Since my little man turned two months, he’s been more active and more interested in the world around him. I like the Ladybug Playmat made by Pintsize Productions because it has “stations” you can place your baby on during tummy time. With all kinds of things to touch and see, he’s bound to enjoy it. It’s colorful, stimulating, and cute. I think it would fit in fine in any nursery and even in your living room, as it’s not done in unattractive or dated colors or in too many patterns and colors.

The Ladybug Playmat is available online only for $49.99 at ToysRUs.com.

If you love luxury fabrics, and want to provide your little one with the same level of comfort, check out the line of high-quality cashmere blankets available from Hummingbird Lane. Each blankets is hand loomed from 100% cashmere to be as soft as can be.  Any child will feel amazingly spoiled when snuggling up with one of these.

A number of designs are available, although I was drawn to this cute little ladybug.  This particular blanket is reversible with the ladybug design on one side and solid pink on the other.  The ladybug is trimmed in crocheted scallop, for an extra upscale touch.

Each blanket measures 26 x 35 and will grow with your child from infancy to the toddler years and beyond.  You can purchase one of these luxurious blankets for $248 at hummingbirdln.com.  Feeling generous?  One of these blankets would make an amazing gift, too. Gift wrapping is inlcuded in your purchase.

Shop the Frontier is a web site which calls itself a “non-profit rural marketplace.” Its proceeds go towards training women in business and to providing micro-lending programs for women in small businesses. As the company grows, it promises to support business start-ups in its area (Ferry County in Washington State) and youth technology. The mission of Shop the Frontier is to “serve rural women and their communities by being a catalyst for entrepreneurial success.”

This soft fuzzy, polyester fleece Children’s Lady Bug Jacket is accented by black pearl cotton hand-blanket stich edging and lady bug applique. It’s all put together by artist, “Sherry,” who heads Small Fries designs. Sherry lives with her husband in a cabin in Montana. The cabin is remote and, while currently powered by a generator, a windmill and solar panels are in the process of being installed.

The Children’s Lady Bug Jacket by Small Fries is available in sizes 1, 4, & 6 for $36.00 at ShopTheFrontier.com.

We all know Anne Geddes from her brilliant photography, but I had no idea until now that she also has a successful line of clothing. I stumbled upon her site while searching for something else and was surprised by the variety of styles and designed available.

I really like this ladybug cap and sweater set. My older daughter was a ladybug for her first Halloween, so anything with ladybugs always brings back fond memories. This set from Anne Geddes is absolutely adorable. It is made from combed lam’s wool for extraordinary softness. Both the sweater and the matching hat are trimmed in cream ribbing for a striking contrast. This is a truly sweet set whether you choose to spoil your own little one or give it as a gift.

The set sells for $49.50. You can purchase it and check out the rest of the line at annegeddes.com.

This Wheely Ladybug is the ultimate in ride-on toys for both boys and girls. This thing that looks so simple has so many features, it’s amazing. This little bug has won over 8 prestigious award including Best Australian Toy for 5 years in a row!

It has a tough PU covering that’s easy to clean, soft sponge padding, multi-directional casters to move around freely and internal “feelers” that give a wobbly ride that children just love! It’s weighs only 4 lbs. and is entirely non toxic.

Boys and girls are drawn to the fun bug design and while playing, it’s been proven that they are improving their gross motor skills. Get your own at babyscholars.com for $79.99.

These shoes have received a lot of press recently, after Tom Cruise told Oprah that they were Suri’s favorites. Denise Richards is also a big fan of the line. The shoes really are sweet. Suri’s pair feature ladybugs, but you can also buy frogs, cows, bugs,pigs, spiders, monsters, bees, and of course, monkeys.

Shoes are made from painted canvas with a rubber sole. Although I definitely think they are cute, to me they don’t look like they have a ton of support for little feet. Since the line has so many fans, however, I may be wrong! You can buy a pair for $29 at monkey-toes.com. Matching socks are also available.