Loving: Harper the Hippo Teething Toy

Now that my little guy is teething, he'll chew on just about anything he can get his hands on. I used to think that wood would be too much for little teeth, but it seems like the harder the better, so this Hippo Teething Toy from Little Alouette at Supermarket HQ would be perfect.

Loving: The Organic World Building Set

I'm normally just into the regular blocks as toys, but these World Building Set Blocks from Little Sapling Toy's Etsy shop are really awesome. They have just enough detail to be recognizable, but plain enough to blend into the regular shaped blocks.

These Russian tin cars from Three Potato Four are strange in an awesome way. They look brand new, but they're obviously vintage. I don't know if I'd rather put them on a shelf as decoration or let the kids play with them.

Loving: Uglydoll Action Figures

I've loved these Uglydolls for a while now. I even had an Uglydoll-themed baby shower, and my boy's upstairs sleeping with one now. So for them to come out with an action figure from the MoMA Store is awesome. I would love to have one of these sitting at my sewing desk so that when I get too frustrated with a seam or something, I can just glance at it and giggle.

Loving: Dodo Rocking Birds

These Dodo Rocking Birds from Emmo Home are just too funny.  They're a great alternative to the usual rocking horse, and they look cool enough to not put away every time you have company over.  

Loving: Walnut Zenblocks

These Walnut Zenblocks from Zenblocks at Supermarket HQ.  They're like building blocks for adults, but because they're oddly shaped, you have to use your noggin to get them to balance.  

Loving: Kid's Work Bench

I already love the idea of having kids playing at building and making their own toys instead of just buying them, so having something like this work bench from Inquisitive Kid that's the perfect size for kids is great.  It's a real work bench, just smaller than the real thing, and it has places for tools, a built on clamp, and it's solid so kids can hammer and bang on it without it falling apart.

Loving: Dreamlets

I am such a sucker for wacky stuffed animals, and these Dreamlets from Exclusively Home are a little wierd but really cute.  They're all handmade out of cuddly fleece, and they look like they just want a hug.

Loving: Brio Play Gym

This Brio Play Gym from Graham and Green is something that I've been looking for and it's hard to find.  It's bright and playful, but a lot less crazy and cluttered than most play gyms.  And who doesn't love colorful, flying bunnies.

Playing with: Marble Runs

I used to love the giant Marble Works sets that we had as kids, but this one is even cooler.  This set, from Inquisitive Kid can be put together any way you want, and you can buy a bunch of different sets and go really crazy.

Playing with: DwellStudio Mind Blocks

These Mind Blocks from DwellStudio at Velocity are pretty cool.  They're in fun shapes that make your baby think a little bit more when they're playing.  And since they're fabric blocks, you can leave them lying around and don't have to worry about stepping on pointy toys in the middle of the night.

Loving: Wooden Blocks Rattle Set

I love the little faces on these wooden rattles from the MoMA Store.  They're just made from wood, so you don't have to worry about any crazy paints with chemicals when your baby's chewing on them.  Then, after the baby's outgrown them, they're cute enough to keep around the house.

Loving: Stuffed Bear

I love this funky shaped stuffed bear from Emmo Home.  It looks like something that was handmade generations ago, but magically survived years of love, hugs, and drool from previous kids.  Plus, it doesn't have any little buttons or anything to choke on, and it looks like sewing up little tears and rips would only make it look even more unique and endearing for a child.

Loving: Danish Modern Vikings

I love these quirky little Danish-Modern Viking figurines from Three Potato Four's Shop.  They're made out of different types of wood, so they almost look like something an adult could have around the house.  Plus, the expression on the tall guy's face is priceless.

Currently Loving: The MoMA Store

I love this Desk Tower from the MoMA store.  The simple shape and rich 

colors remind me of building blocks that you would have had as a child. 
This one, you could actually have out at work though and not get funny 
looks.  The only drawback is that you can't completely restack it while 
still using it because the pencil cup is upsidedown, but that can be 
worked around. 

Another great find from the MoMA store is real live Colorforms.  They have 
an exact replica of the original book put out in the 50s that brings back 
kindergarten completely.  Not just a toy for kids, though the fact that 
you can peel and stick them to the book or windows or anything shiny 
without destroying anything, they're also good for sitting back and 
getting the creative juices flowing without a big cleanup.

Does your infant mock your so-yesterday florals?

Modern Tots is a great site for everything to make your nursery as stylish as the rest of the house.  Everything can be had, from furniture and bedding, to clothes and toys, all with enough flair to leave the kid's room door open when company comes over.

Their toys also have a great sculptural feel, while still being child-friendly.  They even give a little throwback to the time when toys didn't need to beep, light up, or drain all your AA batteries.