MonKEYS are stretchable durable covers that fit over almost any shape key, adding a playful touch to a normally ho-hum object.
plan toys
One of my favorite kids toys brands by far is Plan Toys. Check out their latest additions over on Oompa.
Shopping Cart: The cart comes with a stopper in back to prevent overturning and the handle can be adjusted to accommodate a child’s height.
Refrigerator: This surprisingly realistic unit comes complete with a three-leveled fridge and freezer that even has a dispenser that makes wooden ice cubes!
Toaster: This realistic looking wooden toaster has movable levers and even a timer.
VIPPIG Seesaw
VIPPIG Seesaw | $49.99 | Rocking helps develop a child’s sense of balance and the brain to sort sensory impressions. Recommended for children 3 years and older.
a day conference on Design for Children
As part of the London Design Festival ReFocus and Studio UK present a day conference on Design for Children. The focus will be on desirable qualities of the built environment, presented through examples of collaboration between architects/designers and the educators of the world-renowned preschools at Reggio Emilia, Italy. When: Monday September 17, 2007.
If you can’t make it to London, don’t worry, Jolayne will be reporting.
fatboy and dwell combine forces
Now that Dwell and Fatboy combined forces, I can clearly see one of these loungers in our future.
happy monster
A happy monster T for your happy little monster. (Cute Tshirt, but boy, did they ever hear of an iron? (enter a moment of silence) I can’t believe I just said that. I am so swiss…)
Melissa and Doug Cutting Food Box
Kids all seem to *love* this Cutting Food Box 
swissmiss childhood memory flashback: TIKI
TIKI celebrates its 60 years anniversary, that’s why the “TIKI double cubes” are now ecxlusively available in the nostalgia bag. What’s a TIKI? Energy-decreased mineral water cubes with strawberry flavour.
scooter with seat cover
Scooter with Seat Cover. Too funny! And the next thing will be a little car with the Steering Wheel Cover. Love it!
(via yokiddo)
Time out Lamby
This sweet Time Out Lamby goes way beyond providing companionship to rambunctious toddlers dispatched to corners. Its hour timer can oversee TV time, homework periods, and the dreaded Saturday Morning Room Clean-Up.
momoll – kids stool maximo
A few weeks ago I had an unbelievably random encounter at Target on the Northfork, Long Island: A young girl and her mom came up to me and and they introduced themselves, saying, that they speak swiss-german too. A few minutes into the conversation, I could not believe that the woman I was talking to was the wife of Nico Schweizer, who invented the brilliant Playkitchen Lili. So, I just had a peek at their site and discovered this fabulous and cool-looking kids stool called Kinderhocker Maximo.
Random encounters like this one make me plain happy.
e-glue | adhesive design for kids
I am in love with these chicky jazz band wall stickers.
(via objetosdedesejo)
LEGO Ed Kids Table and Chair
A playful table and chair for children | LEGO Ed – prototype, 2003, by Michael Leung
Fuji Kindergarten | Fantastic!
Architects Takaharu and Yui Tezuka joined forces with Kashiwa Sato, one of Toyko’s most respected creative directors to build, and brand, a novel kind of kindergarten in Tachikawa, a suburban area of Tokyo. Monocle’s Asian Bureau Chief Fiona Wilson reports on the Roof House concept. Watch the movie! This is fantastic!
dachshund stitch-it kit
Not only is this dachshund pillow from Egg Press as cute-as-can-be, it’s also easy to make! Includes two sheets of printed canvas, one with a dog design and one w/ bright polka dots!!! Follow the simple hand-stitching directions & voila, your own puppy pillow! Finished spotty dog measures approx 16”x7.5”
FYS (Finish Your Self) by David Graas
Puzzle your own chair together (with a little help from mama) using a large part of the packaging. Two parts of the chair come from the box containing the other 12 parts. The chair is made from corrugated cardboard and is 100% recyclable. By dutsch designer: David Graas.
(via designspotter)
Milo is a rain-o-phobic
“Milo” – Milo is rain-o-phobic, so he carries an umbrella with him at all times.
(8″ x 10″ and is printed on 8.5″ x 11″ | $20.00)
Buzzy Bee Mary Jane’s
You have to love shoes with eyes on them, no?
Swinging Squirrel Onesie/Tee
Native New Yorkers might not think this is cute, but a girl from the alps, like me, where on considers squirrels to be cute, loves this Swinging Squirrel Onesie/Tee.
pig dynamo flashlight
Had me chuckle: Pig Flashlights It doesn’t need batteries, simply squeeze the lever on the side and pump for 20 seconds to receive 8 minutes worth of light.