a diaper bag, right? This highly stylish pewter bag looks like a roomy day bag but hiding inside are plenty of pockets, a changing pad and a matching wristlet for child-free escapes.
$150 at Magic Beans | Buy
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SYM Rocket Lunch Box
Blast of to lunch in a cool retro-inspired lunch box, complete with green rocket graphics. This coated linen snack-keeper can be strapped on as a small backpack or carried by a small hand to the cafeteria.
$30 at Modern Moppet | Buy
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Envirosax Big Bird Reusable Bag
They’re never too young to learn about sustainability. Teach your kids to tote their gear in reusable bags, and watch their faces light up when they get their very own with Big Bird’s big smiling beak on it.
$10 at Rickys NYC | Buy
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Personalized Handprint Cookie Cutter
Send in a little handprint to Jake & Ella and you will receive a matching cookie cutter, complete with engraved name and date. A memento that will last longer than the plate of cookies.
$30 at Jake & Ella | Buy
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GoCrib
Going somewhere? Taking your little one along will be surprisingly easy with the GoCrib. This inflatable crib is ideal for travel and tight spaces. The entire crib folds up into a backpack and weighs a mere 7 pounds. No, I have no idea how they did it, but I do know this is a family travel must-have.
$250 at Guava Family | Buy
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Easter Cookie Press
Making Easter cookies can become a new tradition, and this set of four cookie presses makes it super simple and fun to stamp out vintage Easter-inspired designs. This is a great activity for kids with minimal mess and maximum fun.
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Cardboard Furniture
Kids ruin everything! Well, that might not necessarily be true, but they are often dirty and messy and touching your stuff. Throw together some child-size cardboard furniture and keep the grubby hand prints off of your sofa. The modern design will complement your own adult set and it all fits together for easy storage.
$150 at Tortoise General Store | Buy
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Monkey Hooded Towel
Organic cotton and a sweet monkey hood make this bath-time staple all the more enviable.
$36 at All Modern Baby | Buy
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Little Twig Organic Baby Bath Set
All organic and natural ingredients leave the little one smelling delicious.
$35 at Drugstore.com | Buy
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Sleep Sheep
The cuddliest sound machine out there, this soft sheep will sooth baby to sleep.
$25 at Magic Beans | Buy
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On The Lookout Binoculars
I spy with my little eye… something super far away with these cool rubber-coated binoculars.
$13 at Land of Nod | Buy
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DwellStudio Burp Cloth and Bib Set
The spit-up will start flying shortly after the baby arrives, and you will never have enough burp cloths or bibs on hand. For the sake of your clothes, furniture, and carpet, stock up.
$32 at Bed Bath & Beyond | Buy
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Graco Sweet Slumber Sound Machine
A little white noise goes a long way when soothing a baby to sleep. This sound machine also has a lullaby setting and an iPod dock for baby’s first playlist.
$36 at sleepwellbaby.com | Buy
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Chocolate Ice Shoulder Diaper Bag
Finally, a diaper bag that Dad wouldn’t mind carrying around the playground.
$68 at Mommy Couture Designs | Buy
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Cupcake Nap To Go
Ideal for sleepovers or long travel days, this nap pack has all of the sleeping essentials- tied together nicely for parents on the go.
$42 at My Retro Baby | Buy
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Kids’ Critter Puppet Bath Mitt
Make bath time fun again with this playful critter bath mitt.
$13 at Lands' End | Buy
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Black Spider Sponge
You decorate the rest of your home for Halloween, why not your bathroom? Enjoy the everyday shower with this spook-tacular spider sponge.
$6 at Bath and Body Works | Buy
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Critter Bath Wrap
On sale now, this critter bath towel is the perfect way to wrap up your favorite tadpole after a clean swim.
$19 at Potter Barn Kids | Buy
(Available in multiple critter designs!)
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Great American Presidents Placemat
They’re never too young to start memorizing.
