Transitioning from crib to a big kid bed is easy with this Modern Toddler Bed from Polka Dots.The bed uses the mattress from your child’s crib and sits low to the ground making it easier for children to use while safety rails keep him/her from rolling out during night. The Modern toddler Bed also features an adorable little bench at the foot of the bed, a big help for getting dressed or putting on shoes.

 Moms-to-Be’s posture takes a real beating during pregnancy. The extra weight they carry can really throw the whole spine out of alignment. The good folks at Knoend, makers of the Bean Rocker series, designed the Sprout Rocker to help maintain back curvature and relieve pressure from the belly. The gentle rocking motion can help alleviate some of the muscle aches a that come along with pregnancy. Made with organic cotton and FSC certified wood, Sprout Rocker is not only gentle to your body but to your surroundings as well.

A wonderful addition to a child’s colorful nursery. The Butterfly Rhapsody set from Lillipad Studio takes its inspiration from the warm and inviting colors of the Caribbean. Bright and lively, this pint sized set would go beautifully with a variety of color schemes. Not only is the set lovely to look at but it’s also  is a green product. Lillipad uses only FSC certified wood and non-toxic (no VOC) paints.

A beautifully designed piece of furniture with a little surprise in the middle. The Agrington Eiffel Bookcase is a wonderful idea for storage in the nursery. This bookcase is so chic we’re thinking about buying one for ourselves! Made of  99% wood product from managed renewable forests, the bookcase contains virtually no mdf, particle board, flake board or other similar engineered wood products. The drawers are perfect for keeping toys out of the way and even though you can use the middle to hold books, we think the teddies look mighty comfortable right where they are! Look for Argington Eiffel’s  Seven Wonders line of furniture on Design Public.

Potty training can be a difficult process. Sometimes you don’t know whether you’re coming or going (sorry poor pun ;>)  So isn’t it wonderful the Boon Potty bench keeps all the necessary equipment in one place? We love the compact design and the handy storage compartment for toilet paper and wipes. And the convenient to empty waste drawer makes cleaning up neat and easy.  Once your toddler is done, close the lid and the potty becomes a stepping stool for washing hands at the sink. Making go time simple and routine can really help re-enforce toilet training in young children. And that makes for a happy parent as well. Another intelligent design by the very clever people of Boon!

The perfect table for the  budding young artist in your family. The Offi chalk board table features a chalkboard surface and a round storage space in the middle to hold chalk and erasers. Not just for chalk drawing, the mulitfunctional table can be used for many different activities.  For more info on the Offi Table go to Modern Seed and while you’re there check out the adorable Look Me chairs that compliment the table.

As you parents of toddlers know, your rein over the tub came to an end the moment your child took his first dip. What once used to be a haven of relaxing splendour has now become home to every waterproof (and some not so waterproof) toy your child can manage to cram in the bath with him. Once bathtime is over the tub resembles a toy typhoon, full of soggy foam blocks and waterlogged dollies.  But thanks to those brilliant folks at Boon, Inc. you can finally take back the civility that was once your washroom. Introducing the Bug Pod, a vibrant little ladybug with plenty of storage for toys, soap and shampoo. The Bug Pod’s “wings” are actually a handy scoop, making toy recovery quick and easy. The holes in the scoop allow water to gradually drain from toys and helps to dry them out quicker. And the storage shelf at the top holds all the toddler toiletries needed for a good scrubbing. The Bug Pod remains conveniently mounted in your shower/tub, at the ready for its next tour of duty.

Making chores fun is just one way to encourage young children to pick up after themselves. And what could be more fun then their very own tree? The Clothes Tree stands at just four feet tall and looks more like a modern sculpture then a clever way to keep a room tidy. The Tree is lightweight (just 7lbs) but sturdy enough to hold plenty of items. And you’re not going to need an engineering degree to put it together, it’s a breeze to set up. We think the Clothes Tree is fantastic, we just wish they made them for adults!

 The Ubi baby changing table could very well be a mother’s new best friend. Designed to sit on the floor (one of the safest places to change baby’s diaper), the Ubi makes diaper changes a breeze with it’s spring loaded diaper changing system. The diapers are stored in a drawer underneath the unit and pop out of a strategically placed hole in the table. Simply lift up the rear flap of the diaper, open the fasteners, place baby appropriately, lift the front flap of the diaper and violá you’re done! It’s like having an extra set of hands. Functional yet stylish, the bent wood frame and fashionable fun covers make this changing table a pleasure to own.

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All tongue in cheek of course but we’re pretty sure baby wouldn’t think of leaving this concept crib by designer Greg Ball. Like most hip urban parents Greg became keenly aware of the redundancy of ho-hum baby furniture. Inspired by impending fatherhood, Greg developed the x-crib by taking a humorous approach to the confinement of crib-dom by incorporating barbwire cutouts to the sides of his unique baby bed. The crib’s bright colors and playful design are certainly a shot of contemporary spirit to an otherwise monotonous industry.

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