Fraggle Rock Dolls

Love: Fraggle Rock Dolls

Justify: Surprisingly soft and well made, these will definitely be collector's items.

Designer: Sababa Toys for Jim Henson

Le Cost: $24.99

Location: Amazon

Bird Pins

Love: Set of 6 bird pins.

Justify: Wouldn't these be nice to give on little cards as Valentines?

Designer: Japan

Le Cost: $4

Location: Romp

Nesting Dolls

Love: Blank Nesting Dolls- create your own!

Justify: These would make a very cool family portrait.

Designer: The Russians

Le Cost: $21

Location: Romp

PO.P Mascot Pajamas

Love: Matching Mascot and Pajamas- wonderful together, but not sold as a set.

Justify: A little elf to take your wee one to dreamland.

Designer: Polarn O. Pyret

Le Cost: $20.50 & $28

Location: Polarn O. Pyret

Lantern

Love: Luau Lantern- rechargeable, cool-to-the-touch, portable nightlight

Justify: The twist to dim on and off function is perfect for non-jarring middle of the night feedings... plus, in a couple of years, it will be perfect for reading under the sheets.

Designer: OXO

Le Cost: $199.99

Location: Unica Home

High Chair

Love: Wooden High Chair

Justify: Amidst a sea of plastic, I found this natural beauty- smart, simple and incredibly affordable.

Designer: Lipper International

Le Cost: $21.92 (!)

Location: Amazon

Alphabet & Colors Rug

Love: Alphabet & Colors Rug- 6'6" x 8'9"

Justify: A triple threat- educational and decorative... and cool.

Designer: Wesco

Le Cost: $439.99

Location: School Outfitters

ID Tag Zipper Pull

Love: Custom ID Tag / Zipper Pulls

Justify: Peace of mind.

Designer: Munchkin Mama

Le Cost: $6

Location: Etsy

Mini Marshmallows

Love: Mini Marshmallow Dolls- each one is unique!

Justify: Such a cute Valentine for your sweetheart.

Designer: Scrumptious Delight

Le Cost: $15

Location: Etsy

Burger Button

Love: Burger Button
Justify: A little friend you can wear.
Designer: KungFu Cowgirl
Le Cost: $1
Location: KungFu Cowgirl

Stickers

Love: Good Wood Stickers- come in a set of 48

Justify: Stickers are fun, you can wear them, put them on letters to friends, decorate your journal, etc.- plus they're a nice gift.

Designer: Sarah Neuburger

Le Cost: $5

Location: The Small Object

Moby

Love: Moby Rattle- a little wooden fish in primary colors

Justify: He's also a cute sculptural object, when he's not doing his job being a rattle.

Designer: Haba

Le Cost: $14.99

Location: Oompa

Custom T-Shirts!

Love: Spreadshirt- a site that lets you customize t-shirts, onesies, etc.

Justify: Homemade gifts are always the best... this is close enough.

Designer: You

Le Cost: $20 (ish)

Location: Spreadshirt

Mugs

Love: Mugs! 14oz each

Justify: When you have a tea party, everyone can choose their favorite color.

Designer: ?

Le Cost: $5.50

Location: Pearl River

24 Felted Balls

Love: 24 Felted Balls- 20mm balls made from merino wool

Justify: So much nicer then playing with plastic... a rich array of colors to explore.

Designer: Meli

Le Cost: $24

Location: Stemellina Supplies

In the Night Garden

Love: In the Night Garden- a British children's program from the creators of Teletubbies

Justify: Some TV is good, it's fun to fall in love with characters when you're little and look forward to seeing them.

Designer: Anne Wood & Andy Davenport

Le Cost: $37.93 (but sadly not available in US DVD format)

Location: You Tube & Amazon

The Best Lip Balm

Love: Laura Mercier Lip Balm- I've tried them all, this is the best

Justify: When you feel like the rest of your body is falling apart, it's nice to know your lips look good. (tip: double this with a pedicure to remind yourself that all has not fallen to chaos)

Designer: Laura Mercier

Le Cost: $20

Location: Sephora

Charley Harper

Love: Charley Harper- an amazing artist, this book is a collection of some of his best works

Justify: Inspiration is priceless.

Designer: Charley Harper, with forward by Todd Oldham

Le Cost: $49.95

Location: Charley Harper Art Studio

Falcotto Shoes

Love: Falcotto Shoes- classic styles from Italy

Justify: Those adorable little feet should be in adorable little shoes.

Designer: Falcotto

Le Cost: $76

Location: Naturino Los Gatos

Labyrinth Rug

Love: Labyrinth Rug- 6'x6'

Justify: Fun to play with trucks and dolls on.

Designer: Wesco

Le Cost: $189.99

Location: School Outfitters

Suitcases

Love: Suitcases- come in 2 sizes and 5 colors

Justify: Use for a toolbox, toy chest, art supplies, etc.

Designer: Land of Nod

Le Cost: $24.95 - $39.00

Location: Land of Nod

Custom Tutus

Love: Custom Tutus- with over 40 colors to choose from!

Justify: Doesn't every little girl need something to twirl in?

Designer: Paisley & Posies

Le Cost: $15.75

Location: Paisley & Posies

Toadstool Stool

Love: Toadstool Stool- crocheted over a sturdy base

Justify: Decorative and functional!

Designer: Anne-Claire Petit

Le Cost: $168

Location: Anthropologie

Hansa

Love: Tarsier Stuffed Animal- exquisitely hand crafted from a wonderful line of lifelike toys

Justify: You don't have to feed him.

Designer: Hansa

Le Cost: $18

Location: Hansa Toy Store

Bamboo Pajamas

Love: Bamboo Pajamas- so much softer than cotton

Justify: Extra nice for all that snuggling.

Designer: Kicky Pants

Le Cost: $24

Location: Cotton Babies

Giant Balloons

Love: Giant Balloons- imported from Bavaria

Justify: A great photo shoot prop.

Designer: Gummiwerk

Le Cost: $23

Location: Balloon Lovers

Mysterio Baby T-Shirts

Love: Mysterio Baby T-Shirts- comes in blind packaging to predict your baby's future

Justify: Adds mystery and wonderment to clothes shopping, plus the shirts themselves are very comfy and well made.

Designer: Wry Baby

Le Cost: $12.95

Location: Wry Baby

Bunny Slippers

Love: Cuddle Toe Bunny Slippers

Justify: Bunny Slippers! For Babies! (and they're soft as clouds)

Designer: Bunnies By The Bay

Le Cost: $20

Location: Bunnies By The Bay

Hedgehog

Love: Squishy Little Hedgehog- he's made of foam

Justify: A great texture for little fingers to explore.

Designer: Bullyland

Le Cost: $18

Location: Pomme

Petitcollin Dolls

Love: Bebes du Monde- 4 handpainted celluloid dolls from France

Justify: Viva la difference!

Designer: Petitcollin

Le Cost: $50

Location: Moss

Bauhaus Bauspiel Blocks

Love: Bauspiel Blocks- a handmade wooden set from Switzerland.

Justify: Lets the imagination go beautifully beyond the block.

Designer: Naef

Le Cost: $115

Location: Nova68

Kurbibs

Love: Kurbibs- a play on words for "kurbits" (traditional swedish decorative painting).

Justify: Printed on leather, so your little chic eater can be wiped clean!

Designer: Emma Megit

Le Cost: $18.75

Location: Huset Shop