While kids can sometimes be reluctant to go out in the rain, it won’t take much persuasion with this Ladybug Raincoat from Kidorable. It will not only protect your little one from the weather, but is also sure to get them plenty of attention! The coat, bright red with a cute-as-can-be ladybug theme, is made from high-quality PVC with a polyester liner on the inside.

These raincoats are also available in themes including fireman, butterfly, frog, and dinosaur, all off which are sure to delight any child’s imagination. Best of all, you can complete your child’s collection with matching rain boots, backpack, towel, sun hat, and even hangers! Check out the full line of Kidorable ladybug gear here.

Nurture your child’s creative side with this beautifully crafted puzzle from HABA!

If you don’t know about HABA already, they are a German toy manufacturer that’s been producing the highest-quality wooden toys for 70 years. They’re also staunch advocates of environmental protection and have won awards for family-friendly management.

This puzzle is one of their most popular wood toys. Its geometric patterns and bright, rich colors are not only gorgeous, but teach children to recognize visual patterns as well as create their own. The set features a 10” x 10” wooden frame 88 pieces, along with 10 different motifs to copy and expand upon. The pieces are also magnetic, allowing them to easily stay in place.

Allow your child’s inner artist to come out with HABA’s Indian Summer Wood Puzzle!

There’s almost nothing that toddlers love more than feeling like adults. That’s why kids are delighted to get their first backpack and head off for their first day of preschool. I found this great line of Stephen Joseph Go-Go Backpacks that have the most adorable designs to match any child’s personality.

These backpacks are made from durable, easily washable vinyl, and are just big enough to hold everything a toddler needs to carry around. But the best part about these packs is the designs. They come in more than 15 different varieties, from cowboys, monkeys, and pirate ships for boys to flowers, ladybugs, and cheerleaders for girls.
With one of these go-go backpacks from Stephen Joseph, your child will be all too eager to get up and go to school!

For over ten years, Stephen Joseph, a true mom-n-pop company, has been enthralling children and impressing parents with their adorable designs and quality construction. From lunch boxes to wallets to duffel bags, Stephen Joseph offers only the finest children’s accessories.

Stephen Joseph’s most popular items, however, are their backpacks. Their Go-Go Backpacks are made of vinyl and feature more than 10 different designs, each one more adorable than the last. The Stephen Joseph Quilted Backpacks feature a drawstring and a snap, and they certainly don’t skimp on the design either.

One of our best selling Stephen Joseph backpacks is the Flower Go-Go Backpack. With a simple, cheerful design featuring three bright, sunny flowers, this backpacks is just as stylish as it is practical. Kids will love being able to show off their personality with this backpack, and parents can rest easy knowing that it’s made of durable, washable vinyl. This backpack can even be custom embroidered to make it more personal and special.

As a parent, you want toys that are more than just entertaining—you want toys that will foster your child’s imagination and creativity as well as help them learn. These building blocks from Melissa & Doug do just that.

While it’s exceedingly simple, this 44-piece set can be arranged into an infinite numbers of buildings and structures, teaching your child to plan and experiment, and giving them a window into the world of physics and geometry. Children love the classic design of these well-crafted blocks, and will have hours of fun making new buildings then tearing them down again!

The set also includes a 12” x 15” x 4.5” wooden storage crate, encouraging youngsters to clean up after they’re done playing. And wood is a naturally germ-resistant material, so parents should have no qualms letting their children play with or even chew on these wooden toys. Why not get a set of wood blocks for your child today!

The holiday season is nearing it’s peak here at Sleepytime Store and it looks like Kidorable may be the most popular gift of the season. Barefoot Dreams Robes and Throws are a perennial favorite, and Little Giraffe blankets are as hot as ever, but Kidorable is turning out of be one of the hottest gifts of the year! It’s no surprise really, Kidorable is popular year round and one look at the cute collections will tell you why.

It can be hard to get your child to dress weather appropriately. I remember my parents could never get me to wear a coat, much less shoes! When it came to rainy days, my mother always despaired that I was sure to catch a cold and ruin another pair of socks in the mud. Well that’s certainly not the case with Kidorable. Kids love the cute designs! We have stories of little boys using their Fireman Raincoats for make believe adventures and little girls who wore their Dinosaur Towels to be Tyrannosauruses for Halloween! When children come into our showroom, they are always attracted to the bright and smiling faces of the Frogs and Ladybugs. And then there is the little girl who trumped around the showroom refusing to take off her pretty new Lotus Rainboots!

With such whimsical and colorful designs, it’s no wonder that so many children, and parents, love the Kidorable collections. They are more than just rain gear, they are a way of looking at the world. Kidorable believes that every child is beautiful and deserves to feel wonderful. They believe that life should be fun and colorful and their collections are made to match. It really isn’t surprising that Kidorable is such a popular holiday gift. In fact, I wouldn’t mind getting some in my own size, if they made it!

Kids usually dread rainy days. They can’t go outside and run barefoot through the grass, or play on the swings or any of the fun stuff they’re used to doing. What’s more, they become resistant and tend to resent us for wanting to dress them in proper rain gear so that they don’t get sick. Well, I think I’ve found the solution to all of that. Kidorable Rain Gear is the way to go.

Kidorable understands that kids are little individuals with growing personalities and like to express them every chance they get. They have made the cutest line of umbrellas, towels, rain boots and coats, and backpacks—basically everything a little one could need for stormy weather. I got my niece a set of rain boots and coat with matching umbrella all in the adorable Ladybug style and she just loves it. She’s so attached to it in fact that she even tries to wear it on sunny days! Her brother now has the same items in Dinosaur, but there are lots more like Lotus, Butterfly, Fireman, and Frog. My nephew loves to jump into puddles making roaring noises and pretending he’s a great big t-rex—all while staying safe and dry!

