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Etsy Alert: The Very Hungry Tee Shirt

JeanneSager — Thu, 28 May 2009 20:03:00 GMT

Hungry for literature that doesn't require repeated readings when you're ready for bed?

Let them wear their favorite story on their chests with this The Very Hungry Caterpillar tee from an Etsy shop for happy (and hungry) kids.

Speckled Sunshine's owner hand paints all her soft tees, and her recreation of the Eric Carle classic is spot on. Can I just say I'm jealous? So chew your way on over to Etsy to pick one up for just $12.50!

More Eric Carle Goodies:

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Birthday Tee To Wear All Year Long

JeanneSager — Tue, 26 May 2009 20:06:00 GMT

There's no reason to be dressing your kid in a "birthday girl" tee six months after her birthday just to get your money's worth.

Bring out the cupcakes every day with this onesie or tee from Ambajam. The polka dots make this a party - whether there's an anniversary to mark or not!

The downfall? It's only available up to size 24 months! But you can get it in short sleeves for $32 or long sleeves for $34.

Driving Summer Into Town With One Sweet Top

JeanneSager — Tue, 26 May 2009 14:01:00 GMT

Childhood obesity may have stolen some of the ice cream truck's thunder, but there's no need to worry about sticky hands or stuck out bellies with this sweet tee.

A retro top made from soft cotton that's lightweight enough for ice cream-friendly days, it's part of Appaman's new line for summer. The truck will drive over in onesie form only online, but you can load up on toppings for bigger cones, er, kids in stores (locate one by zip code here).

Afraid the wait will make you melt? Get the onesie from Black Wagon for $28.

Organic clothes by B Nature

Lisa Estall — Mon, 25 May 2009 18:59:00 GMT

For organic clothes for tots check out B Nature. The designs are simple, clean and made out of 100% organic cotton.Their line of apparel is free of harsh pesticides and are made under Fair Trade conditions.

Shown here is the Short Sleeve Romper for $27.

Robotcha? You Betcha

JeanneSager — Fri, 22 May 2009 20:31:00 GMT

In a household where Yo Gabba Gabba's Plex reigns supreme, it's been a tough row to hoe with the slim pickings for female robot fans out there.

Hello Robotcha, a company conceived under the direction of its owners' three-year-old son. It's a place where robots and ice cream are omnipresent, and we've finally found robots for every kid's futuristic fantasy. Switch the nameplate on your front door to the Jetsons, because the future is here and if it strikes your fancy, it comes in pink, light green and even ruffles.

The company with "shirts for kids who like robots" - because what kid doesn't? - Robotcha sports boxy designs that come from a whole new box. Robots with ice cream cones, green bots planting flowers (the GrowBot), and friendly automatons waving howdy. Suddenly, we don't even care if it will clean our bathroom for us; at least these robots turn out our kids looking good.

Get a hoodie for her, a tee for him and throw one in the pile for Dad (Father's Day is coming, hint, hint) straight from Robotcha.

A Shirt For Little Mischief Makers

JeanneSager — Thu, 21 May 2009 18:06:00 GMT

So it's been really quiet in the other room, and you know your kid must be up to something. Throw this t-shirt on them and the whole world will know your kid has spunk with a capital "S."

From the hilarious Ex Boyfriend Collection, the "Now Accepting Henchman Applications" tee is made for mini mischief makers in sizes extra small to extra large. Mommies and Daddies need not apply.

Get it from the Ex Boyfriend Collection in your little imp's favorite color for $24.99.

Get a 'Peace' of This Puppy

JeanneSager — Thu, 21 May 2009 16:30:00 GMT

I've seen some kooky recreations of the peace symbol, but this canine critter takes the cake.

The Peace Puppy tee from Buddhi Wear will center your little pup for some serious downward dog.

Made of organic cotton, the youth tees come in peaceful sky blue or natural, or you can stretch your way over to pick up a Peace Kitty tee.

