You know Dasher and Dancer and Prancer and Vixen. But do you know Reba? You should. She's a great gift for the little person in your life who likes handmade wooden toys on wheels. Reba the Wooden Reindeer comes to you from Imagination Ki…
Yes, there's always that "Baby's First Hanukkah" bib that you'll use for 8 nights, max. But we dug to help find gift ideas for your baby's first Hanukkah that are just a wee bit cooler than some of the others. Hebrew letter blocks ($34, …
Don't miss a big discount and a special offer just for our readers We're always sad when one of our favorite indie shops close, but it's nice to wish the owners well as they are off on other pursuits. It's also nice when we get to pass o…
I admit it: I am obsessed with wood toys, despite the fact that, cost-wise, I can get a gazillion plastic toys for one fab wooden toy. Wood is a little more mainstream now in the world of baby toys , but I find the prices haven't decreas…
featured partner Every time the new Jacadi baby seasonal collections come out, we swoon. Especially this season when there's so much cuddly adorableness for babies to keep them snug and warm, including Jacadi's brand new home and nursery…
On my now frequent visits to Manhattan, I've become smitten with many adorable kids' boutiques that I'm unable to share with you (boo!) since they don't yet have online stores. But that's not the case with this lovely shop, which just la…
Want to blow away everyone at the baby shower and give the parents a handmade keepsake as unique as their baby will be? We've never seen a rattle like this before. The Custom Cameo Wooden Baby Rattle from Uncommon Goods is handmade by ar…
We have always had a fondness for wooden toys for babies. There's something so satisfying about them in every way, and they really hold up as heirlooms years later--I've got my own from 8 years ago that still look amazing on a shelf, and…
I swear I am not Alarmist Mom. I did not plug every outlet when my kids were toddlers and my jeans were the only pacifier sterilizer I owned. But one thing I knew is that I didn't want my kids sucking on keys, knowing that real keys may …
Q: Hi! Do you have any suggestions for rubber ducks for the bath or any teething toys that don't have paint that can come off when my 10 month old chews on them? He loves the feel of rubber toys but we worry about the paint that comes of…
Though we are still waiting to hear if the royal baby is a he or a she, we can't help but help fuel the rumors that it will be a little princess that makes her royal appearance any day now. And because we know in this day and age that pr…
Despite all the water play of the season, summertime means extra bathtime for my kids to wash off the grimy residue of the day's sunscreen, sweat, and sand. To keep the kids company, long-time favorite Corolle offers plenty of dolls for …
Move over, Sophie the Giraffe. There's a bright star of a new chew toy in town, and it's handmade, eco-chic, and...deliciously pointy. These luscious fabric balls from Timo Handmade in Israel are a sparkly new addition to the galaxy of c…
If you're into peaceful babies and peaceful communities, you're going to love this sweet collection of hand-knitted rattles and toys that helps artisans in Bangladesh rebuild their lives. The toys and rattles from Kahiniwalla are all han…
This sweet ninja is soft, cozy, and comes with a minky sword. Who better to protect your baby from nightmares? This sweet ninja security blanket from Koddalie on Etsy is a unique and cuddly way to keep your baby happy --and safe from the…
The perfect stuffed animal I want snuggling up against my kids' face at night? Soft, cuddly, machine-washable, and made of safe, organic fabric . And it'd be nice if it didn't cost a small fortune, so I wouldn't mind my kids drooling on …
Let's say you've got a die-hard city loving mama to shop for, and price is basically no object. We've found the most fun little baby gifts for urban babies used to things like taxis, park benches and black in the summer. The city baby gi…
When we first started this site it was birds. Then owls. Then foxes. Now, neck-in-neck with the fox, the cutest animal trend to emerge is definitely hedgehogs. (Not that owls show any sign of going anywhere.) If you think the spiny mamma…
There are so many amazingly unique and gorgeous baby products out there. But when I was a new mama, I was so exhausted and preoccupied, I found it hard to find the time to actually buy all the cool baby clothes, toys and gear I would've …
I suppose it's just my luck that now that my youngest has outgrown her nursery, I'm finding all sorts of cool nursery decor and accessories. But that's why I love Jonathan Adler's Junior collection so much, because it works as well for b…
My baby-having days are over, but lucky me, I've got lots of friends who are still pumping them out (ha), which gives me an excellent excuse to shower their babies with all sorts of baby gifts , like these adorable ones from CMP-fave Oot…
Whether you are looking for a stunning first-birthday gift for a special child in your life, or your preschooler just loves to build, this beautifully designed set of colorful blocks is one toy they'll treasure. Especially when they are …
We love nothing more than finding toys for kids that are handmade, or at least, don't require an on and off switch and 300 batteries. Instead, our favorite toys of 2012 are all powered by the imaginations and little hands of kids. Liz LE…
Sure, babies are cute and all. Still, sometimes a mama has to set her wee one down in a safe place so she can do something really exotic--like wash her face, or maybe flush a toilet. Quelle horreur! When they can't crawl yet (oh, the lux…