When we moved into our current home 4 years ago, one of the first updates we made was to install ceiling fans in every room possible. I was surprised what a difference they make, especially in the upstairs bedrooms. In my son’s room, we installed a sports-themed ceiling fan, similar to the Sports Fanatic Ceiling Fan by Suite Life Kids. Suite Life Kids carries a variety of ceiling fan styles and designs to coordinate with any nursery or child’s room decor. They sell coordinating Ceramic Fan Pulls separately on their site. With three globe lights, three speeds to the fan, and the ability to cool a room of 400 sq. feet., these fans are just the right size for a child’s bedroom. While the price on this one is a bit hefty, at $239.95, if it lasts from your child’s babyhood all through his childhood, it will have been well worth the price. You can view all styles available at SuiteLifeKids.com.

I have fond childhood memories of playing croquet in the backyard with my family. I didn’t know croquet was still a popular kids’ pasttime until I saw this Noddo Croquet Set by Land of Nod. Made from wood, the set includes 2 mallets, 2 polka dot balls, 6 wickets, and 24 stands. The set can be used indoors or outdoors, for fun even on rainy days. Perfect for spring and summer fun. This croquet set retails for $39 at LandofNod.com.

My husband is a sports nut, so it only follows suit that my 5 year old son should love sports as well. He’s already tried (and loved) soccer and now, t ball (flag football was no fun because he said he’d rather play tackle football!) So I immediately thought of my two sports enthusiasts when I saw this sports sweater by And Then There Was Jake. It’s a bit pricey, at $60, but the colors are so attractive that it just might be worth the price. Made in Peru of 100% pima cotton, the sweater is available in sizes 2T to 4T at AtterdagKids.com.

If you are a baseball fan and you want to pass your love for the game down to your little one, check out these cute first baseball gloves from the Nokona Athletic Goods Company.  Made of top grain leather and available in either pink or blue, this glove measures nine inches.

Each Personalized Baby Baseball Glove comes personalized with your child’s name and birth date.  One of these gloves would also make a great shower gift for baseball fans.  You can purchase one for $76 at BlueberryBabies.com.  Red and navy versions are also available.  Because each glove is custom made, allow two weeks for the product to ship.