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lilywear tees

We just love this hip line of Lilywear tees by Miele Fresca. The founders of this California-based company (an artist and graphic designer) combine their love of rich color, playful design, and wearable, unique fashion to create the look of Lilywear.


With the success of their women and toddler lines in 2005, the company recently launched Lilywear tees for baby! Playful designs like Rise and Shine Baby, Hip Hop (shown), and Fleur round out the line. We can't wait for the 2006 collection, where they'll launch new designs each season!


These hip, hand-printed baby tees are made from 100% soft combed cotton. All are made sweatshop-free and in the USA. Check out their women's line and buy one for you and one for baby! (Although they don't make matching tees, you and baby will certainly be noticed for your matching style and modern look!)


Miele Fresca is now offering FREE SHIPPING on all orders placed between November 28 - December 5!


baby legs

Cold, blustery, and downright cold days have arrived! So what do you do when you love the ease of onesies but are still worried about the chill in the air? Buy a pair of BabyLegs!


We've found these fabulous baby leg warmers at Wild Child! They're both stylish and fun. Funk up that plain old white bodysuit with some argyle BabyLegs, and you?ve combined function with fashion! Perfect for protecting little knees while learning to crawl. (BabyLegs will also grow with your child...think arm bands for the child with wild style!
All sweet little baby legs deserve the same treatment...even those cooped up in the hospital for extended stays. The Children?s Hospital in Seattle, Washington, receives a continuous selection of these playful warmers. A percentage of their profits also go to the Children?s Hospital and Regional Medical Center. Fabulous!


eat n play

Founded by a husband and wife...who are parents of three, Homegrown Kids products makes spending time together fun, safe, and convenient. We want to introduce you to Eat ?N? Play Activity Cooler - because we know you can?t eat at home every night...and because kids get bored coloring on resaurant placemats!

The 3-in-1 cooler attaches to most tables, provides a clean and sanitary eating surface, and includes an interactive playmat with three toys. There?s plenty of space for bottles, cups, food, and extra storage for diapers, wipes, lotion, etc. Adjustable shoulder strap, clip for keys, and easy-access pockets for cell phone, camera, and snacks! Choose from My Pretty Garden, My Town, or Alphabet Soup playmats!


hot off the press

For those who believe that motherhood has caused you to ?lose your mind? - you?re wrong! Although you may find yourselves putting the juice back in the cupboard more often, your brain is actually performing better than it did before you became a mother. According to Katherine Ellison, Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter and author of the The Mommy Brain: How Motherhood Makes Us Smarter, research indicates that new moms experience improvements in memory and the ability to multi-task! A fabulous pick-me-up!


With the hilarious blend of schematic diagrams, troubleshooting tips, and step-by-step instructions, The Toddler Owner's Manual explores issues of childhood from ages one to three. Even dads will enjoy the book with language like - Does your toddler refuse to consume fuel? Are there viruses in her system? Do you need to reprogram her sleep routine? Whatever your concerns, you'll find the answers here - courtesy of pediatric psychologist Dr. Brett Kuhn and co-author Joe Borgenicht.

Beth Teitell's humorous take on motherhood will make you laugh out loud as she reveals her darkest and most shameful moments as a ?rookie mom? in From Here To Maternity: The Education of a Rookie Mom. Learn how she returns a Ralph Lauren layette outfit she'd gotten for her baby, only to turn around and use the store credit to buy herself a Kate Spade wallet! We love her view on "mommy dating" (the difficulites in finding a mom and toddler both you and your child like for play dates). She almost titled the book, The World's Worst Mother Comes Clean. But like many of us learn, she wasn't really a bad mother...she was just a rookie, new at the game!


the essential pregnancy organizer

Pregnancy is the most nerve-racking, exciting, scary, and hopeful time of your life. You'll have so many questions and worries...and when you toss in the forgetfulness and the emotional roller coaster, you'll feel like you're stuck in a whirlwind.

Organization and preparedness are the ways to help you combat all these ?symptoms?, and we've found the perfect medicine. The 40 Weeks + Pregnancy Organizer is a well-designed, easy-to-use organizer for expectant parents. Its modern, journal-sized, and ultra-stylish blue and brown cover allows you not to succumb to the teddy bears and bunny rabbits, just yet...and is the perfect size for toting around everywhere.


