I never thought of myself as the kind of parent who dresses her daughters up in tutus.  It was just not something that held that much appeal to me.  At my toddler’s Halloween party at daycare, however, she begged me to let her wear another child’s tutu instead of her own costume.  It was one of the first times that she has ever expressed a strong preference for a piece of clothing, so now I am thinking that a tutu might make an excellent holiday gift.  I’m surprised to say that I have actually had a lot of fun looking at all of the different tutus that are out there.  They are far nicer and far more appealing than I ever imagined.

This red toddler tutu from Kiwi industries is one of my favorites.  I like the fact that it appears much more substantial than many others that I have seen. The tutu is made from layers of tulle which hold silk flowers for an added touch.  It features a satin belt at the waist that is decorated with a rose.

You can purchase one of these tutus for $32 at kitsel.com.  It is designed to fit children who normally wear sizes 2-5.  It would make a wonderful holiday gift, and would also be quite cute in holiday photos.

Your little girl will look just like Santa’s helper in this beautiful Miss Santa holiday dress. Made of 100% cotton, this long sleeved, fur lined dress features snowflake embroidery and a fur lining. It comes with a matching Santa hat and white leggings.

Imagine the photos of your daughter perched on Santa’s lap wearing this Miss Santa dress and matching hat! They would be priceless. The dress is available in red and burgundy (shown above), in sizes 2T to 4T, for $37.95 at TinyTotDressShop.com.

My experience has been that you can’t go wrong with anything from Kathe Kruse.  These German-made products are always a treat, and their high-quality construction ensures that they will last.  I love the unusual design of this Red Santa Stocking.  This 13 inch stocking features a row of jingle bells along the top and another at the toe.  Kids will no doubt love to give it a shake.  The elf-like design makes it stand out.  It is perfect for adding a little character to your holiday decorating.

You can purchase one of these stockings for a very reasonable $14.99 at Oompa.com.

The Cuddle Sneeky Red toy from Keptin Jr is a cute little companion for your child that is at least as adorable as it is funny-looking.  Made from 100% cotton terry cloth and filled with pure wool, this toy measures 13 inches in length.  Recommended for newborns and up, this toy is intended for cuddling and teething, and is sure to comfort little ones while bringing a smile to their parents’ faces.

I am really taken with the goofy appeal of this simple little toy.  I think it would be a great addition to a gift basket for new parents, or would look equally great as a package topper.  I think it would make a sweet stocking stuffer for our baby, who will be a newborn this holiday season.  If you would like to purchase one of these creative toys, you can check them out at moolka.com.  They retail for $17.49.

I had to smile when I saw this furry red coat from Catmini.  My older daughter had a coat very similar to this one when she was a toddler.  I loved the way it looked and she loved the way it felt.  It was so eye-catching that people used to stop me all the time to ask where I had purchased it.  One woman even gave me her business card and asked me to call her when we were done with it!  I tried to interest my younger daughter in a furry coat last winter, but I didn’t find one quite this cool, and she wasn’t very interested.

Although the coat is a bit on the expensive side at $120, you can always count on Catimini to be as well-made as it fashion-forward.  We have one Catimini coat that survived my older daughter for two winters and will be handed down to my younger daughter this winter.  You will not be disappointed in your investment.  The coat comes in sizes from 24 months to 4 years.  This design of this coat is so fun that you could actually give it as a gift.  You can buy one at AChildsCloset.com.  The coat is still on pre-order at this time, but is scheduled to ship soon.

This bold red top capri set by Sophia’s Style Boutique is kind of Kabuki-looking and a little dramatic - but how fun! It comes in sizes from 12mos to 4T. I can just imagine my toddler having lots of fun in this outfit. She’d be spinning in circles with this free-flowing set.

This paisley print soft cotton top and Capri set is made exclusively by Sophia’s Style Boutique and is available for $16.99 at Sophiasstyle.com.