Rain gear is truly a great gift for any little ones in your life. You can show them that you care in a way that expresses who they are while giving them something practical they can use when the weather is dreary. Kidorable raingear looks like nothing else around, my sister tells me that she doesn’t have to worry any more about her little ones coming home with someone else’s raincoats—they know exactly which ones are theirs!

I know that obsessing over what celebrities are doing, where they’re going, and what they’re buying is neither intellectual nor productive, but for some strange reason it’s really fun! Admit it. Everyone wants to know a little something about his or her favorite actors and actresses. And there is nothing wrong with that!

On that note, have you ever wondered what celebrity moms have been buying lately? The answer is Barefoot Dreams robes, throws, and hoodies! Barefoot Dreams products are incredibly soft and better still, machine washable! No wonder celebrities go crazy for them. Check any celebrity gossip magazine and you will undoubtedly find a picture of Jennifer Garner, Ben Affleck, and their adorable daughter Violet. And don’t be surprised if you see Violet wearing a Barefoot Dreams Toddler Hoodie. Jennifer Garner must really love Barefoot Dreams because Violet has the cardigan and hat as well!

Don’t have kids? Don’t worry. Barefoot Dreams makes adult products too, and celebrities can’t get enough of them. Barefoot Dreams Adult Robes have been worn in episodes of The O.C. and Desperate Housewives and have been featured on Ellen DeGeneres’ and Tyra Banks’ talk shows. Barefoot Dreams robes and throws even found their way into a coveted spot on “Oprah’s Favorite Things” list. Unlike most things celebrities buy, Barefoot Dreams blankets and robes are affordable enough that you don’t have to actually be a celebrity to own one.

So indulge yourself or your kids. Experience luxury like a star!

How many new parents have you met who want nothing more in life right now than a good night’s sleep? And how many cranky little baby’s are there who can’t make it through the night? I suppose that’s a rhetorical question. I haven’t met one yet who gets a full 8 hours of rest each night. And, boy, do they celebrate like crazy the first time their new bundle of joy makes it through the night!

Well, apparently I’m not the only one who noticed the bags under every new parents’ eyes. Two new mothers, determined not to join in others fate and to end the tyranny of sleepless nights, noticed too. And they did something about it. They created Cloud b.

Cloud b is a company founded on the belief that every baby deserves the sound night’s sleep they need to grow and develop healthily. And that is music to new parent’s ears, sometimes quite literally. Their most popular products are from the Sleep Sheep & Friends Collection, a line of plush little animals that each soothe a different sense. The Sleep Sheep himself, and his little travel companion, Sleep Sheep On-the-Go, are audio pacifiers, playing four calming sounds.

Then, there is the Sleep Sheep friend and my favorite of the Cloud b products, the Twilight Turtle, a plush-bodied turtle beneath a hand-painted shell. When you turn him on, his shell projects a starry pattern modeled after the real night sky, complete with constellations! I love him because he is cute, educational, entertaining, and a soothing nightlight all at once.

Cloud b also makes LullaBags, wearable blankets with two way zippers that maintain comfortable body temperature. The Lullabags are especially neat because the reduce loose bedding in the crib, a factor associated with SIDS. With the Lullabag, babies not only sleep better, but safer.

Best of all, Cloud b’s sleep products are all created in conjunction with an advisory panel of sleep experts and pediatricians. Their products have won many awards, including the iParenting Media Award, NAPPA Gold - National Parenting Publications Award, and National Parenting Center Seal of Approval.

In the end, however, you really can’t put a value on a good night’s sleep and the peace of mind Cloud b provides. I heartily recommend Cloud b for all parents, especially those with bags under their eyes.

The other day a customer asked me to help her pick out a backpack for her son. “He’s only two,” she said,” but I want him to start transitioning from the diaper bag to a book bag, and I want something he will really like.” I led her straight to our Stephen Joseph Preschool Backpacks. Stephen Joseph has a huge collection of designs, from happy bugs to prima ballerinas. Then she asked me a very good question: “Should I get the quilted backpack or the Go-Go backpack? What’s the difference?”

Quilted Kid’s Backpacks VS. Go-Go Backpacks
What is the difference, indeed? Both have the same bright colors and fun designs, and both will carry a fairly equal load. The main difference, I must say, lies in the materials, which make each bag suitable for a different end.
The quilted backpacks are made of soft and durable cotton in bright colors and appliquéd designs. My favorite Stephen Joseph feature, in fact, is the quilting on these adorable bags, sewn in patterns to match each bag’s theme! The Go-Go backpacks, on the other hand, are made of a durable vinyl that is bright and long-lasting. Their motifs are sewn on in a cute appliqué style. The quilted toddler backpacks are often better for younger children, while the Go-Go kid’s backpacks work better as book bags when the child starts school. In fact, that’s another feature of Stephen Joseph that I love: the bags are designed in matching characters and themes! That way, you can get your toddler a bag they love to use for going to grandma’s, carrying toys, and play dates, then switch to the matching Go-Go bag AND lunch box when they go off to school! And the designs are so distinctive; you will always recognize your child’s bag.

In the end, our customer did just that: she chose the quilted Stephen Joseph Pirate Backpack (our most popular design, what with the recent craze for pirates!) for her son now and will get the Go-Go Pirate backpack and Pirate Lunchbox when he starts school. A perfect transition from diaper bag to book bag!