Puddle Jumpers
Splashing in the rain becomes even more fun thanks to Rain Boots ($38) from Chooka. Eclectic designs include cupcakes, skulls and bones and edgy hearts. Available at www.babesta.com.
Precocious Garb
Let baby speak his mind while you donate to a good cause with Charitable Baby T-shirts ($25) from Long Island-based Because I Said So. All of the profits of the cute “caring is sharing” tee will benefit the Pediatric Cancer Foundation. Other adorable shirts include “teenager in training” and “too smart for my own good.” www.bcauseisaidso.com.
As Easy As A-B-C
With Thank You Notes for Beginners ($12.95) from One Step Ahead, kids learn the importance of showing gratitude and the proper way to do it; 24 pre-printed cards and envelopes feature fill-in-the- blanks for easy writing. www.onestepahead.com or 800-274-8440.
Bloomin’ Baby
Welcome a new baby and spring with the Burpin’ Bib Box ($85) from Planet Friendly, 800-FLOWER’s new initiative for selling fair trade, organic and all-natural products. Created by floral designer Jane Carroll, the box includes wheat grass, sunny yellow rhumba spray roses and a cotton bib and burping clothes. www.1-800-FLOWERS.com.
Bunnies are sweet, but the new Webster duck (8-inch, $5.95; 12-inch, $12.95; 15-inch, $17.95) from Aurora is simply delightful. Available in three sizes, Webster comes adorned with a patterned neck scarf that somehow makes him even cuter. To order, visit www.auroragift.com or call 888-AURORA2.
Rock OnThis isn’t your mother’s kid’s music. Long Island musician Brady Rymer has once again released an album of music for children filled with rock-and-roll songs that even grown ups will love. Here Comes Brady Rymer and the Little Band that Could ($15.98) features “One True You” and “Goodnight, Daisy,” a song he wrote for his daughter. Visit www.bradyrymer.com.