holiday gift guide: give Tiny Tillia

I have tons of toys for my kids to play with in the bath. But what they love most--even more than the wash-off bath crayons that don't always wash off so well!--is squirting soap or shampoo on their hands and lathering up. So when I find kid-friendly bath products, I'm hooked. Tiny Tillia products are not only safe to use and gentle on the skin, they're entertaining too. Now you can buy a pre-made gift bucket and share the fun with friends. It includes a bath mitt featuring a fun Tiny Tillia character (choose from Ben Giraffe, Indy Sheep, TT Cow or Duncan Dog--pictured here), a waterproof character story book, bubble bath, foamy wash and an adorable bucket that you can use afterward to store toys or take to the sandbox. Created by London-born designer Tiffany Lerman, daughter of novelist Jackie Collins, Tiny Tillia is available at select specialty boutiques (such as Fred Segal, Lisa Kline Kids and Kitson), nationwide at Target and online at www.shoptillia.com.

get into character

Moms want kids to have fun in the bath...especially when we need to distract them from getting soaped up and rinsing clean. London-born designer Tiffany Lerman gets it. A mom of two small kids, Lerman created Tiny Tillia, a collection of character-based bath and body products that combine playtime and daily chores. The paraben-free formulations have developed a celebrity following, as well as many fans from your local neighborhood. The Hand Sanitizer ($4.99) cleans hands without water and smells like flowers; the Head to Toe All-Over Foamy Wash ($4.99) soaps 'em up and gets 'em clean; the Mini Bath Gels come in cute character bubbles filled with bath gel for sudsy fun; and the Bath Book ($2.99) tells the story of the line's famous characters. The Character Bath Mitts ($4.99) are adorable too! Check them out at www.shoptillia.com.