$4 at Crocodile Creek | Buy
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Baby Sightseer
Carry Jr. around in this luxurious (and comfortable) Petunia Pickle Bottom baby sightseer. Organic cotton and a healthy dose of style included.
$110 at Petunia Pickle Bottom | Buy
(Comes in multiple designs!)
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Snack Bag: Medium Zipper Pouch
A large, zipped pouch that holds enough peanuts for all the animals at the zoo.
$30 at bubbles and boo | Buy
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Mimijumi Baby Bottle
Boobie bottle makes dads slightly less excited about midnight feedings.
$18 at Uncommon Goods | Buy
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Stokke® Tripp Trapp® Highchair
A high chair that grows with your kid.
$249 at Pottery Barn Kids | Buy
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Kid Kanteen Classic Sippy, Stainless Steel
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Fleurville Re-Run Stroller Bag
I practically need the crib in my diaper bag before I’ll leave the house. My friend Jordan tucks a couple of diapers in her purse and heads for the door. Sigh.
If you wish you could take the whole house, but aspire to throwing a bottle in your bag and hitting the town, this minimalist diaper bag is a nice compromise.
$70 at Modern Nursery | Buy
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Timi and Leslie Charlie Convertible Baby Bag
Is it a diaper bag or a laptop bag? Depends on what you’re doing that day. Also comes in black, cream, and red.
via Droolicious
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Re-cover, the Swinging Blanket
Because the corners have handles, this blanket goes from picnic to kid swinging in a wink. You know, like a regular blanket, but with stamina.
$55 at Charles and Marie | Buy
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Blue Elephant Cup
The most beloved snack bowl, which you can promptly steal to hold your jewelry the second the novelty wears off. Also comes in bunny, puppy, and hippo.
$24 at Craftsbury Kids | Buy
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Baby Bell Spoon
The bell provides a much easier grip, plus a more compelling reason to shake the spoon until it flings sweet potatoes against the wall.
$48 at Greener Grass Design | Buy
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Swaddle Me Handknit Blanket
Doesn’t this look like something Gwyneth Paltrow owns? It does.
$220 at wobabybasics | Buy
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Rubbermaid Actionpacker Cargo Box
A lockable box to secure jumper cables and other emergency equipment in the bed of a pickup, or the back of an SUV or minivan. Also keeps projectiles from flying around in an accident.
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Maker’s Notebook
A graph paper journal, excellent for recording the baby’s last feeding and most recent bowel movements, or plotting the nursery layout.
In addition to all the blank pages, the journal also includes twenty bonus pages of reference material, like electronics symbols, resistor codes, weights and measures, basic conversions, the amount of caffeine in different caffeinated beverages, and how to say “Hello, World!” in various computer languages
$20 at Maker Shed | Buy
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Chrome Metropolis Bag
Weatherproof, military spec seam binding, and a lifetime guarantee. Also comes with a quick-release, seatbelt-style sling strap.
It’s technically a bike messenger bag, which is why it meets all the requirements of a killer diaper bag. And, lucky for you, it’s on super sale.
(On sale, regularly $160)
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Kata 3N1 Camera Bag
Sling camera bag let’s dad swing the bag around and yank out his camera just as your kid is doing something cute. Lots of extra room for a snack, a pacifier and an emergency diaper as well.
via the excellent review at Babble
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Family of Lions Pacifier Clip
You can either get one of these, or a gross of pacifiers. This makes a nicer gift.
Also, Gross of Pacifiers is my new term for a large gathering of pacifiers.
$8 at Fawn and Finch | Buy
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Modern Flower Burp Clothes
For some reason, when another human being was throwing up on me, it made me feel like a more competent parent if I had a pretty cloth to wipe it up.
$10 at The Modern Baby Co. | Buy
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Crabble iPhone Stand
An iPhone stand that folds up to fit in your wallet. If you like watching movies on your phone, or your kid does, this is a lifesaver.