The tees are $28.50, and for every purchase, Buddhi Wear plants a tree! We give this tee . . . and the tree . . . two woofs up.

Check out more peaceful tees for tots:
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When She's Sweet as Guava Jelly

JeanneSager — Fri, 15 May 2009 20:23:00 GMT

She may be made of sugar and spice, but you want your girl to stand out, don't you? So skip the sweet as pie tees and go for this twist on an old favorite.

Thanks to Surf Shack Baby, you can tell the world your girl's "Sweet as Guava Jelly."

The new line of wear for moms, dads, girls and boys who like to ride the waves offers up one hundred percent cotton softness and a little bit of sass.

Get the Sweet as Guava Jelly in 2T to 7 for $22 (with free shipping), and check out Surf Shack Baby's tees for her brother too.

S is for a Shakespeare Shirt for Little Sonnet Writers

JeanneSager — Thu, 14 May 2009 21:27:00 GMT

They might still be on fairy tales, but who better than the bard to start them off on a life-long love of literature?

This Alpha Buddies tee is perfect for a summer's day - one lovely and temperate of course - as it's made from one hundred percent cotton. S may be for Shakespeare, but it's all for Stocking in the kids' closet.

Get it in baby to toddler sizes (up to 6) from Alpha Buddies. Prices vary by style and size, but they're all around the $20 mark.

As Cute As A Snail? Hmmm...

Cathy Hale — Wed, 13 May 2009 21:00:00 GMT

I'm not making fun, but when I noticed the name of this layette was Snail Coverall, I snickered. I've seen snails in person and they are far from cute. The little sticky trail they leave behind is far from adorable. Anyway, Lucky Jade disagrees with me. They are proving once and for all that snails are indeed precious, and possibly luxurious too. This layette is made from a cotton and cotton cashmere blend and is available in infant sizes 3/6 and 6/12. Shop Arte Bebe.

Four Best Picks from Target's Shorts for Tots

JeanneSager — Mon, 11 May 2009 17:26:00 GMT

After a week looking at some of my favorite shorts for summer in different price points (and for the different genders), I offer up the Droolicious' version of the baker's dozen: another day of favorites, but this time all on the cheap.

Target's line of toddler shorts are long on savings and even longer on cute.

You can't go wrong with the Genuine Kids label (an off-shoot of OshKosh) and these little denim short shorts (warning, they are TRULY short) for $9.99. The waistband adjusts, and the drawstring helps cinch them in for tiny hipped tots.

For extra coverage, try this "walking" short, a slightly shorter version of the board short. Also from Genuine Kids, it's priced the same, with the adjustable waistband. Snaps on the pockets help them keep their little treasures safe. These retail for $9.99.

Games of hide and seek are out, but the bright colors of the new line of board shorts from Circo mean you'll spot your little man in any crowd. Priced $5.99 and up, they're not all available on the Web, so stop in to the stores. They're worth it. The fabric dries quickly in the sun, and the cut is comfy for running, jumping and all forms of summer fun. Get the pair seen above straight from Target online.

For dressing up or dressing down, little khaki shorts from Cherokee are a staple of every little boy's dresser. Pull them out for that summer barbecue with the Joneses or pack him off to day camp in this cargo version. Styles vary (and again, they're not all available online), but priced below $10, you might want to stock up (get the pair above for $8.99).

Check out our other favorite shorts - 7 Days of the Best Shorts for Summer.

7 Days of the Best Shorts for Summer: Didn't Feel a Thing

JeanneSager — Sun, 10 May 2009 14:22:00 GMT

Shorts weather can't come a moment too soon for little kids who have been cooped up all winter long. What am I saying - shorts weather can't come too soon for Mom and Dad! So start stocking up with our seven favorite shorts for little legs.

A little ruffle goes a long way with a skort that keeps her undies under wraps.

