Gifts For The Little Ones

1. Awesome shiny silver kitty purse; $48, from romp.
2. Who can resist a ridiculously cute kitten skirt? No one, that’s who. Perfect for twirling; $47.50, from Kinchi.
3. This squishy-soft Spanish alphabet set would make a thoughtful gift for a bilingual family; $40, from MiChiMa.
4. A unique puzzle that helps kids recognize subtle differences in color; $16.50, from ittikid.
5. Chunky Crayon Rocks are perfectly shaped for a young child’s grip; $6.95 for a rainbow of shades, from Imagine Childhood.

1. This little Woollyhoodwink is made by hand and bursting with personality; $29.95, from fawn & forest.
2. A real wooden catapult built to launch beanbags at block towers; $18 for a catapult and 3 beanbags, from the wood toy shop.
3. Miss Natalie’s Pirate Supply Kit comes stocked with a treasure map, pin-on parrot, eye patch and bandana, message in a bottle, and plenty of booty; $28, from fawn & forest.
4. Grow your own crystal garden with this kit from Imagine Childhood; $9.99.
5. Even kids who think they don’t like art will have fun with this hidden colors paper; $3.50, from romp.
6. The coolest shadow puppets around; $8 each, from Orange Moon Toys.

1. These light and breathable cotton muslin swaddling blankets help regulate baby’s temperature – and they come in all sorts of pretty prints; $44 for a set of four, from aden + anais.
2. Parents using glass bottles will appreciate these organic bottle covers; $11 for two, from peanut tree designs.
3. These little indigo booties are the softest ever, made from Peace silk, organic cotton, and hemp fleece; $22, from ecological arts.
4. I am wild about all of the vibrant prints from Danish company Smafolk, and this bunny suit is one of my favorites; $35, from ittikid.
5. Hipster parents will die for this little onesie with a fringed bottom; $24, from deer dane.
6. A modern bird print dresses up this sweet pink onesie; $15, from Super Sweet Creations.

1. This pogo, made from upcycled sweaters, has the sweetest face – and comes with his own little sleeping bag! $42, from the pogo shop.
2. Little ones will love playing make believe with this alpaca fox tail and mask set from fancy-pants brand oeuf; $48, from fawn & forest.
3. Edit: how could I have forgotten this one? These handmade monster stamps totally rock – perfect for embellishing all manner of art projects and notes; $24 for the set, from the small object.
4. Every  young child I’ve known loves hiding things in little containers – which is part of the appeal of these adorable little matchbox mice; $24 each, from romp.
5. Natural plant dyes create the rich, earthy colors in these watercolors; $16.99 each, from Imagine Childhood.
6. Do you remember Sunprints? Kids are always amazed when they use this light-sensitive paper to create prints of virtually any object, using just the sun and water to “develop” the prints; $7 for a set of 12 sheets and instructions, from romp.

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