This essential pregnancy organizer helps you manage the details of your pregnancy, as well as baby?s first months at home. We love the checklist they've compiled to complete through the weeks of your pregnancy, with details like when to schedule your dentist appointments, when to purchase a life insurance policy, and when to finish the nursery d?cor (in time to allow fumes to dissipate!) We love that they've compiled a list of all the important questions to ask your health insurance provider, and interview questions for obstetricians, midwives, pediatricians, and childcare providers. With allotted space for all of your prenatal check-ups, and details like weight, tests taken, and practitioner instructions, you'll create a keepsake with all of the details of your pregnancy.


customized books

We all know how our little ones love being the center of attention...so why not make them the main character in a picture book about themselves! At MakeItAboutMe.com, books like My Adventure on Sesame Street and The Amazing Alphabet Adventures can star your own child! Little ones will love to see their picture alongside their favorite Sesame Street characters...and learning their ABC's! A fabulous keepsake, and gift under the tree!


never forget a face memory game

Memory was an all-time favorite game for most of us...and we've found one version that also introduces your children to the faces of children from all around the world. Made of sturdy, high-quality laminated board, this is a game that you'll love playing with your child. Winner of the Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Gold Award, Eeboo uses artwork by well-known and well-loved children?s book illustrators to create vibrant toys and gifts. This game makes a perfect Holiday present. Find this fantastic find at Pampered Tot.


luxe adoption album

A keepsake album is something so dear and precious to all moms that it's on nearly everyone's baby registry. But an album to tell your child's special adoption story is a difficult find. We've discovered a beautiful, detail-oriented company who does just that - AimeeJ. Their Luxe Adoption Album is created with stunning handcrafted Thai papers adorned with suede and ribbon details. Included are 20 uniquely designed keepsake pages to remember baby?s first year...and special story. With five colors to choose from, and the ability to personalize your cover, Aimee J allows you to create a unique keepsake you will cherish for a lifetime.



While you are shopping around Aimee J, make sure you check out their Luxe Brag Book, perfect for bragging about your little one.


lilypad baby

Hunting for a great baby gift is always hard, especially when you're trying to put together a decorative gift package. Lilypad Baby is able to help. With their adorable gift sets pre-wrapped, they've done all the hard work for you. They cator to every budget, with gift sets ranging from $13.50 to $110!



Lilypad Baby also carries delightful patterns of reversible bibs, burp cloths, and blankets. New to Lilypad Baby are their diaper covers in adorable prints, and perfect for around-the-house comfort.


teepee for me

All kids love to have their own cozy space, and they love creating forts. Now, this used to mean draping a blanket over two chairs or setting up a small nylon tent in the house. All that has changed. Tee Pee for Me has an entire line of fantastic play tents that are sure to amuse your child for hours on end from the time they can walk all the way up to their young teen years. They're the perfect place for club meetings, tea parties, playing house, or just reading a book or doing homework in their own quiet space. Either way, this spot will become their sanctuary...and create memories to last a lifetime. Tents are beautifully handcrafted in lightweight, colorful cotton prints. They're 66? tall and 60? in diameter...plenty of space for your child to imagine and dream in.



Tee Pee for Me was founded by two moms who believed in creating an heirloom quality product that can last a child many years. They are proud to say their product is made in the USA. We love their slogan, ?Don?t just give a gift?give a memory?. You will definitely be giving the gift of many years of memories with a play tent from Tee Pee for Me.



Join our mailing list to win one of these fabulous play tents by Teepee For Me - a perfect gift for the holidays!



product showcase

Looking for a stand-out tee for your little one? Baby Wit creates distinctive infant and toddler tees that scream LOOK AT ME! You won't find cutesy every-day tees here. Their range of tees include Rockin? Tees (i.e. Jimi Hendrix), Arty Tees, Politico Tees (sure to stir up a controversy), Naughty Baby (tees like 'He thinks he?s my daddy'), Nice Baby, and Pop Baby. They use the highest quality materials that are made sweatshop-free, and they hand-press their baby tees by using retro iron-on transfers (yes, the old-school way).



Baby Wit was founded by a stay-at-home mom with a sense of humor who refused to dress her daughter in bland t-shirts covered in bears and other equally uninteresting creatures. Tired of seeing rainbows, hearts, and bears on baby shirts...she started Baby Wit, a company that designs baby shirts with adult sensibility.



So if you?re tired of your tot blending in with all the others, your search stops here. Baby Wit is dedicated to making loud tees...with serious style! You'll spend an hour browsing their site...and when you're done picking and choosing and customizing your orders, you?ll want to hit the streets (or playgroup)!

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