Cool Stuff
By Christine Davis
1. Sqoosh by Baby Gourmet
Fuel toddlers for trick-or-treating with these delicious every day snacks. Each Sqoosh, available in four flavours, contains a full serving of organic fruits and vegetables with no added sugars or salts. A great go-to snack that kids love. Available at mass grocery retailers. Four pack $5
2. Elephant bath accessories
Kids will have fun washing, brushing, flossing and flushing in a bathroom full of elephants. Matching shower curtain, bath mat and towels make it easy for parents to pull the room’s décor together. Available at Pottery Barn Kids, potterybarnkids.com. Shower curtain $65; Bath mat $39; Towels from $11
3. Ubbi 3-in-1 potty
Combining functionality and design, this potty, toilet trainer and step stool is equipped with a built-in splashguard and deep inner bowl that is easy to remove and clean. A great investment piece to get through all the phases of potty training and beyond. Available at BB Buggy and Baby on the Hip. $49.95
4. Ubbi Potty Hook
Keep the bathroom organized and free of clutter with this potty hook that holds most toilet trainer seats on either the toilet tank or bathroom door. Available at babyjoy.ca. $4.45
5. Poids Plume wall decals
Add a dash of style to your childs’ room with these fashionable accessories designed by Catherine Sauvé. Easy to install, they add warmth and whimsy to any room. Available at adzif.ca. $48
6. Astronaut costume
It’s difficult to choose a costume from the vast selection available at Pottery Barn Kids, but this Astronaut suit is definitely a winner. The collection, available for babies, toddlers and kids big and small, has something to appeal to every little interest. Available at Pottery Barn Kids, potterybarnkids.com. Astronaut costume $79; others various prices
7. Ubbi Tweat snack container
Fitted for little hands, the bird shaped snack container stores and seals snacks to keep them fresh. The lid remains attached when opened and the weighted base leans and wobbles to prevent tipping. Available at BB Buggy and other independent retailers. $14.95
8. WallPops
The perfect place to make lists, doodle or write notes, this fun dry-erase wall décor can be used time and again. Repositionable and removable, each decal comes with a dry-erase marker. Available at wallpops.com. $23.99 US
9. Stonz Rain Bootz
Cool fall days call for cool boots and these don’t disappoint. Available in assorted fun colours from sizes 4 toddler to 4 youth, add a pair of Linerz for added warmth. Easy to get on and off and clean. Available at stonzwear.com, sportchek.ca and other online retailers. Bootz $35.99; Linerz $18.99
10. Sports bedroom accessories
Turn any sports enthusiast’s bedroom into their dream room with this baseball bat corkboard and coordinating sports hooks and knobs. They are a great way to create a theme without going overboard. Available at Pottery Barn Kids, potterybarnkids.com. Corkboard $124; Hooks and knobs $24 each
11. House shelf
Combine fun with functionality with this adorable house shelf. Little girls will enjoy filling it with books, treasures and special mementos and the neutral gold details will go with any décor. Available at Pottery Barn Kids, potterybarnkids.com. $124
12. Owen platform storage bed
This funky and functional bed offers comfort and plenty of storage space below. The rustic design offers country charm. Available at Pottery Barn Kids, potterybarnkids.com. $1,695
13. Crazy Clings
From the creators of Pillow Petz, these super soft chenille removable and re-positionable plush adhesive wall art decals are available in polka dots, flowers, space and sports themes, as well as hearts and the alphabet and stick to any surface. Available at mypillowpets.com. Ten-piece set $10 US; 26-piece set $29.99 US
14. Navy Star Glow In The Dark Anywhere Beanbag
What kid wouldn’t love sinking into this comfy beanbag chair that also glows in the dark? Zippered slipcover easily comes off for cleaning and can be personalized. Available at potterybarnkids.com. $229
15. White Tulip Task Lamp
Delicately feminine, this sturdy lamp is a great addition to any desk. Available at Pottery Barn Kids, potterybarnkids.com. $74