If you've fallen off the crafting horse and want to get back on, there's no route more painless than Let's Stitch: Frank! from Egg Press. Both sides of Frank the dog are hand-screenprinted on canvas (the back is a graphic red-and-black dot pattern). The kit includes step-by-step instructions and a cute personalized "made by" tag. Just cut him out, stitch along the dotted lines, flip inside out, and stuff with whatever filling you fancy. (Our cuddly pup is full to bursting with popcorn kernels.) Voila! An attractive accent pillow for you and/or a brand-new friend for your tot.

Tomorrow through June 3, get 20 percent off any purchase at Flora and Henri--one of our favorite sites for children's clothing. Plus, if you spend $25 or more, you'll get a free knapsack (while supplies last).

If your little one is bored with plain-'ol-blocks, check out Oligear, a beautiful set of interlocking magnetic gears created by architect and toy-designer Daniel Oakley. The brightly-colored plastic forms can be linked together or be stacked magnet-to-magnet to create vibrant spinning tops. Better yet they can stick securely to your fridge, keeping the kids occupied twisting and turning while you cook. But, perhaps best of all, Oakley's organic design sensibilities will greatly please your grown-up aesthetic.

Stroller star Maclaren has been keeping babies safe in its gear for more than 50 years, and now the company is looking to branch out by pampering both mom and baby with its new Beginnings beauty product line. Using 100 percent natural and organic ingredients, the aromatherapeutic concocotions range from supporting belly balm for pregnant moms to cocooning massage oil for infants. We're fans, but if you're curious, the sample-sized starter kits (which also make excellent gifts) are just $25.

In the market for a unique but low-effort shower gift idea? Start with an ultra-soft, 100% cotton, sweatshop-free, onesie from Meyamo, add the right concotion of their just-cute-enough fuzzy alphabet letters, iron on, and you'll have a custom trinket that is guaranteed to elicit satisfying levels of ooohs and ahhhs. Plus, with Junior's name so preciously displayed across the chest, it'll be an instant keepsake. (Available in apple green, sky blue, and bubble-gum pink.)

If trying to keep all your work- and playdates straight makes you feel like an office drone, consider Smythson's midyear diaries in the limited-edition Capri collection. The rich yellow leather is embossed with an ostrich pattern, and the delicate blue watermarked pages are a visual breath of fresh ocean air. It's a perfect gift for a slightly glamorous graduate, or for any busy mom who appreciates a shot of luxury.

Little Twig has just launched an extra-mild, unscented line of its all-organic bath-and-body products. The moisturizing Bodymilk, silky Baby Wash, and jojoba-aloe Bubble Bath are so pure and pampering, you'll likely be inspired to use them yourself. Every product is pediatrician-tested and free of parabens and mineral oils. Better yet, these natural baby care products are all soy-, wheat-, and nut-free in case of allergies. No more excuses--get in the tub!

MoMA's latest office-design find is the Amigo line of desk accessories, a troop of three leather critters all designed to get you organized in cheerful Argentinean style. This jaunty red kangaroo--made entirely of recycled leather remnants--can hold all manner of cards, coins, clips, pens, and even your cell phone in its pouch. (It is even amenable to carrying the most important memos in its mouth). Qué inteligente!

A lot of the old-guard pregnancy books will a) scare the wits out of you and b) make you feel that you have time-traveled to a bygone era of calico-print skirts and make-it-at-home yogurt. From the Hips is a modern mom's guide to pregnancy that skillfully balances expert know-how from doctors, midwives, lactation consultants, and doulas with wise and funny tales from the mom front. Controversial issues like elective C-sections, cosleeping, and extended breastfeeding are explored in a rational, refreshing way, and hundreds of anonymous-mom quotes throughout the book make you feel like legions of girlfriends are guiding you through the fabulous but sometimes treacherous path of pregnancy and parenting.

Celebrate cherry season with less fuss (and even less worry) by investing in OXO's new cherry pitter. The ergonomic design, removable splatter shield, and dishwasher compatibility make it easier than ever for your kids to scarf the fruit down by the handful without any choking risk. And if it's scarfing you're going for, might we suggest the tasty organic cherries from Frog Hollow Farm, which just became ripe for picking? You choose the amount and the company will ship the ripest variety out from California.