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Deuter Kid Comfort II from Tots On-the-Go
Grab Junior and take a hike—with this heavy-duty (but not too heavy!) child carrier. Designed for maximum comfort for you and your little adventurer, thanks to features like extra padding, an integrated hydration sleeve, a large zipped pocket under the seat and a large rear pocket, this easy-on and easy-off toddler trekker holds up to 48.5 pounds for a fun day in the great outdoors.
($219, www.totsonthego.com)
Win it! June 1
Microbrew Beer Bucket Gift Basket from Gourmet Gift Baskets
Unique, useful, cool and so tasty, too! Daddy will love this masculine gift basket of hand-selected microbrews, mixed nuts, peanuts, pretzels and beef jerky (that they say is out of this world), all sitting pretty, uh, we guess we mean handsomely, in a galvanized bucket that doubles as a cooler. It could very well be the best gift he’s ever gotten. Ice and universal remote sold separately.
($69.99, www.gourmetgiftbaskets.com)
Win it! June 2
Cutie and Patootie Gift Certificate
Gear up your little star for a life in the cool lane with the de rigueur goodies from Cutie and Patootie. With everything Junior needs to rock the cradle, from funky fashions that you’ll wish came in your size to designer stroller and car seat covers, this hip kid emporium is a one-stop shop for your totally trendy tyke.
($25 gift certificate, www.cutieandpatootie.com)
Win it! June 3, June 16, June 20
Beaded Baby Spoon from Rockin Diaper Bags
Keepsake beaded baby spoons! Did we just hear an “aha”? Yup! They’re a perfectly priced and oh-so-appropriate new-baby gift. Handmade by the owner of Rockin Diaper Bags, a boutique diaper bag and baby accessories emporium, this classic choice delivers a spoonful of sentimental sweetness to your favorite new parents.
($12, www.rockindiaperbags.com)
Win it! June 5, June 9, June 27
Quote the Walls Gift Certificate
Say what? Say anything! Say, say, say what you want—with these easy-to-use vinyl decals. Whether it’s a welcoming quote for your kitchen, a whimsical saying in Baby’s room or a fun personalized graphic for your playroom, this customizable wall art is more than a decoration or well-placed conversation piece—it’s a constant reminder of the sentiments that speak to your soul.
($25, www.quotethewalls.com)
Win it! June 13, June 17, June 29
Personalized Simply Colors T-Shirt
Make a statement with the hip clothing from Simply Colors. Name names, sport a funky-fresh design, or don a tongue-in-cheek saying or even a family joke with these customizable tees (they also have hoodies, onesies, pants, dresses and more!), available in 10 trendy colors, that are sure to please the wearer as much as the people who feast their eyes on his custom-made design.
($16.90, www.simplycolors.com)
Win it! June 6, June 15, June 22
Leg Huggers
What’s cuter than Baby’s little chubby legs? Baby’s little chubby legs in leg warmers! Made from sustainable bamboo, these eco-friendly, antibacterial accessories keep legs cozy and warm in winter, protected from the sun in summer and in the height of kiddie couture all year long. With designs to suit any outfit, Leg Huggers makes diaper changes, toilet training, crawling, climbing, dancing and prancing
look like child's play.
($10, www.leghuggers.com)
Win it! June 4, June 19, June 26
Tottini
When we click on to Tottini, it makes us feel cool again and okey-dokey-artichokey about being suburban, often housebound parents—and not footloose and fancy-free 20-something gadabouts. Yup! The neato stuff that they sell turns our waaah! into whoa! and even wow!—as in “Whoa, man, I really need this Fat Boy chair” or “Wow! The Bloom Coco Natural Lounger is just gorgeous!” The Seattle-based boutique sells everything from furniture to baby gear to music, clothes and toys like these:
Green Toys Sand Play Set
Can ya dig it? Now you can with the eco-smart Sand Play Set from Green Toys. Made from environmentally friendly materials, helping to reduce fossil fuel use and CO2 emissions, this
modern take on the classic includes a bucket, castle mold, shovel and rake and is beachy keen for kids ages 3 and up. Bonus: Green Toys are made in the USA.
($20, www.tottini.com)
Win it! June 10
Green Toys Jump Rope
Might as well jump—jump rope, that is, with this eco-friendly, made-in-the-USA classic toy created with 100 percent cotton rope and 100 percent recycled plastic handles. Heavy on the fun for kids ages 5 and up, light on the carbon footprint for all.
($10, www.tottini.com)
Win it! June 14
Green Toys Ecosaucer
Spend some time with your kids in your backyard (you know, that greenish thing that lives in the back of your house) with this Mother Earth–friendly version of a classic frisbee. Made in the USA from 100 percent recycled plastic milk containers, this lightweight flier reminds you that the sky’s the limit when it comes to good old-fashioned fun.
($8, www.tottini.com)
Win it! June 18
Sterling Silver Jingle Bells Anklet by Baby Emi Jewelry
Oh, you pretty things! Your belle will jingle with glee when she sports this stunning anklet from the super-chic Baby Emi Jewelry. This traditional Cambodian baby blessing gift, also adapted in style for toddlers, children and adults, is not only just about the most adorable thing you’ve ever laid eyes on when it graces Baby’s little ankle, but it helps Mom and Dad keep track of their mini mover and shaker. Plus, Cambodian folklore has it that the sweet sounds ward off bad spirits. Protection and functionality never looked so glamorous!
($40 for baby size, $45 for toddler size and $50 for child size, www.babyemijewelry.com)
Win it! June 12, June 23, June 30
HEAR YE! HEAR YE! Get 15 percent off your total order when you use code TFG15. With a deal like that, you’ve got your baby, birthday and holiday gifts in the bag!
Sparklehearts Sparkly Body Lotion
Your favorite little girly girl will love this organic body lotion. With super-luxe ingredients like mica for sparkle, sesame oil for protection, murumuru butter for moisture-packing nutrients and sweet almond oil for softening, this naturally antibacterial, antiviral and anti-inflammatory wonder-salve smooths on the glamour, making self-care as fun as it is pro-health. You glow, girl!
($12.49, www.sparklehearts.com)
Win it! June 7, June 11, June 24, June 28
Set of four BabyKnobNots
When our kids were born, we scribbled practically illegible (thank you feedings every two hours) messages on torn pieces of scrap paper, begging UPS, FedEx and well-meaning well-wishers to please, please, PLEASE not ring the doorbell. Our desperate taped-on versions of do-not-disturb signs usually blew right off. Spare yourself the aggravation by picking up these smart door hangers. A unique idea for baby shower and new-baby gifts, birthing class parties, and as a sanity-saving must-have for yourself, the easy-to-spot, weather-resistant BabyKnobNots, available in pink, blue or yellow, come complete with customizable sayings that send funny and persuasive messages, won’t scratch your door or leave behind sticky tape remnants and will let your little bundle of joy—and maybe even you—get some much-needed rest.
($14 for the 4-pack Parent Pack, www.babyknobnots.com)
Win it! June 8, June 21, June 25
Mouse Over to Read Messages On Hangers
