New York City. Brooklyn-based children’s store Pomme has opened a Manhattan satellite, devoted to sizes newborn to 18 months. Petite Pomme, as they’re calling it, stocks really fresh stuff you won’t find anywhere else—like this Je T’aime Tribecca tote, $22 at the store. So cute. Petite Pomme, 186 Duane Street; www.pommenyc.com

The 123 board books from Duopress are a fun way to introduce babies and toddlers to the landmarks of their hometowns. So far they've got editions for NYC, Chicago, and San Francisco—plus California, Texas, and the USA. Next up: Philadelphia. See the complete collection at duopressbooks.com.

New York City. Long Island-based Cupcakes Catering is taking the party treats to a whole new level. Check out their insanely cute custom cupcake displays on flickr. For pricing and delivery details in and around NYC, visit cupcakescatering.com.

New York City. Hiho Batik's iconic New York City Subway System tee is $25 at hihobatik.com.

Any City, USA. After a long hiatus, FAO Schwartz's webshop is up and running once again, at fao.com.

New York City. What real New Yorkers love most about the city are its conveniences—like being able to have your stroller professionally cleaned. Meurice Garment Care's eco-friendly "Petit Meurice" service includes car seat and stroller detailing: they'll get rid of the sweat and ice cream stains, power-vac the crumbs, buff and shine the hardware, and treat the fabric with stain repellant. Of course, it's gonna cost you $133 and a week without your stroller. www.garmentcare.com

Any City, USA. The NYC-based mecca for babies and toddlers has just launched an online store with, get this, over 1,000 toys. Shop by age, category or brand, and get 20% off your first order with promotion code JUSTFORYOU (through October 31). www.kidville.com

New York City. The child development experts at Seedlings Group have introduced a new "Caregiver Training" service, which includes helpful lessons on discipline, limit setting, sleep strategies and routines, plus tips on how to nurture language and literacy. The training starts at $450 for a private two-hour class. www.seedlingsgroup.com

Manhattan. Seeing racks and shelves of perfectly displayed baby cashmere is kinda refreshing in these doom-and-gloom retail times. Check out the brand-new boutique on Madison, between 68th and 69th. (Good luck walking out empty-handed.) babycz.com

New York City. Hire Little Artists NYC to come to your apartment and teach a private arts-and-crafts class. Toddler sessions are $30 per kid (materials included), with a two-child minimum. Ridiculous amounts of fun.  www.littleartistsnyc.com