Kids love to be outdoors in the cold weather, but we parents often worry about exposing them to the harsh, windy elements.

Take a cue from celebrity moms and dads, and stuff your little one into a puffer coat. The extra insulation in these Michelin-Man-style jackets offers warmth without weight.

Liev Schreiber’s son, Sasha, (left) is comfy in babyGap’s Warmest Jacket in True Navy ($50). Heidi Klum’s beautiful daughter Leni (center) sports a fashionble Juicy Couture Kids Fur-Trimmed Puffer Jacket in Muse ($252). Olive Baron Cohen (right) has excellent taste as well, modeling the Juicy Baby Puffer Parker in Ivory($148). And Kingston Rossdale, Moses Martin, Ryder Russell, and James Broderick have all been spotted in the Appaman Puffy Coat ($90).

But kids grow fast, and they’ll wear these jackets for just one season. Here are some affordable — but equally cozy — puffer coats for your little ones:

The Children’s Place Color Block Puffer Jacket (left), $34.65, is a water-resistant coat with a toasty micro-fleece lining. Available in the gray/red/white combination for boys (left) and a gray/pink/white combo for girls (not shown).

Land’s End is famous for creating cold-weather favorites. The new Kids’ Pattern Quilted Down Jacket (right), $44.50, has a temperature rating of -30 degrees Fahrenheit! It comes in two fun colors: Rich Red Plaid and Dark Slate Plaid.

Rothschild, long-time maker of delightful girl’s coats, offers a Hooded Long Puffer Coat (left) for sizes 4-6X in this lovely pink with white “fur” trim. The longer length will keep her lower back and hips protected from the cold. On sale at Sears for $28. (Sears also has this coat in other colors for big girls, sizes 7-16 (not shown), $32.)

Boys will look sharp the 77 City Trek Puffer Coat (right) at American Eagle Outfitters, on sale now for $49.50. It comes in Yellow Slicker (right), Classic Navy, and Green Felt.

Photos by Ron Asadorian/Splash News Online; Ramey; Gaz Shirley/Pacific Coast News

Good old-fashioned rain boots are all the rage this season, and the selection of colors and styles is as varied as the wearers. Sure, you can pick up a pair of ridiculously expensive Juicy Couture, Jimmy Choo, or Burberry rain boots, but they’re pretty boring. For the price of just one designer rain boot, you can buy a pair (or two!) for each member of your family — just visit your local Target or shop Target online. Every one of the styles shown below is under $25… some are only $15!

Princess Di wore the Original Hunter rain boot.  Hilary Duff (left) wears Burberry Wellington rain boots.

Check out this fun assortment to wear with jeans, leggings, skirts… or whatever you fancy!

Boys-Disney's Cars

Upton Fireman

Ulan Camo

Ula Polka Dot

Upala Polka Dot

Udelia Butterfly

Women-Allison Floral

Merona Zasha

Barbie 50th Ann.

 

Everyone loves to see a cute kid pretending to be a mom.

Matilda Rose, 2, daughter of actress Michelle Williams and the late Heath Ledger, knows how to get around town with her baby doll. She was spotted in Brooklyn sporting a clever doll carrier on her back, allowing her to take her dolly with her everywhere without tying up her curious hands.

Myriam and Eric Hildenbrand, a New York husband and wife team, recently developed myWallaby Agile Doll Carrier to help all little girls solve the dilemma of how to carry their dolls. myWallaby Agile Doll Carrier fits a variety of different dolls and teddy bears, ranging in size 12-18 inches.

The Hildenbrands loved the idea of patterning their concept after a kangaroo, but the name “kangaroo” was too common and overused. Instead, they settled on a wallaby which is “just as cute with a pouch like kangaroos.”

The first bag in the product line – the Agile bag – is named for one of the over 30 sub-species of wallabies. Future myWallaby products will be named after the other sub-species.

Made in the USA, the high-quality myWallaby Agile Doll Carrier is made from the finest materials and is completely machine washable. Available in a variety of delightful color combinations, it can be used as a doll carrier or a purse. The myWallaby Agile Bag is different from other doll carriers because it is designed to carry a doll facing forward – like a wallaby!

