$34.50

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This super cute sweater dress is available in sizes 0-24 months. I love the sweet peter pan collar and the lacing detail on the sleeves. This would be great for holiday pics. - Stephanie S.

$40.00

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I just came across this incredible line of handmade toys. All of the materials down to the thread are organic and biodegradable. Only plant based materials and stuffing is used. That is a true commitment to quality and sustainability and all the better that the dolls are absolutely adorable and unique. - Stephanie S.

$20.00

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You can't go wrong when you stick to the tried and true and this interpretation of a classic is fantastic. This toy is made by Plan Toys which is a company that has a strong mission statement to do right by the environment and apply a modern aesthetic to timeless toys. I'm a fan of theirs and I especially like this toy because it is so affordable, attractive and full of learning possibilities such as colors, hand-eye coordination and cause and effect. - Stephanie

$36.00

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Dear Vilac,
You are why I love toys.
Sincerely, Stephanie S.

"These wooden skittles from Vilac are simple fun for all kids, big and small. Includes 6 soldiers & 2 balls. Made from wood from managed french forests. 6" high"

$24.00

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Are you ever embarrassed by how adorable you think a stuffed animal is? No? Oh, yeah, me either. - Stephanie S.

$32.00

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Babies and tots aren't quite ready for the "Days of the Week" undies, but the these adorable barrettes are so cute and just as fun to wear. Barrettes are handmade and hand embroidered by Mara Greenaway. - Stephanie R

$32.00

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I love using glass cannisters for toy storage. I use them for crayons, finger puppets, counting bears, small wooden blocks and colored shapes. I like using glass because the craft stuff doesn't fog up the sides and it teaches my daughter to be gentle with her toys. These containers are so beautiful I won't mind having all of her things out in the open at toddler's reach. I may have to steal a few for my kitchen counter. - Stephanie R

$175

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Made of bent Birch plywood, this little scooter is made to stand up to all kinds of adventures. I'm not saying anything new here, but man I really get a kick out of well designed toys. - Stephanie S.

$49.00

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I am so enchanted by these wooden toy Pinocchios. Their noses actually grow! This is a timeless, beautiful toy. - Stephanie S.

$22.98

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This is a great twist on a classic toy. I love the beautiful, intricate designs of the castle drawings on the blocks. - Stephanie R

$75.00

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I love this. It just seems like such a magical toy to me. The chime continues to play as the ball rolls. - Stephanie S.

"A turn of the elegantly shaped key magically produces one of Mozart's melodies
from inside the solid wooden ball. The 18-note chime plays whether the ball is
rolling or standing still. Manufactured in a village on the edge of the Black Forest,
the hidden chime mechanism is mounted in premium quality wood that has been
fashioned into a perfect sphere. "

$13.00

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I think this is such a cool game. The illustrations are fantastic and the game itself is designed for a 2 year old. Once you click the link, scroll dow to find this particular game. Progressive Kid is a neat site and has a lot of fun toys and eco-friendly ideas to browse through. - Stephanie S.

"This smartly illustrated learning game is a fun way for young children to learn simple Spanish (or English). Players match the cheese with the queso, the mariposa with the butterfly and practice pronouncing with each turn. Includes instructions and a pronunciation guide. For ages 2 and up."

Orig. Price: $86.00
Sale Price: $60.00

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I love this velvet jacket from the Bluebird Collection. It's so sweet and stylish; I wish they made one in my size. I'm thrilled that I found it at Kid Simone on sale just as we are heading in to the fall season. The sale is great and so is Kid Simone. Lots of my favorite brands are all in one place on this fantastic site. - Stephanie R

£100.00

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I love this modern doll house from award winning designers Wolfgang Sirch and Christoph Bitzer. The simple design is not only stylish and beautiful, but extremely practical for little hands. - Stephanie R

£46.67

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A cool modern doll house needs the perfect modern furniture. - Stephanie R

Furniture set featuring 2 beds, one table, 4 stools, one shower with wash stand, one kitchenette and a movable room divider.

$56.00

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I love products like this. This blanket is handmade from recycled material (in this case soft fleece made from recycled plastic bottles) and is designed to be used and re-used. First, as a blanket and then as a poncho. You will surely get your money out of this one. Would also make a great gift because it's just plain good lookin' (and machine washable). - Stephanie S.

"37" long x 29.5" wide"

$48.00

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I am so excited about this toy I'm not even sure how to express myself. Let's just say I'll probably have one of these delivered to my desk at work before the week is over. There are three smaller sizes than the one pictured, but they are on backorder. Looks like you'll have to do what you were going to do anyway and get the biggest one they have. - Stephanie S.

