A dinosaur on your back. (Hey, it’s better than a monkey.)
As much as I see kiddie backpacks around the malls and big box stores, I still haven’t seen anything there that I’d want to buy for my kids. The choices are generally licensed characters or…ugly. They’re also either too small, too large or the wrong shape.
I finally found exactly what I wanted in the dino little kid backpack ($35) from new TOP find GemGem. Designed by Dante Beatrix, this backpack is just the perfect size and shape for little backs. The dinosaur is awesome but not too cutesie, and I love that he (she? I’m totally not biased), along with the rest of the backpack, isn’t plastic. The handles and the back panel are padded for comfort, and the whole thing is easy to clean. (It might not be recommended, but I tossed my son’s in the washer and it was perfectly fine.)
Save 10% on your order at GemGem with the code OPIPARENT until 6/31/08.
Win it! GemGem is giving away the same great dino backpack my son has and loves! To enter, go check out the GemGem shop and leave a comment on this post listing a thing or two you’d like to have that are NOT mentioned in this post. Contest closes at noon MST on June 11/08.
Additional entries available. See contest entry information and rules.
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June 4th, 2008 at 5:47 am
Okay, I hate it when you do this. I love everything in the store, of course. I have a special weakness for cloth food, so I am digging the organic stuffed veggies. I like that the green beans have a head and the carrot has a face.
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June 4th, 2008 at 5:49 am
I love the look of the Farm Art cards. Black and White are supposed to be great for baby’s vision.
June 4th, 2008 at 6:29 am
I like the Lana Stuffed Pig and the HABA Train
June 4th, 2008 at 6:34 am
The Wallcandy Arts ChalkBoard Animals are cool, as are most of the HABA toys they carry on this site! My boy could use a new backpack (without a character on it!).
June 4th, 2008 at 6:52 am
I think the Mini-Bubbles cat is adorable and I also think those little Pixies socks are so sweet! What a great site with so many wonderful items. Thanks for the giveaway.
June 4th, 2008 at 6:53 am
I love the Kumquat Elliot Elephant Shortall! It’s adorable!!
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June 4th, 2008 at 7:02 am
the Boon frog pod is nifty looking. the Bloombaby Fresco Highchair is the most hilariously luxurious looking highchair I have ever seen. I wouldn’t mind owning one if I didn’t have to pay for it
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June 4th, 2008 at 7:04 am
I love the Organic Crate with Veggies and the FrogPod.
June 4th, 2008 at 7:25 am
Hello! What a cute backpack! I have a son that would love to have a Dinosaur on his back! I also really like the “Boon Frog Pond” bath toy. My son has always loved to play in the bathtub. We would have to keep adding warmer water because he stayed in so long. Please enter me in this adorable contest. Thanks,Cindi
June 4th, 2008 at 9:02 am
Oooh, I like the LikeaBike. But especially the Monkey backpack. If I win the dinosaur, I’ll probably also get the Monkey (or maybe the BEE) for my other child. So cute!
June 4th, 2008 at 9:22 am
Wow that is a CUTE backpack!
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June 4th, 2008 at 9:40 am
I love the Boon Frog Pond and the HABA train. Thanks so much for the opportunity.
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June 4th, 2008 at 9:49 am
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June 4th, 2008 at 9:51 am
If I was rich I would want the synergy baby bjorn carrier, the kumquat swing top and ruffle pants, Lana the stuffed pig, the mini red piano, the metal fire truck ride on and about a hundred other things!
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June 4th, 2008 at 10:03 am
Firstly my daughter loves dinosaurs, and she loves backpacks too!
Also - we don’t have a proper high chair, and that Fresco one looks great!
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June 4th, 2008 at 10:09 am
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June 4th, 2008 at 10:10 am
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June 4th, 2008 at 11:02 am
I like the Monkey and Cat dolls and Lana stuffed pig. Great stuff.
June 4th, 2008 at 11:08 am
Okay I love that backpack and I know my son would too. I love the Boon Frog Pod, I’ve been wanting one of those for awhile now. Oh and I love this diaper bag Babymel Amanda Ruby Bag. Thanks.
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June 4th, 2008 at 11:47 am
wow how cute i love to well try to win this thanks
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June 4th, 2008 at 2:42 pm
The Boon and Bloom highchairs look fantastic.
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June 4th, 2008 at 2:48 pm
I love the design of the Bloombaby Fresco Highchair.
