We’re proud to announce that a few of the wonderful kids’ brands we carry on Zappos.com are nominated for The Cribsie Awards this year! Cribsie recognizes the best products and brands for babies, tots and parents.

You have until March 16 to cast your vote for your favorite brands! Check out our awesome brand partners nominated this year:

Robeez

Nominated for: Infant Socks Most Likely to Stay On

Kenneth Cole Reaction Kids

Nominated for: Fanciest Party Shoes for Girly Girls

Stride-Rite

Nominated for: Fanciest Party Shoes for Girly Girls

Splendid Littles

Nominated for: Best All-Around Children’s Wear for Stylish Tots

Skip Hop

Nominated for: Best Portable Changing Pad, Best Pocketed Bibs for Messy Eaters, Niftiest Bath Toy Organizer

BabyBjorn

Nominated for: Best Alternative to a Crib, Bouncer Most Likely to Chill Your Baby

Juicy Couture

Nominated for: Fanciest Party Shoes for Girly Girls

Baby Jogger

Nominated for: The Double Stoller That Will Save Your Sanity

1. Converse Kids Chuck Taylor® All Star® Weather Boot Hi, 2. Kenneth Cole Reaction Kids Bid Air Well, 3. 2 Lips Too Drifter , 4. Primigi Kids Groungy, 5. Cole Haan Kids Air Brandon Hiker, 6. Converse Kids Chuck Taylor® All Star® Sneaker Boot Hi

October is finally upon us, and fall is in full force. Help your little ones transition their style into the cooler months with a great pair of boots! Zappos Kids’ has a great selection of on-trend boots to choose from this season. Whether you’ve got a little fashionista or a dapper little gentleman on your hands, we’ve got the boots that they’ll love to show off.

1.Bogs Kids Classic High Tuscany, 2.Kamik Kids Rocket 2, 3.Sperry Kids Pelican, 4.Crocs Kids Crocband Jaunt, 5.GUESS Kids Iselan, 6.Western Chief Kids Batman Rainboot, 7.Hunter Kids Young Hunter Original, 8.Columbia Kids Bugaboot™ Plus, 9.Sorel Kids Tivoli

There sure has been a ton of rain since the school year started for most kids across the country. As your little ones tread puddles to get to the bus stop, make sure they’re prepared with the best rain boots around to protect their feet.

It’s a good thing Zappos carries a ton of thoroughly cool rain boots for kids. With boots this cool, they won’t mind getting caught in the rain! Don’t forget the umbrellas!

1.adidas Kids Disney Cars, 2.Converse Kids Chuck Taylor® All Star Dr. Seuss Print, 3.Vans Kids Yo Gabba Gabba Classic Slip-on, 4.DC Kids Character (Lil’ Rob and Meaty),5. Converse Kids Chuck Taylor® All Star Dr. Seuss Print Hi

Give your little ones a reason to get excited about back to school shopping with fun shoes featuring characters they love!  From the classic Dr. Seuss, to Disney’s Cars, your kids will love showing off their favorite characters right on their shoes.

1.Merrell Kids Chameleon Z-Rap Waterproof, 2.Puma Kids Speeder, 3. Tsukihoshi Arisa, 4.Kickers KidsJump, 5.Levi's Kids Penn, 6.Morgan & Milo Ginger Felt Floral

Getting your little ones in and out of their shoes can oftentimes be a real production. That’s why we’re big fans of hook-and-loop shoes for back to school!

Just slip them on, strap them in, and they’re out the door and in the school bus!

1. Cheer: Nike Kids Ya Sideline II Insert 2. Soccer (firm ground): Nike Kids Jr. Total90 Shoot III 3. Basketball: Nike Kids Air Max Court Ballistic 3.3 4.Tennis: Nike Kids City Court 6 5.Football: Nike Kids Alpha Speed Shark BG 6. Running: Nike Kids T-Run 3 Alt

Whether they play football, soccer, basketball or cheer for the school teams, your little student athletes deserve to put their best foot forward with new shoes. Start their athletic season off right with some of the best-performing kids’ shoes from Nike.

Beat the back to school rush at the mall and have them pick from our huge selection of performance shoes from the comfort of your home. Think of all the time you’ll save that could go towards practice!

Dapper dressing shouldn’t just be reserved for dad. Give your little man some grown-up style with pint-sized versions of dad’s favorite shoes! He’ll look totally handsome wearing some tried-and-true classics like boat shoes, dress loafers and moccasins.

Here are some of our current favorite grown-up style shoes for your little guy:

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Venettini Kids 55-Morgan moc loafers: Hip and laid-back, these darling moccasins are great for casual days. Even Gwen Stefani’s son Kingston is a fan; he was spotted wearing this style while out and about with mom.

Sperry Kids Largo 3-Eye boat shoes: We adore boat shoes this summer, especially when done in a pint-sized version!

Jumping Jack Kids Buck oxfords: These simple oxfords look great with his khaki pants and plaid shirts. Simply handsome!

Timberland Kids Carslbad pain toe oxfords: These comfy shoes are slightly dressier than his daily sneakers, yet he’s still able to run around in them with ease.

Sperry Kids Colton dress loafers: For when your little guy is getting dressed to impress, this stylish and classic loafer is a timeless go-to shoe.

Taking the kids on a fun picnic at the park is a great way to spend some precious quality time with them. There’s just something about eating outside underneath blue skies and green trees that brings out the kid in all of us. The first thing to remember when planning a picnic with your little ones is to make sure they’re dressed in comfy clothes that they can move around in. Don’t forget to slip them into some comfy shoes, preferably ones with hook-and-loop closures so you don’t have to mess with shoelaces all day while they run around on the grass.

Here are five more handy little tips to make the most out of your fun family picnic:  

1.       Picnic Food: Pack food in plastic containers with lids or cover with plastic wrap or foil to keep them from spoiling and protect them from bugs. Keep food away from direct sunlight and remember that certain foods like mayonnaise and eggs can spoil easily and cause food poisoning if they sit too long.  

2.       Clothing: Pack a change of clothes for your little ones in case they get food or dirt on them. Cotton garments are best because they’re more breathable.

3.       Toys and Games: Bring their favorite outside toys to keep them occupied after lunch. Board games are also fun to play as a family during picnics.

4.       Safety First: Keep a first aid kit in the car just in case the kids get scrapes and cuts. Of course, sunscreen is a must to keep their skin safe from the sun. Kid-friendly bug repellent is also a good idea to keep them protected.

5.       Cleanup: Bring a roll of paper towel, a trash bag and antibacterial wet wipes to make cleanup a breeze.