Hiya Rocker

Extra-wide seat rocker with a book bin in the back to store a book. What else does a tot (or two) need when it also looks so darn good?

PRICE: $149 AVAILABLE: http://www.moderntots.com

Prince Lionheart 750X - Wheely Bug Ladybug Ride-On Toy

This is one cute lady bug! You know, after seeing a plethora of cars and such, it sure is nice to see this. And the bunch of them appear just too cute for words.

PRICE: $59.99 AVAILABLE: http://www.csnbaby.com

Snap Circuits Jr.

You are looking at a circuit board, perfect for the budding engineer. We love the fact that for the novices out there, there is an easy to use platform to learn about electronics and such. At the price, it make a darn good holiday present. And it can handle 101 projects!

PRICE: $28.95 AVAILABLE: http://www.fatbraintoys.com

Sparklz Wind Up Gear Box

What do we see in this toy that we like, you ask. We like the simplicity and the overall stripped (but still cool) look of the piece. Designed by Chico Bicalho, the toy just wanders around while making little sparks.

PRICE: $11.95 AVAILABLE: http://www.fatbraintoys.com

Mutsy - Easy Grow High Chair

This a cool high chair that manages to sport modern looks, versatility and a recession friendly price (for designer pieces) all at the same time. The foot rests and the seat height can be adjusted as your baby grows.

PRICE: $199 AVAILABLE: http://www.allmodernbaby.com

Toddler Trailscape Lace Oxford Greige Suede from Timberland

You have a toddler who is driving you nuts on your vacation? Too much energy and perhaps not much activity. Consider these toddler “Trailscape” shoes, easy to put and comfortable too. Now you can take the kid out for a walk, a long walk without hearing constant complains about foot pain. They get some great exercise and sleep and you may yet get some quality time all to yourself.

PRICE: $40 AVAILABLE: http://www.timberland.com

Converse High Top Chuck Toddlers Shoe

Things don’t have to have a high-powered designer name attached to them for being considered cool. Converse is a case in point; been cool for a while. Now you can buy this coolness for kids for a little less since they are on sale at JCPenny.

PRICE: $15.99 AVAILABLE: http://www.jcpenney.com

Collapsible Measuring Cups & Spoons Set at William Sonoma

There is nothing better for increasing the eating range of your kids then to get them to help in the kitchen. When they feel that they have participated, they are more inclined to partake. We like this colorful measuring set which, aside for older kids, would be great of toddlers who cannot yet get close to the stove or do other more complicated chores but can help measure stuff out.

PRICE: $24.90 AVAILABLE: http://www.williams-sonoma.com

Villeroy & Boch airplane spoon

Seen toddlers flying food into their mouth? Haven’t we all. If you have such a toddler around you then they would love this stainless steel spoon. Hey, may even get them to eat that vegetable soup of yours.

PRICE: $12.95 AVAILABLE: http://www.chefscorner.com

radio flyer wheel barrow

Simple stuff is the coolest and this Radio Flyer wheel barrow, scaled down for kids more than 1.5 years old, is certainly quite cool. If you have a toddler who can do with a few millimeters around the waist then this is just what you have been looking for. Well this, and some stuff to carry, perhaps even a mound of sand/dirt or some such.

PRICE: $34.68 AVAILABLE: http://www.walmart.com