June 4th, 2008 at 3:35 pm
My son would LOVE this backpack. I also like the DottiLicious wall stickers.
June 4th, 2008 at 3:39 pm
I just love the little lion booties!
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June 4th, 2008 at 4:04 pm
The Wallcandy Arts chalkboard tree and animals are really cool. Thanks for the giveaway.
June 4th, 2008 at 4:06 pm
Love the Haba glass bricks!
June 4th, 2008 at 4:06 pm
My daughter loves pretend food, so she would like the crate with veggies! Cute!
June 4th, 2008 at 4:10 pm
I love the rosie socks! And while the kid can have the dinosaur bag, I want the Ju-Ju-Be - Packabe Blue Bouquet bag!
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June 4th, 2008 at 4:11 pm
The HABA Doctor’s Suitcase and My Practical Tool Set look so neat!
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June 4th, 2008 at 4:50 pm
I love the Babylegs available at the website and the cute puzzles.
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June 4th, 2008 at 5:01 pm
I LOVE the doll monkey and the dream meadow and the wrist flower rattle…I could go on and on!!!!
June 4th, 2008 at 5:21 pm
Those Tutu Fun Felt Hair Clips are adorable.
The OFFI Kapsule Chair looks awfully cool too.
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June 4th, 2008 at 5:25 pm
Those backpacks could very well be the coolest thing I’ve ever seen. I also like the OFFI Kapsule Chair and who can resist those Kumquat Sakura Striped Bloomers?! Great stuff.
June 4th, 2008 at 5:51 pm
I love all of the fancy diaper bags - any of them would be an improvement over what I have now.
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June 4th, 2008 at 6:28 pm
My son’s daycare is teaching them animal sounds, all the typical stuff: cow, sheep, cat, dog. But I guess they threw in “Dinosaur says ROAR!” so now that’s his favorite. He’d go nuts for this backpack!
I love Gem Gem’s Bloom bouncer and the Big Voyage pull toy.
June 4th, 2008 at 6:28 pm
Kumquat Ella Elephant Kimono Romper
June 4th, 2008 at 6:30 pm
I am having a HARD time choosing between which is cuter, the penguin or the shark. Though that Dino would be a huge hit in this house!
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June 4th, 2008 at 6:32 pm
I love love love the cat dolls, they are a really cute play off of the sock monkey and the lana sheep music box is adorable. But my favorite of all is the Wallcandy Arts ChalkBoard TREE. This is such a great idea! my daughters room is all classic winnie the pooh and what would finish is off? a tree to fill in the woods. thanks for the giveaway!
June 4th, 2008 at 6:56 pm
I’d love to have the practical tool set for my little handyman! Thanks, very cute stuff!
June 4th, 2008 at 6:58 pm
I’m all about the toys lately. I love the Doll Cat Mini-Bubbles!
June 4th, 2008 at 7:36 pm
Love the Haba and Boon stuff.
June 4th, 2008 at 8:07 pm
the frog pod is cute, but my son is so into train right now (he loves frogs too) that we’d prob go w the train.
June 4th, 2008 at 8:15 pm
I love their recycled backpacks
June 4th, 2008 at 8:23 pm
I think the Ocean Adventure Knee High Table looks SO, SO fun! I know my son would get into that. Love the backpack.
June 4th, 2008 at 8:31 pm
Bloombaby Fresco Highchair is really nice
June 4th, 2008 at 8:34 pm
I like the fluid cup and love the Doll Cat Mini Bubble. Of course anything Haba too.
June 4th, 2008 at 8:37 pm
LOVE the Giraffe Tote Diaper Bag. Oh my gosh it is absolutely beautiful!
June 4th, 2008 at 9:05 pm
I love the My Creative Cookery Club set!!
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June 4th, 2008 at 9:06 pm
I love everything in the store.
June 4th, 2008 at 9:08 pm
I also blogged about it here: http://www.jonathanandandrea.blogspot.com/2007/09/countless-contests.html
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June 4th, 2008 at 9:47 pm
I LOVE the birthday hats.
The crown and the princess hats. So cute!
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June 4th, 2008 at 10:36 pm
the baby pouf bags are awesome!
June 4th, 2008 at 11:28 pm
Barnyard Fun! Felt Hair Clips 3 PK
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June 5th, 2008 at 3:53 am
I like the Jack & Lily orange trainers. Ooh ooh ooh, but the chilly swing set is AWESOME!
