Rebecca M Gruber
Editor, Moms
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Victoria Beckham Is Inspired by Traditional French Kids' Clothes

If style-conscious parents were anxiously awaiting the debut of Rachel Zoe's tot to see what trends the stylist would set for lil boys, than lil girls' moms are waiting on eggshells for the birth of Victoria Beckham's daughter this week.
Classic Clothes For Little Girls

If style-conscious parents were anxiously awaiting the debut of Rachel Zoe's tot to see what trends the stylist would set for lil boys, than lil girls' moms are waiting on eggshells for the birth of Victoria Beckham's daughter this week. The mom of three boys has made it abundantly clear that she's been waiting to have a lil girl of her own, and now she's dropping hints about how she'll dress the tot. Don't expect baby Beckham to be decked out in trendy designer duds unless they have a classic feel. The former Posh Spice told WWD, "I love the French clothes for little girls. I like little girls to look like little girls."

For other mamas who hope to forgo logo, character, and phrase-splashed clothes, here's a look at 10 traditional children's clothing designers that will have your lil one looking like she fits right in with other Left Bank tots.

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Nicole Kidman Has Her Hands Full With a Bundle of Pink Love

Pretty in pink! Sightings of 6-month-old Faith Margaret Kidman Urban are few and far between, but Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban didn't hide their love for their infant when they arrived at an Australian airport today.

Pretty in pink! Sightings of 6-month-old Faith Margaret Kidman Urban are few and far between, but Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban didn't hide their love for their infant when they arrived at an Australian airport today. It looks like mama Nicole may subscribe to Victoria Beckham's philosophy of how to dress a little girl, as the precious tot was decked out in head-to-toe pink, including a blush-colored blanket. The sweet look is one moms everywhere can copy with just a few key pieces.

Clockwise from top left: Burberry Short-Sleeve Dress ($175), Max Daniel Rosebuds and Satin Throw ($58), Gap Favorite One-Piece ($14), Ralph Lauren Polo Cupcake Dress ($29), Splendid Mock Twist Dress with Attached Bloomers ($53)

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5 Ways to Protect Your iPad From Tot's Hands

The iPad is quickly becoming the tot toy of choice.
Ways to Protect iPads From Kids

The iPad is quickly becoming the tot toy of choice. Though designed for grownups, lil ones can't get enough of the sliding and tapping action, not to mention the endless supply of apps that keep them entertained for hours. Unfortunately, kids aren't aware of just how fragile the tablets can be. Before handing your pricey toy over to lil hands, protect it from kiddie elements. Here are five products that will help ensure it's returned to you in the same condition you handed it over.

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Steal Valentina Pinault's Summer Whites Style!

Bleached out! Valentina Pinault was the picture of Summer while attending an art exhibit in Venice, Italy, with her mom and dad this week.

Bleached out! Valentina Pinault was the picture of Summer while attending an art exhibit in Venice, Italy, with her mom and dad this week. Wearing her Summer whites, she remained cool as a cucumber during the Italian heat wave. Her cool and crisp look is perfect for hot days, when light-colored clothes help fend off the sun's strong rays.

To get her look, check out Helena Laundered Dress ($97), Elephantito 2C Sandal ($70), Kissy Kissy Anna Dress ($75), CALYPSO St. Barth for Target Girls' Eyelet Dress ($17), E. Land Little Girl's Britt Eyelet Dress ($40), and Salt Water Sandal Sharks ($35).

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5 Safe Key Rings to Hand Your Teething Tot

Hold onto your keys!
Eco-Safe Teething Rings For Babies

Hold onto your keys! There are few toys as universally loved by teething tots as mama's keys. Their color, temperature, and noise-making ability are an instant hit when all other toys fail. Unfortunately, most keys hanging from the ring are dirty and filled with lead. Though it's hard to fool a lil one with a substitute, these key-shaped teethers will give mom peace of mind when she places them in groping hands.

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5 Toys to Add to Your Infant's Toy Box Now

Sometimes it's not the lil ones who become bored with a playroom's contents, it's their mamas!
New Toys For Infants

Sometimes it's not the lil ones who become bored with a playroom's contents, it's their mamas! Infants are too young to express their dissatisfaction with the contents of their toy chest, so it's up to mom to switch up the mix. Simply adding one new toy can shake things up enough to end the monotony of daily play time. When we visited Toy Fair last month, several toys for younger tots caught our eye, and a handful are now available. Check out these five toys that should add some spark to your next play session.

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Steal Suri Cruise's Dinner Date With Dad Look

It's a night on the town for daddy's lil girl!

