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. Obermeyer Kids Sheer Bliss Jacket, 2. Obermeyer Kids Snoverall , 3. Obermeyer Kids Alice Jacket, 4. Obermeyer Kids Peace Suit, 5. Obermeyer Kids Giant Slalom Jacket, 6. Obermeyer Kids Kismit Jacket

Got big plans for a family winter trip this year? Make sure your little ones are ready to hit the bunny slopes with stylish and performance-driven Obermeyer Kids ski clothing!

With cool styles and kid-friendly features packed into each Obermeyer Kids jacket, suit and snow pant, it’s going to be a fun-filled winter for sure!

1.Patagonia Kids Simple Synchilla© Jacket in Prussian Blue, 2.The North Face Kids Denali Jacket in Graphic Grey/Spectra Yellow, 3. Columbia Kids Steen Mountain in Electric Avenue, 4.Patagonia Kids Simple Synchilla© Jacket in Bougainvillea, 5.Columbia Benton Spring Fleece in Mulberry, 6.The North Face Girls' Denali Jacket in Graphite Grey/Fusion Pink

It’s officially back to the classroom for a lot of kids around the country, and fall weather is not too far in the horizon. Stock up on cozy fleece jackets from some of your favorite brands to get your little ones bundled up for the chilly weather ahead.

We love comfy fleece not only for its cozy warmth; it’s also super easy to clean… just wash and wear! For busy parents with active kids, that’s definitely a must.

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!

Starting the new school year off with a new backpack and lunch bag is a great way to get your little student excited. Think about it, your kids carry their school bags all day, five days a week, why shouldn’t they have something worth showing off?

Here are some of our top picks for fun and functional school bags they’ll be proud to carry to school every day:

1. Nike Kids Lunch Tote: This spacious and durable lunch tote will keep lunch, drinks and snacks fresh and cool.

2. Nike Kids Rolling Backpack: This back-saving bag is perfect for rolling around heavy textbooks and gear.

3. Dakine Messenger: A classic messenger bag with tons of storage for long days on campus.

4. JanSport Superbreak Backpack: This classic backpack comes in a ton of cool colors and patterns for every kind of kid.

5. Roxy Kids Conversation Backpack: Your little surfer girl will surely appreciate the cool style of this utilitarian backpack.

6. Volcom Messaround Lunch Sack: Perfect for keeping her afternoon snacks nice and fresh.

As the new school year quickly approaches, those shopping lists start growing just as fast. From school supplies, new clothes, and shoes, it may seem like that list is never ending. Don’t fret! We’ve rounded up some of our back-to-school favorites to get your little ones ready for a stylish school year…all with free and lightning-fast shipping so you have more time to enjoy the last days of summer!

The foundation for a great school wardrobe are cool shoes. We’re big fans of slip-on, laceless sneakers for the obvious reasons. They make for fuss-free on and off, and not to mention, there’s so many awesome ones to choose from.

Here are some cool slip-ons your kids are sure to love for back to school:

1. Skechers Kids Twinkle Toes Shuffles-Flirty Flitters: Your little lady will love how these fancy sneakers light up with each step!

2. Converse Kids Chuck Taylor®All Star® Core: Just like what you used to wear when you were in school!

3. VANS Kids Classic Slip-on Core: The classic skater style really lends a timeless appeal to these tried-and-true sneakers.

4. Lacoste Kids Marcelli C Spi: These sweet and preppy kicks are perfect for the playground.

5. Converse Kids Chuck Taylor®All Star® Clean CVO Slip: A classic redefined. The clean design on these slip-ons are timeless.

1. Sanuk Kids Who's Afraid in Khaki  2. Sanuk Kids Who's Afraid in Fiesta 3. Sanuk Fraidy Cat Pastel in Slate 4. Sanuk Roots Irie in Rasta

When you think of a chill, beach-side summer, what are some things that come to mind? Bonfires? Summer BBQs? Flip flops? We say all of the above!

We always love Sanuk’s super-comfy flip flop sandals for chillin’ all summer long. You can even get a pair for everyone in the family (little ones included!).

Back to basics. 

Left to right: Lacoste Kids Boys’ Classic Pique Polo Shirt, Quiksilver Kids Union Walkshort, Three Little Dots Crew Neck Top, Three Little Dots Polo Shirt, Three Little Dots Shorts

Even though your little ones may still be in the midst of enjoying their summer breaks, as a mom, thinking about back-to-school essentials is something worth doing early.

One thing your children’s back-to-school wardrobe can never have too much of is basics. They’re not only great for mixing and matching all year round; they’re perfect for integrating into school uniforms.

Remember, with our free shipping and free return shipping, back-to-school shopping can be as hassle-free and stress-free as sitting at your computer and browsing through the Zappos Kids page in the comfort of home! An added bonus: this gives you more free time to enjoy the rest of the summer!