Meet Ms. Chimp, the latest hand-sewn addition to La Maison de Lola's line of soft, stuffed Portuguese pals. According to Ms. Chimp's bio, she's a an avid sunbather who enjoys her massages (thankyouverymuch), but her diva disposition is belied by the humble, homespun look of her soft wool tweed fur. And in case she gets lonely in the animal pile, La Maison de Lola has a whole line of creatures, each with an equally distinct personality. Collect them all!

We can't stop gushing over Hilly Chrisp's collection of girls' skirts. Made of 100% cotton and trimmed with grosgrain ribbons, the three-tiered skirts mix delightfully clashing florals, polka dots, plaids and pinstripes. The result is a look that's a little bit vintage, a little bit country, and all girl--yet the sturdy fabric and comfy elastic waistband make them suitable for active (or, ahem, messy) play. Who says you can't wear more than one pattern at once?

Staying cozy is important in merry old (but very cold) England. The NooNoo Lady Bug comfort blanket does double duty, keeping your little one warm while giving her a soothing tactile experience. Made with felted lambswool and organic cotton, each Lady Bug is freehand embroidered with a three-year-old's original drawings, then studded with felted blossoms and nubs for babies to explore with their fingertips. The blankets can even stand up to your washing machine, and are available for personalization. In short, they're brilliant, in both the British and American sense.

It seems the Italians' belief in the healing properties of good food extends beyond their kitchens. Paglieri Profumi's Cleo line of yogurt-based soaps, bath foams, and lotions are blended with sweet, natural extracts like cocoa, apricot, and strawberry. The yogurt softens and soothes the skin while promoting elasticity, and the added extracts have moisturizing and astringent properties. Best of all, they smell as delicious as they sound--and won't cost you much more than your usual drugstore go-to.

This week, our editors have combed the globe to find their favorite international products. If you're craving something with a handspun feel, cozy up to these Moroccan pillows from Tazi Designs. The San Francisco-based retailer special orders the beautiful linen cases all the way from Africa, where local craftsmen hand-embroider the designs in pure silk.

In our ever-changing world, let your child express himself with a Shout Out! T-shirt. Each all-cotton shirt comes with a complete set of reusable letters, numbers and symbols that stick to the fuzzy center, then detach when you want to change the message. What better way for a kid to profess his love to a different crush each week of the year?

Yellow school buses, apple-picking, and long pants are looming on the horizon, but that doesn't mean we don't have a few more sticky days in our immediate future. Take a swipe at sweat (while leaving your makeup fully intact) with Neutrogena Shine Control Blotting Sheets. Made from a moisture-wicking flexible polymer, they're considerably more absorbent than their paper counterparts. And the cheerful sky-blue hue lets us mentally hang on to summer just a wee bit longer.

Now there's no need to use those clunky, germ-ridden restaurant boosters; the Little Beetle Baby Chair can fit in your purse or diaper bag and go anywhere with you. The lightweight fabric chair folds into a small pocket. Unfold it, and your child over 6 months can be strapped snugly onto most regular chairs. The beetle is even machine washable. If only they made strollers this easy!

Bill Martin Jr. and Eric Carle's Bear classic children's books have been teaching kids to read for four decades. The last of the set from the winning team, Baby Bear, Baby Bear, What Do You See?, releases today in same spirit, with bold collages and simple, rhythmic stories. And in case your child is new to the series, a 40th Anniversary edition of the first Brown Bear and a gift set with all four books was also just released.

Far be it from us to improve upon the classic birthday candle, but these Colored Flame Birthday Candles from MoMA's design store were too cool to ignore. The candles contain organic salts and metals, meaning they burn with multicolored flames to match their waxy stems. (Not to worry; we're assured they're completely non-toxic.) We're betting the kids won't want to blow them out.