It's a night on the town for daddy's lil girl! Tom and Suri Cruise headed out for dinner in chilly Vancouver, British Columbia, last night, where they were spotted skipping through the night. While dad films the latest installment of Mission Impossible, the preschooler has been checking out the local sites, visiting the library, and taking in museums. The stylish tot dressed for dinner in her Eliane et Lena Delicieuse Coat ($135), a Little Marc Jacobs Hilly Silk Dotted Dress ($150), and Stuart Weitzman's Audrey Diamond-Stitched Flats ($45). Though her look was sophisticated, a Hello Kitty clutch ($35) added some kid-appeal to the outfit.

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Steal Valentina Pinault's Winter Puffer Style on Sale!

Snuggle up! Salma Hayek and Valentina Pinault looked warm and toasty, despite frigid temperatures in Cartagena, Spain today.

Snuggle up! Salma Hayek and Valentina Pinault looked warm and toasty, despite frigid temperatures in Cartagena, Spain today. The duo are on location while mama stars in the Spanish language film, La Chispa de la Vida. The 3-year-old tot bundled up in a trendy fur-trimmed Moncler puffer ($300), but her cold-weather look can be copied on the cheap thanks to end-of-season sales. For mamas who plan ahead, puffy coats like Hanna Anderson's Shiny Puffer Jacket ($45), Circo's Pink Fashion Puffer Jacket ($13), Roxy's Day Owl Puffer Jacket ($40), and Juicy Couture's Fur Trimmed Hood Swing Puffer ($158) all achieve the fur-lined look at a fraction of the designer coat's price.

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Steal Levi McConaughey's Cool, Casual Valentine's Day Look

The Alves-McConaughey family showed off their Valentine's Day spirit en route to school yesterday.

The Alves-McConaughey family showed off their Valentine's Day spirit en route to school yesterday. During drop-off, Camilla was spotted with her two red-clad tots. Lil Levi, who was clutching a copy of Nancy Skarmeas's The Story of Valentine's Day ($7) kept his Valentine's look unique with a striped hat, red plaid shirt, and a pair of Hunter wellies. His mama recently noted that her 2-year-old's style "gets more fashion spreads than me and Matthew together."




Levi's fun outfit can easily be recreated with Oshkosh's plaid shirt ($16), Class Club's Reversible Knit Hat & Gloves set ($14), Pumpkin Patch's Slim Fit Silver Wash Jeans ($32), Fjallraven's Kanken Mini Bag ($65) and a pair of Hunter Boots' Original Welly Boot ($75).

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Steal Isla Fisher and Olive Cohen's Red Shoe Look!

Sightings of Isla Fisher and her adorable tot are a rarity, but when we spot the duo, they always look stylish!

Sightings of Isla Fisher and her adorable tot are a rarity, but when we spot the duo, they always look stylish! When Fisher picked 3-year-old Olive up from school, they both wore blue and red outfits – including ruby shoes. The child's fun and full skirt is a look that can be replicated with Pink Chicken's Blue Aida Skirt ($17) or Janie and Jack's Tiered Tulle Skirt ($34). And, there are plenty of options for her footwear, including Rocket Dog Black's Memories ($39), Mini Melissa's Heart Jellies ($100), and Boden's Espadrille Wedges ($44).

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Tutortogs Stimulate Newborn's Eyesight With Bold Patterned Clothes

Wear your flash cards on your shirt!

Wear your flash cards on your shirt! It can take a good six months before your lil one can actually see you for what you are, as babies are born with extremely nearsighted vision.

Tutortogs are designed to help tots strengthen their vision with high-contrast, black and white patterned tops (starting at $30) moms can wear to capture their lil ones' attention. Available in four patterns, similar to those used in mobiles and board books designed for newborns, the cotton and spandex shirts encourage wee ones to track their mama's actions as she moves around the room. Each garment also comes with a set of four flashcards featuring similar stimulating patterns to train baby's eyes. What do you think of the bold concept?

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Maddox and Pax Jolie-Pitt Bundled Up For Megamind Premiere

Maddox and Pax Jolie-Pitt bundled up for the animated Megamind premiere in NYC last night.

Maddox and Pax Jolie-Pitt bundled up for the animated Megamind premiere in NYC last night. With much of the Northeast under a cold spell, the globe-trotting tots pulled out their Winter gear before heading into the flick with their dad Brad Pitt. Pax's Appaman pea coat ($95) follows the season's military trend, while Maddox's faux fur coat, similar to this faux sable parka ($70), looks cozy. The pea coat, like this Ralph Lauren version ($195), is an instant classic and can easily be handed down to younger siblings.

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Zuma Rossdale Sports Moo Shoes to the Pumpkin Patch

The farmer's in the dell — and on Gwen Stefani's hip!

The farmer's in the dell — and on Gwen Stefani's hip! The No Doubt rocker took her tots to a Hollywood pumpkin patch yesterday where Zuma wore a pair of cow sneakers. The two year old's shoes had flapping ears that could make them the finishing touch to any tot's farmer-inspired Halloween costume. Converse's canvas infant and toddler versions ($35) are the closest match, but these other varieties (just click on the photos above) are cute, too!