June 5th, 2008 at 4:21 am
love the boon frog pod and bear chair
June 5th, 2008 at 5:02 am
Adorable! I also love the Like a Bike Mountain Bike! What cool products!
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June 5th, 2008 at 5:18 am
Love the Goblin Truck and the Organic Crate with Veggies
June 5th, 2008 at 5:33 am
I love the Baby Grand Piano!
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June 5th, 2008 at 5:35 am
I really like the cat dolls and the ImagiPLAY puzzles
June 5th, 2008 at 6:08 am
I love the Doll Monkey and th play food also. Thanks !
June 5th, 2008 at 6:31 am
I am all over the DottiLicious Wall Stickers.
Gem Gem is a great store! I reviewed them myself a little while ago-
http://pinkwithsparkles.com/2008/04/30/gem-gem/
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June 5th, 2008 at 6:36 am
I love the musical pig Selma. Pigs are my daughter’s favorite. I just may have to order this one.
June 5th, 2008 at 6:42 am
I love the practical tool sets and the babylegs. Just what my kids need. lol
June 5th, 2008 at 6:58 am
I like the Boon Frog Pod-I need a place to put the kids’ bath toys!
June 5th, 2008 at 7:03 am
That Dino Backpack is adorable I would love to win one! I agree with you, I hate the licensed characters and plastick-y bags. I’m a kid at heart so I always go straight to the toy section in online stores….I love the Haba Chilly Swing Seat (it looks so comfy!) and the Haba Bead Assortment.
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June 5th, 2008 at 7:12 am
I love the Baby Bjorn potty! Its functional and full of style - what more could you ask for in a potty!
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June 5th, 2008 at 7:25 am
Just one or two? I love the romper (big circles in sun), habba chilly swing seat, lana stuffed pig, haba flapsi… I could probably go on and on!
Awesome giveaway! My boys would love the dinosaur backpack! (RAWRRR)
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June 5th, 2008 at 7:26 am
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June 5th, 2008 at 7:35 am
Well I have been wanting some Organic Crate with Veggies and I love the “Home is where your Mom is” Magnet
June 5th, 2008 at 7:53 am
I like the baby lounger
June 5th, 2008 at 8:06 am
That’s a great site! I love the OFFI Kapsule Chair–it’s modern, good for small spaces, and affordable. Darn! Now I really want one!
June 5th, 2008 at 8:16 am
Bloombaby Fresco Highchair look so sleek and modern. I also love the fluid cup and snack bowl. Very neat stuff. Thanks.
June 5th, 2008 at 8:25 am
I love the crate of veggies. I think I would play with them more then my kid. Awesome!
June 5th, 2008 at 8:26 am
Love the BabyMel Amanda Bag in Black, and the Boon Frog Pod!
Awesome site!
June 5th, 2008 at 8:27 am
Those cow booties are delic! And I love that frog pod for the tub! Our toys are always a mess!
June 5th, 2008 at 8:27 am
Im a subscriber!
June 5th, 2008 at 8:28 am
Button holder too!
June 5th, 2008 at 8:48 am
I like the Boon and Bloom highchairs
June 5th, 2008 at 9:17 am
so hard to choose! I like the recycled backpacks.
June 5th, 2008 at 9:43 am
i love the frogod and the HABA train…and this backpack is sooo great!
June 5th, 2008 at 10:05 am
ImagiPLAY Number Snail Puzzle is very, very cool.
June 5th, 2008 at 10:16 am
My son would love the Twist & Rail marble set.
June 5th, 2008 at 10:29 am
I agree about backpacks-my daughter is so teeny, that most backpacks are bigger than she is! That dinosaur one is so cute. From the website, I have ALWAYS wanted a Boon Frog Pod! Thanks for the great giveaway!
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June 5th, 2008 at 10:51 am
Oh my, so many nice things. I really like the Savannah Canvas Set — it would look great in the “jungle” room we’ve made for my little guy (who would love the backpack so he can be like his big bro.
June 5th, 2008 at 10:57 am
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June 5th, 2008 at 11:08 am
Well, if I could afford it I would get the Fresco Highchair, I think it’s fantastic but way out of my reach. I would love to win the backpack. Thanks for the great giveaway!
