Indian textiles are all the rage, and they can bring a hip and happy vibe to kids' rooms too. The newest supersoft cotton voile quilt and sham from John Robshaw features a cheerful chevron pattern in fuschia, orange, and blue that feels just right for a cool little girl. And she won't outgrow it once the tween and teen years strike. Who knows, she might even bring it to college.

Available for $90-$350 at johnrobshaw.com.

For those times when your restaurant of choice doesn't happen to be one with coloring-book placemats, rely on 9SpotMonk's cool bring-your-own version to keep the kids occupied. With well-designed illustrations of sushi and space travel, among others, there's no need to feel embarrassed whipping them out at the hip new local eatery. Your fellow diners will thank you.

Available for $14 (for a set of 24 placemats and three crayons) at 9spotmonk.com.

Cutest. Mobile. Ever.

With adorable animals laser cut from sustainably-harvested bamboo plywood, the Forest Friends design by Petit Collage will win fans in mom and baby alike. It strikes the perfect balance between sweet and modern, and, like a great pair of blue jeans, goes with everything.

Our favorite part? The baby bear cub, nestled under his mama.

Available for $68 at petitcollage.com.

Baking with the kids is a time-honored tradition, but the new kits from Zebra Mix take things a step further, putting junior chefs at the center of the process, and even letting them run the show. Each set -- choose cupcakes, brownies, or various cookies--comes with all the dry ingredients, easy visual instructions, and activities that will enhance their understanding of kitchen magic.

Available from $6 at zebramix.com.

Spring break is just around the corner, but your excitement might well be overshadowed by the thought of dragging six suitcases through the airport.

Wouldn't life be easier if the kids toted their own luggage?

Surprise them with one of Dante Beatrix's new wheelie bags (there are five designs in total), and they will be eager for the task.

Folks are so excited about this line, they were backordered until today -- get 'em while they're hot!

Available for $94 at dantebeatrix.com.

... With the Build Up construction set from Italian toymaker Mishi Design, it's whatever your child can dream up.

Using cufflink-like connectors and dozens of wooden pieces in various shapes and sizes, kids can create vehicles, animals, and all manner of abstract art.

Let their imaginations run wild, or use the included design booklet for inspiration.

Good old-fashioned fun in a thoroughly modern package.

Available for $25 at magiccabin.com

Spring is coming, we swear.

Get your kiddies ready to run free in the great outdoors with the 2010 line from mom-and-pop shop Glug (the company is named after the first sound their daughter made as a baby).

Their graphic tees are the perfect combo of cool and comfy -- playclothes at their best.

New designs include modern depictions of everything from peacocks and strawberries to lions and sumo wrestlers.

Available from $32 at moxiekidsonline.com

The design mavens at DwellStudio are always up to something cool: this month it's a new group of excellent touch-and-feel board books for the toddler and preschool set. The pages of "Town" feature modern graphics and a range of textures that will engage younger tots, plus large type and simply-worded rhymes ideal for budding readers.

Available for $9 at chroniclebooks.com

We know, we know -- as soon as you have a free hour you're going to make a totally killer kids' music playlist for your children. One for each of them in fact, perfectly suited to their individual tastes! Well, in case that hour never materializes, check out Pandora Internet radio, which just added a large children's section to their song library. Instead of playlists, let your kids create their very own customized radio stations in a matter of minutes. Start by entering a favorite song or musician, and Pandora takes it from there, suggesting artists or albums with similar sounds and musical qualities. It totally rocks.

Available free at pandora.com

There have been few innovations made to the humble spoon in recent years (unless you count the spork), but this new design by Momma is real game-changer.

The clip-on cover keeps it clean within the depths of your diaper bag, and then becomes a handle when attached to the opposite end (genius!) The spoon itself is freestanding, so you can feel fine about resting it on a table when you need a free hand, even if you're someplace less than sanitary (brilliant!) Plus, with its weighted bottom, the spoon can double as a toy -- sort of a high-chair version of those punching bag clowns (seriously, somebody deserves a raise.)

Available for $7 at mommaus.com