Our Favorite Pieces From Estella NYC’s Spring 2016 Line

Founded by a local husband and wife duo, Estella NYC has long inspired and delighted families shopping for unique baby clothing and boys with a bit of local flavor (they opened a storefront in the Village back in 2002). The brand’s motto is “Kids have personality, their clothes should too,” and their original onesies, rattles (most are handmade in Peru from organic cotton), blankets, and gift sets prove that adage season after season.

Recently, their new arrivals for spring 2016 hit the market and we have been swooning ever since! Check out our top six items from the new collection and then get to shopping.

Learn more about Estella NYC visit estella-nyc.com!

Organic Whale One-Piece Romper Baby Gift Set
Preppy whale-loving parents rejoice! This gift set is a nautical dream come true! Including a hand-knit romper, whale rattle toy, and striped hat (all GOTS-certified organic, and made from 100 percent cotton by artisans in Peru) this set makes a great pick for babies ages newborn to 6 months. $100
Organic Taxi Baby One-Piece
What more could an urban baby need than a taxi-emblazoned onesie? This city-ready piece is made from bamboo fabric that is super-soft, antibacterial, and wrinkle-resistant. Snaps between the legs make for easy changing. $32
Organic Madame President Rattle Baby Toy
Regardless of what your politics are, you can't deny that this Hilary Clinton rattle has a certain charm value! Handmade from organic cotton by artisans in Peru, there's no shame in emailing your friends about this pick (even if it's from your own personal in-home server). $22
Baby Security Blanket - Duck
Every baby needs a special blankie to call their own! This darling ducky blanket is sure to offer your baby endless comfort--it's hand-knit, 100 percent cotton, and totally organic (not to mention that it's just about the cutest thing we've ever seen)! $30
Organic Pretzel Baby One-Piece
Much like babies themselves, pretzels are impossible not to love! This organic cotton onesie is bursting with urban charm and is perfect for a casual day of enjoying city life from the comfort of one's stroller. $32
Organic Hot Sauce Rattle Baby Toy
Talk about "hot sauce in your (diaper) bag, swag"! This saucy rattle (pun intended) is not only super cheeky and cute, it's suitable for newborns, so it makes a great baby shower gift. $18

Friends Academy Summer Camps

<div>Our programs offer engaging and hands-on activities that give children the opportunity to learn, socialize and have lots of fun!</div> The Explorers Program (Age 3 &ndash; Rising Grade 2)&nbsp;includes theme-based activities in addition to daily sports, swim sessions, and&nbsp;two weekly specialty classes. Our specialty classes include learning science, practicing gymnastics, fireless cooking, and more. The Trailblazer Program (Rising Grades 3-8) allows children the opportunity to develop new interests by selecting two different specialty programs of choice each week in addition to campus-wide activities and recreational swim sessions. Specialty classes include cooking, sports, app building, dance, chess, art and much more!

Sports Academy at the Park Slope Day Camp

Sports Academy is the perfect camp for athletes of any experience. Drills &amp; skills are supplemented with team and individual sports. Traditional camp activities, theme days, sports on the beach, trips and the pool add spirit and variety. Each week is an action-packed experience. From soccer to volleyball, baseball, karate, fencing and more, Sports Academy&rsquo;s coaching team will help your child develop their confidence, skills, and value effort over outcome. Options to mix and match with Take the Stage and Traditional Camp. Extended hours &amp; transportation from most Brooklyn neighborhoods available. For campers entering grades 1 - 6. Register while discounts are at their highest.

Ivy Camps USA

Ivy Camps USA is a premium online provider of engaging after-school classes, holiday camps, summer camps, and personalized tutoring. Their instructors come from the&nbsp;top 10 US universities and love to inspire and mentor emerging minds. Extracurricular classes, holiday camps, and summer camps are offered in STEM, Business Leadership, and Arts, Media &amp; Communication for ages 6-14. Tutoring programs focus on supporting students academically, developing a mentoring relationship, and rekindling a love of learning. Ivy Camps USA is known for exceptional programming that kids love and parents trust.