These days, being a fish out of water is definitely a good thing, as proven by Blirtshirt's adorable tees ($25). Organic and eccentric, Blirtshirt aims to teach kids the playfulness of the English language through clever design. Favorite shirts (all made from 100% organic cotton with non-toxic dye) include the "Fish Out of Water" and "No Shrinking Violet" tees designed by Kat Suito. Each comfy, non-gender-specific shirt includes a playful booklet providing definitions of the various figures of speech displayed in each design. Keep eyes peeled for a new line of Blirtshirts in the upcoming weeks, including "Bookworm" and "Motormouth." — Rebecca Woolf

Little girls love their wings, and savvy parents love one-of-a-kind eco-friendly pieces. So everyone wins with these gorgeous handmade butterfly-winged dresses by Nicole Frobush of Nixie Clothing. Crafted with love and imagination, each Nixie Butterfly Dress (45-68 British pounds) justifies its price tag by being totally unique — a 1970s retro creation made from recycled wool and vintage scarves. Perfect for a garden romp or fancy tea party, they're boho chic for your little chick. — Rebecca Woolf

One of the rewards of new-parenthood is being able to dress your sweet bundle in clothing with clever one-liners splashed across the chest, which is why we're such fans of Savvy Tot's baby gear. The A Little Hare on my Chest tee ($26), for instance, is clever and adorable, while the Spit Up on Authority onesie ($25) is preciously punk rock. To complete the look, choose a pair of super-cozy matching pants. A giggle is priceless these days. Especially after the thirty-minute wrestle-session trying to get the thing on. — Rebecca Woolf

There are lots of chic diaper bags for the femme set, but what if your tastes run more dude-ish? Shouldn't you have a bag that's manly and rock' n roll? Something practical and wearable? Something with, oh, I dunno, guitars? Diaper Dude bags come complete with a changing pad that functions as a pocket for diapers and wipes. The Guitar Bag ($109.95), our favorite, comes with a removable cell phone pouch and can serve double-duty as a computer bag. —Rebecca Woolf

Toddlers run amok. They also run in muck — a LOT of muck, which can be hard on canvas sneakers. Why not trade your kid's crib shoes in for something a little more solid (and a lot easier to clean)? See Kai Run toddler shoes ($40) are flexible, stylish and somehow scuff-proof. (I see hand-me-downs in your future.) They also wear well in weather, so you can relax and let your little maniac jump around in puddles and climb rocks with one less worry. — Rebecca Woolf

If you're a recent mom, chances are that your closet needs a makeover. How about something colorful and sexy for the New Year? Something flattering, chic and comfortable that doubles for day and night, work and play, casual or cocktail… aha! The Diane Medak V-neck dress ($150) should do the trick. Diane Medak's styles flatter all figures, including pregnant mamas and those of you/us still packing post-preggo pounds. More colors will be available this spring, but for now the V-neck dress comes in several shades of sexy, including Avocado, Mulberry and Teal. — Rebecca Woolf

Yes, Hot Topic makes baby clothes. At the risk of your teenage self calling you a poseur, check out the baby bodysuit with "Morrissey" scrawled on it in pink lipstick. If your kid's more of a bawler than a whiner, there's a Misfits onesie that says "Cry cry my darling." And for the young Stones fan, consider a "Sticky Lil Fingers" tee. No, they're not vintage tour gear, but they're irreverent, fun, and under $20. One quibble: the "I listen to Led Zeppelin with My Daddy" t-shirt has no variation for head-banging mommies. — Gwynne Watkins

Was "fashion over function" your pre-baby mantra? It can be rough making the transition from designer to diaper. Clutches are reluctantly retired to the back of the closet, followed by the eventual replacement of all "it" bags with the more baby-friendly version: the diaper bag. Enter the chic-solution to all your snack-pack lugging needs: Rebe handmade diaper bags and satchels. Rebe diaper bags are the lovechild of mother-daughter design team Debra Weiss and Hillery Sproatt. Every Rebe product is its own distinct piece, finely crafted from unique and vibrant fabrics with not a Winnie the Pooh motif in sight. (Let's keep the poo(h) in the diapers, shall we?). Rebe's brand new Matilde Diaper Sac ($198-$275 ) is perfect for busy moms in need of two-in-one diaper bag/overnight sack, with a back pocket that's just the right size for a bottle, an iPod or a Blackberry. — Rebecca Woolf