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Baby Update Cards
Sleep deprivation isn’t going to allow you to update a baby book. Once a month reporting might be the best you can do to make sure you don’t forget anything and keep the granparents happy.
$50 at Jack and Izzy | Buy
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Jungle Pancake Molds
Because when you try to make a monkey using only your artistic skills, it mostly just looks like a pancake.
$18 at Williams Sonoma | Buy
(For a set of three.)
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Days of the Week Mugs
Monday’s child is fair of face. Nice. Tuesday’s child is full of grace. Lovely. Wednesday’s child is full of woe?
Maybe not the best gift for a kid born on a Wednesday. Mom, on the other hand, may appreciate the irony.
$16 at Handpicked Collection | Buy
(Price converted from British pounds.)
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Official Tooth Fairy Kit
It turns out the Tooth Fairy is meticulous with the record keeping.
$16 at Office Of The Tooth Fairy | Buy
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Sweet Bytes Heart Shaped Crust Cutter
Makes two crustless, heart-shaped sandwiches. Cutting the crust off is how they know you love them.
$4 at Catching Fireflies | Buy
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Jumbo Heart Post It Notes
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Heart Shaped Pancake Griddle
ON SALE Reg. $40
Heart-shaped pancakes are deliciouser.
$30 at Sur La Table | Buy
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Tire Bowl
He hasn’t eaten anything but Mac and Cheese in months. It’s time for drastic measures.
$18 at Perpetual Kid | Buy
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Cheeky Monkey Children’s Mug
$10 at Hand Picked Collection | Buy
(Price converted from British pounds.)
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Brio Cots
So gorgeous, we’re starting to wish they made grown-up versions.
On second thought, that sounds creepier than we intended.
$258 at Panik-Design | Buy
(Price converted from British pounds.)
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Animal Book Index
If you’re using these to alphabetize your kid’s books, you might want to start saving for therapy now.
See more at the Better Living Through Design Holiday Gift Guide 2008.
$22 at Charles & Marie | Buy
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Hanukkah Cookie Cutters
Check out the Amazon alert that appears on this product page. And we quote:
“Ordering for Christmas? Based on the shipping schedule of Ram Kitchen Supplies, choose Standard Shipping at checkout for delivery by December 24.”
So you’ll want to keep that in mind.
(For the set of four.)
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Customized Note Cards
“Dear Mr. and Mrs. Marks,
Drew used the safety scissors to cut Jenny Nicholson’s hair again. I’ve phoned Mrs. Nicholson, and she’s waiting to hear from you.
Sincerely, Ms. Duff”
$10 at Holly Slay | Buy
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Ex Libris Custom Bookplate Stamp
Also makes a great gift for your local librarian.
$38 at Corrabelle | Buy
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Apple Jackets
Keeps teacher’s apple from getting bruised in her lunch bag or gathering dust on her desk.
$20 at Curiosity Shoppe | Buy
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Receiving Blanket
The perfect compact blanket to tuck into your diaper bag. Use it to swaddle, drape over the stroller to block the sun, or conceal the fact that your baby is naked – having pooped, peed or spit up on every change of clothing you brought along.
$15 at American Apparel | Buy
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Black Lorraine Lunch Bag
If you’re capable of eating while in labor, it’s your very last chance to eat like a pregnant woman. In other words, hospital food isn’t gonna cut it. Stock this cute bag with dried fruit, dark chocolate, nuts, and whatever else doesn’t make you nauseous.
$40 at Buy Olympia | Buy
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Oto Booster Seat
Car seat booster laws have changed and by height my petite ten-year-old daughter is still supposed to be in one. This design caught my eye because of it’s streamlined appearance that doesn’t scream to the other ten-year-olds, “I STILL SIT IN A BOOSTER!”
It also locks into your car’s LATCH system helping to keep it firmly in place. But mostly it keeps your ten-year-old from feeling like a baby.
via kid haus
$58 at Canadian Tire | Buy
(Price converted from Canadian dollars.)
