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MonKEYS

Lisa Mulcahy — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 00:28:00 GMT

Despite the many kid versions of keys, cell phones and TV remotes they always seem to go for the real goods.

So if they’re going to play with your keys anyway why not dress them up for a little fun. In addition to their functional purpose of making it easy to locate specific keys, Fred & Friends MonKEYS, $4.99 for a set of six, will make little ones smile, as well as add a bit of cushion when baby decides to take a bite.

Organic Rattles with Some Color

Lisa Mulcahy — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 18:30:00 GMT

I love organic baby products, especially the ones that will inevitably end up in the mouth. The only problem is that although I like the natural look, neutral browns and cream colors can be a bit boring. These brightly colored ring rattles prove that organic doesn’t have to be beige.

From Mary Meyer Stuffed Toys, these multi-colored rattles, $12, with an elephant, frog or monkey on top are made with 100% certified organic cotton fabric and contain no harmful pesticides, toxic chemicals or dyes.

Monkeys on the Bed Storybook Set

AmandaHill — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 19:00:00 GMT

The Monkeys on the Bed Storybook Set tells the story of the five little monkeys with tiny plush characters. Your child can act out the song with the characters. The set includes the pieces seen above as well as the storybook.

The set is availabe from Uncommon Goods.

Monkey Flap Hat

AmandaHill — Thu, 19 Feb 2009 21:00:00 GMT

How cute is the monkey flap hat in the above picture? These adorable little mini monkey flap hats are made with 100% cotton yarn. They also come in a variety of colors that you can see after clicking behind the fold.

The hat will fit babies from 6-24 months. The flaps are great to protect little ears from the cold. The hat is available from the amazing little Cite Fuzz Etsy Shop.

Monkey Madness Onesies

AmandaHill — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 21:00:00 GMT

The onesie pictured above may possibly be the cutest onesie on the planet. This little creation is beyond adorable. Click behind the fold to check out more amazing pictures.

Even the back of this onesie is adorable.

The onesie comes in a large range of sizes. Click on over to The Nook to check out more about this onesie.

Bathroom Buddies

Lisa Mulcahy — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 03:30:00 GMT

Some people go over the top decorating children’s bathrooms. Me, I opt for accessories, because the idea of jack hammering cutesy tile off the wall in a couple of years makes me cringe. I think this affordable set of mirrors does the trick.

Zoo Animals Wall Mirrors, $44.95 for the 4-piece set, features a lion, hippo, giraffe and monkey and can be arranged in a variety of different ways. Maybe some jungle friends in the bathroom will encourage little ones to look in the mirror long enough to notice the jelly and crusty ketchup on their face … and do something about it!

Wrap It Up With Anvil Monkeys

Heather Kuldell — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 04:09:00 GMT

Whether you have an ornately organized gift-wrapping station or just need a few rolls to keep handy, Anvil Monkeys Gift Wrap would make a chic addition to your gift-giving gear. Bright orange monkey faces cover a pale bamboo background, creating a playful but gender-neutral option for birthday presents. Each roll contains two heavyweight, 30 inch by 41.25 inch sheets, which should be enough to wrap several packages unless you’re trying to cover up a Power Wheels.

Available at Amadon on sale for $6 per roll or $15 for three.

Etsy Throws a Baby Shower!

editors — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 20:38:00 GMT

Oh how we love Etsy around these parts. The handmade, organic and just plain innovative baby and kid stuff those people produce is beyond drool worthy. So when we heard they’re giving away this stuff for free we thought, “Why, oh why, don’t we have a newborn right now?!”

If you had a baby recently, or you’re a crafty Etsy seller you can participate in the live Etsy Virtual Baby Shower and Trunk Show on January 28^th at 4pm EST. Go here to get the details – essentially sellers are showcasing and giving gifts to some lucky people with new babies in need of knit hats, soft stuffed animals and many, many more one-of-a-kind items sold on Etsy. Join in the party by signing up today to either donate a gift to a new parent or to be the giftee. Then look around at Etsy's baby goods and see if you can resist buying this monkey. – April Peveteaux

Monkey Tree Mobile Makes A Great Gift

Chris Ford — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 19:30:00 GMT

One of the best baby shower gifts we ever got was a mobile for the nursery. Not the Fisher Price, make noise for the baby kind, but a beautiful one that hangs off the ceiling above the crib. We've written about mobiles from Flensted before, but my favorite is the one pictured above.

The Monkey Tree Mobile from Flensted has five little monkeys climbing a tree, and is both modern and totally fun. If you're looking for a baby shower gift that's affordable, unique and also perfect for a boy or girl (or a shower for a baby of unknown sex), Flensted Mobiles are definitely something to check out.

