Kids + Pets
Of course, we recognize the substantial differences between children and pets, but there’s something undeniably wondrous about products developed with children, canines, felines and more in mind. Whimsy and imagination often teach or train. Function exists alongside beauty. Toys, tools, articles of entertainment and instruments of creation all represent a part of the design world defined by access. Whether you’re shopping for a kid, a cat, a teenager, a terrier or all of the above, there’s plenty of carefully considered options here.
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Harness
Harness
Available in seven sizes and four colors, these puffed leather dog harnesses are as comfy as they are stylish. Created by Nicholas Schröder and inspired by his Italian Greyhound, Twig, all Lunge accessories—collars and leashes, in addition to harnesses—feature padded Napa leather for a unique look that’s soft to the touch yet extremely durable. As a queer and latino-founder Schröder stays true to his roots by manufacturing all Lunge products in Brazil.
Added: November 2023
This product is sold by Lunge
Snoopy Plush Limited Edition
Snoopy Plush Limited Edition
Bamford London may be one of Snoopy’s biggest fans, and it has a long history of making collectible watches featuring the infamous Beagle. Their newest ode to Snoopy, just in time for the holidays, is a plush toy in black corduroy with Bamford Aqua trim. Price is in £
Added: November 2023
This product is sold by Bamford London
Ripple Collar and Leash Set
Ripple Collar and Leash Set
These colorful wavy leather collars from Sweden bring a little fun to your dog’s collar and leash game. Available in several colors, the collar and leash are also available separately.
Added: September 2023
This product is sold by Scado
Grain and Gluten Free Pumpkin Biscuits Dog Treats
Grain and Gluten Free Pumpkin Biscuits Dog Treats
Portland Pet Food Company makes simple, healthy treats for your pup. Their Pumpkin Biscuits are gluten and grain free and have only five ingredients—garbanzo bean flour, 100% natural pumpkin, 100% natural peanut butter, molasses and cinnamon.
Added: August 2023
This product is sold by Portland Pet Food Company
Baked Supergrain and Seaweed Puffs
Baked Supergrain and Seaweed Puffs
A new twist on the classic puff, Sea Monsters’ take features sorghum and seaweed with organic seasonings. There are currently four flavors offered: sour cream & onion, cheese pizza, sweet chili, and our favorite, spicy Korean BBQ. They are gluten free and non-GMO certified. Available in select stores (visit the site for details) or in a box of 8 3.5oz packs online (price is for an 8 pack).
Added: July 2023
This product is sold by Sea Monsters
The Little Thing Is Sad
The Little Thing Is Sad
Illustrated by Australian singer-songwriter Nick Cave, The Little Thing Is Sad is a tender children’s picture book in which The Little Thing wakes up unhappy and seeks a remedy with the help of friends. The sweet book, published and bound by Narayana Press, includes an accompanying audiobook, read and soundtracked by Cave.
Added: June 2023
This product is sold by Cave Things
OmieBox
OmieBox
Featuring separate, rearrangeable sections and an included insulated thermos, OmieBox helps organize and transport lunches. BPA- and phthalate-free, it is comprised of stainless steel, food-grade plastic and silicone, and is double-walled to keep food warm or cold. Available in five cheerful colorways, this bento-style lunchbox makes healthy meals more packable, portable and appealing.
Added: April 2023
This product is sold by OMIE
Rigatoni Pool Float
Rigatoni Pool Float
The Standard Hotel has teamed up with NYC-based design studio Jumbo for a collection of absurd pool toys shaped like pasta. Fully functional and ridiculous, the floats come in various iterations: rigatoni, tortellini, macaroni, ravioli and lasagna. Each inflatable toy even comes in packaging inspired by pasta boxes.
Added: March 2023
This product is sold by The Standard + Jumbo
The “Paw-fect” Bed
The “Paw-fect” Bed
Handmade in Portland, Oregon by Proba, The “Paw-fect” Bed elevates the humble pet cushion through its playful form and alluring colors. The splotch-shaped product pairs a 100% cotton outer (making it easy to wash) with recycled foam inside. This cushy, comfy spot is available in small, medium or large.
Added: March 2023
This product is sold by Proba Home
Dino 3D Mask
Dino 3D Mask
Whether worn as a mask or used as wall art, Omy’s vibrantly colored Dino 3D mask will delight kids. Suitable for children aged three and over (and large enough for adults), the mask is fabricated from cardboard that’s easy to assemble into its voluminous form.
Added: March 2023
This product is sold by Omy
Shrimp Pet Toy
Shrimp Pet Toy
Part of HowlGo’s ocean series (which also includes sea urchins, coral, oysters and more), this shrimp toy provides plenty of entertainment for your pooch. Made from cotton and polyester, the crustacean makes a rustling sound to pique dogs’ curiosity for extended play and to help relieve stress.
Added: March 2023
This product is sold by HowlPot
Eight-Color Crayon
Eight-Color Crayon
Designed and manufactured in Japan by stationery brand Hightide (founded in Fukuoka in 1994), this non-toxic wax crayon includes eight colors in one instrument. Choose from pink, red, orange, yellow, green, blue, black or purple and let the creativity flow.
Added: February 2023
This product is sold by Hightide
Lil’ Paint Brush Set
Lil’ Paint Brush Set
From women-owned, San Diego-based arts and crafts brand Ooly comes the Lil’ Paint Brush set, intended for kids aged three and over. The set of seven colorful brushes includes different sizes of various types—flat, filbert, round and angled—which will spark creativity in little ones.
