the kidalog

Eiffel Redux

There is nothing more serene than a drive through Amish country. Endless miles of grass, cows, windmill wells and not an effete Frenchman in sight.

$17.95

Monkey Boy

The only thing worse than the winter blahs is turning on the television assuming you can cure them. Curl up and read The Wretched Stone instead, and Junior will never question your wisdom again. Ever.

$13.45

Wheel of Misfortune

A kind of "I'll cut and you pick" egalitarian way to divide the less than sweet childcare chores. The Wheel of Responsibility with Real Spinner Action makes misery almost like a fun game! But in order to be really useful at 2 a.m., this thing ought to glow in the dark .

$11.00

Newborn Nosegay

Flowers die, but this baby bouquet is a sweet, permanent reminder that baby is on the way. As if your Vienna sausage toes aren't reminder enough. The new "diaper cake"for hip moms.

$48.00

Christmas Hangover Helper

What Can You Do with a Paper Bag?, a book published by the Museum of Modern Art for the child who has everything. Too much of everything.

$12.44 at Amazon

Bacon-Aid

These bacon bandages are the perfect stocking stuffer for your little injured Infidel. Eggs available for smaller boo-boos and bigger appetites.

$4.25

Book of Love

A baby book that is display friendly to replace the standard ticky tacky scrapbook is a welcome gift. Now if you could just find another home for your wedding photos without hurting Aunt Edna's feelings...

$110.00

Don't be a Bag Lady

Style should not be sacrificed on the altar of Motherhood. When Baby can carry her own trash, she can pick the bag she hauls it in. Until then, you can choose a diaper bag that suits the woman who carries it, not the mom who has to.

$226.00

Two French Hens

The un-holiday, holiday cashmere sweater is a perfect choice for the Christmas card photo session. Because that whole Rockette thing would be so regrettable when the stamps are licked and the egg nog wears off.

$128.00

Adult Education

Princess will throw them, chew them, stack them, whack them and these mod soft infant blocks will bounce right back. And your divan will remain unharmed, if stylishly cluttered.

$30.00