Come Play With Me Baby!

As you know toys and play are a wonderful way to learn, grow and interact for your child. Here's some cool, funny and sometimes amazing toys that inspired us.
Toys make a great baby shower gift - Genius Babies understood it really well when they created their original Gift Baskets. Full of smart and stimulating toys it's a gift that accompanies a child through those ever changing months and even at different moments of the day. When changing sessions become sometimes hard due to a wiggling baby you will find that hanging this adorable Seagull Mobile on top of the station really comes in handy. The black and white contrasting colors will also be an appealing stimulation to the youngest babies. For kids of all ages we loved the Hello Kitty version of the Classic Wooden Train. While you're at it snatch this cool Writing Board. It will keep the young Picassos of the household away from your gorgeous custom painted walls (or just the couch) and will allow him instead to endlessly explore or even learn the alphabet. Music is always a great way to entertain and share a wonderful time together even from the first few months of life. At Musician's Friend you will find a goldmine of musical instruments like this Rainbowmaker or the Wrist Bells for the youngest. Check out this ultra cool Tambourine or this original Accordion. We also loved this Wave Drum and their very complete Samba Set. Still in the music department we recommend these colorful Egg Shakers and the Jingle Stick - available this time at Kid Surplus - a great site where you'll find all the toys you love discounted at least 20%off! That's also the place where we found these really cool Sigmund Freud and Oscar Wilde action figures who will surely be a hit on the playground or anywhere else. Among the other items not to be missed are these Sushi Wind-Up toys or the more classic but really fun heat sensitive Magic Ball.
Let the little adventurers climb aboard the Santa Fe Train Set and for the youngest Indiana Jones try the Music in Motion Ride. Both toys are available at Mobileation - where the shipping is always included in the marked price. Finally (because it's always nice to dream) we'll take you to Posh Tots for some more outdoor fun with their amazing playhouses like the Cotton Candy Manor for the little princesses and the Sassafras Castle for the courageous warriors. For the future race car driver they also carry a child version of the famous Ferrari Testarossa. And because you need a bed to dream why not do it in this luxurious Fantasy Coach Bed or the Sailing Ship Bed. For the decor try the Light House Bedroom Set.

P.S. Spring is almost here! Angelic Genius will soon be announcing the arrival of the Spring/Summer 2005 collection. So stack-up on what's left of the cool long sleeve tees as you will have to wait until next September for more. And look forward to all your favorite designs in cool summer-y short sleeve tees! We'll also introduce two new versions of our classics and a totally new design. PSSSSST! I also heard they're expanding the line to toddler sizes due to popular demand! So don't forget to check back often...

The Coolest Baby Pad

If you're looking for the picture perfect designer nursery here are some great ideas for you!
The search for the coolest crib took us to a fantastic site call Babygeared were you can find the most stylish and unusual pieces like the Aerial Crib. If you can afford to wait a little - that's also where you'll find the Oeuf Crib available only this Spring (they will also carry an Oeuf Toddler Bed that will make you wish you were a kid all over again!). In the linen department we fell in love with a complete crib set by the Dwell Baby Collection now on sale at Giggle. To set the mood a simple but great looking baby pillow will accessorize any bed really well - or even better try a really cool bumper like this one with pop-dots by Gus & Max. For beside the bed or for a splash of color in the room we love the Mini-Lulu Rug available at Modernseed. And for your precious little one's entertainment we propose the Monkey Tree or the Modern Sheep mobiles. Also - our favorite! - the Portret Mobile will allow you to put pictures of the whole family so your baby can have a great time while getting familiar with their own.
If the sight of one more pink rabbit gives you the nausea (if you're passed your first trimester it's safe to say it's only your good taste!) decorate the walls with one of Enzo Mari's pieces like La Pera, La Mela E La Pera or La Pantera which will not only look great on any wall but will also visually stimulate your little one with their very defined contrast and sharpen their aesthetic sense at the same time. And to keep track of your feeding sessions in style try the classic Nelson Ball Clock. Our favorite and best looking changing table search took us again to Babygeared where we found the Square Changing Table and the Wide Changing Table, both by Nurseryworks. The practical and stylish Uten.Silo storage system will help you keep all the little accessories for changing handy. For the night's wakenings or feedings light the room beautifully and conveniently with the Icon Pendant in color for a maximum soothing effect or the Nelson Ball Lamp. Enjoy sitting in a Eames Rocker or a Boomerang Chaise if you have the space. When baby grows up she'll surely love her Mini-Drawer Doodle Desk, her cool Rock It Chair and her Ugly Doll!

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