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Rocking Chair & Cradle
You could stand next to the cradle gently rocking it for hours praying for the baby to fall asleep. Or you could sit next to the cradle while rocking and read a book.
With the right reading choices, you’ll be a genius in no time.
(Price converted from Euros.)
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First Year Photo Album Set
Your kid’s first year is when they get to know you by name at the photo printing place. This set of albums organizes your photos in three-month sets.
$35 at Wishing Fish | Buy
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Party Animals Birthday Candles
Great for a birthday party, especially if your kid wants a Republican & Democrat themed party.
$7 at Heliotrope Home | Buy
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Mohr Polster Baby Swing
COVET
Resist the urge to have a child in order to justify purchase.
$218 at Enfant Terrible | Buy
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Good Bites De-Cruster
Cut their sandwiches into fun shapes and remove the crust at the same time. Maybe now you won’t mind as much when they ask for PBJs four times a day.
$18 at Inventive Parent | Buy
(For a set of four.)
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Letter Number Ice Trays
Not just for ice. Use these molds to shape Jell-O and pats of butter too. Number molds are also available.
$20 at The Spoon Sisters | Buy
(For set of three letter trays.)
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iBert Safe-T-Seat
Gives your kid the feeling they’re piloting the ride. Lets you hear what they’re saying while you ride around town.
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Mini Bear Smile Skillet
Because you got the kids who won’t even eat pancakes without encouragement.
$18 at fred flare | Buy
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Animal Friends Cutlery
Come mealtime, remind them how much bears like broccoli.
$40 at Scandinavian Design Center | Buy
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Phil and Ted’s MeToo Chair
We used this with our baby until very recently.
It’s light and folds up to the size of a T-shirt, so if you’re not sure your destination will have high chairs available, throw this in your stroller basket.
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WeeGo Glass Baby Bottle
Apparently plastic is killing us all slowly. Still, there seems to be a lot of hand-wringing over glass bottles breaking. These glass bottles come with bumpers.
$17 at Tree City Diapers | Buy
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Kids Fly Safe
So much more convenient than lugging the stupid car seat.
$75 at Cares Kids Fly Safe | Buy
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Travel Potty Chair
Don’t disrupt your potty training for travel.
This potty chair folds up to a very compact suitcase, and you attach a disposable plastic bag for waste.
$25 at Potty Training Concepts | Buy
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Keep Me Coloring Germ Defense Placemat
Because the first thing your kid will do in a roach-ridden tropical restaurant is lean down to gum the side of the table.
$9 at Baby Center | Buy
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Star Kids Snack & Play Travel Tray
Makes crayons and paper a viable option for the car. Also good for poker.
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Sit ‘n Stroll Car Seat Stroller with Sunshade
A rear-facing car seat that becomes a forward facing car seat, FAA approved for air travel. Also works as a booster seat and comes with a stroller attachment.
It also speaks Italian, which should come in handy in Tuscany.
$249 at One Step Ahead | Buy
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GoGo Babyz Kidz Travel Mate Stroller Attachment
Baby on wheels. Maybe you could ask your tiny guy to hold the shoes that wouldn’t fit in your suitcase.
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The First Years Close & Secure Sleeper
This is where our baby slept for the first few months of his life, when I was freaked about rolling over on him. The mesh on the sides pushes down, so you can nurse without taking the baby out of it.
Folds up into a little suitcase for easier transport, and gives your little one a familiar place to sleep.
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Puddle Jumper Overnight/Gym Bag
A bright bag with enough pockets to keep the binkies separate from the tiny shoes, and dirty clothes away from the onesies covered in spit up. Sweet.
$75 at Little Jet Set | Buy
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Kolcraft Universal Infant Car Seat Carrier
I adore the Kolcraft Carrier – super lightweight, simple to fold with one hand, travels brilliantly, doesn’t wake the baby when you transfer her, and doesn’t take up too much space when you park it next to the table at a restaurant.
