I’ve been shopping around a bit, since my one little guy is turning 3 in a few weeks. And every day, as I clean up the endless mound of toys and trip over even more toys, and still have to throw away even a few more toys that the dogs chew up……..I am reminded that we don’t really need any toys. But I still want to get him something fun–3 is a fun age and he is fun to be around and play with. And while we are fiscally responsible parents, I don’t want to be *that parent* that gives a 3-year-old a gift of a savings bond or something.

How cute are these? Custom with your child's initial.

So, then I was reminded about my friend over at Babypop.com. Sherry is a fellow Philly Social Media Mom, and she’s fun to be around too. She also has a very cool business, making custom made superhero costumes and kids capes. Look at how cute they are! And my little guy is so proud of himself that he knows some of his letters, including B and tells me all the time that “B is for Brian.” He’s going to love a “B” cape.

What I also like about them is that they will encourage a child to use their imagination, and not get locked into the persona of a “licensed character,” know what I mean? I mean, I don’t care if they pretend to be Superman, Batman or whoever…….but I’d prefer that they come up with it on their own, or invent their own character. Much as I try to monitor it, they are exposed to too much American commercialism every day. She also has a really cute Shamrock themed cape which would be really fun for a family that celebrates their Irish heritage.

In addition to kids capes, Babypop also offers gloves, masks, crowns, superhero princess capes and even a cape for your pet. It’s a really great gift idea, and they are unusual, fun and affordable. I envision that this will be a “toy” that Brian plays with over and over, for years to come. Definitely go check out Babypop.

Not just for boys, there are princess superhero capes and masks too.