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Kids can explore their own car creations by mixing and matching the interchangeable parts of this award winning line of contemporary toy cars made from German beech wood.

The Vibe

When children play with Automoblox cars, they're engaged as active engineers, challenged to design and recreate their automobiles to fit the challenges of their imaginary play situations. Makes for a perfect gift for girls and boys alike. Kick off or add to their collection. 3 Years+

Where to find it

Find Automoblox and other great gift ideas at www.gingerbreadmonkeys.com. Babyvibe discount code gmvibe15 for 15%off storewide through December 31, 2009.

The coolest Switchback Racetrack

We love Educo toys for their developmental features, safety and pure fun they provide. The Hape Educo "Switchback Racetrack" for children 18 months and up is one of our favourites. With a double wide racing track, cars race down the ramp and flip over to the next. The Switchback Racetrack provides endless racing fun for boys and girls!

Come and try it out in-store, and take one home for under the tree. Natural, safe wooden toys. You won't find batteries at jack & lola.

Where to find it

The entire Dandelion collection is in-stock at jack & lola... better for your baby, better for our environment too. www.jackandlola.ca - jack & lola is located in North Vancouver.

Lots to find for your little one!

Petiteposh is the original Canadian online baby boutique featuring beautiful alternatives to mainstream baby products.

Petiteposh offers everything from urban chic crib bedding to the award winning Zoobie Pets. Discover some great treasures and gift ideas for your little angel at our online store: www.petiteposh.com.

Special offer

Free shipping on orders over $99.

Applause! Toy Store

Applause! Toy Store is excited to bring you quality, unique and fun toys for babies, toddlers, school aged kids and those big kids that are never too old to play!

Eating peas is so much fun with Constructive Eating utensils, and the Wooden Train Letters are just perfect for tucking in a stocking. Check out the amazing selection of Plan Toys, stock up on Arts & Craft kits, and for family game night, there’s a great selection for ages 3-103.

Babies & Toddlers will love our natural and organic Buckwheat Baby Mats and Pillows. Come and visit us at www.applausetoystore.com

Special offer:

Shop with us and save 15% until Dec. 31, 2009. Enter coupon code VIBE15

Naturally fun

Natural Pod provides natural children’s toys and items that are environmentally responsible, inspire imaginative and creative play, and become heirlooms for families, and educators. Natural Pod’s own wood, wool and silk toys are finished in nothing more than beeswax or plant dye.

Recently awarded the Top 10 Eco Toys of 2009 distinction by Eco-Child's Play for their Tree Branch Blocks, Natural Pod consistently sets the standard when it comes to environmentalism and toys. Located on Vancouver Island Natural Pod employs local materials and craftspeople to create many of their natural toys. You can find much of their line in Mothering's Best of Natural Toys 2009.

Special offer:

Save 15% off anything not already on sale until Dec. 31, 2009! Just enter coupon code "NP.VibeGuide09" at checkout! www.naturalpod.com

Cozy up to a Warm Buddy

Warm Buddy's Baby Sleep Collection features the cutest and coziest baby safe plush animals. Every Warm Buddy comes with a removable inner pack that can be warmed in the microwave or cooled in the freezer as desired.

Gentle heat helps soothe little ones to sleep and is so comforting on outdoor adventures. A soothing cool pack can ease the discomfort of fevers, earaches, bumps and bruises. Fabulous and ultra plush baby blankets and throws are also available. Made in Canada.

Where to find it

Visit warmbuddy.com or e-mail us at info@warmbuddy.com to find a location near you.

Fun eco-puzzles are a great gift to give

For the puzzle lovers, why not choose all-natural, child-safe and environmentally friendly Ecowoods wooden 3D animal puzzles.

Made of leftover wood chips from sustainable forestry and finished with all natural finishes such as linseed oil, eucalyptus oil, sunflower oil, almond oil and beeswax, the Ecowoods 3D Puzzles are not only ecological but incredibly creative and fun. Hand made in Bolivia, each puzzle is ingeniously created with a small dowel for eyes and only once it’s removed can you pull the other pieces apart. Recommended for kids from three on up they also make great desk décor.

Find eco-puzzles at many local stores.