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Traveling Toddler: Car seat travel accessory
A simple strap that affixes your toddler car seat to your suitcase. I’m pretty sure they won’t let you check the baby, but there’s no harm in asking.
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Quinny Buzz Footmuff
Our toddler had stopped sleeping in his stroller until we got one of these. Now he snuggles in, and zonks out, while we stroll along the canals at sunset.
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Baby Box
Full-size cribs swallow your tiny newborn. This one is designed with small spaces, and small babies, in mind. It easily reconfigures into four sizes to accommodate your baby right through to toddler-hood.
$1,999 at Generate Design | Buy
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Airplane and Truck Pancake Molds
Because they’re just as easy to make as round pancakes, but somehow they taste so much better.
$10 at Zaccardi's | Buy
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Sailboat Popsicle Molds
These cute popsicles may take the pain out of giving up High Fructose Corn Syrup in favor of homemade frozen treats. The boat also catches any drips from a slow eater on a hot day. They’d be great for a theme birthday party too.
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Qubies
Fill the tray with baby food or breast milk, then pop on the ingenious lid that separates your food into single servings. Less mess, and you get your ice cube trays back.
$17 at Miinki Moop | Buy
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Milk Screen
Anyone who’s spent time attached to a breast pump knows how painful it is to pour out those hard earned ounces.
This screening kit checks breast milk for alcohol, which means you no longer have to stress about having a glass of wine with dinner, or going on a tequila bender with your girlfriends.
$5 at UpSpring Baby | Buy
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Play and Freeze Ice Cream Maker
ON SALE All right already, people! I decided against posting this ice cream maker, but then I got a bazillion emails from people suggesting it. As I am a slave to popular opinion, here it is. You put the ingredients in, add ice, and then play with it like a ball. You can toss it, roll it, whatever. Makes a pint of ice cream in about twenty minutes.
(Regularly $35.)
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First Aid Kit
If this kit doesn’t have everything you need to deal with accidents on your camping trip, it’s time to go home.
$40 at Dick's Sporting Goods | Buy
(For a 171 piece kit.)
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Light My Fire Spork
The name of this product is deceptive, it’s also a knife. But “Spknork” just didn’t cut it with the focus group.
(For a set of four.)
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Chalk Gift Tags
These tags are great for dressing up your gifts, labeling your kid’s always-changing collections, or using in a scrapbook.
$5 at Simple Song Designs | Buy
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Kid’s Firefly Lantern
Bug hunt! If you convince them this is the only light you’ll have at your campsite, you might be able to read magazines for a couple hours.
$8 at Camping Comfortably | Buy
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Kid’s Headlamp
My husband wears his headlamp to grill in the dark, and I can’t help but laugh at him. Now I can laugh at my kids too, as I trip and sprain my ankle in the dark.
$13 at Ors Snowshoes | Buy
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Citronella Bug Repellent Spray
Keeps the bugs away from your kid’s absolutely delicious flesh.
$11 at Baby Center | Buy
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Squishy Bowl and Cup Set
These great squishy bowls and cups can be squashed and shoved into your bags. When you’re done eating, just turn them inside out and lick clean. Mommy’s standards are different in the woods.
$16 at Guyot Designs | Buy
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Butane Burner
I know technically you should cook everything on the fire, but you know one of the kids is going to start crying for macaroni and cheese. In the wild, you have to pick your battles.
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Hardwood Folding Camping Table
Easy-transport table for eating meals and playing Uno. Hundreds and hundreds of games of Uno.
$113 at Comfort Channel | Buy
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Ride-Along Stroller Attachment
Too bad it doesn’t come with an adaptor for the grocery cart.
$90 at Land of Nod | Buy
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Rinki Highchair
A highchair you can sit on too. This chair starts out as a regular stool but in a few easy moves it becomes a highchair for your baby.
$266 at Scandinavian Design Center | Buy
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Squeaky Green Bubbly Bath
“Every time I give the kids a bath I’m tempted to climb in because this smells so delicious. The best part is that it doesn’t contain phthalates.”
