The Best Made-in-Seattle Kids Gear
By Allecia Vermillion Photography by Brandon Hill March 16, 2017 Published in the April 2017 issue of Seattle Met

Careful It Bites Yeti
You’re not officially a Seattle kid until you own a cuddly stuffed yeti. carefulitbites.com

Diono Rainier Car Seat: This stylish car seat from Seattle-based Diono appeals to parents who are suckers for cute regional names, but also suckers for safety. us.diono.com
Prim Parlor Nursery Blanket: Straight out of West Seattle: soft, organic cotton blankets in prints that are youthful, but not treacly. primparlorbaby.com

Curious Kids Nature Guide: Older kids who love spouting off animal facts will be all about this beautifully illustrated exploration of Pacific Northwest nature.
S Is for Seattle: Show me another city where kids can learn the alphabet via ferries, kayaks, and monorails. C, of course, is for coffee.
Arrow to Alaska: Arrow is “the usual small, grimy boy” whose aunt is the captain of a salmon tender boat. Striking papercut art illustrates his tagalong adventure.

Little Standout Silicone Teethers
Soothing silicone comes in fun shapes almost like emojis: At least one of you will find the teething process entertaining. littlestandout.com