While huge flowers on hats are hardly my style, the hats and bands from Maggie’s Rose have universal toddler appeal.

The hats are beanie style and are intricately hand crocheted with soft, ribbon yarn and embellished with extremely large bejeweled blossoms. They stretch for a perfect fit over several years.

As you can see by the model pictured at right, these hats are super cute and are way cuter on than you’d even think when you first see the hat. In fact, I was taken aback by the size of the flower but as soon as it was on a little head it was perfect!

The Maggie’s Rose site is wholesale only but these gems are available online from Itsy Bitsy Baby Boutique.

TOP readers can use the code mr015 to get 15% off Maggie’s Rose products at Itsy Bitsy Baby Boutique.

You’ll find this code in the TOP Shops where we feature permanent online shopping discounts just for you!

You could win it! An upscale “Bloomin’ Baby Hat” crocheted in orange with a yellow bloom. Sized for 0-18months but because of the stretch material they often can stretch to fit much larger. To enter, email theopinionatedparent@gmail.com before midnight MST on 9/26/07 with Maggie’s Rose in the subject line and tell us your favourite Maggie’s Rose style available here. Congratulations Jenna!

I’ve always loved doing little girls’ hair in baubles & braids, and the great clips by investment analyst turned crafty mom extraordinaire Teri Dimalanta of Giddy Giddy make it even better! (And far less frustrating.)

Each adorable felt design is hand made and the clip is sewed securely inside so there are no painful snags and they stay on even the finest of baby hair. She designs clips in three categories - flowers, animals and food, and each category has clips for the little and the big girls in your life.

There are so many things to love about Giddy Giddy clips. They’re adorable; they’re not bows; they stay in - really; they’re not choking hazards; they don’t leave semi-permanent indentations in those precious little baby heads; and they’re made by a mom! I see no reason not to make these your hair clip of choice.

Giddygiddy clips area available at several online and retail locations.

We’ve got a set of Giddy Giddy clips to send to one lucky TOP reader. To be entered in the random draw, email theopinionatedparent@gmail.com with GIDDY in the subject line and tell us your favourite Giddy Giddy design. (Me? I’m partial to the ladybug.) Contest closes 5/29/07 at midnight MST. Congratulations Laurel!

Canadian stay at home mom and par.entrepreneur Alli Grosberg is the talent behind Alli’s Originals. She creates gorgeous personalized custom-made-to-order, hand stamped sterling silver jewelery for anyone and everyone, including the family pet.

Beautiful bracelets & earrings make a great gift for any mom, and Alli’s Princess Charming Collection is such a cool way to celebrate the amazing relationships in your life. It’s all about “wearing your heart on your sleeve.” Alli uses only the finest quality materials giving her creations a feminine, elegant feel. Wearing one of Alli’s pieces is sure to brighten anyone’s mood. She will create custom gifts for moms, friends, bridesmaids, teachers & more and will do her best to accommodate any request.

Each piece purchased is packaged in an organza drawstring jewelry bag and includes a jewelry care card and optional gift card free of charge.

Additional charms can be added to any piece from the a la carte page.

Check out Alli’s blog regularly for new designs, sales & great contests.

Enter to win a $30 Alli’s Originals gift certificate! (to be used by 4/30/07) Simply email theopinionatedparent@gmail.com with Alli’s Originals in the subject header and list any item available from Alli’s website that’s not mentioned in this review. Contest closes at midnight MST on 4/3/07. Congratulations CPA Mom!