Finnish What You Start

Planning for baby doesn't mean trading in your modern home for cartoon-themed decor. Modern Seed offers a huge variety of stunning furniture, like this chic Finnish Bassinet in solid oak. Gives baby a comfortable nap and keeps modern parents happy. Sweet dreams for all.

Available at www.modernseed.com

These Zid Zid Mini Poofs from eGiggle are a wonderful accessory for any room. Easy to wash, simple clean designs, and of course, fun for the kids to roll around on.

Available at www.egiggle.com

It's okay for them to play with their food. As long as it's made of felt and doesn't stain the $3,000 New Zealand wool rug. These felt cuisine sets by Lilly Bean Play Food at Mahar Drygoods are good enough to eat (please don't!) and are guaranteed to add a permanent smile on your little chef's face.

Available at www.mahardrygoods.com

If you're prego, likely you're more focused on baby and less on yourself these days. Sounds like you need the Lighten My Labor comfort collection, perfect for life-giving goddesses everywhere. Developed by an OB/GYN Nurse Practitioner and mother who understands how important it is to show a little mommy appreciation, this 100 percent organic assortment of whipped massage gel, bath tea, cooling body mist and linen/room spray is certain to spoil. Time to think less about pampers and more about pampering yourself!

Available at www.lightenmylabor.com

I can't stop talking about this Hotsling (also available online at Dot e Dot), it's perfect for active parents on the go! Enjoy lots of cuddle and bonding time with baby while freeing up your hands. Baby rides happily on your back, hip or stomach while you tackle household chores and run errands keeping baby within reach. No wonder why your baby is always smiling!

Available at www.hotslings.com

Jennifer DeLonge, wife to rocker Tom DeLonge from Blink 182, is a rock star mom who recently launched her own line of tot-size furnishings to accommodate her growing family. If you want your home to maintain grown-up status while being child-friendly, you'll love her Ava chairs. They have also officially launched the über-cool Grace Table and have a line of accessories in the works for fall! Gone are the days when you have to pack your home with blocky plastic furniture in primary colors. Chic things up!

Available at www.jenniferdelonge.com

The Monthly Drool

Bib of the month from How Cute Is That makes for a very unique present for that special new mom. Imagine how much fun it will be to receive a surprise bib in the mail for baby each month? Gives both mom and baby something to drool over.

Available at www.hcitdesigns.com

Admit it. Kids will be kids, which means you'll walk into many a room filled with your young Picasso busily drawing on cherished surfaces, red-faced and giggling as you shriek in horror. Yup. Mommy lost again. Time to give in to your little artists with this Woody Chalkboard table from DWRjax. With a chalkboard surface, doodling is a non-issue. While you're at it, apply some of that new chalkboard paint halfway up their bedroom walls, too. Let them go nuts!

Available
at www.dwr.com/dwrjax/index.cfm