The skorts from Ouch come in six funky colors - from yummy chocolate to fabulous fuschia - and it doesn't hurt that they're stocked with flair for girls three months to six years. One hundred percent cotton to keep them cool, the bottom layer is a short, the top a skirt, making these a totally retrolicious skort (remember those?).

Prices vary by size, but you're looking at $39 to $41 - check out all the colors here.

A Look Back at the Past Six of the Seven Days of Shorts:

7 Days of the Best Shorts for Summer: Dapper Dons and Donnas

7 Days of the Best Shorts for Summer: Surf's Up

7 Days of the Best Shorts for Summer: The Perfect Fit

7 Days of the Best Shorts for Summer: Bermuda, Bahama

7 Days of the Best Shorts for Summer: Track 'Em Down

7 Days of the Best Shorts for Summer: Mini Mobster

And come back tomorrow for the Droolicious version of a baker's dozen: a look at Target's new shorts line

7 Days of the Best Shorts for Summer: Mini Mobster

JeanneSager — Sat, 09 May 2009 14:28:00 GMT

Leave the canoli, take these Knuckleheads pinstripes and stock them in his dresser.

The cotton shorts breathe to keep little boys cool this summer, and the retro white on black stripes make mobster style sweet.

Available in six months to seven years for $43 with an elastic back to make these last all summer long (and maybe into next year), you can get them from Psychobaby.

Check Out More of the Seven Days of Shorts (and come back tomorrow for the next in line):

7 Days of the Best Shorts for Summer: Dapper Dons and Donnas

7 Days of the Best Shorts for Summer: Surf's Up

7 Days of the Best Shorts for Summer: The Perfect Fit

7 Days of the Best Shorts for Summer: Bermuda, Bahama

7 Days of the Best Shorts for Summer: Track 'Em Down

JeanneSager — Fri, 08 May 2009 13:01:00 GMT

Just one look at these little track shorts, and it's June, the end of first grade. Summer's almost here, and my little legs are loving the sun's kisses.

Yes, track shorts are back, although thankfully it's a trend that is not returning to the basketball court (please, tell me we never have to see the likes of Larry Bird's thighs again!). Tea Collection's little cotton numbers are perfect for slipping under a girl's dress for protecting her, ahem, femininity or wearing as a regular pair of shorts that keep her cool on a hot day.

Machine washable with an elastic waistband, Tea's tiny throwbacks have improved on the real thing - no hot nylon track shorts for your kids!

Get them in a solid color or truly taste the seventies and eighties with bright chrysanthemums. Either way, they're $19, and the elastic waistband means you might get two summers out of these.

Check Out More of the Seven Days of Shorts (and come back tomorrow for the next in line):

7 Days of the Best Shorts for Summer: Dapper Dons and Donnas

7 Days of the Best Shorts for Summer: Surf's Up

7 Days of the Best Shorts for Summer: The Perfect Fit

7 Days of the Best Shorts for Summer: Bermuda, Bahama

JeanneSager — Thu, 07 May 2009 14:30:00 GMT

No man is an island, but these little Bermudas can make even the staycation set live out their island dreams.

The funky cotton shorts from Lola et Moi sport an elastic waistband to keep things up and a big retro button closure (backed by an easy slide in and out clasp for little hands to manage).

Machine washable with an adjustable waist, the Bermudas are available in pink and blue at Lola et Moi for $88.

Check Out More of the Seven Days of Shorts (and come back tomorrow for the next in line):

7 Days of the Best Shorts for Summer: Dapper Dons and Donnas

7 Days of the Best Shorts for Summer: Surf's Up

7 Days of the Best Shorts for Summer: The Perfect Fit

Kiss Her Shoulders for a Lark . . . and Loon

JeanneSager — Wed, 06 May 2009 18:28:00 GMT

Is it a dress? A tee? A beach cover-up? Lark and Loon's "drops" line gives you all three in one sweet package.

