What’s Learning Tree, you ask? Only the coolest thing to hit the school bag market in years.

Learning Tree is the new Jacob Thomas-designed collection from the amazing Schoolbags for Kids, a company that donates one backpack complete with school supplies to a child in need for every bag they sell. Featuring plenty of compartments to keep kids organized and Thomas’s colorful Learning Tree illustration, the Learning Tree bags are a walking testament to your belief that every child deserves an education and a great way to teach your little ones about paying it forward.

Available at opensky.com.

Not possible? Think again. Thanks to the Little Darlings series of wall prints from The Animal Print Shop, your little one’s room can be a monument to all things lovable.

Little Darlings prints are the creation of Sharon Montrose, a renowned commercial photographer specializing in animals. Featuring the heartbreaking mugs of such irresistible baby animals as a lamb, a duckling and a baby monkey, Little Darlings prints are perfect for framing and hanging over a crib. Because shouldn’t a baby’s room be just as cute as baby?

Available at opensky.com.

There’s a better way for your princess to shine and it’s called Joyfolie.

Joyfolie shoes and boots are the stuff of every little girl’s dream. In fact, charming new arrivals like the Houndstooth Boots, the Maci Spectator Boots and the Kat Shoes look like something out of a classic fairy tale, complete with Shakespeare-quoting mary janes and ballerina girl bows.

And thanks to an eco-friendly organic cotton lining and lightweight construction, not only are these styles cuter than any shoe to ever come out of a glassblower, but we’re happy to report that they’re also a great deal more comfortable.

Available at joyfolie.com.

>>GIVEAWAY ALERT: Post on our Facebook wall about the Joyfolie style you like the most and you’ll be entered to win it!

A child’s life is full of unpleasant surprises. Why not give them something to smile about with the Kiwi Crate?

The Kiwi Crate is a subscription that brings a cool new project straight to your door every month. Projects range from arts and crafts to active play to science—so one month, your tot may get to create their own flower pots and the next, they’ll be making dinosaur feet perfect for stomping around the house.

You never know what the next crate will bring, but whatever it is, it’s sure to be fun. And that’s a surprise they can all look forward to.

Available at kiwicrate.com.

>>GIVEAWAY ALERT: Tell us your about your favorite crafts to do as a kid on our Facebook wall and you could win a Kiwi Crate box of your own.

If you want tidy kids, it’s up to you to provide the right tools. And we can think of no cuter place to start than these charming Japanese shoe trees.

The four-tier shoe trees are made specifically for kids’ shoes and come in pink rabbit, blue elephant and green frog designs. A perfect way to inspire little ones to clean up, these Japanese shoe trees are just as cute as any Bonsai, but ever so much more useful.

Available at mysweetmuffin.com.

>>SHOP WITH A-LIST MOM! Tired of morning battles over superhero costumes? Toobydoo has the perfect solution to the wardrobe wars with the new Camp tees. Boys will love the cool animal prints, and moms will appreciate the modern style and cool graphics. Look for a special price in our A-List Mom OpenSky shop.

You, that’s who. Luckily, thanks to Bubble Bum you at least don’t have to sacrifice your own comfort to make sure that your little ones are safe and secure in cars without car seats.

Made for children ages 4 and up, the Bubble Bum is a super-easy to inflate booster that weighs only a pound and can fit comfortably into your handbag or a child’s backpack. Having passed all the necessary booster seat safety-testing, the Bubble Bum lets you travel light—so you can all enjoy the ride.

Available at bubblebum.us.

>>GIVEAWAY ALERT: Post on our Facebook Wall about where you will take your Bubble Bum next and you will be entered to win one.

But if you have time, forget the obvious and show them the real meaning of love with romance classics from Baby Lit.

Darling Clementine, a popular online shop launched by a Brooklyn-based mom, has the Baby Lit versions of both Romeo and Juliet and Pride and Prejudice. With stylish illustrations that focus on learning to count, the books are a great way to introduce your little ones to classic literature and put the whole family in the mood for amore.

Available at darlingclementineshop.com.

>>GIVEAWAY ALERT: Post on our Facebook wall about which classic romance you’d like to see in Baby Lit form and you’ll be entered to win Baby Lit’s Romeo and Juliet and Pride and Prejudicefrom Darling Clementine.

Check out Pale Cloud for the antidote to the garish pinks and purples that dominate the girl clothing landscape.

Pale Cloud’s Spring/Summer 2012 collection features dreamy dresses, pants and blazers in a most urbane color palette. Thanks to the fine fabrics, tailoring and design, Pale Cloud’s pieces are so elegant, fully grown fashionistas will be stopping your little lady on the street to ask, “who are you wearing?”

Available for pre-order at shopbelle.com.

>>GIVEAWAY ALERT: Post on our Facebook Wall about why your little girl should have the Pale Cloud Inez Raincoat and you’ll be entered to win it!

>>SHOP OPEN SKY : Ready for spring break? Make sure the baby is, too. The Snooze Shade Original is a black out blind for strollers, creating a dark, serene and sun-safe area so your bambino can rest With UPF50+, it’s the perfect solution for moms who not only worry about sleep, but also the harsh run rays.

That’s right, after years of research, development and all around wizardry, the Origami from 4moms is finally ready to bring the stroller market into the 21st Century.

While other strollers rely on old-fashioned mechanisms, the Origami folds itself down and opens itself up at the touch of a single button. Amazing!

But the Origami’s amenities don’t end there. You also get: Daytime running lights and pathway lights, a self-charging battery, an LCD dashboard with odometers and a child safety sensor, a canopy with a peek-a-boo window, a cell phone charger, plenty of storage space…and did we mention, it’s super cool looking.

Available at shop4moms.com.

>>GIVEAWAY: We’ve got a brand new Origami for one very lucky winner on our BabyCenter blog. Click here for your chance to win

Thanks to London designer Hector Serrano, there is. They’re called Air Heads and they’re guaranteed to put smiles on your kids’ faces and keep them there for hours on end.

The Air Heads kit contains everything you need to create six adorable balloon heads (bird, pig, tiger, koala, rhino and bear). These colorful balloons on a wand come with stickers for eyes as well as paper accessories that kids can press and fold to create animal ears and noses.

By combining the joy of balloons with the fun of crafting, Air Heads are all you need to turn your next play date into party central.

Available at urbanoutfitters.com.