My middle daughter, who just turned three, has recently begun to show a huge interest in dollhouses.  I just wish I had realized this before I did all of the holiday shopping!  I actually like the idea of having a nice wooden  dollhouse in our home, too, however, so I have been looking at them quite a bit lately. 

One that really caught my eye was this great contemporary model from ModernTots. It includes innovative features such as a skylight, a curved roof, a moveable staircase, and transparent paneling that slides from side to side.  I love the style and the rbight, cheerful colors. The only potential problem I can see is finding dollhouse furniture and inhabitants that are equally hip.  Incredibly, this dollhouse is currently on sale for 50% off.  You can purchase one for the reduced price of $60 at ModernTots.com.

So, I gave it twenty-four hours and then decided we had to have this and ordered it.  Hopefully my daughter will love it as much as I do!

Sometimes it can be difficult to try to have your baby or toddler sit at the table and join in with the rest of the family at mealtime, especially when she is relegated to her high chair with its own tray and can’t share the dining table with everyone else. This Table Top by Stokke is designed to attach directly to the dining room or kitchen table to protect it from baby’s mess but also let her join in family dinners. Made of plastic, the Table Top comes with 6 interchangeable templates and four suction cups to hold the table top onto the table. It even has a railing around it to prevent cups from sliding off the tray and spilling onto the table.

The templates are educational as well, so your child can be learning about numbers, letters, and animals during dinnertime. You can view the Stokke Table Top at CSNBaby.com, where it’s available for $89.99.

I am absolutely in love with this adorable organic ABCs t-shirt from Nina and Tom.  Made from 100% organic cotton, this shirt features an adorable alphabet, written in a child’s handwriting on lined “paper.”  Underneath, the shirt reads “Now I know my ABCs/ Next time won’t you sing with me?”  Equally appropriate for a boy or a girl, the shirt is available in toddler sizes 2-4 or 6-8 and can be purchased for $22 from NinaAndTom.com.  I really wish I had found this before my daughter’s third birthday/Christmas as it would be absolutely perfect for her.

Here is a great chair for the hip and modern toddler. A scaled-down version of an adult-sized rocker, this little chair by Nurseryworks will make your toddler feel grown up and special.  The clean, contemporary style will blend in well in any room, whether it is your child’s bedroom or a common area such as a living room or den.  The chair measures 19 inches in height and is made from ultrasoft stain resistant microsuede.  You can purchase one of these hip chairs for $325 at giggle.com. This would make a wonderful gift.

One of my favorite toys as a little girl growing up in the 1970s and 80s was Hasbro’s Lite Brite. I thought it was so cool that you could put the little pegs into the board and create any design you wanted from light. I was pleasantly surprised to find that Lite Brites are still sold, and that there are so many varieties available now.

I like this Lite Brite Cube the best of the new Lite Brites I’ve seen. Kids can create 4 designs at a time on this four-sided cube. It comes with 400 pegs, two storage trays, 10 refill sheets, 8 design picture sheets, and 2 free form sheets, and a light bulb. This is one of those classic, expressive, imaginative toys that never goes out of style.

Recommended for ages 4 and up,you can purchase the Lite Brite Cube for $14.99 at Hasbro.com.

You want only the softest and most comfy fabrics next to your baby’s skin, and this White Knit Baby Blanket is perfect for newborns. It measures 30″ x40″ and is made of 100% cotton.  Available in white or blue, the blanket is on sale now for just $10 (down from $25) at BarefootBella.net. You can purchase one or more for a luxurious baby shower gift. Don’t forget to add a few accessories such as a plush stuffed toy, a unique night light, a delicate mobile for over the crib. Make your gift special by including extras that show your careful considerations in getting just the right items.