Hitch & Bundle, a new online shop from Blakely Ink, has created a cool Gift Bucket that you can truly personalize to the recipient’s tastes. First, you can choose a onesie or t-shirt from a variety of their sassy choices (including “authentic nyc baby,” “i have cheap and reliable gas,” and “tiny but mighty”). Then your choice will be bundled with two stuffed animals, or a blanket and a stuffed animal if you prefer, into a bucket, ready for gift-giving. The bucket can even have a name hand-painted onto it for an extra $10. You can order one of these unique gift buckets at HitchandBundle.com, where they sell for $36.

I really love the cute, homemade looking animals from Color Zoo. I was surprised recently to have one come up in a search at target.com. I had no idea that they sold these toys. I used to collect penguins as a child, and my girls are very interested in them right now thanks to recent films and Disney’s Club Penguin. Paige the penguin, however, is much cuter than any Disney toy (although she isn’t immediately identifiable as a penguin, I must say). I love her bright yellow color, and the print is a throwback to the 1970s. This is the kind of toy I love to line the shelves with in our nursery. She retails for $19.99 at Target, which is cheaper than I have seen these toys elsewhere. Check her out at Target.com.

Though I’ve not liked certain Steiff dolls before, I am quite enamored with the Steiff Cosy Friends Dalle Guinea Pig. It’s fluffy, cute, and huggable. 7 inches long and cute as a button, this furry little friend might just be a child’s next favorite. Though it’s a bit pricy for a stuffed toy at $20, it’s not outrageous and could make a great gift (birthday, baptism, etc.) Several of the other fuzzy Steiff creatures at AgapeBears.com are hard to pass up as well.

Easter is just around the corner, but there’s still time to buy your little one a special Easter gift that doesn’t include candy. PersonalizationMall.com currently is offering reduced prices on many of its personalized gifts for Easter, including this Quacking Diggity Duck. The t-shirt on the duck comes in blue or pink, and is personalized with your child’s first name. Imagine the squeals and laughter on Easter morning as your child squeezes his new Quacking Diggity Duck and hears him quack! The duck measures 9 inches high and is recommended for ages 3 and up. You can purchase one on sale for $19.95 (regularly $24.95) at PersonalizationMall.com.

My niece is a fan of Webkinz, along with tons of other children out there, and with Valentine’s Day coming up, I’d like to give her something she might like. We all know how hard it can be to choose just the right present for kids over 3. I spotted this Webkinz Valentines Love Frog at geniusbabies.com and thought it was cute enough to be just the thing. Not only is it loveable but this Webkinz is interactive as well; kids just use a secret code (included with all Webkinz) online to play games, take care of a virtual pet, and to participate in many other activities. Buy this plush toy that you can send already gift wrapped (for a few dollars extra) for $19.95 and you’ve got a great older kid present.

Want to start your little one out with lovable, eco-friendly toys?  Then look no farther than this adorable little teddy bear from FAO Schwarz.  Recommended for children ages 4 months and up, this super-soft bear is sure to become a cherished friend.  He is made from certified organic cotton and stuffed with non-processed cotton that is free of bleach or other chemicals. You will feel good about giving this toy to your child for so many reasons.  He would also make a wonderful baby shower gift. Best of all, the bear is currently on sale for $17.50.  You can snap one up at FAOSchwarz.com.

We have built-in shelves in our nursery, and I’ve been scrambling for cute little toys to fill them.  I recently fell in love with this cute stuffed penguin. Safe even for newborns, this sweet little friend is made from 100% organic cotton yarn and environmentally-friendly dyes.  The company also uses fair trade practices, so you know that you are buying a product that helps make a difference in the world.  Whether you choose to give it as a gift, give it to your child to play with, or use it as a decoration for a nursery or bedroom, you are sure to enjoy this toy.  You can purchase one for $29.95 at chocolatecakeclub.com.

If your family is as captivated by the antics of Olivia the pig from the bestselling books as mine is, you might want to consider giving your child this cute Olivia toy this holiday. The Olivia Helps with Christmas doll stands 10 inches high.  She is made from high-quality materials and looks just like her storybook self.  I love her pajamas which are as bright and bold as her character.  Whether you allow your child to play with her, or put her on a shelf for decoration, you can’t go wrong with this charming pig.  You can purchase her for $15.99 at MyBookStork.com.  If you don’t already own the Olivia books, they make a wonderful gift as well.

