Alice Berman and Mariko Savitt are the driving forces behind the Minneapolis-based baby and toddler organic clothing company Mermapillar. They create and sell funny, unique designs with adorable critters adorning them (such as the ladybugs on this thermal shirt). They screenprint everything and sew all of the clothing themselves, to ensure the highest quality. This thermal shirt is made of organic combed cotton and available in sizes 6-12 months, 12-18 months, and 18-24 months, and four colors. Ladybug is just one of their adorable critters, including rabbits, frogs, fish, and more. You can view the array of cute, cuddly clothing available at Mermapillar.com, where this shirt sells for $26.

I love thermal — it’s soft, warm, comfortable, like being at home on the weekend with nothing to do but lounge about with the family. This Keyhole Thermal Stripe Set by Splendid Littles is just the ticket for enjoying a weekend at home after a long week at daycare. It has fitted ankles and wrists to keep this outfit from slipping over baby’s feet and hands, which is an important feature for crawlers: have you ever noticed a baby crawling along with the pant leg totally covering their feet? Then, when they try to pull themselves up - it’s a fall waiting to happen. Same thing goes for the sleeves that fall over little hands that are trying to grip a handhold.

So this Keyhole Thermal Stripe Set by Splendid Littles offers style, comfort and practicality — a good choice all around. Visit  babylaundryboutique.com to view this item, priced at $66, and available in sizes 3-5mos, 6-12mos, 12-18mos, and 18-24mos. Gift wrapping also is available for an additional cost.

Instead of trying to fit everything into baby’s diaper bag or mixing in baby’s items with your catch-all travel bag, why not use this Thermal Tote by Tiny Twos to pack baby’s lunch? It functions like any other thermal lunch bag to keep baby food jars, fresh fruits, baby meds, whatever else needs to be kept cooled. A separate Thermal Bottle Tote is also available to keep formula/milk cool and fresh.

The Thermal Tote comes with Zipper and Name Tag Pockets. It measures approx.  9 1/4″ x 13 1/4″ L and is available in Floral, Polka Dots (above) and Baby Animals.

Pick one up for $15 at MissMousey.com

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