A Mind of Your Own
The debut release from The Bright Siders, the duo of acclaimed songwriter/musician Kristin Andreassen and NYC child psychiatrist Kari Groff, MD. Brimming with uplifting and empowering songs, the album invites its listeners to think deeply on feelings and emotions that come with growing up, while focusing on resilience and mindset. $14.98, folkways.si.edu/the-bright-siders/a-mind-of-your-own
Sharewood Forest Friends
Keep your child entertained with real imaginative play. Each friend comes with an adorable outfit, pajama set, and reusable packaging that unfolds into a unique playscape. Outfits can be swapped between all the Sharewood Forest friends or any 18″ doll. $34.99, ages 2+, sharewoodfriends.com
Potty Time ADVENTures – Farm Animals, Dinosaurs, and Busy Vehicles
A Toilet Training Advent Game that cleverly combines the design elements of an advent calendar with a potty training chart so children are rewarded with hidden themed wood blocks. Available in three themes: farm animals, dinosaurs, and busy vehicles. $24.99, ages 18 months+, liladvents.com
All rolled into a convenient and fun backpack, these are perfect for any home hangout adventure or napping at preschool or daycare. When used with the pillow turned down, it is 48″ (sized for 2- to 4-year-old kideroos) and with the pillow flipped up it grows to 56″ (sized for 4- to 7-year-old kids). It is thick, comfy, cozy, and cushy with a 100 percent cotton flannel lined blanket and an inch of padded cushion in the sleeping base. $55, ages 2-7, urbaninfant.com/bulkie/
Lulla Owl
A soother and sleep companion for babies and great for on-the-go. Soft, small, and lightweight, with no plush filling. Features 24 hours of natural heartbeat and breathing sounds. $39, birth+, lulladoll.com/products/lulla-owl
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