The myWallaby Agile Doll Carrier can be purchase for $49.99 at myWallaby.com and Amazon.

(Photo: INF, courtesy Celebrity Baby Blog)

We’ve all seen celebrity dads with their “man bags.” Do you think the myWallaby Agile Doll Carrier is a suitable toy for a boy? Let us know!

Before their twins were born, Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony held a baby shower on the rooftop of NYC’s Gramercy Hotel. Guests lavished the couple with silk layettes and other super-expensive gifts. Likewise, Gwen Stefani and Gavin Rossdale reportedly received thousands of dollars worth of clothing, bedding, and jewelry for not-yet-born Zuma.

Once upon a time, the baby shower was created to provide an expectant mother with the gifts she really needed — cloth diapers, receiving blankets, bottle sets, and grooming necessities. The modern baby shower, however, has taken on a life of its own. Guests attempt to outdo one another with expensive, elaborate — and not always useful — baby gifts. As a veteran mom, you know it’s impossible to have too many onesies, but T-shirts don’t look like much next to an Eddie Bauer stroller or Coach diaper bag.

Bebe Bella Designs has the solution. The company creates practical baby items from the most luxurious fabrics. The result is a high-end yet useful gift.

Minky Chenille Blankets
The Minky Chenille Baby Blanket (30″x30″), left, and the Minky Chenille Blankee (15″x15″) are made of the finest chenille fabrics. The blanket ($50) and blankee ($22.50) come in 17 different color combinations to coordinate beautifully with any nursery and layette. Minky Chenille products are Made in the USA and retain their softness and luster with every washing. The more you use this blanket, the more you’ll love it.  A toddler size blanket (43″x35″) is also available, $64.

Satin Minky Blankets
The Satin & Minky Blankets, right, are available in the same sizes as the Minky Chenille (above). With 25 combinations of solids, polka dots, and paisleys, you’re sure to find the perfect gift for that baby-to-be. The baby blanket is $40, the little blankee is $20, and the toddler blanket is $54.

Bibs
A bib may be a necessity, but it can still make a fashion statement. The Bebe Bella Designs bib, left, is minky chenille front and back. $12.50 each 14 colors, like Fuschia, Brown, Lime Green, Navy Blue, and Lavender.

Melissa Sachse founded Bebe Bella Designs to provide “something for those who want simple elegance, the latest trends, or something in between.” The lovely company name is derived from the French term “bebe,” meaning “baby,” and the Italian “bella” for “beauty.”

Ryder Hudson handsomely models his Life is good® T-shirt while on a movie set with his mom, Kate Hudson.

Ryder’s little T-shirt features a stick figure on a skateboard and the message “Board Silly.” Cute kids of all ages flaunt their interests with fun Life is good® apparel. No matter what your kid is into — team sports, outdoor activities, environmentalism — there’s a shirt with a happy stick figure and a fun message for her/him. Most items feature the company’s DO WHAT YOU LIKE, LIKE WHAT YOU DO® logo as well.

“Celebrate Spooky Smiles This Halloween” with Life is good® holiday apparel for kids:

Be Frank.

Kids will love this long-sleeve T-shirt featuring a familiar monster.

Available in boys’ sizes: S (5-6), M (7-8), L (10), and XL (12-14)

$25

Good Witch

Girls will stand out in this brilliant orange long-sleeve tee featuring a smiling witch.

Available in girls’ sizes: S (5-6), M (7-8), L (10), and XL (12-14)

$25

Life is good®

Made just for toddlers, this long-sleeve orange tee features Life is good® mascot, Rocket the dog, with his trick-or-treat pumpkin.

Available in toddler sizes: XXS (2T-3T) and XS (4).

$25

Trick or Treat

Anyone can model this delightful canvas tote with a cheery jack-o-lantern.

Color: artichoke green

$15

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Get in the Halloween spirit this year and win big for it. Enter TheCuteKid.com Halloween contest — it’s free to enter and the grand prize is $500!

