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Gift Guide 2016

Everything from stocking stuffers to lavish luxuries.

Puma Basket Statement Cookie Monster sneakers

Simply the perfect shoes for sneaking over to the cookie jar. Textile fur on the upper, Cookie embroidery graphics in the lining and googly eyes on the Velcro bring Cookie Monster to life on this iconic Basket silhouette by Puma. Launched this year, sizes range from kids’ 4 to juniors’ 3.5. www.puma.com msrp $60

Puma Basket Statement Cookie Monster sneakers

Living Royal ankle socks

OMG! These socks have as much attitude as the youngsters wearing them. Made from 100-percent polyester, one size fits most. www.livingroyal.com wsp $3

Living Royal ankle socks

Faux Pas Paris Opera flat

Made from eco-friendly pvc material, these stylish, waterproof and washable flats are perfect for play. Better yet, girls can customize their look with an assortment of removable fashion pins—“jams”—that attach to the tip of each shoe. Flats range from babies’ size 8.5 to kids’ 3. Extra jams sold separately. www.fauxpasparis.com wsp $15

Faux Pas Paris Opera flat

Bows Arts Knot Genie hairbrush

Say goodbye to the foot-stomping and screaming matches that come with brushing a child’s hair. This unique cloud-shaped brush fits the palm nicely, with flexible bristles that detangle hair easily for comfortable and efficient brushing. www.bowsarts.com wsp $7

Bows Arts Knot Genie hairbrush

Books to Bed pajama set

Expanding on the family tradition of bedtime stories, this creative sleepwear company advocates reading with fun storybook pajama prints, including New York Times’ bestsellers like Dragons Love Tacos (shown on right), Goodnight Goodnight Construction Site and How to Babysit a Grandma. Each set includes a book and the coordinating pajamas. Sizes range from 12 months to 10 years. www.bookstobed.com wsp $23

Books to Bed pajama set

Books to Bed pajama set

Expanding on the family tradition of bedtime stories, this creative sleepwear company advocates reading with fun storybook pajama prints, including New York Times’ bestsellers like Dragons Love Tacos (shown on right), Goodnight Goodnight Construction Site and How to Babysit a Grandma. Each set includes a book and the coordinating pajamas. Sizes range from 12 months to 10 years. www.bookstobed.com wsp $23

Books to Bed pajama set

Joules glow-in-the-dark jersey top

This tee is sure to be a holiday delight with its punchy glow-in-the-dark design. Made from 100-percent cotton and launched for Winter ’16, sizes range from 3 to 12 years. www.joulesusa.com wsp $12

Joules glow-in-the-dark jersey top

Zooties diaper cover

Let’s be honest—a newborn inevitably becomes the ceo of any household. Aside from early morning calls and constant demands, babies can remind parents who’s boss with this handmade diaper cover, created from wool and lined with cotton. The collection also includes occupations like firefighter, police officer, astronaut and many other fun styles.

Zooties diaper cover

Plae Gold Max high-tops

Behold, the golden opportunity for a show-stopping fashion statement. Plae’s Gold Max high-tops are made of metallic perforated leather and are one of three styles in the brand’s limited edition Summer Games capsule collection. Launched last month, the Gold Max is available in kids’ sizes 8 to 13.5 and juniors’ sizes 1 to 4.5. www.goplae.com wsp $33-$35

Plae Gold Max high-tops

Haute Hits crossbody cell phone bag

Made from durable pleather, this little bag is a tween girl’s dream. Shining bright with a metallic lattice pattern, the bag sports a flap-over top and gold-tone fastener. The interior contains two main compartments and one slim pocket. In the mood for a clutch? No prob. The shoulder strap is detachable for flexible wearability. Available colors include black, gold, silver, turquoise and red. www.hautehits.com msrp $24

Haute Hits crossbody cell phone bag

Lucky Jade skyline coverall and hat

City-chic style is on the horizon with this cotton coverall and matching pompom hat. Available for newborns to 12 months, this pairing exudes a soft yet sophisticated charm with a bold skyline graphic and monochrome colorway. www.luckyjadekids.com Coverall: wsp $18 Hat: wsp $6

Lucky Jade skyline coverall and hat

Little Giraffe Bliss Compass blanket

Crawl, nap, picnic and play! This generous 60-inch round blanket is perfectly plush for playtime and light enough to tote around on adventures. Available in pink, blue and silver. www.littlegiraffe.com wsp $42

Little Giraffe Bliss Compass blanket

Not Your Grandma’s Blanket (NYGB) snuggle sack and knit doll

This new line from Toby & Company brings a fresh approach to baby accessories. Launching in September, this line features a unique combination of proprietary soft yarns and eye-catching knit patterns. Collection includes coordinating offerings from snuggle sacks and knit dolls to plush blocks and blankets. www.tobynyc.com Snuggle sack: wsp $11 Knit doll: wsp $9

Not Your Grandma’s Blanket (NYGB) snuggle sack and knit doll

Not Your Grandma’s Blanket (NYGB) snuggle sack and knit doll

This new line from Toby & Company brings a fresh approach to baby accessories. Launching in September, this line features a unique combination of proprietary soft yarns and eye-catching knit patterns. Collection includes coordinating offerings from snuggle sacks and knit dolls to plush blocks and blankets. www.tobynyc.com Snuggle sack: wsp $11 Knit doll: wsp $9

Not Your Grandma’s Blanket (NYGB) snuggle sack and knit doll

Siaomimi Play lion tee

Indulge in pretend paradise with the Siaomimi Play collection. Kids will look fierce from ears to tail with this cotton lion hoodie or any of the brand’s other furry offerings, from bears and wolves to bats and cats. www.siaomimi.com wsp $32

Siaomimi Play lion tee

Rachel Zoe x Maxi-Cosi Mico Max 30 car seat

Gorgeous cognac leather and chunky gold-tone hardware contrast the rich black-and-white fabric in this special edition car seat. The seat features a padded five-point harness, rear-facing base and extended canopy with flip-out visor. Be sure to check out all the new gear from Rachel Zoe’s collaboration with Maxi-Cosi and Quinny, including diaper bag, stroller and car seat styles. www.nordstrom.com msrp $400

Rachel Zoe x Maxi-Cosi Mico Max 30 car seat

Manhattan Toy Company Artful Skwish teether

The revival of wood toys makes this artistic teether a must-have. Babies will “skwish” it and watch in awe as the toy returns to its original shape while wood beads softly clack together. Available now for online preorder, the Artful Skwish is made from sustainable wood and coated with a non-toxic water-based finish. www.manhattantoy.com wsp $8

Manhattan Toy Company Artful Skwish teether

North American Bear puppy activity toy

Want a pet without the mess? This 16-inch soft golden plush is the perfect furry companion for tiny tots. Fresh from the litter for 2016, this irresistible pooch comes with a removable paw-print cotton jacket that holds a tethered tennis ball rattle, rawhide squeaker, barking bone and slipper crinkle. www.nabear.com wsp $25

North American Bear puppy activity toy

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