"Plastic Russian dolls have weights in the bottom so they’ll never tip over.
A musical toy that makes a soothing jingling sound when rocked.
Made in Russia.
Small $18. (backordered until Fall 07)
Medium $24. (backordered until Fall 07)
Large $34. (backordered until Fall 07)
XL $48. (pictured with Lucia)"

$20.00

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I came across this on a site that has a lot of cool stuff for grown-ups. I remember my grandmother having a game like this perpetually set out on a table in her screened in porch along with other permanent dolls and games. This one was a favorite because cousins of all ages could play at the same time and still have fun. - Stephanie S.

$9.95

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The all-in-one activity station, neatly and creatively organized in a cup that fits in your cup holder. Genius! This little package comes with 4 activity books, 2 pages of stickers and a pencil with eraser and a pencil topper. And at nine bucks brother and sister can have one of their own. Is it possible to have a car trip with no backseat hair pulling? Here's hoping. - Stephanie R

$10.95

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What child wouldn't want to tell a little musical story while bathing just before tip-toeing off to bed? It could happen. - Stephanie S.

$27.95

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This is a great warm weather sandal and because it is made by Robeez you know it will be easy to get on, it will stay on, and your little one will be comfortable. These also come in navy and pink. - Stephanie S.

$99.99

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Melissa & Doug amaze me again. I've been looking everywhere for a well made, sturdy doll house and I finally found it with old favs Melissa & Doug. This house is similar to the Ryan's Room house, but way more affordable and it comes with everything you need to get started right away. It's also big enough that more than one child can play with the house at one time; which is great if you have more than one kid or you have a little visitor. - Stephanie R

$119.99

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We've posted this dollhouse before, but it is so great I definitely think it is worth mentioning again. If you were shopping for this around Christmas you remember how hard they were to find. They were also about $30 more expensive than they are today. - Stephanie S.

This amazing dollhouse (with furniture) is selling out left and right, but Amazon has it in stock. It comes in 2 pieces that fit together several different ways so your kiddo can create endless floor plans and stories to go along with them. - Stephanie S.

$59.95

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Everyone loves a Radio Flyer. I especially like this tricycle for toddlers because of the push handle on the back. It can be removed when your kid is ready to ride on his own. Awww...they grow up so fast. This classic bike would be a great second or third birthday gift. - Stephanie R

$6.00

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I am fascinated by these reproduction paper dolls. They are so meticulously illustrated they could be framed, but for $6.00 you can have a ton of fun helping the kiddies cut 'em out and dress 'em up. Then sit back and take in the stories that these characters and all of their wardrobe changes inspire. - Stephanie S.

7 Characters, 45 Costumes

$34.70

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Jolie is so cute in her little beret.The Lizzie Speaks Spanish Doll is also available and a Winner of the Oppenheim Best Toy Award Gold Seal. I can't wait to get the Jolie doll for my daughter. We've been listening to the same French CDs in the car. It will be fun to mix it up. I think we'll try to collect a few dolls from the series. I'd like to be able to introduce her to several languages, this would be an easy way to do it. German, Russian, Chinese, Korean, Hebrew, Italian and Greek dolls are all available. -Stephanie R

$10.00

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Support the Kyle David Miller Foundation and buy a t-shirt. This is a fantastic foundation that supplies safe car seats to families who could not otherwise afford them. - Stephanie R

$14.99

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This is the best thing I've ever put in my diaper bag. I never leave home without the phone or a set of keys. After my last cell phone filled up with apple juice and goldfish crumbles, it was time to search for a phone just for Lily. This was a great find and she was thrilled. The buttons actually make a real sound when you push them in and there is a button on the side that will record your voice. The keys are real metal and the buttons make the "beep beep" sound just like a car setting the alarm. It also has a tiny light that is a lot of fun for babies. This is just the right easy no-brainer first birthday gift for any child on your list. They're sure to love it. Stephanie R

$29.00
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I couldn't resist posting these hand painted monkey shoes. Little girls look so sweet in mary janes anyway and these have the added touch of cute monkeys. They can be easily wiped clean with a damp cloth and they are cool and lightweight. They are perfect for the playground or any other silly monkey day. They come in children's sizes 1-10. - Stephanie R

16 inch EarthBall - $18.00

1 meter EarthBall -$150.00

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Earth Day has come and gone, but we can still teach our toddlers about the planet with the help of the Earthball. Anyone who has been around a kid knows how much they love balls. The Earthball is a ball that is also educational. It comes with a handbook and an area map. I think this would be a lot of fun for little kids and also a great learning tool. - Stephanie R

$35.00

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My daughter's favorite toys right now happen to be a cardboard box and the laundry basket. The Mobilehome is a "fancy" box for the high-brow kids who need a little more kick to their cardboard. It has tiny doors and little spyholes and even a stairway and an attic for storage. - Stephanie R

Cardboard is made from 100% recycled material. Dutch designed. Ages 3 and up. 8.75" W x 14" D x 18" H

$23.99

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My daughter is beginning to learn her ABC's now and this is wonderful way to introduce her to the alphabet. These beautiful cards were designed by award-winning children's book illustrator Melissa Sweet. They are also so pretty they can even be framed and hung around the nursery as decoration. - Stephanie R

$145.00

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It's true, I'm partial to blocks. Classic, versatile toys that grow with you from the time you are first introduced to them. This set is a great example - the colors and wood are perfect for the smallest of builders and the design of each animal face becomes a puzzle (someday). - Stephanie S.