Have you ever wished you could dress comfortably… like a baby?

Cute babies can get away with wearing just about anything, and they have so many pleasing wardrobe items from which to choose: sleepers, rompers, snug beanies, fuzzy snowsuits…

You can treat yourself to the same comforts. Bebe Bella Designs offers grown-up versions of their luxurious minky chenille baby items. Minky chenille maintains its softness wash after wash. And all Bebe Bella products are Made in the USA.

Pick up these cozy items for yourself before the cold weather arrives:

Adult Hat & Mittens
The one-size hat and mittens are super-soft and come in pink, brown, ivory and black.

Hat $16
Mittens $18

Adult Scarf

Complete your winter look with a scarf to match your hat and mittens.

Designer scarves are everywhere this season, but your Bebe Bella Minky Chenille scarf will be the softest!

Available in pink, brown, ivory and black.

Scarf $20

Pillowcase

When you come in from the cold, rest your head on a plush minky chenille pillowcase, available in an array of colors, including pink, fuchsia, ivory, blue, navy, lavender, purple, lime green, brown, and black.

Standard $30, King $35

Visit Bebe Bella Designs and check out their baby items, mommy items and terrific shower gifts. You and your little one can model elegant, luxurious style together!

Buying for a six-year-old diva can be so much fun… until it comes to shoes.

All summer long, my cute kid wore adorable sandals or just went barefoot. As school approached, I got serious about finding practical, comfy shoes. Who knew it would be so difficult? Sure, there’s plenty of trendy footwear like the big girls (and Suri Cruise, right) wear, but my daughter needed something functional for the long days at school.

Clunky shoes with big heels cannot be good for her growing bones. Those charming ballerina flats look great, but they rub and cause blistering at the heel (if they stay on at all). Boots and Uggs are comfy, but they’re too hot to wear all day.  Sneakers and athletic shoes are fine for Phys Ed days, but a style-conscious gal needs something with which to accessorize her fashionista wardrobe, too!

I decided to scour the Internet for wearable shoes. I had my daughter properly sized — she’s a 12 medium — and went online shopping.  It took some work, but eventually I found some age-appropriate, comfortable fall shoes, like these:

BeanSport Mary Janes from LL Bean
These delightful little shoes come in prints (clearwater blue floral and dark mulberry butterflies, left) and solids (chocolate, light taupe and sea lavendar).

$34.50 at LL Bean.com

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Merrell Kids Encore Adams Leather
These fall/winter pigskin loafers are easy to slip off and on. The shoes are available in this taupe brown/turquoise color combo as well as black with red trim.

$55.00 at Zappos.com

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Wave The Date 2 Reaction by Kenneth Cole
Faux patent leather upper with a square toe soft suede details.  Adjustable buckle straps with hidden elastics secure a perfect fit. Neutral colors include black patent (shown), dark brown and burgundy.

$41.99 at Shoes.com

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Jodi II from First Kiss
The simple slip-on shoe boasts fabric piping and a decorative Mary Jane strap. The rubber outsole offers sure, safe footing. This shoe is available in both navy (left) and black.

Regularly $39.99, now just $19.99 at Famous Footwear.com

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Every little girl should be allowed to play in high heels, but every little girl also needs shoes that preserve her precious little feet.

What do you think of Suri’s high-heel stroll through the city?

Ellen Degeneres raised a lot of money for the fight against breast cancer with her “Laugh, Dance, Cure” t-shirts. Stars like Eva Longoria, Christina Milian (right), Selena Gomez, and Kim Kardashian flaunt Privacy wear to show their “Commitment to the Cure.” Twilight’s Ashley Green has helped ta-tas® brand breast cancer shirts raise more than $333,000 for research.

Now your child can join the cause with “Find A Cure Before I Grow Boobs” products from Zazzle. Whether she’s 10 days or 10 years old, your daughter can show the world that she hopes for a healthy future.

This onesie (left) and the T-shirt (below) send the message loud and clear. Who wouldn’t want to give their little one a long, cancer-free life?

