Whether you have a small space or just want to get more bang for your buck, you may want to consider children's furniture and toys that serve multiple functions. There are so many convertible options on the market - from bassinets that transform into desks to toys that both rock and roll. Here are fifteen of my favorites: More

Product: Early Rider Balance Bikes
Price: $159-$199
Rating: Strongly Recommend*

Balance Bikes for preschoolers are becoming far more widespead in 2012 than when they were first introduced in 1999. Depending on where you live geographically, they are either easily found in every bike shop in town, or you have to order online to find your options. The design choices range from Waldorf-inspired wooden models to more classically designed metal frames. The only thing similar? No pedals. More

Red Buggy Car
• $99
• Maukilo

The funny buggy eyes got me. There are no pedals so this is a balance bike version of a trike. It's made from sustainable rubberwood by Wonderworld and suitable for 18-36 months.

Tatoo Push & Roll
• $30
• Oompa

Only because he clung to it at a thrift shop did my son have a vintage (and noisy as heck) corn popper push toy. It drove me nuts. This wood push toy which produces "gentle sounds" would likely have satisfied us both.

We can see why this toy has taken Kickstarter by storm; Weerol is a sustainable modern toy that can be customized and endlessly reconfigured to grow with your child's changing needs and interests. Yes, this is exactly how we roll. More

Rocking horses are a classic, and always will be. But times change, and not many kids today can relate to riding a horse. It might be time to bring the rocking toy into the current century. Make way for the scooter. More

My 3-year old daughter has been asking me for a toy lawn mower for weeks now. After checking online reviews and seeing the faded, broken ones at the neighborhood playground, I decided to make one myself. It turned out great (although I wished it actually cut the grass) and she's really happy with it. The only problem now is what color to paint it. You see, I assumed I'd be painting it some combination of classic red, black, and white or possibly a John Deere-esqe green and yellow. But what color does my 3-year old daughter want? Yeah, you guessed it: pink. More

Little Wheel Barrow
• $69.66
• Maukilo

I have no idea why little kids like moving things from place to place, but they do. This rubberwood wheel barrow is sized for toddlers and is ready for stuffed animal passengers or whatever else needs transport.

Personalized Mod Toddler Rocking Horse
• $80
• Little Sapling Toys

This rocking horse has a lot going for it: attractive, affordable, handmade and low to the ground for young riders. Better still - engrave it with your child's name as a special gift.

Wooden Rody Rocker
• $115
• Plastica

Against all odds, Rody the inflatable horse is on its way to becoming a childhood classic. Will the Rody-love extend to this new wood rocking version? Time will tell, but perhaps it portends an upcoming brand extension. Made in Italy by Lucio Londero of quality Scandinavian birch.