There are a couple of sets of videos that we sit down to watch with Pooky somewhat regularly. One is the previously reviewed Baby Signing Time series. The other is called Your Baby Can Read! As you might guess from the title, it aims to introduce your baby to reading. On their website and in […]

In general, we believe that the less TV Pooky watches, the better. While it’s often tempting to pawn her off on Elmo when she’s cranky, we’re trying to avoid the trap of using the TV as a pacifier. So far, I think we’re doing an okay job. That being said, one of the most useful […]

Guess what this is:

Bet you probably didn’t guess that it’s a vacuum cleaner. Yep, it’s a riding vacuum for children. It doesn’t actually exist (at least, not yet). It was designed by Kristina Anderson as her thesis project.

I think it’s a great, innovative idea. I’m not too sure how well it would fit into […]

In this age of video games, interactive television shows, and toys that flash, squeal, talk, and spin, it’s refreshing to see alternative playtime products such as the Spaceframe Sculpture.

Designed by Scott Klinker and made of 100% recyclable material, the Spaceframe is a house, cave, abstract art, or whatever your child can imagine. Since […]

Who wouldn’t love cuddly monsters like these? “Made from 100% imagination,” these handmade stuffed creatures from MMM Creations are cute, lovable, and have personalities that are one of a kind. The toughest part is choosing which one will be the one for your little one. Price: $20 at MMM Creations.

I’ve been trying to come up with a way to describe how cool Automoblox are, but they’re so superlatively cool that everything I think of sounds like a cliche. So, I’ll just tell you that I haven’t seen a cooler kids’ product out there. They’re so sleek, so aerodynamic looking, so much fun, that I’m […]

Pooky’s turning 1 in a exactly 3 weeks. We can’t believe it. Has it really been that long? Has it only been that long?
We have to start thinking soon about what to do for her birthday. We’re not into throwing an elaborate birthday party that the little one isn’t even going to understand or […]

I love simple products that encourage a child’s imagination. These custom-made capes from Ellie Bellie Kids will have your child flying over buildings, traveling to far away lands and galaxies, and anything else their little minds can imagine. They’re extremely well-made and come in your choice of two different fabric options. Each one is […]

One of the things I really look forward to doing with Pooky is playing with her at the playground. It’s one of the perks of having children; you get to experience all the things you loved doing as a kid all over again. When the sun finally shines again here in the Pacific NW, we’ll […]

Mooooo! I suppose that’s the equivalent of a Beep! Beep! when you’re riding on a Cow Wheely. Voted as Best Australian Toy last year, the Wheely Bug comes in two different sizes for 9-18 months and 18+ months. The adorable designs include a cow, ladybug, and bee.

You can find these currently on clearance at Baby […]