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Sigg Water Bottle
The sooner you can be done with sippy cups, the happier you’ll be.
$15 at Outdoor Kids | Buy
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Cuisinart RK-17 Traditional Cordless Electric Kettle
You can finally have convenience of an electric kettle without giving up the nostalgia of your stove kettle. (via Not Martha)
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Envirosax Flora Series Pouch
I saw this fun reusable shopping bag in O Magazine, but of course it was sold out by the time I got there. Then I realized you could buy a “pouch” of each design series. I got five bright bags in all the floral prints they offer, for only $5 each. (They also offer an intriguing black and white series.)
Now I can match my bag to my T-shirt at the farmer’s market, which is crucial.
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Year of Seeds
If your mom has a green thumb, this is the most economical way to get her an entire year of flowers. Comes with seed packets and twelve pretty pots in different colors.
$75 at Red Envelope | Buy
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Flip Video Ultra Series Camcorder
If your mom can use an ATM, she can use this video recorder. When she’s ready to download, a USB key flips out of the side. No cords, no cards, no tech support calls. Especially excellent for new moms and grandmas.
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Baby Ink Print Keepsake Box
Tiny baby footprints in ink are one of the best ways to prove just how little they once were.
This box is designed to hold all sorts of keepsakes and includes an ingenious ink pad system that allows you to make prints of your baby’s foot without actually putting ink on his foot. Magic!
$60 at Red Envelope | Buy
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Silk Cashmere Blanket
My 30-year-old sister still has her baby blankie. This machine-washable, cashmere blanket is destined for a similar fate.
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Upholstered Rocking Chair
For generations,your ancestors will be sitting in this very chair thinking, “Please, please, go to sleep.”
via Sweet Juniper
$1,450 at Jason Lewis Furniture | Buy
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Custom Made Cradle
In my husband’s family each child who uses the family cradle has their name carved on the bottom. Here’s a cradle meant to start a simliar tradition in your family.
$850 at Scott Bergman | Buy
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Kaboost
This ingenious product lifts your chairs up to table height for kids. Less conspicuous than sitting on a phone book.
Also, who even has a phone book anymore?
$38 at Shop Kaboost | Buy
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Woobee Baby Blanket
A multiple use blanket with a wind and water resistant backing and soft blanket front. It attaches to strollers and car seats to keep babies warm and dry.
$70 at These Two Girls | Buy
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Built NY Baby Complete Gift Set
This set comes with five different insulated, waterproof, and machine washable baby-gear essentials, including a bib and bottle tote.
For thirsty parents, you might want to look at this.
$52 at Baby Geared | Buy
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Crocheted Baby Blanket
You don’t know how to crochet, but no one needs to know that.
$90 at Basic French | Buy
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Lego Egg Timer
Two minutes seems like a long time to a kid who’s brushing her teeth. Use this funny timer in the bathroom so she’ll stop asking whether she’s done yet.
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Kai P. Dental Floss Holder
Vaguely threatening sharp toothed piranha helps your kid remember to floss.
$17 at The Well Tempered Kitchen | Buy
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Cup-a-Cake Saver
Why go to all that trouble piping on a pretty little frosting design if it’s just gonna end up smashed against some aluminum foil? Excellent for lunch boxes and romantic, celebratory picnics.
If you need more cupcake-carrying power, you know what to do.
$3 at Container Store | Buy
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Midi Basket
Choose from over one hundred colorful paper options to cover this bucket to hold your baby’s Easter treats. After Easter use it to store her toys, diapers or socks.
$42 at The Macbeth Collection | Buy
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Play Ottoman
In a bright color this storage ottoman would be perfect in a kid’s room. In a muted color it’s right at home in your living room, letting your kid’s toys coexist with your stuff a little more subtly.
$169 at Mason and Matisse | Buy
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StrollAway
Why does your baby always want to play with the stroller wheels after you’ve taken a turn through the dog park?