The Baby Pink & Blue Stripe Plush Piggy is an adorable gift for baby’s shower. Posh Tots decorated this piggy with soft embroidery, without the use of plastic parts or beads. An optional star-shaped blanket that reverses to blue stripes is also available (sold separately). If you’re considering this item as a baby shower gift, you can also purchase the gift box and wrap, coordinating tissue paper, ribbon and gift card. It will make a lovely gift for baby and it makes your part much easier by supplying the finishing touches.

This cuddly piggy is machine washable and dryable on gently cycle. Visit poshtots.com to purchase your gift for $65.

Maybe it’s a little late now to buy Turley the Turkey for this Thanksgiving, but he’s so cute and colorful I couldn’t resist taking a look. Made by Zoobie Pets, Turley the Turkey is a limited edition, so if you purchase one this year, it will be of value in the years to come. Not to mention the value it will have for your child, as hidden inside Turley the Turkey is a 33″ x 55″ soft fleece blanket! The blanket zips off the turkey for easy washing, and the turkey himself is also machine washable (using a lingerie bag). When your child is done with the blanket and wants to store it back inside Turley, two bottom hook and loop velcro tabs get him back into turkey shape.

Turley himself measures 19″ long. His head is stuffed with microbeads, so your child will enjoy squeezing it. Turley the Turkey is recommended for ages 3 and up, although the manufacturer says it has been safety tested for all ages. You can purchase Turley at HunkyDoryOnline.com for $29.99.

Not your run of the mill My Little Pony, the Happy Horse Soft Baby Toy is vividly colored and adorned with lovely flowers. Her smile is friendly and her big feet are endearing. Her yarn hair should be easy to care for, safe from all the tangling which usually befalls more “real” looking toy horse manes. She’d make a pretty addition to a nursery done in reds and whites or a nice gift for a lucky little girl. Buy your own at spiffybaby.com for $26.95.

If you’re looking for the ultimate shower or new baby gift for a baby boy, look no further. This Deluxe Welcome Wagon has the rest of them beat, hands down. Made by Baby Gift Creations, it features a wagon measuring 24″x10″x23″ H filled with sports-themed gifts, including a terry velour bathbag, hooded terry towel, receiving blanket, undergarment, terry bib and burp pad, plush teddy bear, baseball cap, embroidered hat, brush and comb set, two soft toys, pacifier, rattle, and an 8 oz. bottle. You can add to that (for an extra charge) a sportsball cover-up, daywear, and/or gown.

It also comes gift-wrapped, to make gift giving that much easier. At $135, this is definitely not your run-of-the-mill baby gift. You can view and purchase the Deluxe Welcome Wagon at BabyGiftCreations.com.

I really like this idea. Made by Jaag, the Time’s Up Teddy Bear has a 60-minute timer embedded in his belly. This could help your child keep track of time for various things — set it for 2 minutes for brushing his teeth, to 30 minutes for time for television viewing, or for a computer game, to help kids learn to share (each child gets 5 minutes with a toy), or to help a child count the minutes until bedtime. It could also be used as a time-out timer. The timer has a loud “ding” when it goes off.

The manufacturer says “they can’t argue with the bear!” This is true. Experienced parents advised me in the past to use a timer for setting limits on video games, and I thought, no, my son would still get mad after 30 minutes and have a tantrum when time’s up. But to my surprise, they were right - as long as some other device (other than Mom or Dad) is telling him time’s up, he’s fine with it, and does exactly what he’s supposed to. He knows that when the bell signals time’s up, that’s the end of the activity.

Time’s not up, however, for your to purchase the Time’s Up Teddy Bear at PeppyParents.com for $20.95.

Zoobie Pets makes an adorable line of products which has won them the adoration of celebrity fans such as Denise Richards, Leah Remini, and Ali Landry, to name a few.  With such cute and cuddly products, their success is no surprise.  The company has also won a number of awards for its innovative designs.

Inside each fun stuffed toy is a soft blanket that your child is sure to love.  The pet’s head makes a cozy pillow.  I think my favorite is this cute little hippo named Hada, but there are many other great styles to choose from as well.  I am thinking that this would be a great blanket to send to daycare.  It would also make a wonderful holiday or birthday gift.

Zoobie Pets are available for $28.49 (on sale) at GlammaGems.com.

These days I’m a sucker for anything owl or sparrow. The best I’ve seen yet in owl is the Burlap Owl by Etsy seller squishyfish. The Burlap Owl is made from rice sack and recycled sweaters, so is not only cute as can be but environmentally friendly. I like the colors, textures, and overall funky design of this piece. It’s not just a toy, but art.

A fantastic decorative item and a friend for your child to confide in, the owl is $35.00 at etsy.com.