Shh! We Have a Plan
If your kid loved "Little Owl Lost" or "Oh No, George!" they'll love Chris Haughton's latest book,"Shh! We Have a Plan." It's about the comical wanderings of four little friends in the woods.
To buy: Amazon, $8
Play Toaster
Every little kid seems to love spending time in the play kitchens, so why not gift them the perfect accessories to really feel like a grown-up with this adorable toaster set?
To buy: Giggle, $25
Step 2 Art Center
The Great Creations Art Center has everything your petit artiste needs to creatively express themselves: a whiteboard, chalkboard, molded bench seat, art clips for displaying their awesome works and tons of trays, cups and a caddy for holding all of their supplies.
To buy: Toys R Us, $100
Interactive R2-D2
Little (and big) "Star Wars" fans will flip over this walking, talking R2-D2. He comes with a remote control programmed with over 1,000 interactions, and walks and spins. Seriously. This is the one everyone will be fighting over.
To buy: Toys R Us, $100
Tech Will Save Us DIY Kits
Their website says these innovative DIY kits are "for little people with big imaginations," and we can't disagree. The kits are meant to encourage even the smallest kids to make, code, play and innovate with technology, and include things such as The Mover Kit, where kids make and code a wearable toy that reacts to movement, or an Electro Dough Kit where kids can use dough to make crazy creations and then watch them come to life with lights and sounds!
To buy: Tech Will Save Us, prices vary
Islabike
For little kids that are serious about biking, the Islabike is genius because it's perfectly proportioned for little kids with thoughtful details like short-reach brake levers that are perfect for small hands. You can also customize your bike to make it more of a mountain, hybrid or road bike. Soon, you'll have a little mountain biker on your hands!
To buy: Islabike, prices vary
Christmas PJs
You know you want to! Family Christmas pajamas are an awesomely cheesy tradition to start and I can't help but love these Fair Isle "Star Wars"-themed ones. They come sized for every member for the family from Baby to Dad, and are so cute you can totally get away with wearing them year-round.
To buy: Hanna Andersson, $40-$48
Camper Play Tent
An awesome alternative to those kid tepees that are everywhere, this hipster camper has a real awning and curtains, so little ones can really feel like they're hidden away in their own special space.
To buy: Land of Nod, $199
Cubetto
STEM toys are all the rage right now, but unfortunately for parents of toddlers, most of them seem geared towards the older kid crowd. Now, thanks to this first-of-its-kind screenless coding toy, even the youngest tot can gain some programming experience. This Montessori approved toy is a friendly wooden robot that let's kids combine the colorful blocks in various ways to create different "programs." How cool is that?!
To buy: Cubetto, $225
Stride Rite Stone Boots
These on-trend high top sneakers will be every parents dream come true because you don't have to tie the laces! That's right, it's just velcro! The memory foam cushion, super flexible soles and awesomely neutral color choices, will make the new Stride Rite Stone Boots a top pick of parents—and kids—everywhere.
To buy: Stride Rite, $48
GeoSmart Mars Explorer Magnets
There are lots of magnet building toys out there, but we (and our kids) are obsessed with GeoSmart's new line of space-themed magnetic construction sets. The Mars Explorer kit, in particular, is especially awesome as it comes with a motor and remote-control so your budding engineer can actually drive their creation once they're done!
To buy: GeoSmart Mars Explorer Kit, $80
Nook Pebble Twin Mattress
You already knew they made amazing nontoxic crib mattresses, but did you know Nook also makes twin mattresses? Perfect for when you're ready to transition them to a big-kid bed, and it can stay with them all the way to college and beyond! They're a splurge, but we think it's worth it to know that your loved one is sleeping on something 100 percent safe and free of chemicals
To buy: Nook, $695
Treasure Hunters Kit
The perfect excuse to get the kids outdoors and exercise their imaginations. This kit includes a make-your-own treasure map, faux gold coins, pyrite and mica, a treasure hunter's notebook and a twig pencil, a sea glass identification chart, a magnifying glass, a bag for collecting small treasures and tourmaline-filled mine tailings. A real-life choose-your-own adventure!
To buy: Rose & Rex, $40
Tegu Monsters
These adorable magnetic figures will keep kids entertained as they imagine how to stick them together over and over again.
To buy: Tegu (available for pre-order), $25-$80
Little People Surprise and Sounds Home
This isn't just your ordinary dollhouse. There's a working alarm clock that literally flips the figurines out of bed, a toilet that flushes, a light-up refrigerator and over 50 sounds, songs and phrases. Basically, this will keep your little one entertained for a very long amount of time—and that's priceless.
To buy: Amazon, $28
Osmo
A guilt-free way to hand over the iPad to your kids exists thanks to Designed for kids ages 5-12, Osmo is an interactive game system that allows your kids to literally get hands-on with the iPad. When you pop your tablet in the Osmo base and use the included reflector that gets placed over the camera, it'll be able to see what's in front of it on the table. So, on the screen, your child may see a wooden puzzle appear while they have actual puzzle pieces in their hands to manipulate and solve. There are drawing, coding and numbers games among many others. Super cool, right?
To buy: Osmo, $30 for game system, price varies per game/kit
Unicorn Costume
This handmade hooded fleece cape is sure to get imaginations flowing as kids run around in a magical land of their own. It can also double up as a cover-up when the weather gets chilly, too!
To buy: Rose & Rex, $65
Nook Pebble Lounger
Fans of Nook's insanely comfortable mattresses will be excited to know they've launched a comfy kid chair perfect for movie night or a reading nook. This modern lounger is make from a nontoxic and breathable foam, and lest you think it's just for kids, parents can be equally comfortable in it!
To buy: Nook, $220
Letter Board
Besides being an amazing Instagram prop, but did you ever consider how awesome a letter board would be for a little kid—especially at the age when they're starting to learn their letters and words. Kids can practice spelling out words on the gorgeous black felt while modern parents can appreciate that it's not a primary colored magnet.
To buy: Letterfolk, $65
Pizza Making Set
For the aspiring mini chef in your life, this kid-friendly pizza making kit will make all their cooking dreams come true. This 9-piece set includes a pizza pan, pizza cutter, rolling pin, pizza server, and five recipe cards. Bon apetit!
To buy: Handstand Kitchen, $30
Itty Bitty Be Purse
For the girl or boy that always wants to be just like Mom, popular diaper bag maker Jujube has just introduced a miniature version of their most popular tote, complete with a tiny changing pad, detachable shoulder strap and signature stain-proof fabric, so you can really be twinning.
To buy: Jujube, $40
Tokidoki Thermos
As the winter months grow colder, kick your kids' lunch game up a notch with these super cute insulated containers starring Tokidoki's most famous characters—they're perfect for sending soup, hot leftovers and even rice!
To buy: Zoli, $30
Play Sushi
Spicy tuna roll, anyone? Instead of having your kid constantly feeding you fake cupcakes and sandwiches, diversify their menu with this adorable felt sushi set.
To buy: Pottery Barn Kids, $29
Organic Cotton Pajamas
Organic, eco-friendly and super soft, these Finn + Emma pajamas come in the sweetest designs and prints.
To buy: Finn + Emma, $34
Graphic Sneakers
If you have one of those toddlers that just hates putting on shoes, perhaps these bright and whimsical high-tops will change their minds. With artwork by famous San Francisco Artist Oliver Black, the shoes even come with interchangeable Velcro tabs so your child can really make it exactly what they want—since we never seem to know what that is.
To buy: Plae, $60
