16 November Must Haves That You Won't Want to Wait Until the Holidays to Snag

"Kids' birthdays are so hard – very often, they have plenty of toys, and you hate to get them a book they already have or clothes they will grow out of before they even have time to wear them. Enter, I See Me!, a site dedicated to one-of-a-kind, personalized children's books. The brand's It's My Birthday custom book ($35), with clever spots for names and photos, is a shoo-in for best gift of the year." — Kate Schweitzer, senior editor, Moms

"Nabi has a huge line of tablets — including adorable American Girl, Barbie, and Hot Wheels branded tablets — but their most impressive one by far is the Nabi SE ($80) with Wings Learning System. Though the tablet itself is marketed to kids ages 6 and up, the Wings system has over 16,000 lessons for kids from Pre-K to grade six. It also features a locked parent mode so you can manage screen time and which kid-friendly apps are accessible at all times — that way you never have to worry about accidental in-app purchases or under-covers nighttime game-playing." — Alessia Santoro, assistant editor, Moms

"The limited-edition Roald Dahl collection of kids clothes from Mini Boden was only released a few weeks ago, and it’s already mostly sold out. The only head-scratcher is how this “Golden Ticket” purple sweatshirt with double-sided sequins ($49) is still available in all sizes. The homage to one of Dahl’s most beloved books, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, is destined to go out of stock soon, so act fast." — KS

"Behold, a gift you can buy for your children with the intention of introducing them to the best era in console gaming while really purchasing a gift for yourself. The Nintendo NES Classic Edition ($60) isn't available until Nov. 11, but is sure to be sold out everywhere once people get wind of it just in time for holiday shopping. The mini system comes with 30 preloaded games that you played until your fingers bled as a kid, and will allow your kids to experience the games either in the pixelated 1980s versions you loved, or with updated graphics." — AS

"The art of letter writing is not only not dead, it's more beautiful than ever thanks to Mr. Boddington's Studio's Handwritten Letter From Santa ($20). Known for his sophisticated, quirky paper designs, the classic kit comes with blank letterhead on which kids can write their notes, an envelope addressed to Santa, an envelope for a returned letter, pencils, and gift labels. Once a letter is received, Mr. Boddington will reply with an heirloom-quality handwritten reply, just as he's been doing for the past 10 years. Here's the catch though — Santa must receive letters by Dec. 15 in order to reply by Christmas. So buy your set now!" — Rebecca Gruber, senior content director, Moms

"This adorable mealtime companion encourages picky eaters to try new foods while teaching them about healthy eating habits. For every Meals With Milton ($30) sold, $1 is donated to Feed My Starving Children and your little one can see his new friend learn about new food by watching Milton chew his bite and following along with his book." — Lauren Levy, assistant editor, Moms

"Before I had kids, I silently mocked a friend's registry inclusion of a stroller muff. 'It's called gloves!' I said with an eye roll. Cue me biting my tongue as I already purchased this Skip Hop hand muff ($35), and the temperature hasn't even gone below 50 degrees yet. Now I get it: this ingenius stroller handle accessory is lush to the touch, keeps your hands oh-so warm on those days you inevitably forget your mittens, and has a clear window to store — while allowing you to still use your cell phone." — KS

"The beloved KIDZ BOP crew is bringing pop star style to your little one with their new capsule clothing collection. Crazy 8 designed the fun line in honor of KIDZ BOP's 15th anniversary and latest album, KIDZ BOP 33, and drew inspiration from each kiddo's unique style. With bomber jackets, faux fur, and sparkle, this limited line is rocking!" — LL

"Whether you've been a parent for 10 minutes or three years, you know that one of the most annoying parts of the baby stages is washing bottles. Enter the Baby Brezza Bottle Washer ($200). Though it seems like quite the price tag for what it does, I'd argue it's worth it based on the sole fact that having this on your countertop means not having to be elbow-deep in dirty bottle parts for what feels like half the day. There's no guarantee that you won't be elbow-deep in other unpleasant kid messes, but hey, that's parenting." — AS

"Concerned about that giant pile of Halloween candy your kids are currently working their way through? Well, you can be a bit less stressed if you’ve got the complete Flossolution system ($120 for the set; $10 for just the Mini) on hand. Each product includes patented technology to protect gums from flossing trauma along with a cushioning “Bite Bumper” — all of which makes brushing and flossing both easy and painless for kids. How’s that for sweet?!" — KS

"With holiday travel in mind, Baby Jogger's just introduced their most lightweight and compact stroller yet. Not only can the City Tour ($200) fit in overhead bins and backpacks, which makes it ideal for carrying on a flight, but it also offers a one-hand fold for extra ease in airports." — LL

American Girl Doll recently introduced their newest addition, Melody, and now this stylish girl from Detroit has some adorable 1960s-inspired accessories. From a fancy floral dress ($34) to a detailed recording studio ($250), these new additions to the collection help bring this historical doll to life." — LL

"The Wildbird Fall and Winter collection of linen ring slings has finally been released, and we never realized how many colors qualified as neutral! Our favorite, the taupy Tern sling with black metal rings ($65), is destined to look effortless and coordinate with whatever you have on underneath." — KS

"There's now a new cover collection for this beloved baby lounger that offers a snuggly and safe environment for your little one. The serene Among the Clouds Collection by Mrs. Mighetto ($195) pays tribute to the brand’s Swedish roots and features original watercolor illustrations in soothing tones." — LL

"With the weather growing cooler, I'm looking for indoor activities that won't have my boys tearing my home apart. I recently came upon French design house OMY's Giant Coloring Posters and was immediately smitten. The posters come in various cities and countries — Paris, San Francisco, Berlin, New York, USA, France, etc. — and are chock full of whimsical illustrations of famous spots in those locales. I, for one, think the New York City version ($24) should keep them busy — and my walls adorably adorned — all Winter long." — RG

"During the first 18 months of my daughter's life, she'd eat kale like candy, and I thought I was set for life. Then, the table literally turned — she'd throw a fit any time I'd try to even mention a vegetable by name. The frozen-food aisle, however, offered me a tempting solution: Green Giant's new line of "gateway vegetable" products. In the brand's new Veggie Tots offering (price varies by retailer), each serving of tater-like tots is filled with a full serving of cauliflower or broccoli — with no artificial flavors or preservatives." — KS