So many "firsts" happen by the time your baby turns one year old -- first bath, first laugh, first meltdown in a restaurant. It can be both a joy and a challenge to keep track of it all. For all of you who lack the scrapbooking gene, we think you'll love the Baby's First Year Milestone Journal and Nursery Banner. It's a baby book that comes with cute milestone stickers, and it unfolds into a fun (and nostalgic) banner for your nursery.

Price: $19.95
Manufacturer: Potter Style
Available at: Buy it now

In an age when most of our kids' toys require batteries, the handmade, all-natural stuffed animals at Éléphant Couture are a refreshing return to simplicity. Each bright-colored crocodile, hippo, giraffe, and elephant they make is unique; the collection is playful, funky, and sure to inspire your child's imagination. And of course: no assembly required!

Price: $22 - $28
Manufacturer: Éléphant Couture
Available at: www.elephantcouture.com

We thought the Incredible Hulk was pretty awesome before, but wait 'till you see him in 3-D. He's up to his usual antics -- you know, tossing jeeps in the air, fighting the Abomination and wrestling giant robots -- but now it's super extreme in this big, fun pop-up comic book. It's cool enough that your kid won't believe the excerpts are straight out of the 60s, but it's retro enough that you will get a kick out of reading it to him. (Who isn't a sucker for classic comic dialogue, rich with zingers like "SMASH!" "FLASH!" and "THE GAMMA RAYS STRIKE AGAIN!"?)

Price: $19.99
Manufacturer: Candlewick
Available at: Wherever books are sold

Tea lovers will savor Double Red Rooibos Tea's rich, full-bodied flavor. Rooibos leaves pack more than double the punch of antioxidants than other teas, so a steamy cup will warm you up and boost your health at the same time. Since it's caffeine-free, it's safe to have before bed and a great way to unwind.

Price: $12.50 for 36 bags
Manufacturer: Republic of Tea
Available at: republicoftea.com or by calling, 1.800.298.4832

Counting down the days 'till Christmas with an advent calendar can be fun, but unless there is candy, it can seem a little anticlimatic for kids. ("I opened up this calendar every day for a month and all I get is...another picture of Santa?!") MemoryBox Calendars will get your child -- and your whole family -- involved in the Christmas countdown. Personalize the outside and all of the inside messages with photos, designs, or text of your choice. Kids will love seeing 24 pictures of themselves, your husband will love finding the 24 reasons you love him, and your whole family will love finding 24 fun holiday activities to do each day. Let the countdown begin!

Price: $19.99
Manufacturer: MemoryBox
Available at: www.MemoryBoxCalendars.com