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June 5th, 2008 at 11:19 am
I love the Mini Bubbles Cat Doll. It is absolutely delightful
June 5th, 2008 at 11:34 am
I love the Zoom to the Moon toy and the Khaki messenger bag.
June 5th, 2008 at 11:45 am
I think the Wallcandy Arts Growing Tree is REALLY cute!
June 5th, 2008 at 12:21 pm
I’m really wanting a LikeaBike Mountain bike for my son..
June 5th, 2008 at 12:34 pm
Catimini Jumper Dress Set is so cute, I’d love it IF we are having a girl! I also love The Baby Grand Piano!! I always wanted one when I was a kid! What a great online shop!
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June 5th, 2008 at 12:34 pm
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June 5th, 2008 at 12:35 pm
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June 5th, 2008 at 12:55 pm
Best of Chums Lion Booties or Lion or Lamb. All are adorable!!!
June 5th, 2008 at 12:56 pm
I like the Bloombaby Fresco High Chair!
June 5th, 2008 at 12:56 pm
I love the Monkey backpack! Gosh, everything on that site is to die for, so hard to choose!
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June 5th, 2008 at 1:29 pm
Blossom Stroller Chain Toy is awesome and would be perfect for my little ones to share. So many really cool stuff. Im definitely going to keep this as one of my fav. sites! Thanks
June 5th, 2008 at 1:29 pm
I like the LikeaBike - Mountain Bike, cute!
June 5th, 2008 at 1:37 pm
the Kumquat Elliot Elephant Shortall - partly b/c it s cute but mostly b/c it is a mouthful!
June 5th, 2008 at 1:38 pm
Finally a place to purchase the bath Boon Frog Scoop…. the cloths ones get all mildew-y (YUCK). I also like the Haba toys, especially the Beads and blocks…. I’ll have to keep this site bookmarked for CHristmas Shopping:)
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June 5th, 2008 at 2:10 pm
I think the Kaloo Pure Bear Sofa is adorable! When not used it makes a lovely decorative addition to the room.
June 5th, 2008 at 2:40 pm
My son loves Dinos! I also love the frog pod - what a great idea for the bath!
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June 5th, 2008 at 2:49 pm
I lik the organic crate with veggies toy. Great giveaway, thanks!
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June 5th, 2008 at 2:51 pm
I love the Boon Frog Pod. It’s so frustrating to empty the bathtub of toys over and over. This would make it easy.
June 5th, 2008 at 3:12 pm
I like the LikeaBike - Mountain Bike!
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June 5th, 2008 at 3:23 pm
I really like the Bebe nursing cover!
June 5th, 2008 at 3:34 pm
likeabike mountain and the HABA train. great gear on this cool site!
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June 5th, 2008 at 4:35 pm
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June 5th, 2008 at 6:15 pm
Love that little Dino backpack! There are so many other things I covet from this store - I’ve wanted a Boon frog Pod for ages and I love the mini red piano from Schylling
June 5th, 2008 at 6:40 pm
The Boon frog pod is my personal fave!
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June 5th, 2008 at 6:41 pm
They have such cute baby clothes. I love their Kumquat Elliot Elephant Shortall and their Caterini Denim pants.
June 5th, 2008 at 7:04 pm
Wow! They sell that very very cool Bloombaby Fresco Highchair I saw at Pomme Bebe!
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June 5th, 2008 at 7:12 pm
I love the Kumquat Elliot Elephant Shortall!
June 5th, 2008 at 7:38 pm
Haba Kaleidoscopic Blocks, ImagiPLAY Number Snail Puzzle
June 5th, 2008 at 8:17 pm
I would love to get rid of my nieces Dora backpack and this one is great.
The likeabike looks so fun. I also think the haba twist and track looks like it would be really fun to play with.
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June 5th, 2008 at 8:40 pm
My little four year old is starting preschool this year and he is a dinosaur FREAK! I would LOVE to win this for him!
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June 6th, 2008 at 5:01 am
I love the chalkboard animals! I also adore the backpacks! It would be perfect for my son who is starting pre-school this year. CUTE site!
June 6th, 2008 at 5:32 am
I love all of it. In fact I have 2 pair of babylegs. Thanks.
June 6th, 2008 at 6:54 am
i like the doll monkey and the red mini piano. we already have the frog pod in our tub.
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June 6th, 2008 at 9:54 am
Hi.. the Likeabike - wow!
Thanks,
maureen
June 6th, 2008 at 12:24 pm
Okay, a girl can dream right?
