This tote/duffel bag by Kushies could be used in a variety of ways. “My Bag” can be used as a diaper bag, daycare tote, or overnight case. It comes in styles perfect for young boys and girls. (I know a few adults who wouldn’t mind carrying such an adorable, practical bag as well!)

My Bag features many inserts that are useful, including an insulated snack box, insulated medicine box, clean clothes bag, dirty clothes bag, soiled clothes bag with laundry insert, spare shoes bag, a pillow, a blanket, and a hook to hang the bag. All of this functionality justifies the price tag of $79.99. You can view the colors available and more about the bag at Kushies.com.

Bonding between parent and child is so important. Your child will become accustomed to and even conditioned to your familiar scent which gives him a sense of security. It’s one of the most basic human instincts that we should be mindful of, especially when your child is away from you for extended periods of time.

This Bonding Doll Minkee in Chocolate by Twinkle Baby would be such a comfort to preschool children who attend day care. Most day cares will allow for a personal item to be brought in with the child for nap time, and this doll would be ideal. Mom and Dad simply sleep with the bonding doll close to them for 2-3 days and then baby will feel a sense of security when snuggling with the doll and recognizing his parents’ familiar scents.

Made of Minkee (plush polyester) fabric, the Bonding Doll is available in orange, blue, pink and chocolate (above). It costs $19.50 at KangarooBoo.

“At Little Marmara, we believe in simple things. That we should treat the environment as we would treat ourselves. That nothing should go next to our children’s beautiful skin that we would not place next to our own. That clothing for little people can and should be as artful and well made as clothing for big people. And that at no point from the cotton fields to our customers should the earth or any of its inhabitants suffer in the slightest for our cause.”

I included the site’s mission statment because it speaks of the thought and caring that is apparent in their organic products. One good example is this Yastk (Pillow/Bag) which they suggest can be used as a naptime companion for daycare, extended day pre-school, and kindergarten.

Personal items from home are so important to children at naptime. Children in daycare have a little more to deal with then stay-at-home children. Whenever we can make any part of their day a little less stressful we should definitely do it. A pillow is a small thing but it fits snugly in a child’s place.

The Little Marmara Yastk (Pillow/Bag) measures 11.75″ x 10.5″. Made from 100% organic Turkish cotton and low-impact dyes, it comes in Moss, Natural, and Eggplant. You can purchase one of these unique and thoughtful pillows for $28.00 at LittleMarmara.com.