| Finding a beloved childhood toy in an attic, hearing an | | | | have rubber tires and no spokes to protect from |
| ageless lullaby or teaching our children to ride a bike | | | | pinched feet. Powder-coat paint on the steel tubing |
| can bring back nostalgic memories. For future | | | | frame won't chip so your scooter looks good year |
| generations, here are a few of those favorite things, | | | | after year. Find dealers at |
| from timeless collectibles, heirlooms to destined-to-be | | | | When is playwear truly play-wear? When its |
| classics and just great kids stuff for little ones and | | | | accessorized with touch-and-feel tags, |
| parents, and some even come in brown paper | | | | appliqués, flaps and pockets to encourage |
| packages tied up with string. | | | | interactive, tactile development, like the 100% cotton |
| Toys to Remember | | | | TAGGIES Colours Sweet Swirls 3-Piece Take Me |
| Since 1789 Holgate Toys has made fine wood | | | | Home outfit ($28.00, sizes newborn to 12 months), with |
| playthings, right here in the USA, including the latest | | | | a secret friend hidden inside an opening in the jacket. |
| edition to their collection of Presidential planes, the | | | | Available at |
| Barack Obama Air Force One ($18, for ages 18 | | | | For the coolest styles for little dudes and little misses, |
| months and up). Available at | | | | Peek Aren't You Curious shops carry the latest hip |
| The Skuut wooden bike ($99, ages 2 to 5) is a first | | | | and happening styles for babies, girls and boys, like the |
| bike that kids will always remember, and with its | | | | 100% washed cotton fleece USA Track Jacket ($58, |
| durable design, it can be passed on child to child as a | | | | sizes XS-2/3 to XL-10). Locate stores at |
| family grows. It has no pedals and no training wheels, | | | | Bring it On |
| so children propel themselves by kicking off the | | | | For a quick trip to the shopping mall, walk around the |
| ground, helping them to learn balance, steering, | | | | block, the comfy Kokopax Classic Carrier ($149.99, up |
| coordination and independence. Available at REI and | | | | to 35 pounds), is the perfect backpack for everyday |
| other retailers at | | | | use. With stylish designs on 100%-cotton canvas and |
| Girls in White Dresses with Blue Satin Sashes | | | | adjustable light-weight aluminum frame and shoulder |
| Cupcakes & Pastries is a new line of artsy, | | | | straps and padded waist support, it looks and feels |
| deliciously styled dresses for girls designed by a mom | | | | great. Includes a handy storage pocket and |
| and inspired by her two-year old daughter. The fabrics | | | | Earth-friendly carry bag. Locate retailers at |
| and details are contemporary and luxurious yet still | | | | The Sunshine Kids Radian 80 Convertible Car Seat |
| affordable. ($58-$72, 12 months to eight years). | | | | ($249.98, 5 to 80 pounds) grows with your child, with |
| Available at Fred Segal and other retailers at | | | | safety features galore, including 5-point harness, side |
| Schnitzel with Noodles | | | | impact protection and adjustable cushions for bigger |
| Meal time for baby was never so stylish as with the | | | | kids. Thanks to its steel frame and narrow seat, you |
| Boon Flair Highchair ($229.99, Up to 4 years/50 lbs.), | | | | can place three across in a car, and it folds flat when |
| which combines innovative features with distinctive | | | | not in use. To insure you get all the safety benefits, |
| modern design. The seamless BpA/PVC-free molded | | | | use a professional safety seat technician, such as |
| plastic seat makes clean-up easy, and the pneumatic | | | | Infant Toddler Youth, itysafety.com, to demonstrate |
| pedestal base and gliding casters allow for effortless | | | | the seat's features and instruct you on future |
| height adjustment and positioning, including under tables. | | | | adjustments. Available at Target. |
| Available at Right Start and BabyGAP. | | | | Organize yourself with Baggino ($149), the 3-in-1 |
| The Baby Dipper Feeding Set features a stay-put | | | | Combination Diaper Bag-N-Changing Belt. It coverts |
| rubber grip base that makes it easier for toddlers to | | | | from a shoulder bag to a mommy tool belt, equipped |
| feed themselves and gives mom a free hand for | | | | with changing mat, wipes case and pockets and |
| other duties. Transparent angled sides help mommy | | | | pouches for all your diapering supplies and personals. |
| and baby see when food is all gone. ($9.99, 6 months | | | | Available at |