Added: February 2023
This product is sold by Ooly
A GIFT
A GIFT
Bringing together artwork and words from children around the world, A GIFT is a heartwarming, humorous and at points heartbreaking book. Included are paintings from South Africa’s Cyrene Mission, art collected in the 1930s from New York’s Children’s Museum of the Arts and more, altogether creating a compendium that serves as a reminder of the wondrous perspective unique to children. Price is in Pounds.
Added: February 2023
This product is sold by The Redstone Press
The Silver Spoon for Children New Edition: Favorite Italian Recipes
The Silver Spoon for Children New Edition: Favorite Italian Recipes
Comprising 40 recipes for Italian dishes, the new edition of The Silver Spoon for Children celebrates the book’s 10th anniversary with a refreshed, user-friendly layout. Featuring charming, helpful illustrations by Harriet Russell as well as enticing food photography, the updated cookbook (edited by Amanda Grant) includes instructions on making classics like spaghetti all’amatriciana, stuffed peaches and prosciutto-wrapped melon. Intended for kids seven and older, it’s a useful, fun resource for young cooks.
Added: January 2023
This product is sold by Phaidon
Grid Dog Bed
Grid Dog Bed
The minimal pattern that adorns LAY LO’s Grid Dog Bed aims to blend ’80s Italian style with Scandinavian aesthetics to create a sophisticated and portable place for a pooch to sleep. Made from a durable, dig-proof polyester knit, the washable bed features a non-slip underside. Within, an orthopedic mattress provides plush support and a soft poly-fill keeps pets cool.
Added: January 2023
This product is sold by LAY LO Pets
The Modern Child’s Playhouse
The Modern Child’s Playhouse
The Modern Child’s Playhouse is a blank canvas that prompts imagination. Made from washable and durable recycled plastic, the all-white A-frame structure allows kids to color and decorate endlessly while also providing them a sanctuary of their own. With a sleek design that folds neatly into a rectangle, the Playhouse easily integrates into many spaces.
Added: January 2023
This product is sold by Children's Haus
Castillo Cat Tower
Castillo Cat Tower
Mau Pet’s Castillo Cat Tower is a sleek, modern place for felines to rest. The two-tier tower can fit two cats or offer options for one. Its compact, circular design (available in either natural wood or black) blends seamlessly into a home and comes with the choice of different cushions for a pop of color.
Added: December 2022
This product is sold by Mau Pets
Fish Bone Toy
Fish Bone Toy
Handmade in South Korea using all-natural and eco-friendly materials, this durable Fish Bone Toy from The Royal Grocery brings a little cartoonish nostalgia to the humble cat accessory. Stuffed with irresistible, enticing catnip, it’s soft but durable—delivering hours of entertainment.
Added: December 2022
This product is sold by The Royal Grocery
Blue Dogs Tea Towel
Blue Dogs Tea Towel
An ode to canine companions, this 100% cotton Blue Dogs Tea Towel features dog illustrations by artists who are part ARTHOUSE Unlimited, a UK-based non-profit that represents creatives who are neuro-diverse and/or have physical support needs. Each artist drew a pet’s portrait in blue pencil, creating a delightful print of all types of dogs. Plus, 100% of the proceeds from sales of the charming but practical product go back to the charity. Price is in Pounds.
Added: December 2022
This product is sold by Arthouse Unlimited
Sam’s Bed
Sam’s Bed
Covered in abstract swaths of various color, Sam’s Bed from designer Alex Proba’s Proba Home collection is a joyful, vibrant spot for your pooch to rest. Featuring a hand-tufted exterior and removable insert, the item (which comes in a small, medium or large) functions as dog bed as well as geometric decor.
Added: December 2022
This product is sold by Proba Home
Pierre Chore Jacket
Pierre Chore Jacket
Même, which means “same” in French, is a fitting name for an LA-based children’s clothing brand that operates under the ethos that kids should be free of expectations pertaining to gender. Their Pierre Chore Jacket is an elevated yet playful piece engulfed in wavy stripes. Made in Portugal from 100% cotton, the boxy garment features a drop shoulder, contrast patches and cropped sleeves, encapsulating how même champions bold but practical designs that encourage play and self-expression.
Added: December 2022
This product is sold by même
Blooming Cactus Cat Tree
Blooming Cactus Cat Tree
Started in 2017 by friends studying together at NYC’s Fashion Institute of Technology, VETRESKA aims to make pet accessories fun and functional. A perfect example is their Blooming Cactus Cat Tree, a bold and cartoonish take on a product that’s often a beige eyesore. The cactus structure is wrapped in durable jute rope (perfect for cats to claw as they climb) and the flower at the top is a soft, silky flannel spot for snoozing or surveying. The bright colors are achieved by using corrosion-resistant dyes that are safe for pets. Available in different heights and configurations, this whimsical product will add a bold, playful feel to a room.
Added: December 2022
This product is sold by VETRESKA
Shape Stamps
Shape Stamps
Designer and illustrator Rilla Alexander’s heartwarming forms and bold colors spur imagination in children and adults alike. Her stamp kit, a collection of geometric beech wood stamps with colorful ink pads, offers a glimpse behind her process and it invites others to build their own characters, landscapes and objects. Much like the designer’s work, the kit sparks creativity.
Added: December 2022
This product is sold by Rilla Alexander
Clean Paws No-Rinse Foaming Cleanser
Clean Paws No-Rinse Foaming Cleanser
For washing up grubby pooch paws, this no-rinse cleanser from Dandylion comes with a soft silicone bristled brush attached. The formula features plant-based ingredients including soothing aloe, pomegranate extract (which is anti-bacterial and reduces inflammation), as well as nourishing broccoli seed oil and coconut oil. It’s also free of sulfates, parabens, phthalates and drying alcohols. Gentle but effective, this cleanser is perfect for after a walk that involves mud, snow salt or dirt.
Added: December 2022
This product is sold by Dandylion
