black infant karate pants

My older son had a black hoodie before he started walking, and it was one of my favorite things in his wardrobe. I think it was for 6-9 months, and it was so rare to find black clothing for infants that his hoodie was like a breath of fresh air. We were all blue-d out. We were even sick of yellow, cream, green, and red. These infant karate pants are wonderful because they go with everything (like many black pants) and they're wide-cut for a cute and slouchy look.

Only $12 at Huge Wonder

Horse mobile

$28 at Kid O

Lavender Lab

Lavender is a proven sleep aid, and this soft labrador puppy from Cloud b is filled with organic lavender that gives off a subtle but lingering scent.  The lavender supposedly releases its aroma for five years, but I'll be happy if it helps my youngest sleep for half that time.

$24.95 at barebabies

Full body bib

It's a little pricey for a bib, but there were times when my son was learning to use his utensils and refusing our help when I wished that I had put him in a little raincoat. The Chic & Clean Coverall is a full body bib, with an open back for easy access and a few different patterns. Good for mealtime and art projects. The sushi coverall is shown here and is currently on sale.

$31.99 on chic tots

WubbaNub pacifier

It's the same story told by tired parents everywhere- they have to get up multiple times a night to replace the pacifier in their baby's mouth. The WubbaNub pacifier was invented by one of these tired moms, and it's an ingenius furry friend that helps babies hold onto their pacifiers and also eventually teaches them to find them by themselves. Simple yet brilliant.

2 for $29 on babydagny

Puppy Chinese outfit

This lightweight linen outfit gives sticker shock a new meaning: for something so adorable, it's unbelievably cheap. Pearl River states that it's for babies born in 2006 (year of the dog), but the zodiac police won't descend if you're buying it for a 2007 baby. Comfortable for everyday wear, the contrast piping and the Chinese toggle decoration make this outfit worthy of special occasions too.

$22.50 at Pearl River Mart

Infant gowns

Newborn gowns are convenient for easy changes, but too many of them ride up during sleep or everyday baby wiggling. These infant saques by Kate Quinn organics feature a flexible elastic bottom that keeps it all in place. Kate Quinn uses delicious muted colors for both her saques and kimonos: chocolate, green apple, vanilla, and dragonfly blue. The Tahitian blue with chocolate trim, shown here, is my pick for both newborn girls or boys.

now on sale for $27 on snazzytots

kid's crocs

I have a few friends that are evangelical croc wearers, and although I like their funky style, I know that I'll never convert. As in, they'd have to be the last shoes on earth for me to consider wearing them. However, I do happen to think kid's crocs are cute, and I'm ordering these black ones for my son as we speak. These are Disney crocs, with little Mickey heads instead of the usual distinctive holes, and have all the normal croc features: they're comfortable, ergonomic, anti-microbial, odor resistant, and wide and room for little chubby feet.

$29.99 at surfanddirt

Mother's locket

I love the idea of mother's jewelry, because it combines two things I love. But most of it's just, well... not my style. But I spotted this on classymommy and really admire the "gate" design and the antique look. There is room for three photos and I appreciate that the locket cam be flipped over for a different style or a work meeting where I want to avoid looking too 'mumsy'.

$750 for the sterling silver and blue topaz locket

Blossom Sky tent

Kids love small spaces and to play pretend. Encourage their imagination with this hanging tent by Haba. The Blossom Sky tent makes a cozy playspace with a soft floor mat and interior pockets for small things. This vine and flower covered tent adds a splash of organic beauty to any room.

$195 on oliebollen.com