Monkey Tree Mobile, $32 from Design Public. Also, check out all the Flensted Mobiles at Design Public here.

Raining Monkeys on Your Wall

Erin Behan — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 15:07:00 GMT

How cute is this? Not sure if it's the monkeys' heart-shaped faces or the homage to a certain video game, but I'm now rethinking our whole nursery so it'll fit this 40 inch by 45 inch poster by Hybrid-Home. I'm also rethinking our house budget to see how I can justify squeezing out $200 for a nursery decoration. The silkscreened print is a limited edition, and designed by talented Portland artist Dora Drimalas. In fact, I've just wasted a good part of my morning pouring through all her designs at Design Public.

Monkey Biz!

Meredith Broussard — Mon, 08 Sep 2008 12:59:00 GMT

One surefire cure for the end-of-summer blues: monkeys! Lots of ‘em!

We’ve gone bananas over this adorable Monkey Snack Sac from Stephen Joseph. The extra-long strap means your preschooler can sling it across her chest or let it dangle from her shoulder. She’ll look cool, and her lunch will stay cool thanks to the insulated interior. The Snack Sac is sized for snacks or small-kid lunches; you’ll easily fit a drink, sandwich, and snack inside. A couple of bottles will fit easily. If you pack heavier-duty lunches (the kind that involve a thermos, or more than three bananas), think about the larger monkey lunchbox from the same line. Added bonus: the Snack Sac comes with a small package of monkey-themed cards to tuck into your child’s lunch. You know, so your child can be reminded that you’re bananas over her.

Monkey Snack Sac, $14.49 at Amazon

Monkey Lunchbox, $13.99 at Amazon

Backpack, nap mat, romper, burp cloth, and other coordinating monkey-themed goods are also available.

Big Deal: 40% Off Baby Clothes at Old Navy

Heather Kuldell — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 15:30:00 GMT

How young is too young to ask “Is that a banana in your pocket or are you just happy to see me?” Dirty jokes aside, Old Navy, the grand purveyor of basics that you don’t feel bad when your kid outgrows, is having a sale on summer and transition items starting today and ending Sept. 18. Argyle tights, double-breasted peacoats, roll-up pants … gotta do some surfing, but there’s plenty to take the wee ones into fall. Though they don’t quite make the 40% mark, some Halloween costumes are on sale, including this Monkey Costume for $20 (available from size 0-6 months up tp 4T/5T). That’s just bananas!

What's Best About Fall? Hoodies with Ears!

Erin Behan — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 19:20:00 GMT

I'm not going to say whether or not, as an adult, I own any hoodies with ears. But there is little doubt in my mind that the two best things about fall for children is (1) the return of the hoodie (2) the return of things with ears, such as hoodies with ears. And nobody does an eared-hoodie better than Small Paul ($48.95 at Tutti Bella). In pink, it's especially fetching. Available in 2T to 6X/7.

Egg Press' Stitch-Your-Own Animals

Erin Behan — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 13:46:00 GMT

How cute is Magnus the monkey? Letterpress designers, Egg Press, have used him on their cards, but now you can stick him up as your very own stuffed animal. I love the idea of getting kids involved in sewing early. And it's not hard to put the Egg Press' animals together--cut, stuff and stich! When done, Magnus is about 7' x 11'. Find Magnus (and his friends Clauss the racoon and and Perry the snail) at Egg Press for $26.

Monkeys Move From Jumping on Bed to Hanging on Wall

Heather Kuldell — Tue, 27 May 2008 13:16:00 GMT

The only perk about moving is redecorating, and I see a few of these monkeys in my son’s future.

An attractive, long-lasting alternative to posters or decals, Spot On Square’s Marcel the Monkey cut-out panel measures 15 1/2 inches by 15 1/2 inches, and is 3/4 of an inch thick. It’s available in three materials birch, bamboo or MDF painted in white, gray or orange. Once you choose the finish, there’s only one question left: Is it named after Ross’ pet on Friends?

Also available in Ray the Cat, Jasper the Dog or Charles the Cow for $45-$65 from 2modern.com.

Rainbow Monkey Bandages for Jungle Gym Spills

Heather Kuldell — Tue, 13 May 2008 16:05:00 GMT

Dear playground designers:

Thanks for your hi-tech, recycled tire cushioned flooring. It really helps when my kid takes a tumble off the monkey bars. I'm pretty sure you've saved me from a few emergency room visits for possible broken bones. That said, you still have to work on what happens when a kid slides across the surface. It's sorta like sandpaper across a knee. Till you figure that out, I'll keep these Rainbow Monkey Bandages (available from Archie McPhee for $4.95) in my bag.

