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Ban tights forever!
Get them a pair of Baby Legs!

by Tamara McKee

If your son or daughter is anything like mine and loves to bare all in the cooler months, get them a pair (or FIVE!) of these fun, funky and adorable Baby Legs.

Featured on Oprah and Canadian Family Magazine, these leggings are perfect for crawlers or little dancers and are available in more than 75 colours, as well as organic cotton. These are a must have! They're also nice to keep their legs toasty under a pair of pants as well without the irritation of a full set of tights. They are so cute, they can even be worn on your little ones' arms!

Available at Wee Ones Wear in Brooklin, Ben and Haileys, and www.blueblankie.com and Cuddly Bunny in Port Perry, these would make a perfect stocking stuffer for all the little ones you know! From $15.95 each.

posted 13.11.07

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