Stuff We Like: Cool Products for Kids and Moms - May 2010

Available at: Barnes and Noble stores and www.BN.com

Instant Relief

   When your child is sick or takes a tumble, how many times have you filled up a plastic bag of ice to ease the pain only to have it leak or get uncomfortably cold? Not the ideal method of relieving pain, but it was your best bet...until now. The retro ice bags created by Gal Pal are 20 mini size bags that can be filled with either ice or warm water to soothe bumps and bruises. Available in prints such as footballs, duckies, zoo animals, and happy faces, these bags are the ideal size for a child's body. And don't discount the comfort they can bring to moms too, for everything from a tough yoga class to migraine headaches.

Best Feature: The bright cheery designs on the outside will distract kids from the injury and as every mom knows, distraction for an upset child is a great thing

Price: $16.99

Available at: www.gal-pal.com

Piano Practice On-the-Go

   If your child takes piano lessons or you are considering signing her up for some, the Easy Piano may come in handy. This innovative piano music game for the Nintendo DS^TM system lets players have a realistic piano experience, teaches players how to play the piano, and lets inexperienced players follow prompts to hit certain keys like many other video games. Would-be pianists have the choice to play using a virtual 8-octave, 13-note keyboard on the Nintendo DS^TM touch screen, or using a real external 13-note keyboard peripheral specially made to work with Nintendo DS^TM. Whether taking piano lessons or selecting a quick game, all players are tutored in the correct finger movements and skills required to become a mobile virtuoso. Game includes ten lessons and a host of mini-games to teach the basics.

Best Feature: Kids can compose and record up to three songs using the keyboard or by placing notes on a music scale

Price: $39.99

Available at: Walmart and Toys R Us stores