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Bon Mot X-Ray Baby Bag
Durable, functional, and more than a little luxurious, the Bon Mot X-Ray Baby Bag ($295) has it all, and gold plated hardware to boot. The navy canvas is accented with bright orange trim, and a waterproof orange lining and changing pad. Exterior bottle pockets, plus interior pockets [More]
Executive Gift Guide 2009
You might not expect the holiday shopping lists for your kids and the company CEO to coincide, but the Executive Gift Guide 2009 from BusinessWeek has some great ideas for all ages. While the suggested Rollerblades and iPods might appeal to your pint-sized boss, some more budget friendly [More]
Built NY Diaper Bag
The Built NY Diaper Bag ($70) looks just as hip as any designer bag should, but more importantly, it sports some innovative features you won’t find on pricier bags. It’s made of lightweight neoprene, which is the stuff wet suits are made of, so this bag isn’t afraid of a leaky [More]
Road Mice
They might be named for vermin, but those all important computer peripherals have come to resemble them less and less over the years. Far and away the coolest-looking, least rodent-like pointing devices are these Road Mice ($45). Styled like a replica sports car, each wireless Road [More]
Cooks Smiley Face Pancake Pan
Help your kids get up on the right side of the bed with a short stack made in this Cooks Smiley Face Pancake Pan ($30). Seven silly faces smile up from your plate in a 3-inch size that’s just right for little tummies. The nonstick cast aluminum pan is dishwasher safe and includes a [More]
Baby Connect
Other baby tracking software exists, but Baby Connect ($3) for the iPhone does everything but change the diapers for you. Caregivers and parents can post updates about everything from the usual naps and feedings, to baby’s temperature, what kind of mood he’s in, and even who or what [More]
Bewbew Designer Diaper Bags
Masquerading as a gorgeous tote bag, these Bewbew Designer Diaper Bags ($79) have the features parents need to make them practical for carting all those baby essentials. The inside is divided into 2 large pockets and 2 bottle pockets, eliminating the gaping black hole that tends to [More]
Day to Night Baby Log
There are numerous benefits to recording the routines of a new baby’s sleep, feedings, and diapers, and just as many ways to go about it. This Day to Night Baby Log ($39) gives you 6 months of daily logs to track all your baby’s essential info. Quick and simple to use, it’s easy [More]
Crazy Forts
Let your kids be kings and queens of their own castle with Crazy Forts ($50), available online at Barnes & Noble. Construction couldn’t be simpler, just connect balls and sticks in any configuration to make the skeleton of your fort, then put your own sheets and blankets to use as [More]
Cevan Diaper Bags
One of the many perks of parenthood is that you have a valid excuse to tote around a gorgeous Cevan Diaper Bag ($100). These bags have achieved a rare harmony of design that allow them to look great on either mom or dad. Innovative features include an extra wide, padded shoulder strap, [More]
Scout Journey Pack
Many new parents go on a lengthy quest for the holy grail of stylish diaper bags, with the primary criteria that it not look like a diaper bag. With the Scout Journey Pack ($159), the search is over, at least for Dad. The sleek exterior conceals an abundance of features like a lined [More]
River Cottage Family Cookbook
To get kids excited about eating real, high quality food, nothing works quite as well as involving them in the preparation. The River Cottage Family Cookbook ($22) is full of recipes that kids can make themselves, with a bit of parental guidance. With a focus on wholesome, [More]
Animal Kitchen Set
Whip up some whimsy with this Animal Kitchen Set ($30) and remind yourself that cooking doesn’t have to be such serious business. The kitchen shears, which double as a nutcracker, are capped by a friendly, long-necked giraffe head that complements the spotted handles and keeps the [More]
Williams-Sonoma Kids’ Parties
In the course of a year, there are plenty of occasions to party. To keep things fresh, check out Williams-Sonoma Kids’ Parties ($25) before you plan your next birthday bash or pizza party. This photo-rich book covers seven different themes, giving advice on every aspect of the [More]
Toddler Owner’s Manual
Is your toddler a picky-eater model? Or worse, a no-eater model? The Toddler Owner’s Manual ($16) can help. The chapter on “programming mealtime behavior protocols” is just one of the many practical sections in this easy-to-read book. Everything you need to know to deal with a [More]
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