If you had asked Alicia Peyrano, owner of Little Citizens Boutique, a few years whether she would ever own a kid's store, she probably would have thought you were crazy. Then, after Alicia became pregnant herself and started searching around for the gear for her new family member, she started falling in love with uniquely designed wares from around the world. Late one night her husband suggest she open her own baby boutique and Little Citizens was born. 

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I love slipping little notes into my boys' lunches when I make them in the morning… and I'm thankful that (so far!) they aren't yet too embarrassed to have a note from mom with their food. But I love this idea that makes sending a message with them to school that much easier! More

I love the sounds of chirping birds when I go outdoors… even though it's still chilly outside, the birds are telling us it's only a matter of time before the world warms up again! If you're in the market for a new lunchbox for your little one, here are a few cheerful birdie bags to help herald the start of spring. More

The Montessori weaning method encourages babies to work toward eating independently as early as their introduction to solid foods, from learning to set their places to cutting their food and pouring their own drinks. It can be difficult to hunt down dishes specifically designed for Montessori, so we've rounded up everyday dishware that mimics the Montessori weaning staples. More

The Banana Saver
• $6
• Annie's Blue Ribbon General Store

I know, this product seems a bit ridiculous and certainly single-use, but you should see what happens to the bananas I pack for my son in the ten minutes between our house and his preschool: bruised, blemished and brown. Short of bubble-wrapping them, I think this product may be the answer to my problem.

Kangovou Dishware Set
• $59
• Kangovou

This 9-piece set is not only attractive, it's thoughtfully designed and free of BPA, PVC and phthalates. The stainless steel cores wear "protective jackets"which help keep the contents hot or cold. Available in 4 colors.

Our son is only three years old, but he's already traveled with us quite a bit, even traveling continuously on an extended trip from the time he was 5 months old until he was 10 months old. I've discovered a number of products that have made my life easier as a parent juggling a squirmy child from airport security to restaurants, but it took some trial and error to find my favorites. More

Ba Baby Bottle Holder
• $14.99
• The Original Baby

This bottle accessory reminds me of the easy-to-grip O-ball (and it can also be used as a toy) and helps infants gain confidence in bottle holding. It's compatible with all wide neck bottles.

Mary Blair Art Baby Bag
• $148
• Le Sport Sac

I wrote about Mary Blair's art in nurseries a few weeks ago and then spied her work on a new line of bags from Le Sport Sac, including this diaper bag. It features imagery from Disney's iconic It's A Small World.

Product: The Woombie
Price: $26-$43.99
Rating: Strong Recommend*

Many parents have discovered the almost magical calming effect of swaddling their babies. A snug-fitting blanket replicates the comfort of being in the womb while also keeping baby's flailing hands from waking her. A good swaddle can be hard to accomplish, however, and the hassle of removing and then reswaddling the blanket during middle-of-the-night diaper changes can be frustrating. The Woombie attempts to solve these swaddling issues by offering an easier and, according to its makers, safer way to swaddle baby.
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