If it's "early to bed, early to rise" for most people, then it's "never to bed, always to rise" for new moms.

You may not have the little one sleeping through the night quite yet, but Canadian-made sleep sacks by Big Fat Hen will at least keep them comfy while they learn to doze for more than two hours at a time. Made with eco-friendly fabrics, these sleeveless sacks unzip easily for diaper changes and are soft inside and out. Made for babie 0-18 months, they come in three cute designs (yellow chicks, pink piggies and green owls) and hold up well in the wash.

And one day soon, the sun will rise before you. We promise. —MT

$79.90 at www.bigfathen.ca

Designing a nursery is easy. There is a ton of choice, and let’s face it, babies don’t really notice their rooms.

Decor gets more complicated for children and teens. Kids need a space that reflects their personality and style, but without compromising the taste of their parents. Which is why it came as great news that PB Teen now ships internationally.

The PB stands for Pottery Barn, and the stock reflects that: stylish and reasonably priced. The site sells great bedding and bathroom accessories but the study spaces are probably our favourite.

Now you won’t feel bad for sending them to their room. —ASI

www.pbteen.com

Picking toys up off the living room floor is inevitable, but aesthetically pleasing toys make the job much more enjoyable.

P’Kolino started as a project between two dads who wanted to improve play at home. Their design philosophy is “playfully smart,” which means all of their children’s toys are fun and engaging—and look good, too.

Our favourite is the multi-solution shape puzzle ($20, pictured), which is both challenging and entertaining because there are a multitude of solutions, unlike a standard puzzle. Even smarter is that each piece is non-toxic and durable.

Just don't try to pronounce the name. —ASI

From $12 at Crocodile Baby, www.crocodilebaby.com and www.qhousekids.com

Our childhood discomfort in the dental chair has been replaced by slick offices with personal TVs and spa-like facilities—but it all starts with the daily brush.

Just in time for Earth Day we tested a sustainable, compostable, biodegradable dental line, Clean Idea. Designed in Vancouver and made from veggies like potatoes, corn, tapioca and wheat, the children's toothbrush ($3.99) has soft bristles and a handle designed especially for small hands, while the kid's ecoflosser is topped with a Mr. Molar cartoon.

We'll get over our headgear one day.

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Why clamber through thrift stores when you can click through these virtual vintage boutiques stocked with everything from cool to couture?

Shrimpton Couture: 
If you’re on the hunt for 1960s Oscar de la Renta, 1970s Halston or 1990s Alaia, you’ll find it here, in the mother of all virtual vintage shops.

Ramona West: 
You’d love a 1980s party dress but you don’t want to be swallowed up by ruffles. Click your way to Ramona West, where they tailor their pieces for a modern, on-trend fit.

Girl on a Vine: 
Not for the sartorially shy, Girl on a Vine is stocked with bold pieces that are the epitome of California cool.

Atlantis Vintage: 
Run by Judy Aldridge, mother of Sea of Shoes blogger Jane Aldridge, Atlantis Vintage features a collection of statement jewelry like no other.

LA Vintage: 
You always know exactly what you want. So sort through LA Vintage’s extensive collection by size, colour, material and decade.

—KD

Imagine a family of Italian craftsman gathered around a wood stove carving toys in the mid 1800s.

That was the beginning of the Sevi toy brand, now known for their beautiful wooden toys, puzzles and games. Our favourites are the little helicopter (so cute and only $5!), the rattle butterfly (an infant toy that actually looks interesting, $10) and the incredible village train set ($84).

And yes, the paints are non-toxic and saliva resistant. What else would you expect from one of Europe’s oldest toy companies? —ASI

At www.goopandgoob.com

Imagine our surprise when we found out there’s a clothing store our men can now be trusted to buy from, without supervision.

Mr Porter, the brother site of our favourite fashion porn website, Net-A-Porter, is now live. Don’t expect the glossy, colourful pages of Net-A-Porter; this new site is specifically aimed at men. The clean, masculine homepage won’t put fear in the heart of our guys, in fact, they might just want to browse (there are of course some sexy girls on there, too.)

And while he hopefully saves us from another couples trip to the mall, we can rest easy knowing the edited selection on the site makes it practically impossible for him to buy something embarrassing, like the dreaded sports jersey. —ASI

www.mrporter.com

If your kids are taking an early liking to designer labels (they take after their mom, of course), then you’ll be as happy as we are that Stella McCartney’s childrenswear is now available online.

The mother of four has kept her staunch commitment to fair trade labour and eco fabrics for this collection, but it is of course a lot more playful than what she puts on the catwalk. Expect pretty prints, fun motifs, and very fashionable pieces for babies to pre-teens. The first of the spring/summer stock is available, and we loved the casual boy's checked waterproof parka (€85, pictured) and the precious three quarter sleeve bird print dress for girls (€80, pictured).

But let's hope they don't acquire your taste for shoes, too, or you may need a second mortgage.

www.stellamccartneykids.net

While you would love to dress your children in Parisian frocks everyday, that might cut too far into your own clothing budget.

But thankfully for us, there's Emilie. A French native who worked in lingerie in Paris, she is importing impecible pre-loved French baby clothes (think Petit Bateau and Jacadi) sourced by her mother in markets around Lyon as well as designer samples at 40 per cent off. Specializing in small sizes (i.e. before they are old enough to walk and wreck their clothes), the styles are classic, high quality, often organic, and in mint condition.

A Lili Gaufrette silk/cashmere cardi for $21? A Petit Bateau sailor striped sweater for $15? Et voila.

Beautiful bébé, and beautiful mama!

Shop the store www.apricotculotte.com