I’m a Little Monster…a Little Monster Backpack ($25), that is! And this monster isn’t scary at all. This durable pack is full of monstrous fun, with plenty of fabric appliqué monsters (cute ones!) to scare off the playground blues. It’s a breathable, spot-washable backpack with three pockets, and it’s a perfect toddler size. Add on the lunchbox (sold separately) for a full monster package. No fear!
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Brownstone Buddies Cloth Dolls
It takes every kind of doll to make the world go round! Brownstone Buddies Cloth Dolls ($34.99) are all about tolerance and inclusion. Miko, Ama, Harley and Veena live in the same Brownstone, and they come from all over the world, bringing unique talents and personality to the party. Your kids will love mastering Harley’s Science skills, Ama’s Math skills, Miko’s Geography skills and Veena’s Dancing skills! Teach your children well, the Brownstone Buddies way.
Baby’s First Journal
You’ll never get these moments back. Write them all down and cherish them forever with Baby’s First Journal from Glow Baby ($15.99 Canadian). This gorgeous coil-bound 5.5”x7.5” journal has space for recording all of their firsts, from feedings to sleep to baths and everything in between. And it’s made with acid-free paper and post consumer waste content, so it’s eco-friendly and beautiful. You’ll always remember their firsts, and Baby’s First Journal will help you relive them all over again.
Clean Bean Baby Mat
Cleanliness is next to….uh….we forget, but it’s pretty damn important. Go to the mat with the Clean Bean Baby Mat. ($20) This little wonder-mat is the perfect travel companion, keeping your baby’s precious butt away from filthy germs anywhere you go. It’s incredibly light and stores easily and there are five gorgeous prints to choose from. It won’t make you want to change diapers, but it’s great to know that there’s something standing in the way of public nastiness.
Minimink Faux Fur Wrap
It’s Waldorf Astoria luxe and style at Motel 6 prices! The Faux Fur Wrap from Minimink ($100) is nothing but pure elegance for your little one. 39.4” square, 100% brushed cotton, plush as hell and available in three colors. Use it as a blanky, a swaddle wrap, a stroller wrap…you name it. Baby luxury never looked so good. And all for less than you’d pay for dinner at the Waldorf. Bargain!
Bebe Bottle Sling
Look Ma, no hands! The Bebe Bottle Sling ($19.95 and up) teaches your baby proper bottle-holding skills, while you go hands-free. The sling holds their bottle securely, at a perfect angle preventing air from entering the bottle (and you know the stink that can lead to). It’s a soft, sweet new pal that works with any car seat. Comes in Monkey, Dog or Cat.
Nuddle Baby Blanket
Are you sick of rolling your stroller over baby’s slumping blanket and watching baby fly out in slo-mo (in your mind, of course)? We thought so. Time to step up to the Nuddle Baby Blanket. ($38 – $75) This gorgeous, totally luxe blanky allows you to strap your five-point stroller harness on the outside. No more slips! It also has a foot pocket for snuggly warm tootsies. You’ll never slip again. Well, your stroller blanket won’t, anyway.
Crankypants
It’s not always a bad thing to be a crankypants. Not when they have Crankypants! (Prices vary) These longies or shorties are made to order based on request. You make your request on the first of the month, and if you’re selected, it’s on! And if not, you have another chance the next month. Pretty damn cool. And how cool is it to sport one-of-a-kind custom hand-knit kecks like these? (Sorry, no adult sizes. That would just be disturbing…)
Sweet Cheeks Talcum Free Powder
Hey, it’s Sweet Cheeks! (Oh sorry, Ma: not you!) Sweet Cheeks Talcum Free Powder from Smoochie Baby ($7.95) is talcum without talcum: all natural for your baby’s natural cheeks. It’s a Japanese formula utilizing arrowroot, cornstarch, kaolin clay and Essential Oil of Lavender. That’s it! Nothing manufactured in some chemical dump along the turnpike here! Your sweet cheeks will love Sweet Cheeks. And we’re sure Ma will as well.
Lollipop Romper
Call the dentist! The Lollipop Romper from The Baby Bunch ($9.95) is so sweet it might cause a cavity. 100% cotton candy-striped romper comes rolled up in a cellophane lollipop wrapper with ribbon and bow. Makes a great shower gift, or a just-because for your favorite new mom. Just don’t lick the wrapper, ya freak.