(There’s stuff for Mom, Dad and older kids, too. You can find everything from mousepads to neckties at Zazzle.)

Critics say these shirts are too “sexual” for little girls. What do you think?

August 29, 2009, was a big day for  the Gosselin sextuplets of  TLC’s Jon & Kate Plus 8. Collin, Hannah, Leah, Joel, Aaden and Alexis boarded the bus for their very first day of school. For three days each week, the 5-year-olds will attend pre-kindergarten.

To see the  three girls and three boys all lined up at the bus stop is truly remarkable. But individually, each child looks like a typical preschooler. The boys were dressed in khaki cargo shorts and golf shirts, and the girls looked darling in light twill shorts and pastel tops.

You can get the same look for your child at Old Navy. For boys, Old Navy has polos in solids and patterns. The pique polo shirt pictured here is just $8 and comes in 10 different colors!

The twill cargo shorts feature drawstring legs and lots of pockets for only $12.99.

Old Navy has a wonderful selection of girls shorts and tops, too.

This pink waffle-knit trim smock top comes in a variety of pretty colors and patterns and costs just $8.

Shorts and bermudas come in crisp twill, comfy terry and cool denim. These blue French terry bermudas are also available in dark pink, light pink and brown. For $8 each, your daughter can own a pair in every color!

What did your child wear for the first day of school?

Photo by Team Gosselin / Splash News Online

What’s better than watching your favorite celebs flaunt their stuff on the red carpet? Watching your little girl flaunt her stuff, that’s what.

Anastasia Backstrand, founder of  Tralala, Inc., creates “amazing, classic, and whimsical one-of-a-kind prints” in designs that are “romantic, vintage, classic, sweet and unique”… just like celebrity fashion!

Tralala clothing is made with care and attention to detail — the 100% top-quality, soft-combed cotton provides style and comfort for babies and little girls everywhere. Some of Tinseltown’s biggest stars have been inspired by these wonderful French designs.  Check ‘em out:

Cameron Diaz is wearing a Lela Rose skirt featuring colorful poppies.

Get the look with the Tralala Winter Poppies Ruffle Pant Set. This adorable fall outfit boasts deep browns, reds, and oranges on a creamy ivory background. Available in sizes 2T, 3T, and 4T, the set retails for $60. (A Winter Poppies layette set for 12M, 18M, and 24M is also available, $48.)  Shop Hugs & Hissyfits online boutique.

Miley Cyrus was the queen of the red carpet in her D & G stunner.

Your little lady can get the look with Tralala Black French Holiday Frou Frou Dress. This cotton knit showstopper features a toile print with black velvety ruffles. Find the same wonderful pattern in hats, swing tops and pant sets. The dress is available in from size 12 months to size 6, and prices range $45 – $61. Find it online at La Bella Flora children’s boutique.

Carrie Underwood always looks fabulous, and this Naeem Kahn gown is no exception.

Put your bundle of joy in a similar pattern with Tralala’s Winter Bloom Infant Gown and Cap Set.

The soft infant sack and beanie style hat make a great home-from-the-hopsital outfit. Pink flowers and green ruffles blend beautifully with the lovely brown background. Made for newborns, the layette is about $48. Matching big sister hats, dresses and pant sets are also available. Shop online at Dimples & Dandelions.

Thandie Newton looks divine in a black floral dress by Matthew Williamson.

Your little diva will, too, in her Tralala Rose Lace Gaucho Set. This snazzy rose-on-black print is available in pants-and-top sets, too! Sizes range from 12 months to 6, and prices start at about $32.

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Red-and-white never looked as good as it does on Kerry Washington in Oscar de la Renta.

Then there’s Tralala’s exquisite Infant French Holiday Puff Swing Set. The 100% cotton, made in U.S.A. ensemble features a red and ivory floral pattern with velvet trim and bubble-style hem.

At bestdressedkids.com, this $54 outfit is now on sale for $43.20.

Nicole Kidman. Katie Holmes. Charlize Theron. Who’s your favorite red-carpet celebrity?

Photo credits: WireImage, StartraksPhoto,Landov