How about the littlest angels? Whether your own children, nieces, nephews, grandchildren or offspring of friends, some gifts to signify the season and your affection:
Above Top Left/Bottom Right: Terrible Two Shoes-Super soft, comfy slippers with real character! Is your toddler great at pretending? Are you begged to read yet another story aloud? Early imagination should be inspired. This fabulously imaginative footwear keeps bare feet toasty and clean while encouraging creative thinking. Kids’ size 7. Monster Feet (with fur and soft claws) and Fairy Feet (bowed and pedicured.) Go to the site to see them all. I could hardly decide! $18.95 richfrog.com
Above Top Right and Bottom Left: Fearsome Four Feet- For older kids 4-5 years, children’s size 11. By now they’re reading along and creating scenarios of their own. Super Hero Fearsome Four Feet (capes!) and Bollywood Fearsome Four Feet (buttoned, tied and pedicured). Again, many more on the site. $20.95 richfrog.com
Personalized Angel Dolls- The softest velour and a good hug at 9”, these polyester angel dolls have wings, embroidered features and a name up to 10 letters. Must be ordered by Dec.10 for Christmas delivery (with personalization.) After all, every little girl should have her own guardian angel. $24.00 chasing-fireflies.com
Reversible Hats: “Flip Your Lid” Another high quality, extremely creative item from Rich Frog. These reversible velour hats are decorative and simply one way and seriously adorable the other. Princess and the Pea Reversible Hat morphs from soft magenta “Sweet Pea” to a pink and silver crown, while Lion & Jungle Reversible Hat changes from “Baby, it’s a wild world” to a lion’s head with full mane. The caps are easy to turn and picture perfect either way. 7” diameter. $15.95. Again, many more clever flips on the site-richfrog.com
Above Left: Personalized First Christmas Tutu Set: Clearly the image that goes out to all the relatives this year. Personalized onesie (order by Dec.10 for personalization-10 character max) and fluffy tutu with snowflakes in its folds. Matching hat with snowflakes. Cotton & nylon. Hand wash. Made in USA. Little girls are, after all, little girls from the get-go. $64.00 chasing-fireflies.com
Above Right: Snowbaby Onesie- Bright red onesie featuring a tiny snowman appliqué and lap shoulders. Gift packaged in a re-usable felt box with string. Join the party, sugarplum. Light to mail as well. Cotton. Hand wash. One size fits 6/12. $24.00 chasing-fireflies.com
Above Left: Read Shearling Booties- Soft, warm,adorable and chic. Natural shearling with whipstitch trim. Adjustable laces. $34.00 Comes in sizes for 0-6 mos., 6-12 mos., 12-18 mos. $34.00 chasing-fireflies.com
Above Right: Red Shearling Hat- Really, have you ever seen anything cuter and still completely practical? Made of luxurious natural shearling with whipstitch trim. Comes in sizes for 0-6 mos., 6-12 mos., 12-18 mos. $40.00 chasing-fireflies.com
Above Left: Chuckle Buddy Monkey- ages 3 & up – Batteries go in the creature’s stomach – you’ll need a narrow Phillips screwdriver. The on-off switch is inside as well. Stomach Velcroes closed. Once you turn him on, put him down (on the rug or floor, he covers territory and will roll right of any surface) and watch as the monkey rolls back and forth and around, arms, legs and tail moving, laughing like crazy. He’s a riot. I challenge you not to light up, so imagine his effect on a child! A wonderful gift for anyone low in spirits or ill as well. Once on, the creature flaps and flails like a tickled child until rounded up and turned off. With feet out flat, he’s about 14” and soft outside $19.98 hearthsong.com
Above Right: First Pops- ages 6 mos.& up. Pull and push, pull, pop and twist! First games for infant’s early skills. Fit and take apart. Watching a child learn by trial and error is simply captivating. Reaction to actually connecting things or the pop when pulled apart is priceless. Good for motor and muscle skills. Five unique shapes in 5 bright colors. 14 pieces total. iParenting Award. $18.95 alextoys.com
Ride-Ons!
Alex Toys Soft Sheep Rocker- ages 6mos. – 3 years—up to 30 lbs. Sit him/her on the softest plush to ride and ride, all giggles and squeals. Peaceful for the youngest. Buckles in for safety. Solid wood construction. Seat measures 9” w x 6” diameter. 14.5” d x 25.5” l x 15.5” h. $119.00 fao.com
Eco-Friendly Puffy Dragon Four-Wheeled Plush Ride-On-18 mos.+ As good as the real thing, but tamer and no fire hazard! Dragon detaches to become a large stuffed plaything. Wooden base and handle bar. Left and right steering. Makes crinkling and beeping sounds (well, not just like the real thing). Eco friendly-rubber wood and water-based non-toxic paints and lacquers. A pet, really. Certainly a friend. $114.00 fao.com
