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The Rock Hand Soft Toy

• $23.47
• Nippaz with Attitude

This toy isn't for everyone, but — for the right parent — it's pretty awesome. Rock on little ones!

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Bold, graphic and colorful, the ladybug is one well-designed insect. Whether you go literal, or evoke them with colors and forms, the ladybug offers plenty of bright ideas for kids' decor. Here are a few possibilities: 

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Spring is here and talk of seedlings, gardening, nature, and trees fills our house lately. For us, this means Totoro. My kids love this fat, giant, kitty-looking Japanese character. In honor of this, I put together this ist of Totoro decorations, accessories, furniture, and just plain inspiration to look at.

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Zid Zid Denim Horse

• $42
• Art Bebe

A good starter pet that no one needs to brush, feed or exercise. Quieter too.

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Monsters have taken on a much more prominent role with our kids than they did when we were little. A more positive role, in fact. With movies like Monsters, Inc., and great books like Mo Willems' Leonardo the Terrible Monster, there are so many ways to show kids that monsters can be friendly. It's like we're telling them that monsters come in all shapes, sizes and personalities — just like people. More

Maileg Rattles

• £8.50
• Little Baby Company

Soft and cuddly on the outside, and jingly on the inside. Cute all over.

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Oh, I am impatient for spring! Since I live in San Francisco where one season blurs into the next, my main craving is for more sunlight. And spring vegetables, spring dresses, and lots and lots of bunnies..

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