One hundred percent cotton, this forest-inspired drop is made for some old-fashioned (retro even) summer fun. The tank style leaves her shoulders open to be kissed by the warmth of the sun (with plenty of sunscreen on of course!), and a pair of Lark and Loon capris will take this on through to fall.

Get the Kiss the Mushroom drop straight from Lark and Loon for $30 and check out the rest of their drops. Pair it up with a pair of capris (a steal at $14).

Summer Dress in the City

Heather Kuldell — Wed, 06 May 2009 01:23:00 GMT

Ruthless & Toothless kids’ clothes usually feature tattoo-inspired art, but I’m loving the Brown Stone Dress' print of colorful leaves overlaying a brownstone-lined street. Whether in the city, ‘burbs or the beach, this 100 percent cotton dress is a comfy, cool summer piece. Available for $38 in sizes 2, 4, and 6 years.

Three PJs for Mom and Me Too

JeanneSager — Sat, 02 May 2009 14:12:00 GMT

Find me something sweeter than a little kid, fresh from the bath and wrapped up in a clean pair of PJs, and I'll have to buy you lunch. Kids look their sweetest when they're bundled up for bed, and there's no reason Mom can't cash in on the action.

PJs for mommy and me are always a sure fire hit for Mother's Day, so we helped narrow them down:

1. Jumpin Jammerz. Forget the silly name, just look at those little feet. For moms who tend to say "I'm cold" all year long (guilty as charged), these footie pajamas keep them toasty. Same goes for their kids, who might kick off the covers but won't be air-conditioned out of their beds in the middle of the night. Sized from "baby" to "kiddie" to "extra large," the fleecey footies will warm mom's heart. Get them from Jumpin Jammerz.

2. Little Miss Matched. If you'll take "matching" in the loosest sense of the word, Little Miss Matched lets you mix up a set of pajamas that's just like baby . . . sort of. With camis, boxers, lounge pants and traditional pajama tops for moms and goofy cotton tops with matching leggings for girls and toddlers, there are myriad options to suit mom and babe alike. So you match even when you don't.

3. Hatley. For families who count sheep together, Hatley's tank and shorts set or top and pants duo for your little lamb and his or her mom will swaddle you off to dreamland. Made of organic cotton (what, you were expecting wool?) they're available from MyBabyPajamas - get mom's for $39; and either the unisex kids set or the girls' set for $27.And while you're at it, slip those sheep on their feet - socks are $7.

Check out more goodies for mom:

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Rock Out With This Small Paul Tee

Lisa Estall — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 20:43:00 GMT

Your little girl can rock out in this Small Paul Love Rock Tee. Small pink hearts adorn the sleeves and back. On the front is the famous Paul Frank monkey... a star, a heart, a pink tie, plus the words Love Rock ‘N’ Roll.

I really like the graphics on this shirt. It’s made of 100% cotton so comfy for baby.

It’s $20 and sold at mysweetmuffin.com.

This tee is also available as a onesie.

Tutu That You Can Do

JeanneSager — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 16:04:00 GMT

I'm here to put an end to the mystery of the endless layers of tulle in your little girl's tutu.

Kerri's Kreations sells a line of tutus that are dripping in little girl, but she's done one better for the parents who always want another challenge.

Due to popular demand (and hundreds of questions from parents like me who can't make heads or tails out of all that tulle), Kerri's rolled out a set of instructions, available for purchase straight from her site, that detail how to make your own pettiskirt (yes, they're the same thing).

"Late one night while doing some research, I came across a thread on a sewing forum with several woman asking for advice because they were extremely frustrated with the instructions posted on Martha Stewart's Website," Kerri explains. Gee, we can't imagine how anyone could be befuddled when faced with trying to Martha-ize themselves (snort).

"I offered some advice and some condensed instructions and answered a few questions," Kerri says. "Next thing I know, I start receiving e-mail after e-mail with questions from women needing instruction or advice about making the skirts."

