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Just Stuff We Love

From baby toys and cool threads to store openings and things to do with your little one. We cover the new, the old favourites and the best-kept secrets for everything baby.


Monogrammed kids clothes

Ever since our sons started learning the alphabet, they’ve become obsessed with seeing their names in print. So we love Simply Colors, a Canadian company that makes it easy to monogram anything from hoodies and T-shirts to pants and dresses. Simply Colors offers a variety of 100 percent cotton items in 13 different colors (and 30-plus print colors). You can personalize each with your child’s name, age and/or favorite character image. Products range in size from newborn to 10 years.

Until February 28, 2010 JusttheFactsBaby.com readers receive a 10 percent discount. Just enter the code discount at www.simplycolors.ca/campaign_justfacts

 

Mittens that stay on

When our little guys go to the park in the winter, they usually come home minus a mitten–or two. So, we were delighted to discover Mitt-ons, by Ons Gear. Warm, waterproof mitts keep little hands dry and toasty while removable fleece sleeves that reach to the elbow help keep the mittens on and the snow out. The parents behind the design thought of everything, including rip resistant fabric on the fingertips and a soft, absorbent thumb for runny noses. Mitt-ons fit ages two to teen and are available in a variety of colours. Onsgear.com

 

Pants to Crawl In

Our latest addition at Just the Facts, Baby is almost eight months–and she’s a mover. Unfortunately, hardwood floors were hampering her crawling ability, until we discovered Crawlease: pants with built in, anti-slip gripping dots on the knees (mom-designed, of course!). These little cotton-Lycra pants are like workout wear for babies–they’re soft, comfy, breathable and easy to move in. And no more belly flops as baby practices her crawling technique on the kitchen floor. Crawlease also come in an array of colors to complement any infant’s wardrobe. Crawlease.ca

 

Cute Clothes for Boys

Why should girls have all the fun–or at least all the cute clothes? After Grace MacCall's son Dexter was born she became discouraged by the lack of choice in boy's clothing (especially in Canada). Lucky for us, she decided to do something about it and launched TykeThreads.com earlier this year. With lines like Knuckleheads, Appaman, Ben Sherman and Kid Brother, your son never has to suffer from clothing envy again. Plus, most of her Canadian labels are organic.

As a special offer to Just the Facts, Baby readers, Tyke Threads is offering 10% off any orders until August 31, 2009. Just enter the coupon code 09WMUM05.

 

Toddler-proof Hat, Mitt and Scarf Set

We put this hat, scarf and mitt set to the test by trying it on our own toddlers–and boy, were we impressed! Suki winter accessories are designed by two moms with backgrounds in fashion and daycares, so they know their stuff. The hats are adjustable (i.e. won't fall over your toddler's eyes), the scarves are the perfect length to tie at the back without getting in the way and the mitts...well, the mitts are awesome. A handy zipper makes them easy to get on and ties fasten them securely to your toddler's wrist–not even our little Houdinis could get out of them! Made from high-quality Italian fleece, the set is wind and waterproof and fits nine months to about four-and-a-half years. There are even blank white labels sewn on so you can write your child's name in them–you just know moms were behind the design! sukiclothing.com