$40 at Metro Tots | Buy
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Construction Utensils
Yet another product they should be making in adult sizes.
$20 at Flying Peas | Buy
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Snack Trap
The ingenious Snack Trap lid lets your kid eat his Cheerios without ‘accidentally’ dumping them all over. Your dog will be disappointed.
$5 at Made For Mom | Buy
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Baby Spoon
New grandmas take note! This delicate silver baby spoon with a tiny moving turtle is an instant heirloom.
$155 at risd|works | Buy
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Eva Solo Apple Corer
You didn’t know you cared how your apple corer looked, until you found this.
$44 at Rose and Radish | Buy
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Color Your Own Umbrella
She’ll probably still want to draw Disney princesses on it, but you can try.
$16 at Hearthsong | Buy
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Taz Ah Mug
Helps you remember how cute your kids are, even when they refuse to eat breakfast. Again.
$23 at Charles & Marie | Buy
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Kid Smart Vocal Smoke Alarm
Research shows kids wake and respond more quickly to a familiar voice than the loud beep of a smoke alarm. This alarm lets you record your own voice to wake your family in case of a fire.
Unfortunately my husband only listens to me half the time, so he would likely perish.
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Hand Stamped Baby Spoon
A keepsake baby spoon you can actually use. How novel.
via OhDeeDoh
$24 at Lisa Leonard | Buy
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In The Pocket Baby Seat
Transform any chair into a high chair, maybe Scotchguard the upholstery first.
$55 at In The Pocket Baby | Buy
(Price converted from Sweden Kronor)
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Phil and Ted’s MeToo Chair
A genius clamp-on high chair that folds flat. We throw it in the stroller for use at restaurants, and it takes up almost no room in the suitcase when we travel. I could expound on its virtues for pages, but you’ll just go obsess over the Amazon reviews anyway, so you might as well get to it.
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DIY Straws
I can hear the wheels of my kid’s brain spinning. “Mom says no drinks in the family room, but what if the drink is still in the kitchen?”
$14 at Urban Outfitters | Buy
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Apple and Pear Dish
These aren’t just small baby food dishes, they’re also art for your nursery walls.
$51 at Yoyo Ceramics | Buy
(Price converted from British pounds.)
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Cheeky Chimp Covered Spoon
This spoon comes with a handy cover, keeping it clean until you’re ready to use it. Great in your diaper bag or in your kid’s lunch box.
$6 at Sugar Pine Beauty | Buy
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Napf Napf
These suction cups help you teach your kid to be a civilized guest at the holiday table, without risking Grandma’s bone china.
$23 at Kids Modern | Buy
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Hands Free Helmet Cam
You suspect he’s been riding his bike down the stairs. Only one way to know for sure.
$128 at Garnet Hill | Buy
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G Diapers Starter Pack
So I’ve posted about G Diapers a couple of times on Mighty Girl, and I thought it was time to recommend them here. These are flush-able and/or super biodegradable diapers with cloth covers and disposable liners. You can get the full story with the links above, but suffice it to say that we love them and are using them regularly. Anecdotal evidence would suggest that they’re better for older babies than newborns, but give them a try and see what you think.
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Car Litter Bag
Makes car cleanup more enjoyable, and that’s saying a lot.
via AT:The Nursery
$19 at Alyson Hill | Buy
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Pacifier Holder
This pacifier holder attaches to your baby’s crib rails leaving a couple binkies in arms reach all night long.
Your night job as Pacifier Locater just came to an end.
$13 at Mom 4 Life | Buy
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Jessic Battram Apple Slicer
It takes an ingenious product to make you look forward to slicing your kid’s apple.
$38 at MOMA Store | Buy
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DynoBytes Crust Cutter
Everyone knows PB&J tastes better without the crusts. Not everyone knows it also tastes better when cut into two perfectly shaped dinosaurs.
$3 at Sugar Charms | Buy
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Faucet Fountain
The Faucet Fountain transforms most any faucet into a drinking fountain. Keep your germs to yourself.
