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Microcontroller Experimentation Kit

Microcontroller Experimentation Kit

Finally, a kit for the true geek parent! Spend some quality time with your teenager working on some serious electronics and learning microprocessor programming techniques. The Microcontroller Experimentation Kit ($150) introduces you to microcontrollers, sensors and basic programming. [More]

Roost Recycled Rover

Roost Recycled Rover

Looking for the perfect pet? Look no more! The Roost Recycled Rover ($128) doesn’t bark, chew your favorite shoes or need to be walked. He’s also eco-friendly – each cheerful canine is fashioned from twisted and woven newspaper with wooden nose and eyes. With perky ears [More]

Sonny & Reed Nubbed Teething Necklace

Sonny & Reed Nubbed Teething Necklace

When they’re teething, and even when they’re not, babies will eagerly gnaw on anything that comes near their mouths. Spare your sweater and your more fragile jewelry with this Sonny & Reed Nubbed Teething Necklace ($30). As you hold your baby, this necklace sits within [More]

Fridge Frames

Fridge Frames

Spend just a few minutes reading this Fridge Frames tutorial, and then just a few dollars on supplies, and transform your fridge from crayon chaos to amateur art gallery. Half a dozen steps take you through marking and cutting the backing piece, gluing some magnets, and protecting those [More]

Paper Culture Birth Announcements

Paper Culture Birth Announcements

Help your baby make a lasting first impression with Paper Culture Birth Announcements ($3). Whether you want a card featuring a beautiful black and white or color photo of your baby, or just his vital stats on a pretty background, they have a bountiful selection for every preference. [More]

Mamman Whale Tote Bag

Mamman Whale Tote Bag

Sometimes it’s nice to have a bag with a special little pocket for every item, and then sometimes you’re in a hurry and just need to cram in everything in sight and go. That’s when a great tote like this Mamman Whale Tote Bag ($12) comes in handy. Made of 100% recycled [More]

Night Owl Cotton Flannel Lounge Pants

Night Owl Cotton Flannel Lounge Pants

If your new baby has her days and nights mixed up, or you’re just up watching the Late Late Show by choice, these Night Owl Cotton Flannel Lounge Pants ($25) are a comfy and cute way to show off your nocturnal nature. Of course, they’re just as warm and cozy to wear during [More]

Circle of Sentiments

Circle of Sentiments

From the moment they’re born, they have your heart. Celebrate the beauty of unconditional love with Circle of Sentiments ($55) handmade jewelry. Each necklace or bracelet is hand stamped with your child’s name on a silver or copper disk, or even choose a copper heart or [More]

Baby Knits Kit

Baby Knits Kit

The most special things for a new baby are those that someone put their time and love into making by hand. For your own little one, or any baby close to your heart, the Baby Knits Kit ($25) has everything you need to get started making beautiful clothes and accessories that will be [More]

Diaper Bag Jacket

Diaper Bag Jacket

Like a spy jacket for dads, the Diaper Bag Jacket ($92) lets you leave the house with Junior looking deceptively unprepared for baby emergencies. But under the sporty, fleece exterior, you’re packing wipes, diapers, bottles, and even your cell phone and iPod, all in specially [More]

Between Me and You Journals

Between Me and You Journals

Kids and parents might think they know all there is to know about each other after living for years in the same house, but with these Between Me and You Journals ($15) for mom or dad, you’ll quickly discover what you’ve been missing. Each journal features 35-45 [More]

RITMO Prenatal Music System

RITMO Prenatal Music System

As early as four months into pregnancy, an unborn baby is ready for his first lessons in musical appreciation. The RITMO Prenatal Music System ($100) lets moms-to-be share their favorite tunes, or recordings of Daddy’s voice, while providing support for a growing belly. Anything [More]

Padalily

Padalily

Infant car seats look so convenient and portable, until there’s actually a 10 or 15 pound baby sleeping in them. Combined with the weight of the seat, having a 25 pound bulky load dangling from your arm is a real pain. Padalily ($26) saves your aching back, making it comfortable [More]

Bebe Au Lait Nursing Covers

Bebe Au Lait Nursing Covers

Hungry babies don’t care where you are when they decide it’s time to eat. For nursing mothers who value their privacy, Bebe Au Lait Nursing Covers ($35) are a stylish, and highly practical, solution for feedings in public. Unlike blankets that can easily slip off or be yanked [More]

Bounce A Bye Ball

Bounce A Bye Ball

Long after you pack away the maternity clothes and strike pickles from the weekly shopping list, you’ll still be finding uses for the adorable Bounce A Bye Ball ($39). During pregnancy, balancing on an exercise ball is a helpful preparation for birthing, and they’re often used [More]