Inventive Parent features Out of the Box Ideas from the Heart
Since 2000
Out-of-the-Box Ideas from the Heart
Toys, Essentials, Safety & Convenience Items
Maternity through Tween
We've Been There. We Understand!
Trust Guard Certified
Subscribe to our Free Newsletter & Coupon Clipper for Exclusive Savings and Information
PayPal, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
ABOUT SSL CERTIFICATES


Useful Links
 

Link To Inventive Parent
 

Link Exchange
 

     Ahhh, links.  They make the Web go 'round.  We think we are creating a useful collection for you!     We link to sites for their relevance.  The views represented in these sites are not necessarily shared by Inventive Parent.  Please always consider the source when viewing any web content.

 
Link Categories
Adoption
Books & Music
Car Seat Safety
Child Care
Education
Family Travel
Fighting Abuse & Neglect
Gifts		 Health & Safety
Home, Garden, Auto
Inventor Resources
Maternity
Multiples & Twins
Older Children
Parenting
Parents & Other Grown-Ups
 		 Parties
Planning & Pregnancy
Preemies & Infants
Shopping
Special Needs
Toddlers & Big Kids
Toys and Games
Work & Family

Adoption
  Adorable Birth Announcements Beautiful birth announcements to share with family and friends. Visit today for vellum announcements and photo cards.

Make N Memories offers exclusive scrapbook supplies, layout ideas, scrapbooking tips, techniques, scrapbook poems, scrappers chat group, layout contest and more!

 Return to Top

Books & Music
Awards Unlimited  Children's & Youth learning & activity books, puzzles, crafts, music; also food complements section; also golf & travel accessory products
  Custom Embossers  Wax Seals-Custom Embossers High quality corporate wax seals, embossers and stationary embossers at competitive prices at Custom Embossers.

Pathway To Books Usborne Books provide hands-on activities as well as teaching children the necessary social skills to enter the "real" world. Not only do they challenge a child's observation and intelligence, they are also brilliantly illustrated. Topics include science, social studies, nature, hobbies, parent's guides and more and are reasonably priced from $3.95 and up! What a feeling it is when a child opens a book and they are excited about reading!!

 Return to Top

Car Seat Safety
The National Highway Trafic Safety Administration. Features: kids and air bags; kids and car seats; car seat recalls back to 1988; car seat registration form; instructions on installing seats; resource lists; the National Safe Kids Campaign.  (The Car Seat Registration Form is a great service for anyone who did not register their car seat with the manufacturer, including those using "experienced" seats. --Sharon's Solutions)

The National Safe Kids Campaign is the first and only national organization dedicated solely to the prevention of unintentional childhood injury -- the number one killer of children ages 14 and under.
  Baby Car Seats Shop for baby car seats, and child car seats. Choose your price range. Choose your brand. ... baby car seats, car seats, car seat, child car seats, child car seat, infant car seats, infant car seat, toddler car seats, toddler car seat ...

 Return to Top

Child Care
  eNannySource.com is an online alternative to nanny agencies. Save thousands on the cost of a full-service agency. Register for free and receive instant matches of nannies that meet your job description. Paid registration as  low as $9.95.
  naeyc  National Association for the Education of Young Children  Promoting excellence in early childhood education.

Sil Vous Plait   S'il Vous Plait, a full service European agency in Los Angeles, specializes in domestic help. We have the most experienced nannies, baby-nurses, personal assistants, and chefs.
   

 Return to Top

Education
  Geodonka  The One Stop for Educational Software Games, Baby and Child Educational Toys and Quality Wooden Toys. We sell all the Major Brands and Titles at Wholesale Prices. So come Save a Chunka at Geodonka.com
  Genius Denied
Kidz Time   Thematic activies, resources and worksheets for parents, caregivers and educators
   

 Return to Top

Family Travel
Children's Theatre Resource Webpage. "We love Children's Theatre and are excited about assisting its growth into the 21st century by expanding the resources and information into Cyberspace." Features links to theatres across the nation.
Family Travel Forum is dedicated to the ideals, promotion and support of travel with children/ FTF will lead you to new worlds of adventure, fun and learning.
Taking Children Outdoors. "What a wondrous time to use all your senses -- especially your sense of humor!" From the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department.

 Return to Top
Fighting Abuse & Neglect
   

 Return to Top

Gifts
1880's Victorian Certificates of Birth, Baptism & Marriage Create Heirlooms and give a treasured gift!  Victorian Certificates are reproductions of the 1800's and early 1900's--starting their own tradition.
  A Baby JillyBee  A fine selection of truly unique baby and toddler gifts, and mommies-to-be too! Featuring the new Hug-A-Book PillowTM -- a reading pal for children.
Adorable Art Custom embroidery of your child's artwork.  unique gifts for children, grandparents and parents. create a memory quilt of your child's special artwork, memorable quotes, significant dates, etc. personalize shirts, blankets, golf towels with artwork.
Anichini children's wear Fine custom tailored children's clothing in Florence, Italy.  From 1912 made all by hand and to measure high quality, elegant apparel for girls, boys and newborns. With best Italian natural fabrics clothes for babies, toddler, children, for parties, weddings, christening and any special occasions. Shopping on line!
Fix-A-Photo Turn your ordinary snapshots into something special. Photo service offering retouching, repair and customization, specializing in baby pictures. Salvage an otherwise ruined photo and preserve your memories. Free price quotes.
Frame Your Day  Preserve your precious memories; have your baby's birth or baptismal certificates, or announcement framed by Frame Your Day. Unique keepsake and gift ideas! International Sales.
  Heart Filled Gift Baskets  Choose from our large selection of uniquely presented gift baskets and you are sure to give a gift that will be the perfect expression. "Send A Gift That Leaves An Impression" with a Heart Filled Basket today!
  Ivyrose  Unique, personalized baby gifts, baby nursery art, christening, baptism and wedding gifts from artist Rebecca Harrell.
Just For Baby Gifts Elegant, hand crafted gifts; embroidered, personalized, & incredibly soft Polartec keepsake blankets and pillows trimmed in satin--absolutely beautiful!
LookieMe   Announce the arrival of new baby to friends and family around the world with the most beautiful, unique, and creative baby websites on the web. OVER 60 baby website styles available. #1 in Baby Websites! A perfect Baby Shower Gift!  
  My Bambino Personalized Gifts  Personalized baby gifts, children's gifts, and gifts for the entire family.
  Newborn Baby Gifts Selling baby gifts for newborn babies and gifts for new parents. We do the gift wrapping and sending for you.
Guaranteed UK next day delivery.
On A Whim   Whimsical mom's hideout featuring her vibrant art. Visit to find cool art projects and coloring pages for your kiddos, send free e-cards, buy cool gifts, or hire a really awesome wahm to do custom illustrations, logos, or art
  OnlySlippers.com is your one stop slipper shop that carries all shapes and sizes of slippers.
So Whimsy Unique children's clothing from boutique and European brands including BALU, Indygo Artwear, Cakewalk, Lilly Pulitzer, Beetlejuice, Little Mass; stationery, pottery, bags, art, home decor, great gift ideas and more.
Teresa Lucia Collections Baby gifts is what Teresa Lucia Collections has to offer. Here you will discover a variety of baby gifts, such as crib bedding, towel sets, bibs, blankets and a lot more that range from infant to toddler as well as a collection of baby names.
 

Tutti Bella  Whether you're looking for special baby shower gift ideas, unique baby gifts to welcome the baby home, or birthday and holiday gifts for older children, you're sure to find something in our baby boutique!
Welcome Baby With A Gift  Offers unique, handmade, personalized, musical keepsakes for your baby

 Return to Top