Your favorite, unique, not-your-average-run-of-the-mill BABY/CHILDRENS GIFT!

[MirandaMoes]

hey jen,
Had to ask what sorority were you in? I was an ADPi and our mascot was a lion!!

Miranda

[jennifer_r]

I've been getting babies and toddlers (for B-day gifts) who are into trains the name train:

http://www.bambinomountain.com/nt_letter_trains.html

It's compatible with Thomas/Brio, etc.

I received this as a gift for DD2 and love it:
http://www.craftefamily.com/craft/blocks_singleabc.asp

Finally, I'm eventually going to get around to getting DDs this:
http://personalizedpiggybanks.com/st...88f88ebe2eeb21

I haven't thoroughly researched the piggy banks yet, but I like the idea (and it's kind of practical :) )


Jennifer

Mom to:
Christopher 12/29/89
Adelaide 8/23/04
Bronwyn 11/9/05

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[Corie]

A few more...


Bumpy Name labels for sippy cups
http://www.bumpyname.com/

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Snack Trap
http://www.snacktrap.com/StoreFront.bok

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Giddy Giddy Hairclips (adorable!)
http://www.giddygiddy.com/designs.htm

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[kboyle]

what a bummer thay u didnt get a FULL review :(

[updacountry]

Do you know what the clip part looks like. My daughter has the finest hair. She has two really long wisps and DH wants them cut to get them out of her face. I am using really tiny alligator clips right now but panic everytime they are missing wondering if she swallowed them. Just thought you might know what they look like since she has no picture of the back on the website.
Thanks

[Corie]

Here is a picture of the clippy part. I never bought
any of the Giddy Giddy hair clips because of the clip.
They just don't hold enough hair for my 4.5 year old.
Plus, I think they are really tiny. My daughter's head
is huge! She would need a really big hair clip!! :)

(There's more information about them in Reality Layette.)


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[updacountry]

Thanks, that is what I use now so maybe it will work. Poor DD has DH hairline (none).

[The Review Mommy]

Here's My Toy Master List, HTH! :P

You can find the coolest stuff IMO at these web sites:
Playstore, Oompa, Padilly, Maukilo, Moolka, Kidsurplus, Magic Cabin, Nova Natural, Learning Resources, and Lake Shore Learning.
My Favorite B&M stores, depending on location: Tuesday Morning, Marshalls, Michaels, Ross, and TJ Maxx. Plus the Numerous Mom and Pop shops. We are lucky to have-Gippetos, Maukilo, Toy Garden, Magical Child, Learning Express, Lake Shore Learning, and Totally Thomas.
These are Unique Brands-always something special!

*DOLLS AND STUFFED ANIMALS
Blabla
http://www.blablakids.com/
Jelly Cat-I like the Bunglie Collection
http://www.oompa.com/JELLYCAT
Kathe Kruse Dolls and infant toy collections.
http://www.oompa.com/KATHE_KRUSE
http://www.magiccabin.com/productCol...llections&cnm=
http://www.kathekruse.com/
Mademe Alexander-Namely the Baby Huggums Doll (tuesday morning), Victoria, and Wendy.
http://www.madamealexander.com/colle...=16/index.html
Corelle-Namely Calin Dolls and the Navy/Pink Carriage
http://www.corolledolls.com/corolle_...124/index.html
American Girl-Bitty Baby, Bitty Twins, Historical Dolls
http://store.americangirl.com/shop/home.php
Doll House Emporium (for real doll house collections)
http://www.dollshouse.com/?source=gu...ouse_emporium3
Only Hearts Club Dolls
http://www.onlyheartsclub.com/pages/products.html
Le Toy Van
http://www.letoyvan.com/

*CLASSIC TODDLER TOYS
Barclay Blocks
http://www.barclaywoods.com/toy_blocks_small.htm
Thomas
http://www.learningcurve.com/ourProducts/thomas.asp
Brio
http://www.brio.co.uk/home.asp
Chelona Puzzles tree, beach, farm etc.
http://www.oompa.com/CHELONA?pageTit...%20and%20Games
Books-Here's my master list.
http://www.windsorpeak.com/dc/dcboar...ow_topic#55671
Balls-Crocodile Creek/Togo
http://www.oompa.com/cgi-bin/categor...Title=&start=0

*MUSIC
Schoenhut pianos
http://www.toypiano.com/kids.htm
Auris Instruments
http://www.novanatural.com/browse.ph...ategory_id=433
Tatiri
http://www.oompa.com/TATIRI?pageTitl...y%20an%20Gifts

*FURNITURE/DECOR
Table and Chairs by BBB Mum
http://www.myroomdesigns.com/store/W...TableChairSets
Levels of Discovery
http://www.levelsofdiscovery.com/catalog.php3
Eeboo
http://www.eeboo.com/startpage.php
PBK anywhere chair
http://ww2.potterybarnkids.com/cat/p...Cak&gids=k3083
Nilo Table
http://www.nilotoys.com/products.htm

*PLAY ANIMALS/SETS
Papo-The Dinos and new wild life figures are breathtaking!
http://www.papo-france.com/Index.asp
Schleich-We have a mix of these and Papo.
http://www.schleich-s.de/static/engl...ld.php?lang=2&
Playmobil-Awsome play sets!
http://store.playmobilusa.com/is-bin...J5kOUs4=?PLS=0

*FAVORITE WOODEN TOY COMPANIES
Haba anything-soft infant toys, wooden infant toys, dream meadows play mat, toddler blocks, toddler ball track with clowns, walkers, doll stollers, marble ball track/blocks, jewelry, hair clips, jewelry box, purse, decor/furniture etc.
http://www.oompa.com/HABA?pageTitle=Haba%20Toys
Check out this Haba canopy!
http://www.oompa.com/cgi-bin/item/HA2969
Selecta Spielzeug-wooden infant books, carello, girali, manolla, and doll house stuff.
http://www.selecta-spielzeug.de/inde...ta_en/produkte

*WHEELS AND WINGS
Bajo
http://www.oompa.com/cgi-bin/category/Bajo_ViewAll

*ART
Easels and Stockmar art supplies, crayons etc.
http://www.playstoretoys.com/playframes.html

*OTHER IDEAS
Kitchen-Kidkraft, PBK, Elves and Angels, or Willow Toys.
Gymbo Bubbles-The best!
Phone, Balance, or Register by Haba, Kinderkram, Erzi, or Learning Resources.

I know I'm forgetting some...I will list them later. ;)

Rebekah

[Corie]

This company makes the cutest hooded bath towels
called Tubbies. We have 5 different towels that
rotate between the kids.

The company's name is Mullins Square.


http://www.mullinssquare.com/lib/cod...&currentPage=1


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[Jenny_A]

Rebekah, I love your list!! Lots of unique stuff! Thanks so much for posting all the links. You've got wonderful ideas. I'm really enjoying this thread!

Jenny

Mom to Caroline 1/2006