Juicy bambina

One of the hottest new lines in babywear is the recently launched Juicy Couture Baby range. Already bringing out dishy diaper bags for yummy mummies, Juicy Couture is branching out this Spring with clothing, shoes and accessories for pint-sized fashionistas. Their classic terry jog suit is now available in sizes 3 to 24 months so mum and baby girl can do some 'hers and hers' styling on a day out in the park. The hot pink set comprises a hoodie featuring a white Scottie dog emblem and 'J' pull-tag on its front-zip and track pants with the signature white Juicy applique on the rear. Buy Juicy Couture at Neiman Marcus and other stockists.

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Tinsel tots

Gold statues. Glam gowns. Slushy speeches. Hollywood's biggest gong-fest is done and dusted. If you've given up your Oscars™ dreams and started fantasising about your baby's star potential, check out this Movie Film Can Gift Set by You're Such a Baby. Cleverly packaged in an authentic silver or bronze film canister, the sets come in large (one cap, two snapsuits and one baby lap tee shirt) or small (cap and snap suit). Mix and match items in white and aqua featuring cinematic icons e.g. a director, camera boy, clapboard girl, Oscar™ winning actress and a Walk of Fame emblem reading ‘Star Quality’. Take one at Urban Baby Runway.

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Puppy love

We just had to feature Takkoda after Mr. Cheeks got one of their cute Warhol-esque dog print tops as a birthday gift. Created with animal lovers in mind, Takkoda sell t-shirts and novelty items for kids and adults enlivened with quirky designs of four-legged friends - and the occasional reptile. This Dogs Gallery long-sleeve, cotton t-shirt comes in light blue, vintage blue, hot pink and red and features a parade of personable pups in different headgear. Other popular Takkoda 'pets' include Anthony the Chef (a pig in a cook's uniform), Lulu from Paris (a beret-clad cat) and Flash the Super Hero (a dog complete with cape and eyemask). Each t-shirt comes packed with a mini-quiz about your 'pet', jokes and a doggie key ring. From sizes 6 months upwards. Check the Takkoda web site for stockists.

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Bees in the hood

A baby butterfly. Two peas in a pod. A toadstool fairy. Photographer Anne Geddes’ portraits of babies in imaginative poses are loved all over the world. The Geddes brand has expanded to include everything from books and calendars to baby clothing. Even if it’s all a little too adorable for your tastes, you might still get a buzz out of this Baby Bee hoodie from her Baby Bee collection. The black hooded top features bold yellow and black stripes, soft cotton lining, embroidered bee antennae and a funky wings pattern on the back. Just don’t get your little hoodster mixed up with the Baby Bee toy which, frankly, is a little disturbing.

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Sweet dreams

We tracked down this gorgeous quilted blanket and bib set at Groovy Mummy, a simply delicious site created by two UK mamas with a hype sense of style. You’ll find everything from funky nursery sets in ‘cosy dozes’ to the exquisite but plainly stated ‘burps and poops’ range of bibs, burp cloths and changing pads. Courteney Cox and Gwyneth Paltrow are just two celebs who are fans of Groovy Mummy products. If you want to spread the joy, book a Groovy Mummy party or baby shower coordinated by one of their representatives. Go ahead, get your groove on.

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Playing it Cool

Looking for a cool way to store your pre-schooler's growing music collection without breaking the bank (or testing your technophobia to its limits)? The award-winning Kid-Tough FP3™ Digital Song and Story Player is a digital media player that gives youngsters and parents a safe, age-appropriate and user-friendly way to play downloadable content. Using the software and USB cable provided, you can update it with up to 30 songs or 15 stories from your own CDs or from the Fisher Price online store. Built to withstand rough handling by little fingers, the player features a backlit LCD display screen, 128MB memory, kid-safe headphones and SD card slot for expandable memory. Available in pink and blue, it's recommended for ages 3 upwards. Also at Toys R Us.

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Joy Ride

Boys and cars. Cars and boys. It's almost an inevitable love match. If you don't have space for a ride-on, your shorty can still hit the road with this Little Roadster. The snazzy little steering wheel features a viewing window through which you can see your car 'driving' up a busy high street. Turn the wheel to steer the car and use the gear stick to shift into drive, reverse or neutral. We bought Mr. Cheeks a Little Roadster for his first birthday. It's a little advanced for him (it's targeted at kids up to 3 years old) but the toy is said to help develop hand to eye coordination. He enjoys steering the wheel and pressing the buttons that blare out police, fire engine and ambulance sirens. It makes realistic driving and braking sounds and even comes with its own jazzy soundtrack. Available at Early Learning Centre, UK deliveries only.

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High Flier

Two of our son's favourite playthings are a spinning top and a wooden push-along bear that plays the drum when you roll its wheels. It's worth hunting in your local knick-knack shop or humble toy store for great deals on similar old school toys. You can also find a fantastic range of traditional toys at Tish Tash Toys, from push and pull-alongs to dollhouses and finger puppets. If you want to mix classic and modern in true hype baby fashion, get your toddler his own private jet. The Pintoy Aeroplane is a wooden ride-on that comes with full steering, spinning propeller and 360 degree castors at the rear. Suitable from 18 months. Tish Tash Toys are based in North Yorkshire but deliver internationally. Check the web site for more details.

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Valentine's in a box

It may not have escaped your notice that Valentine's day is around the corner. If you're the man of the house with two ladies to please (your main squeeze and your little squirt), you might be feeling the pressure. Why not splash out on a deluxe Mummy & Me package from UK gift specialists Happy Box? Created for the 'inseparable pair', the box set includes hers & hers sterling silver bracelets with heartshaped charms, fragranced soaps engraved with Maman and Bebe, and two round, rose-coloured photo frames handcrafted from nubuck leather. The price tag's hefty but it's a gift that will be appreciated long after those roses have withered away. For more gift ideas, visit the Happy Box web site.

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Metro Baby

We recently celebrated Mr. Cheeks' first birthday with a small gathering of friends and family, yummy cake, balloons and loads of gifts. Of course I was too disorganised to send out print invitations but next year I might turn to the folks at Metro Baby Cards to design something cute and smart. They have a fab range of cards that can be adapted for birth announcements, invitations and holiday greetings. Best of all, they ensure that your baby's photo remains the star of the show. If you're not too handy with a camera they even have a page of tips to help you get the best shot out of your mini model.nery

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