I stumbled upon these in the clearance aisle of the grocery store. I thought they would be a fun, cheap diversion for the kids on a  hot summer day. I actually ended up being very impressed with them and went online to see where I could find more. What sets them apart is the design of the bottle. The wand is built right into the bottle. The child just needs to gently squeeze and the wand pops out of the top, already covered in solution and ready to blow. Don’t worry, the bubbles don’t come leaking out the top when your child squeezes. The funny thing is that our older children had as much fun with these as our toddler. Suggested retail is $1.99. You can read about the product and find a list of stores that carry it at littlekidsinc.com. These would make great party favors.

Bubbles are a perfect, cool, and simple piece of summer attire. If you are looking for a cute and affordable alternative to some of the pricier brands this summer, check out these fun Old Navy versions. Several different patterns are available, ranging from the demure to the bold and colorful. They are available in sizes from 0-3 up to 12-18 months, and are currently on sale for $10 at oldnavy.gap.com. While I often find that Old Navy’s clothes don’t survive a lot of wear, this isn’t much of an issue with fast-growing and messy babies!

Appaman’s hip, modern styles have earned it a celebrity following that includes Gwyneth Paltrow and Angelina Jolie. This fun dress is a good example of the company’s trendy, yet lighthearted styles. This deep purple dress is made from 100% cotton. It is imprinted with an design of bubbles that is abstract and appealing. The wide cuffs and ribbed hem give it a very fashion-forward appeal. It looks like it would be quite comfortable too.  You can purchase on of these dresses to show off your little one’s style at StellaMaternity.com. It is available in 6 and 12 month sizes. An orange version of the dress is also available.

Add this Noodle and Boo Bouncing Baby Bubbles set to your baby shower gift basket. This brand of skin care products is highly recommended by pediatricians and dermatologists for children’s skin care. Bath bubbles are fun for baby but Bouncing Baby Bubbles by Noodle and Boo help re-balance the skin’s ph while pro-vitamin B and vitamin E gently condition and moisturize. Because the bubbles are mild enough for daily use, this product can be used on newborns and babies with sensitive skin.

There are additional baby bath products by Noodle and Boo available at babyboystyle.com if you decide to make your gift basket a potpourri of infant bath items such as lotions, ointments, and washes. This item is priced at $12.50.