An idea was born. You can still buy one of her sweet skirts, but you get Kerri by ponying up for her tutorial - which comes with access to her head full of all things tutu. You need at least a basic grasp on crafting to get through this one, but she breaks it all down for you - from the type of thread to buy to the type of fabric (chiffon, she explains much softer on their little kid skin than tulle, by the way - see, just why we need her!).

And when you're done, you never have to tell where all that crafting know-how came from. Just answer your friends admiration of her sweet little pile of froth with, "that old thing? I made it myself. I know a lady who could help you make one . . . "

Get the details from Kerri's Kreations for $19.95 (enter the words FREESHIP at checkout, this comes as a PDF, so there are no shipping charges).

Pink Axle - Between Rock and Your Soft Spot (That's Your Kid)

Whit Honea — Sat, 25 Apr 2009 14:02:00 GMT

Pink Axle calls itself "the sweet side of rock 'n roll couture" and believes that kids are just as individual as adults. True enough.

They make soft caps, keyword being 'soft,' for newborns through 4T with rocking themes like skulls, guitars, peace signs and smooches. It's rock 'n roll, baby.

Make your kid the rebel of the nursery.

Buy Pink Axle caps for $19.99 on their website.

A Mini Cooper for Your Mini Style Maven

JeanneSager — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 21:01:00 GMT

I love the look of the Mini Cooper, but it's always smacked of something you'd pick up at a toy store to me. It's part of its charm! Now the Mini has gone truly tiny, with Mini tees from Charlie and Sarah for the toy store set.

Printed on soft American Apparel tees, the Mini is hand block printed with a screenprint overlay on this side of the pond with the little car for your little one.

Sized from 6-12 months up to 12, get the Mini tee from Blue Sky Rocket for $29 in long-sleeve or get the short-sleeve in sizes 2 through 12 for $25.

Summer Party Dress By Pippers America

Lisa Estall — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 13:59:00 GMT

My little girl is going to look adorable in this party dress. Although an older child is modeling it in the picture, the sizes available on the Pippers America web site are 6 and 12 months. There are four summery prints: posey, blue henna, pink henna, and cecile.

The company's clothes are designed for babies, girls, boys and adults. Everything is made in America which is a plus and stays true to their name.

Inspired by Mom, But All Little Girl

JeanneSager — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 20:00:00 GMT

Who says the baby swans are always ugly ducklings? A new line of sweet little girl dresses and tops inspired by the clothing worn by mom has put grace and style back into dressing little girls.

From the French for swan, Saurette is Lisa Kanouse's answer to mothers who are looking for less cartoon characters, more classic design.

"I think modern parents want their children to look as good as they do. By offering little girls an opportunity to dress more like mom, it offers a fresh approach to dressing little girls," Kanouse says.

She does it with swinging sundresses, like the Cabbage Floral Applique (above), a sleeveless summer wardrobe staple that leaves them free to run with the wind at their legs but dresses up for a summertime wedding. The Cabbage Floral's empire waist adds a grown-up twist, but the long flowing skirt is all little girl.

Get the dress in pink or in gray at Saurette for $99.

Get Arty for Their Next Birthday Party

JeanneSager — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 20:35:00 GMT

If you're all about sending your kids' party guests home with something that kept them occupied through the party, you'll be stocking up at Wallaroo.

The company known for suiting up moms, dads and kids with hats has an Art Hat for kids to get their crafty out.

The cute microfiber sunhats come packed with six non-toxic paints and a brush, so the kids don't need to fight over a collective set of paints. The hats themselves are UPF 50 plus to protect the kids from the sun's damaging rays, while the little drawstring pouch they come in can be stuffed with a thank you card from the birthday kid or a few tchotchkes to celebrate the day. Or you can just call it a day with the hat, the paints and the brush - a full goodie bag, and you didn't have to spend a day hitting up craft and dollar stores to get it done.

Get them for $20 at Wallaroo Hats.