Keep up the good work and I look forward to your improvements,
Heather

(Photo credit: mcphee.com)

7 Days of Earth-Friendly Toys: Plan Toys Balancing Monkeys

Heather Kuldell — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 13:24:00 GMT

I never expected to become a toy tyrant but these days I tend to purchase toys that don’t emit electronic whirs, bleeps or sirens. I also look for toys that don't need batteries simply so I don’t have to replace them. It has more to do with my sanity than being green, but that is a nice side effect. Plan Toys Balancing Monkeys qualifies as eco-friendly, entertaining and quiet for a reasonable price of $20.

The whole set is made out of preservative-free rubberwood. Unlike other woods that are harvested strictly for building materials, rubberwood trees aren’t cut until after they stop their latex-producing cycles.

The toy’s concept is simple: Kids hang monkeys on the tree to make it balance. What they’re really using is their counting and math skills to keep the branch level. Turns out a tree full of monkeys is just as fun as a barrel of them.

Toy Fair '08: Monchhichi

editors — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 18:30:00 GMT

With more gadgets, dolls and educational tools than you could shake a re-forested stick at, the 2008 Toy Fair in New York City brought thousands of exhibitors from around the globe to hock their wares. Babble regressed and played with the goods. Here’s what we found:

Monchhichi

They’re back! But apparently if you’re a Euro, they were never gone. According to the rep, Monchhichi is returning to the US in a big way, as they will have their own habitat (and what is their habitat exactly? Jungle? Condo?) in FAO Schwarz later this year. Judging by these examples at Toy Fair these new Monchhichis look exactly like the ones we collected back in the day. We’re hoping the commercial stays classic as well. - April Peveteaux

Commenter Flashback Proves That Monchhichi is Still Soft & Cuddly

Aaron Burgess — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 21:03:00 GMT

Oh, the things we do for our beloved commenters: Sarah's Calico Critters post the other day triggered a flashback from Babble commenter Shannon, whose mention of Monchhichis sent yours truly into a search for the thumb-sucking Japanese monkeys from so many of our childhoods. Is that a word, "childhoods"? Anyway, we didn't have to look too far: Between them, Amazon and the Monchhichi Outlet stock more of the soft-and-cuddly critters than we'd ever know what to do with. (Pictured: the illegally cute Bebichhichi in Blue Overall.) Thanks, Shannon! Now we can't get that theme song out of our heads:

Any other toys from your past you're dying to share with your kids? Nostalgia trips begin in the comments.

Monkeys and Skateboards: Two Great Tastes that J. Austin Ryan Makes Taste Great Together

Mir — Tue, 09 Oct 2007 16:03:00 GMT

I'm completely smitten with these hand-painted monkeys by artist Marnie Vollenhals over at J. Austin Ryan. Your little monkey could have the coolest nursery walls on the block if you have the coin to spring for a few of these. Starting at $110; the print featured above, "Party at Our Crib," is $150. See more after the jump.

"City Lights," $110 or $125:

"Tricks," $150:

"Tube Riders," $110 or $125:

Pink Slippers for Little Monkeys

crazedparent — Mon, 02 Jul 2007 21:02:00 GMT

Keep tiny toes warm with these adorable pink Julius Slippers from Small Paul Frank. Forget just wearing them at bedtime -- I could see these sported around all day.

$17.95 from Tutti Bella, sizes start at 7/8.

Stephen Joseph Snack Sac Pals

Mir — Fri, 15 Jun 2007 21:58:00 GMT

Who wants a boring ol' lunch bag? Not any kid I know. Stephen Joseph Snack Sacs to the rescue! Each critter sac is not only an insulated 7" x 11" lunch bag, it comes with a dozen coordinating notes to pop inside for an extra-special bit of love along with that PB&J.

You can check out the assortment at Sleepytime Store, (my favorites, the monkey and butterfly, are pictured above) where you can get them for $15.97 each. Add $7 to have your child's name embroidered.

Funky Monkeys for Feeding Time

Mir — Fri, 15 Jun 2007 12:02:00 GMT

I should probably care that this bib and burp cloth set is made from 100% cotton, backed with corduroy, is reversible and double-stitched, and that the burpees are oversized. But mostly all I can do is giggle because the print is a plethora of sock monkeys in silly hats. If that doesn't put a smile on your face, you have no soul.

(This Baby Leo set is available at Little Dudes and Divas for $35.)

Rock the Retro: Blik Swinging Monkeys

Mir — Wed, 13 Jun 2007 11:29:00 GMT

More fun than a barrel of monkeys! Whether or not your little one has ever owned a barrel of these little guys, they'll make you both smile as you watch these wall decals climbing around. The Blik set of four monkeys and four pegs will run you $40 at Piccolini.