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Today, we start our series on our favorite holiday gifts! Our little testers absolutely love this LEGO DUPLO Fire Station 5601, $29.99. This set includes a fire station, fire truck, fire helicopter, three firefighter figures and a dog. The really fun part is….the siren and light of the fire truck really works! The set is designed for little ones ages 2-5. We love that DUPLO LEGOS are easier for little hands to work with. Mom or Dad may want to work with their little ones to initially assemble this kit. But ones the kids see how it fits together, they will love to build it again and again.

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Before we know it, the Easter bunny will be here! Growing up in the Midwest, my Easter Sunday memories consist of Easter Egg hunts in the snow after church…and we always had great prizes from Grandma. Our friends at Land of Nod have some great items to ensure your little chick has a happy day! Perfect dozen socks, $35; Hooded towel, $39;  and Bunny in the Box, $29.

A good activity center can improve your baby’s motor skills, while encouraging independence. Our two favorites are fun, educational and stylish!

Zolo Shangrila Activity Play Mat, $125, One side has a variety of soft fabrics in different textures to stimulate their sense of touch, while the other has high-contrast black and white for visual stimulation.

Cariboo Activity Gym, Mahogany, $159.95, An activity center with a softer side! The Activity Gym may be used as a natural play environment on the floor, or as a bassinet mobile for any of the Cariboo model bassinets.

What can I say? My name is a nursery rhyme.

And I embrace it.

I also have a crush on Restoration Hardware baby & child.

So I decided it was time for me to feature their new lamb collection.

The cuddle plush lamb collection (above) is $18 to $45, and features a floor blanket, security blanket, booties and toys.

This lamb music mobile is $79, and looks exactly like the mobile I had when I was a baby! My mom and sister are going to laugh when they see it.

The four pieces of angel lamb art  (above) are lithographs from Posh Tots. They are $264 for the set of four. Lambs are sweet and soothing.

It is time for another AListBaby Giveaway!

Write your little one a prescription for fun with the Russ Bright Beginnings Activity Veterinarian Set.

This is one of six play sets that will keep your baby or toddler entertained for hours. The colorful animal hospital is just what the doctor ordered! Featuring a variety of textures and materials, the set opens up to reveal new friends and even a doctor’s office inside. From a soft squeaking pup, a cat that chimes and even a vet that rattles, young ones will enjoy all of the shapes and sounds. The Russ sets are sold at toy and gift stores nationwide, and we found this one at Amazon for about $20.

To win the veterinarian set for your little one, just send us an e-mail at alistbabyblog {at} yahoo {dot} com by Tuesday, October 7. Good luck!

Every generation has their iconic toys. The Fisher-Price Chatter Phone comes to mind from my baby days…do you recall a favorite baby toy?

While I also adore the look of sleek, modern playthings, there is a place in my heart for the retro feel of these four basic toys. They each come in many styles and designs….yet their look is always timeless. These selections are all from Land of Nod.  

More information on each of these toys, after the jump…..

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Naomi Watts and her son, Alexander Pete, were out and about in Manhattan Wednesday. Alexander celebrated his first birthday on July 26. We love his wooden pull toy!

Land of Nod has a good selection of wooden toys. We love how wooden toys blend in with home decor much easier than bright plastic! They are timeless, and often last for years. These cat and chicken baby stackers are $24.95. And the Rock the Horse ride-on pony is $69. Both from Land of Nod.

Photo of Naomi and Alexander courtesy of People.

Sean “Diddy” Comb’s twin girls, Jessie James and D’Lila Star Combs, are riding in style. This pink tricycle (above) from Posh Tots is their transportation of choice, and was a  gift from Daddy in honor of their second birthday.

Photo courtesy of People

The twins’ mother is Kim Porter, a longtime companion of Diddy.