Seriously, the sweetest things I have EVER seen. These "doubles" gloves are so perfectly idyllic for strolls on a brisk day. You can share each other's warmth and love - how great is that? The best part is that you must keep your hands held the entire time, something I've been trying to figure out how to do. One extra bit of bonus, your tot will never lose gloves again! They are made from 100% Alpaca wool and there is nothing softer and warmer on earth. At Arte Bebe for $58.

A nightlight, a pal, a safety light and nighttime buddy to the bathroom, the Candela Tooli Nightlight will be your tot's best friend. This turns on automatically when it gets dark and because it is always charging while on base, you can pick them up at anytime to have a lighted path wherever you take it. The cute design and bright colors will add life to your room's decor. They are completely safe, no need to worry about overheating light bulbs on conventional nightlights. You can also switch on the pulse mode to lull your tots gently to bed if they need soft white noise. A pair is $50 at Giggle.com.

I was moved by the CNN presentation of their "2008 Heroes" and I thought it only appropriate to start the new year by allowing ourselves to reflect on the other children in our lives, those that desperately need our help. As we have all experienced, once you become a mother, you are a mother to all. And what could be a better gift than to give hope and a future to a child? Isn't that what we strive for for our own tots? 10,000 Girls is an organization founded by Viola Vaughn, an American grandmother, who moved to Senegal to start a program to educate girls to survive and support themselves. One of the entrepreneurial projects is the making and selling of these dolls. All are made by hand and each are specially made once you make the order. They are $125 each or $200 for a girl and boy doll. You can also contribute with a straight donation to 10,000 Girls. For me, it is a great way to teach my girls about the world, humanity and compassion.

Apparently it is an emotionally intelligent toy and has motion sensor cameras all over it to detect your movement and respond to your touch. Stroke his head and he'll arch his back, touch his mouth and he'll suckle on your finger, or call out to him or shine a light on him-- he reacts the way we do-- through his senses. He also plays tug of war, growls in response to your voice and shuffle alongside your tot to explore. All sounds great, right? Except it's really really bizarre. From the site "Every Pleo is autonomous. Yes, each one begins life as a newly-hatched baby Camarasaurus, but that's where predictability ends and individuality begins. Like any creature, Pleo feels hunger and fatigue - offset by powerful urges to explore and be nurtured. He'll graze, nap and toddle about on his own -when he feels like it! Pleo dinosaur can change his mind and his mood, just as you do."

Oh, and the Pleos will socialize and play with each other. I'm just wondering if one day they will plot to take over the park from their toddler masters. Creepy! What do you think of the Pleo? Creepy or Cuddly?

Me, I'd take the $349 and buy a real pet from the SCPA-- why have a robot when you can save a real animal? At Pleoworld.

Throw a hat on a tot and you instantly have the sweetest most adorable thing in the world. My favorite pictures of my girls are of them in some cute, funny hat. Like any of these from Muddy Cloud. They are brightly colored in a nondescript animal character, or not even animal, this green one kind of looks like an apple but they are unique and delightful. The name Muddy Cloud and the philosophy behind it is meant to spark the imagination with creations that can be interpreted differently by everyone, like shapes in the clouds. With this cold weather, you can be sure your tots will want to keep these hats on. Each character also comes with mitten and dolls. The hat is $22, hat and mitten set is $32 and the dolls are $18, at Muddy Cloud.

Here is a super amazing jacket from Dior that is completely boy-like instead of the fancy boy look that all the luxury designers do for boys. It has a removable hoodie so it is 3 looks in one and it is now on sale so it is a super great buy. This jacket is all designer with all the luxury details like the fitted silhouette with elastic waistband in the back for a tailored fit. This is a lightweight jacket (100% cotton) and with the various options, can take you through different seasons. At Children Salon for $185-240 (price dependent on size).

The Coyuchi organic cotton hooded French terry baby towel ($44), makes a great first towel for your baby!! It comes courtesy of Vert Boutique which is a fabulously luxe boutique in Venice California that's all about eco-friendly beauty picks! Everything the store carries is all-natural and supports an eco-friendly lifestyle. They also periodically offer educational seminars and workshops. I love this organic cotton George hooded bath towel because it's simple and clean -- it comes in white and is decorated with an embroidered flamingo in red and yellow -- so cute!

Wishing you and your family a wonderful Christmas and holiday season. And hopefully you have everything you want waiting for you under your tree. We had yet another amazing year. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for all your support and love. Have a safe, fun and incredibly well dressed New Years =)

Love always,
Tot Snob Kelly and Tot Snob Tina

A black chandelier for a tot's room may not seem like the obvious choice but it is fun and fabulous! If you are choosing a super girly girly room, like the vintage country chic look that Serena & Lily shows in their book, Nursey Style, it would be the perfect accent to give the room some depth and longevity - it takes it from pastel baby central to a sophisticated room girls of any age will appreciate. Maura Daniel has a full collection of lighting, so if you want to stay traditional, the Silver Sphere drop light is beautiful and timeless. There are also coordinate sconces for every style in the collection. The Elizabeth Chandelier in black is $718 and the Chloe Sphere in silver is $338, both available at Layla Grayce.

I know I am only getting this because of how much I love Missoni for myself. In fact, my entire family has this obsession with Missoni so it is the selfless thing to do to include my girls in this tradition. Besides, how can I possibly resist this adorable little dress? And the matching cardigan is just way over the top fabulous! Love love love!! The cardigan is totally versatile and will make any simple outfit super chic and stylish. The colors and pattens on the knit are perfect for tots - bright and dynamic! Missoni Signature Cardigan is on sale for $148.56 and Signature Knit Dress is also on sale for $187, both available at Children Salon.