This is too cute! It reminds me of Anne Geddes and her crazy work with kids. I am not really into torturing poor, unaware babies for adults amusement, but we can make an exception for this Lobster Baby Costume. I wonder, if the baby wears this for Halloween, what will mommy and daddy put on to match his style? Dory and Nemo? Little Mermaid and Captain Jack Sparow? Or should they both dress up as chefs and carry their seafood-infant in a pot?

If your kid is six to twelve months old, do gift him with this unique first humiliating memory. Who knows, maybe he will share some lobster photos on Facebook in a couple of years and give blackmail material to all his friends.

How much under $29.99?
A little: $22.47 on Amazon.

The “Attack of the 50 Foot Baby” Stacking Blocks are a toy for the kids… made to entertain the parents. It’s pretty obvious.

It’s not exactly 50 ft (more like 30 inches), but what baby wouldn’t love to knock something down and not get scolded? The blocks are made from sturday cardboard, easy to push and stack, and if you’re lucky, the tots might enjoy it so much they’ll forget to test if your expensive vases can break.

But most parents will probably want it for the name. Admit it, don’t you just picture watching those home movies years later and laughing your ass off? The poor kid won’t have any idea what’s so funny, but it might be a good time to introduce him or her to some classic movies.

How much under $29.99?
A little: $28 on WryBaby.com.

Via BoingBoing

The one thing babies do best is drool. Needless to say, all their toys have one common characteristic: wetness.

Parents who want to introduce their children to books from a young age will face a major problem: paper and water don’t mix.

But see… someone solved that problem too. Her name is Amy Pixton and she created the TyBooks – indestructible books made out of Tyvek that can withstand the wrath of any teething baby. Illustrated by Kaaren Pixton, these wordless books are both a fun toy and an educational tool for kids under the age of 2.

Three titles are available: Farm Charm, Creepy Crawlies and Things With Wings.

How much under $29.99?
Some: $12.95 on Amazon.com.

Via BoingBoing

<New mums sometimes neglect their appearance to an extent… which is absolutely understandable, who has the energy to stand in front of a mirror for an hour after dealing with a baby for a couple of months?

So two mothers got together and produced the Teething Bling Bangles, two-in-one jewelry and teething ring. The bangles come in no less than 16 colors and they’re simple, yet trendy enough to go with almost any type of clothes.

And, since we know one of the most effective ways of getting babies to stop crying is to give them something to chew on, they come in very handy at times.

I wonder however about the hygiene part… but I admit I don’t have children so I’m not sure whether it’s an issue if they chew on something that’s been exposed to dust and microbes all day. I wouldn’t put it in my mouth, honestly.

This aside, it’s a great idea. And with a bit of planning, a dash to the bathroom can solve the cleanliness problem and buy mum some peace and quiet.

How much under $29.99?
Some: $12.75 on Amazon.com.

Via bookofjoe

These baby bottles are not only cute, they’re also eco (and baby) friendly.

Given recent research that shows that some chemicals in plastic baby bottles can harm the little ones, the Wee-Go bottles are made from the much safer glass. Safe until it breaks, right? Not exactly. The designers thought about this so they added a silicone sleeve over each bottle to prevent breakage, and in the process they also made them easier to hold (not to mention cool-looking).

The plastic parts are recyclable and the bottle and sleeve are dishwasher-safe, which I’m sure busy mums will love to hear, and they come in 2 sizes (4 and 9 oz.) and 8 colors.

How much under $29.99?
Some: $11.99 – $18 on GoBabylife.com.

Via PlanetGreen

I don’t have kids, but my mum has told me enough stories about me and my brother to not look forward to that. We were messy and picky children and I feel sorry for my mum in retrospect. Would have some dining accessories helped? Probably not, but look how cute the Mate looks!

A “mate” is a combination of “mat” and “plate”. The mat part comes in orange, raspberry and sky blue, has a big smiley face under the plate and comes with pop on/off spoon and fork. The plate is detachable and divided in three areas.

Some of the features sound helfpul (non-skid mat, fork the baby can’t knock off the table, easily cleaned), others less so (would toddlers really care about a smiley face?), but the bright colors might at least cheer up the poor underslept mother…

How much under $29.99?
Some: $20 on SkipHop.com.

Via BoingBoing

Oh boy. Some people love their Apple products too much.

Proud Apple parents (that is, parents who own Apple products and “parents” of Apple products) will probably grab their credit cards and order the iPhone Baby onesie. And, although it might be a wee bit exaggerated, it’s nevertheless cute. The designers changed the classic iPhone interface into something more appropriate for a baby: eat, poop, drool and other typical activities.

Not that the parents are likely to forget, but maybe a bit of humor can make the neverending diaper changing a bit better.

How much under $29.99?
A little: ~$25 on iPopWear.com.

Via ChipChick

Having children can be a blessing for anyone, but let’s admit it, it’s not always the most pleasant experience. Especially if your angel decides to be obnoxious and cause the most trouble possible.

Even for those who don’t have kids, this image is familiar from movies: mum with a spoon, trying to make the food go inside baby’s food, not on the floor or clothes. In a case like this, a gadget like the Boon Squirt Baby Food Dispensing Spoon could make parents’ lives a bit easier, especially when traveling.

It looks very easy to use: the container must be filled with baby food, and then all mum has to do is squeeze it a little to allow some food to pass to the spoon. Baby can still make a mess, but he can’t knock any bowl over and the poor mother won’t have to keep dipping her spoon in food all the time. And in case you have to go out for a bit and don’t want to drag a jar of food around, you can just fill the Boon and be on your way.

How much under $29.99?
A lot: $7.99 on Amazon.com.

Via Coolest Gadgets

Some people seem to think that once you have a baby you suddenly turn into a different person, a martyr for your child and all that blah. All right, I am sure most mothers would do anything for their baby, but implying they shouldn’t have a life of their own is exaggerated.

So, even though the Milkscreen may appear to some as a tool for irresponsible mothers, I think that, on the contrary, it can be used to be more responsible. We’ve established that a mother can have fun, and fun sometimes involves drinking (and I don’t mean passing out drunk, I’m talking about just a couple of beers or glasses of wine, for example). Even if you’re careful, don’t breasfeed immediately after drinking, throw out the first batch of milk etc… better safe than sorry, right?

The Milkscreen works more or less like a pregnancy test: you put a bit of milk on a pad, wait two minutes and use the color card to determine if you can feed the milk to your baby or not. Pretty straightforward and simple to use, I’d say.

How much under $29.99?
Some: $19.99 on ToysRUs.com.

Via Gizmodo

Listening to the same lullaby for the 100th time must drive a parent nuts. Yeah, the songs are cute and they make your adorable screaming machine fall asleep, but they do get on your nerves. Why listen to “Hush Little Baby” for the 101th time when you would rather hear “Enter Sandman”? (Hey, it does have a lullaby in it! Sort of…)

Well, there’s a way to get the best of both worlds now. Almost. Rockabye Baby! is a collection of CDs with lullabies… but not the ordinary kind. Coldplay, Led Zeppelin, Metallica, Nirvana, The Beatles and U2 get reorchestrated into tunes to put anyone to sleep (although, arguably, regular Coldplay music can do that too). “Heavy metal lullabies?!” That’s what I thought to, but then I listened to the samples from here and they don’t sound half bad. “Enter Sandman” is, of course, included. And, after a friend introduced me to bluegrass Metallica covers, this actually sounds normal.

If you have friends (or you are) into unusual covers, these could also make a nice weird present for an adult.

How much under $29.99?
A little: ~$25.30 on Firebox.com.