Whether you have a child going to preschool, back to school, or you just want to be more eco-conscious, ReUsies are a great idea. These reusable bags are perfect for sandwiches, snacks, and more. Right now, if you buy 4 or more ReUsies, shipping is free! Check out all of the cool patterns available (like this one, appropriately titled, “Aarrggh!”) at ReUsies.com, where this style sells for $8.75.

This cute Peek-a-Boo Dish Set by ORE Originals makes a great gift for new parents. Available in pink, blue or green, it includes an 8.5 inch diameter melamine plate, 6 oz. capacity Sippy Cup with lid, 4.5 inch diameter bowl that holds 20 ounces, and matching fork and spoon, all in a pretty gift box. All are dishwasher-safe but not microwave-safe. You can purchase this cute set for $20 at OREOriginals.com.

Silikids, manufacturer of an innovative line of silicone-based children’s products, has just expanded their popular siliskins collection of safe, silicone bottle sleeves with the introduction of stylish red siliskins. Silikids siliskins come in universal sizes separate from a bottle.  They are designed to fit a variety of large and small glass baby bottles and slide on and off for easy cleaning.  These safe, silicone sleeves help prevent breakage of glass baby bottles.  The translucent silicone also allows you to see the measurements and liquid in the bottle.  Siliskins are hypo allergenic, have no open pores to harbor bacteria, are dishwasher and microwave safe and can be boiled to sterilize. Siliskins are available in the new red color in two sizes, universal wideneck small and universal standard small.  You can purchase Siliskins at  Silikids.com for just $6.95 each.

Want to teach your kids about preserving the environment while they’re eating dinner? This plate by Smiling Planet could help. Stating, “The world is full of wonder, let’s make her smile,” the plate encourages children to be eco-friendly as they clean their plate. The plate itself is earth friendly as well, with no BPA, phthalates, lead or toxic inks used in their production. Each 8 inch plate costs just $14 at SmilingPlanet.com, where other styles of eco-friendly dinnerware are also available.

Although they might have a humorous name, Hooter Hiders Nursing Covers by Bebe au Lait serve a serious purpose: to make breastfeeding in public more private for both Mom and baby. The beautiful shawl with a discreet opening at the top allows Mom to breastfeed while in public without stares and comments. It also allows Mom to maintain eye contact with baby. Hooter Hiders are available at Nordstrom.com for $35.

How cool is this? Skip Hop makes this Central Park Outdoor Blanket & Cooler Bag, a combination messenger bag/water resistant blanket/cooler bag perfect for your summer needs. The bag can function as a tote or diaper bag, fold out into a water-resistant blanket, and the detachable cooler bag holds bottles, food, whatever you need to carry for you and baby to make it through the summer months. This unique bag sells for $45 at SkipHop.com.

Kissaluvs makes these beautiful premium organic cloth wipes in stylish fashion prints. These are wipes you’ll want to show off. They measure 8″ x 8″ and are double-sided for double-duty. Made of 100% Certified Organic Cotton velour and 100% Cotton Flannel, the wipes have a variety of uses, from burp cloths to traveling towels. These wipes are hand-sewn by mothers and grandmothers, giving them a special added touch. A sampler pack of 8 wipes (including 3 Premium Organic, 3 Awesome Terry & 2 Organic Cotton Wipes) makes a great gift, and is just $15 at Kissaluvs.com.

This unique stainless steel sippy cup is a vast departure from the plastic world of sippy cups, and therefore safer for your kids. This sippy cup, which holds 11 oz. of liquid, is made of clean, non-leaching stainless steel free of Bisphenol A and other harmful chemicals. It’s a favorite of celebrity parents including Christina Aguilera and Nicole Richie. This dishwasher-safe cup is available at Oompa.com for $14.99.

Etsy seller customsepia creates these beautiful personalized baby dishes to commemorate baby’s birth. Each dish measures 5″ round and is created with baby’s name and birthdate on a custom-fired dish with sepia lettering that is food safe and permanent. The finished product is perfect for display. This is a great gift idea for new parents. You can purchase one for just $19.

Here’s a unique idea for a functional yet fashionable product. myBibzy is a baby onesie designed with a built-in bib. How great is this idea? It helps prevent drooling babies from getting soaked, helps babies who spit up, and also helps those just learning to use a sippy cup. Even better, a large portion of each sale is donated to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation,as co-founder Jana Brinkhaus’ two-year-old daughter was recently diagnosed with Juvenile Diabetes. This would be a wonderful gift idea for new parents. You can purchase them from $18 to $20 each at myBibzy.com.

SediluGreen makes these reusable lunch and snack bags called EcoStuffers. All of their bags are made of food-safe, waterproof material with a waterproof, FDA-approved lining, and are BPA Free, Phthalate Free, and Lead Free. These bags are designed to help keep moist food moist and dry foods crisp and dry, and come in a variety of sizes to fit snacks and lunches. EcoStuffers can be used to hold more than food - inside your purse as an organizer pocket, to store pacifiers, for pet treats - the possibilities are endless. They sell for $6.95 for small (7″ x 3.5″), $7.95 for medium (7″ x 5″), and $8.95 for large (7″ x 7″) at SediluGreen.com.

Although I ended up an average height, I was always short as a child, and my girls all seem to be following in my footsteps. I’m afraid we have first hand experience using makeshift booster seats like pillows and phonebooks. I think it is important to have a sense of humor about these things, however, which is why I cracked up when I saw this Yellow Pages Booster Seat. Made from easy-to-clean foam rubber, it is designed to give children ages three and up a soft boost at the dinner table. You can purchase one for $24 at http://www.oliebollen.com/detail.aspx?ID=12500&Code=WWF003&loc=related.

With three children who have to take a packed lunch to school/daycare every day, lunch bags get a lot of use at our house. Unfortunately, they also have a tendency to get lost. This can be a bit hard to stomach. I’ve learned the hard way that fancy lunch bags are not the way to go for us. That’s why I like this simple cotton tote lunch bag from ECOBAGS. The organic cotton equivalent of a brown paper bag, this simple style does the job without breaking the bank, which makes losing a few along the way a little easier to tolerate. It is super-easy to clean, too. You can purchase one (or a few) for $7 at http://www.nubiusorganics.com/ECOBAGS-Organic-Cotton-Lunch-Tote-P234.aspx.

Here’s a really unique idea that makes moms wonder, “Why didn’t I think of that?” Hallo SupperSuit is a long-sleeved bib measuring 32″ from cuff to cuff, is made of water-resistant fabric, and features velcro closure in the back so it’s easy to put on and take off. It fits kids up to 37 lbs. What a great way to keep your child’s entire outfit free from food stains and spit up and other messes! They come in a Tuxedo style for boys and a Little Black Dress style for girls, and sell for $15 at SupperSuit.com.

Baby Dipper, that unique 4-oz. nonslip, nonspill bowl for babies, has just introduced a BPA-free set made from Eastman Tritan copolyester. In addition to being dishwsher safe, Tritan offers higher impact and heat resistance; as well as odor, taste and stain resistance, all important factors for infant care feeding products that demand cleanliness and safety. The new set sells for just $12.95 at Amazon.com.