| and up. Order or find retailers at | | | | Share and Share Alike |
| I scream, you scream, we all scream for alternatives | | | | When the playdate is over, make sure you get all the |
| to sugary treats and soft drinks for kids. Now there's | | | | goodies you came with, with Mabel's Labels ($12 for |
| Power Ice, a delicious, healthy frozen snack that helps | | | | 60 labels), stylish, waterproof labels that stick to just |
| quench thirst and replace electrolytes with 0 grams of | | | | about anything and clearly mark your child's belongings. |
| fat and cholesterol and no caffeine, high fructose corn | | | | Available at |
| syrup or artificial sweeteners. Lime Kicker and Orange | | | | Music to Mom's Ears |
| Blast flavors come in packs of three for $1.99. | | | | For busy moms with no time to download music for |
| Available at drugstores and supermarkets nationwide. | | | | workouts or speedwalking stroller jaunts, there's the |
| Swashbuckling Slumber Party | | | | slotRadio player ($99) by SanDisk, a pre-loaded player |
| The Pirate Ship Toddler Bed ($289.99) by Just Kids | | | | with more than 1,000 Billboard hits from a variety of |
| Stuff is a bed that lil' pirates dream of. Built ot sturdy | | | | genres, including a chillout selection off mellow music |
| wood to last and painted by hand. To boot, there's a | | | | for lulling little ones to sleep using a docking station. |
| matching Pirate Toy Chest ($230). Available at Kids will | | | | Additional cards are $39.99. Available online and at |
| go overboard for the super cuite Olive Kids Pirates | | | | Radio Shack stores. |
| Toddler Bedset ($69.99), including a reversible | | | | Plug in your iPod or Mp3 player in the iH12BR iHome |
| comforter of light-weight cotton, pillow sham and | | | | Docking Station ($79.99) to playlullabies in the nursery |
| sheets with a pattern of ships and treasure maps, and | | | | or music by your bedside. The compact cube design |
| four friendly pirates adorning the pillow cases. Add a | | | | features a lighted digital alarm clock and a remote |
| matchingPirate Floor Pillow ($45.99) can be | | | | control to change tunes or turn the player off when |
| personalized with your little pirate's name. Available at | | | | baby is finally snoozing. Available at Marshalls/TJX or |
| Complete the buccaneer decor with wall prints from | | | | at |
| with a variety of pirate-themed prints, like artist Joelle | | | | Tired of children's songs about duckies and rainbows? |
| Dreidemy's the Pirate Ship, framed ($114.99) or | | | | Plug into Ziggy Marley's Family Time CD ($13) with |
| un-framed ($19.99). | | | | some cool kids melodies with collaborators mom and |
| After a day of high-seas adventure, your little pirate will | | | | dad will love like Paul Simon, Laurie Berkner, Elizabeth |
| slumber soundly in the Pirate's Life PJs shorts set | | | | Mitchell, Jack Johnson and Jamie Lee Curtis. Available |
| ($32.95, sizes 2-14), made with flame-resistant cotton | | | | at |
| and acrylic, or Pirates Raglan Pajamas ($42.95, sizes | | | | In Touch on the Go |
| 4-12) in a flame-resistant cotton/acrylic waffle fabric. | | | | It's no kid's toy, but the Blackberry Bold 9000 sure is |
| Both by Sara's Prints. Available at | | | | fun, and it keeps mom and dad connected, by phone, |
| Along for the Ride | | | | email and Internet, so they can spend quality family |
| For the hard-core kid, the Weplay Push Scooter | | | | time away from the office without losing touch with |
| ($224.44, ages 4-8) is a heavy-duty ride built with | | | | work. With a built-in camera 2 MP and MicroSD slot |
| materials that can take a beating, by children as well | | | | you can capture and keep plenty of family photos, and |
| as outdoor elements. Its wide three-wheel base | | | | GPS, Wi-Fi music and news feeds and other cool |
| provides a safe and steady platform to push off to | | | | apps, even games, inform and entertain on the go. |
| help kids develop balance and scooting skills. Available | | | | Protect your smartphone investment with Otterbox |
| at | | | | custom cases ($19.95 to $49.95) that shield from |
| Kids Will be Kids | | | | inquisitive little hands to dirt, dust, scratches, bumps, |
| Get kids moving with Italtrike Outside Series Scooter | | | | drops and other daily mishaps, from the sleek silicone |
| ($69.99, ages 3-5). A wide non-slip foot plate and | | | | skin of the Impact series to the heavy-duty shell of the |
| convenient foot brake make the scooter safe and | | | | Defender series, your device is covered. |
| easy to use, even for small children. The plastic wheels | | | | |