$26.00

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These softies are the perfect addition to any pretend kitchen. Or any kitchen with a little imagination. Here's to harmless cutlery and fantastic fabrics. - Stephanie S.

$54.00

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An amazing little backpack with a wonderful history. - Stephanie S.

"Each of these products is hand-knit by women who belong to a collective of knitters in rural Kenya. The collective is involved with the East Africa Hub, a non-profit organization comprised of socially responsible businesses that provide a link between artisans and the marketplace.

The importer of these products personally monitors for safe, dignified and healthy working conditions. Their commitment is to the welfare of artisans, to respecting and sustaining the environment and to promoting and practicing fair and open trade ethics and principles. By purchasing these handcrafted products you are helping to create income and ultimately a better life for these artisans and their families."

$27.00 (free shipping)

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Look what I found! I love this guy! - Stephanie S.

$110.50

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I may not be entirely prepared to defend the practicality of this set, but Holy Smokes! When was the last time a kids' bowl knocked your socks off? - Stephanie S.

"Rebel is easy for the child to handle. The edge of the plate is concave, and easily catches spilt food, and this form recurs in the handle of both spoon and mug creating a coherent and ergonomic expression. The handle makes it easy for the child to hold the mug stable, and the top is rounded, making it easy to drink, while its broad bottom keeps it stable."

$24.95

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When my brother and I were very little (probably 3 and 5), my mom had us make recordings to send to our grandparents. We told jokes that we had made up, recited our own renditions of our favorite stories and songs and giggled and generally hammed it up. We loved being "on stage". We felt like we were making something important and to our grandparents I'm sure we were. Technology passed up shoe box tape recorders long ago, but I don't think there is a better way out there for kids to make there own simple recordings. The buttons are large and easy to use and kids can immediately hear their own silly nervous voices. It's a fun (and inexpensive) way to spend a rainy afternoon and the tapes will be treasured for years. - Stephanie S.

$4.95

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Paper dolls don't always have to be about bags and shoes. This paper doll book comes with a history lesson and great inspiration for our beautiful daughters. - Stephanie

$21.95

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A Really Giant Drawing and Coloring Book

This is no ordinary coloring book! With playful drawings, funny scenarios and fun to follow instructions, Scribbles is not just for coloring but for doodling, drawing, imagining and thinking. Scribbles has endless hours of fun on any road, flying or train trip.

Taro Gomi's simple artistic style is appealing to kids and adults alike.

Taro Gomi lives in Japan and has illustrated more than 100 books for children.

Size: 8 1/4 x 11 11/16 - 368 pages

$85.00

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Wow the kids and the parents with this slick pull toy. It is designed by Japanese artist Yoshitomo Nara but I can't help but feel that this toy has been pulled straight from the pages of a TinTin comic book. - Stephanie S.

$24.99

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Wow. I love this. Petra Toys makes several different versions, but this one is my favorite. - Stephanie S.

"This unique, 8" high miniature theatre has two varieties of backdrop scenes. It contains five wooden characters with magnets in their bases that can be moved on stage with two magnetic sticks. You can play the theatre from backside, kids can sit in front of the theatre and watch the fairy-tale or they can play the theatre by themselves. You can choose from many designs and enjoy lots of fun and education. European made."

$5.99

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The classic Mr. Potato Head! I can't think why we didn't post him sooner; a great toy for little ones becoming fascinated with faces. - Stephanie S.

$265.00

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If you are in a position to spend $265.00 on a rocker, boy have I found a deal for you. This rocker is German engineered and made of birch wood and is as much fun as it is handsome. - Stephanie S.

$169.00

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"Fortune Magazine names The Spaceframe one of the 25 "Best Products of the Year".

Your kids can build a fort, a playhouse, or a grand sculptural monument in your living room. The Spaceframe modular system allows endless possibilities for expression. It is made of a unique polyester material that is completely safe for children, and 100% recyclable. The Spaceframe is a new dimension in building blocks that appeals to children of all ages.
Who: Designed by Scott Klinker and Manufactured by OFFI"