$4 at Tiny Living | Buy
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Boo Boo Bandages
Give these to your favorite kid as a birthday gift. You will be revered.
$5 at Lou Lou's Corner | Buy
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Dombo Children’s Cup
No matter how big they make the handles, you’re still gonna end up with red wine all over the couch. Kids.
$15 at Cooper Hewitt | Buy
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Munchkin iCrib Sound System
OK, baby, we’re gonna start with Velvet Underground and work our way up from there.
$26 at Factory Baby Store | Buy
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DaysAgo
Uh. Didn’t you open that salsa like a year ago? With DaysAgo tags, you know exactly how old your food is. Of course, you could also just put a strip of masking tape on the top and date it, but we both know that’s never going to happen. (Via Shelterrific.)
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bumGenius Cloth Diaper
Reader Kylee swears by these cloth diapers. They have stretchy tabs and hook loop fasteners, and require no extra cover.
$15 at Cotton Babies | Buy
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Dad Field Bag
Are you carrying a laptop, or a day’s worth of Cheerios?
$150 at Room & Company | Buy
(Price includes shipping.)
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Sterling Silver Airplane Spoon
Just because you’re born with a silver spoon in your mouth doesn’t mean you have to be all stuffy about it.
$116 at Little Jewels | Buy
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Fleurville Sling Tot Diaper Bag
Nice long strap, bright colors, and a grown-up pattern. Baby stuff is getting better and better. When you’re done toting diapers around, this will make an excellent gym or beach bag.
$130 at Modern Mini | Buy
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Nest Chair
This cozy, groovy high chair is easy to keep clean, comes with a machine-washable safety harness, and tucks right up to the table. When your baby is done with the high-chair stage, you can remove the tray and turn it into a booster chair. Later, it converts to a sleek chair for kids up to age six, which is right about when they’ll cover it with teddy bear stickers.
$570 at Modern Nursery | Buy
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Poo Poo Diaper Cover
I find this far more amusing than it probably is. I hope you’re just as puerile.
$18 at Grand River Toys | Buy
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Kids’ Dish Set
Now they have fine china for kids. Don’t you want to be six again? Each set includes an 8” plate, spoon, fork, cup and 5.5” diameter bowl. The set is 100% Melamine, and it’s dishwasher safe and shatterproof. So you can totally use the plate as a Frisbee.
$22 at Plum Party | Buy
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Board.bug Baby and Child Monitor
Your toddler skipped crawling and went straight to walking. He can be out the front door and down the block before you can pick up a ringing phone. The Board.bug child monitor looks like a pair of wristwatches. One goes on you, the other on your kiddo. When the apple of your eye gets a little too far from the tree, an alarm goes off on your monitor. You can set three different safety ranges, and you can monitor up to three kids at once. An alarm sounds if you child takes the device off. Your monitor has a panic button that will sound your child’s alarm if he wanders out of sight. Now you can totally go to the bathroom. (via Josh Rubin)
(price is a conversion from euros)
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Vintage Suitcase Gift Set
This adorable suitcase comes stocked with handmade merino wool booties, a hoodie cardigan, and a stuffed lamb. Close the suitcase, tie a bow on the handle and voila! It’s pricey, but it would make a great group gift, and I know a lot of you are crafty sorts who appreciate a cute idea.
$169 at She's Crafty | Buy
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Billy-Bob Pacifier Teeth
I know it’s juvenile, but I find this buck-teeth pacifier hilarious. Slip this into your baby’s mouth while she’s preoccupied figuring out whether her feet are attached to her legs. What’s a teeny-weeny bit of shame compared to the amazing photos you’ll get?
$10 at Future Memories | Buy
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Dragonfly Sterling Silver Spoon
This silver spoon is a classic gift to celebrate the birth of a new baby. Start your favorite kid off with an appreciation for the finer things in life.
$150 at Antique Silver Gifts | Buy
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