The Boon Highchair just because it is so fabulous and the Kumquat Heartbeat Triangle Dress/Bloomer Set because the pattern is so unique.
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June 6th, 2008 at 12:26 pm
I like the Pink Baby Gift Boxset from American Crafts and the Pink Birthday Hat.
June 6th, 2008 at 5:07 pm
I love love love the cat dolls! So cute!
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June 6th, 2008 at 5:49 pm
Love the Cat Dolls…will be ordering those!! thanks for helping me spend my paycheque again!!
June 6th, 2008 at 7:25 pm
The Knee high ocean play table is very cool!
June 6th, 2008 at 8:24 pm
Wow the chum chum booties are really cute , especially the lambs! Also the organic crate with veggies!
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June 6th, 2008 at 8:24 pm
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June 6th, 2008 at 11:07 pm
I love the Cow and Calf Natural Puzzle and the HOSA Grace Pink Chunei Carrier!
June 6th, 2008 at 11:17 pm
Like a Bike Mountain Bike!
June 7th, 2008 at 6:38 am
I love the Organic Crate with Veggies toys. safe and nontoxic
June 7th, 2008 at 10:18 am
All of the backpacks are cute! For my baby, though, I’d love the Haba toys or organic soft vegetables.
June 7th, 2008 at 12:23 pm
Great site! I love that they have a gift registry! Some of my favorite items are the Pink Pixel Organics Crib Set and the Kee-ka Sweetpea Organic Bodysuit Outfit. Thanks so much!
June 7th, 2008 at 1:47 pm
I love the frog pod and the fresco chair!
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June 7th, 2008 at 2:06 pm
The Organic Crate with Veggies would be so great right now for my little teether.
June 7th, 2008 at 6:21 pm
The “Frog Pod” and the “Like a Bike”! What great products!!
June 7th, 2008 at 7:36 pm
My daughter simply loves all your products. She is teething and is putting eveything in her mouth
June 8th, 2008 at 5:49 am
Very nice
June 8th, 2008 at 6:56 am
Well… I’m not sure. Right now, I’m into very young baby toys, and I am in LOVE with the haba rattles, specifically Croo-ak! I think he’s my favorite. Also? I’m going to get a bit nostalgic and pick the mini-red piano, because I had one just like it as a kid, and loved it to pieces.
June 8th, 2008 at 11:16 pm
The mini bubbles cat is so adorable! I’d absolutely love to win this back pack for my nephew. He just started preschool and he loves dinosaurs. Great contest and I hope that I win!
June 9th, 2008 at 5:24 am
The project table and stools set looks great!
June 9th, 2008 at 6:34 am
I like the Original Art Cards and the Wallcandy Arts ChalkBoards. I am kind of artsy…
June 9th, 2008 at 6:42 am
I just love the wall chalkboard tree! Precious!
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June 9th, 2008 at 7:39 am
I just LOVE this backpack. My 21 month old son could really use this for his trips to daycare and to Grandma’s house to store his books and smaller toys! The design is awesome! On the site I really liked the boon frog pod for bathtime and also the frog washcloth. Thanks for the giveaway!
June 9th, 2008 at 7:41 am
I really liked a lot of stuff on the site. I would probably get the organic hooded towels & washcloth set in red for a gift for my grandson. The backpack you are giving away is so adorable!
June 9th, 2008 at 2:31 pm
count me in please
June 9th, 2008 at 4:15 pm
I love the backpack. but i also love the little party favors that read: Home is where Mom is. And the contemporary cribs are awesome. Nice shop!
June 9th, 2008 at 7:44 pm
Wow!! This is a great prize.
June 10th, 2008 at 2:41 pm
THe Cat Mini-Bubbles and the Baby Grand Piano from Schylling are neat.
June 10th, 2008 at 4:41 pm
So many cute things. My list begins: Best of Chums Lion booties, Jack and Lily Trainer Blue + Orange, Lana Stuffed Pig, HABA Crook-Ak, all of the Organic Play Food, Doll Monkey, HABA Bear Cave, and so on.
June 10th, 2008 at 5:07 pm
I have never visited GemGem before and I love their store! I must have the Frog Pod for the bathtub- I need somewhere to put all of my daughters toys. And I love the dresses they have for the little girls. Sooooo cute!! And I would love to win the backpack!!
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June 10th, 2008 at 5:10 pm
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