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Baby Ava Flip Flops. Sure, Summer is almost over,
but we just couldn't resist these adorable baby flip flops.
Each pair is hand-made to order by one very clever mama. The
flip flops have a soft foam sole and adorable ribbon straps,
there are styles for boys and girls. For prewalkers only. $18
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Tell Me!. This colorful deck of cards is designed
to get your family talking -- about something other then who
hit who. Perfect on road trips to entertain those little, wary
travelers and dozing-driver Dad. $17 at madallie.com. |
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Need a Kaboost?. There are few finer days in a
mother's life than when she wipes down that hideous highchair
for the last time. Now you can say good riddance ahead of
schedule by giving your regular dining room chair a Kaboost --
this brand new, and very clever contraption elevates a regular
chair to the perfect height for your little one. The Kaboost
adjusts to fit legs of almost any chair and is safely designed
with anti-slip plastic. Goes on sale August 15th! Available in
green, chocolate and natural for $40 at kaboost.com. |
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Look Ma, Real Postage!. We've been waiting for an
excuse to try it out Photostamps, so with the recent postage
rate increase, we went for it. It's so easy (and fun) to
upload your photos and preview the stamps online -- the Statue
of Liberty's got nothing on your little Lucy. No doubt we'll
be finding all kinds of reasons to send a note via snail mail.
Available in several postage denominations at photostamps.com. |
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Itzy-Bitzy. Hip children's clothier Zutano recently
launched a collection of newborn clothes called Itzy-Bitzy, designed for brand new babies.
The ultimate bringing home baby outfits -- they'll actually
fit your little one just as soon as they're born. Perfect for
those impatient moms (like us!) who hate waiting for baby to
grow into things. We also adore the hip styles and prints,
which are anything but babyish. $8-20 at OlieBolen.com. |
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Janod Pyramid Blocks. A staple from childhood --
our nesting blocks were not nearly as neat as this
hard-to-find pyramid set from the clever French toymaker Janod. As junior spends endless hours
stacking them up and knocking them down these snappy blocks
will be teaching your little einstein numbers, colors and
balance. $30 available for a limited time in the United States
at Target stores. |
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YoonKids. Your kid is too cool to have Dora and
Spongebob plastered on their walls. Luckily, the Yoon sisters
have created a brilliant collection of modern cartoons that
will reflect your little one's dreams and desires. The heart
of the line are the YoonKids, a series of characters (from
princess to scientist) all worthy of your child's admiration.
YoonKids isn't just for kids... we loved the Silhouettes collection (shown left) even for
more grown-up rooms. $85-150 at yoonkids.com. |
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Spelling Bee. These fun wooden letters are created
by a mother-daughter team in Massachusetts. They have designed
two different alphabets using bright or pastel colors. Mix and
match to create your little one's name or favorite words. $6
per letter at tatutina.com. |
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Anywhere Bib. These genius Bib Clips from Kipiis
let you make an instant bib from just about anything,
anywhere. Clip them onto whatever's handy (a napkin, kitchen
towel, etc.) and your child's covered. Our favorite part? No
more hauling disgusting used bibs in your diaper bag -- just
the Kipiis Clips go back in your bag. $12 at kipiis.com. |
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Special K Chocolatey Delight. So I'll freely admit
that normally cereal would NOT be the thing to top our
craving's list. But the new Chocolatey Delight cereal from
Special K isn't exactly normal either. For starters, it has
REAL chocolate bits in it -- we're talking chopped up Dove bar
NOT Cocoa Puffs -- combined with the crunchy rice and wheat
flakes (the healthy part) and milk, this cereal has a flavor
akin to eating the cone part of a Drumstick (which everyone
knows is the best part). A bowl full with milk has only 160
Calories. You can grab a box in the cereal aisle of your local
grocer. |
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Rudolph and Frosty. Remember Frosty the
Snowman? And I'm sure you would never forget Rudolph
the Red-Nosed Reindeer. When I was a kid, I remember
watching these classic movies on TV every Christmas. Watching
them again now, the Abominable Snowman isn't nearly as scary
as he used to be, although to my daughter he is still quite a
fright, which is probably why she prefers Frosty. This
new DVD set has Frosty, Rudolph and several
other classic Chrismas films. $28 with free shipping at amazon.com. |
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Classic Christmas. You've probably heard and even
recited many times the 'Twas the Night Before Christmas
story. We've never seen it captured more beautifully then in
this new storybook with exquisite black and white
illustrations by Matt Tavares. This version captures the
exact spelling and phrasing of the original text published in
1823, making it interesting reading even for those that have
heard the story over and over. We think it's destined to
become a beloved family keepsake -- hard to believe it is only
$9 at amazon.com. |
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MAdrianne Jewelry. Golden freshwater pearls are an
elegant Fall accessory, and MAdrianne's extra-long strand is
exactly on trend. Quickly upgrade a
t-shirt and jeans or
pair it with your favorite black dress for a Holiday party.
Whatever you do, go quickly to MAdrianne.com and take advantage of their
fall clearance -- everything is 50 percent off! You'll find
this necklace (only $35) and a host of other handmade
necklaces, bracelets and earrings. |
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Bumbo Seat. We were immediately intrigued by these
new foam seats, which promise to help baby sit from the moment
she can hold her head up. We all remember that frustrating
stage where baby fusses whenever you lay her down simply
because she wants to look at something other than the ceiling.
Made from super-soft, squishy foam the Bumbo seat holds baby
upright -- in a perfect orthopedic position -- giving her a
front-row seat to the world. $40 at bumboseat.com or target.com.
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Jane Marvel. If boring wicker baskets or clunky
plastic bins aren't really the look you had in mind, you're
not alone! Designer Jane Saidenberg set out on a mission to
create storage solutions that looked good while working
overtime. We love her Zip Boxes, Pouches, and Nesting Cubes to
contain all that kiddy clutter (toys, blankets, etc).
Available in 13 very cool fabrics that are PVC coated so
they'll always look brand new. $26-78 at janemarvel.com.
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