Fitness expert Dave Patania, center, spends time with a soccer team to gain advice on the right gear to buy for kids.

Resources:

Backpacks

DC Pack
Backpack Safety America
c/o Body Mechanics Inc.
800-672-4277
jcarroll@uperform.com

Airpacks Airshadow 3300
Backpack with inflatable lumbar cushion
Core Products International
www.coreproducts.com

Skyway Backpack With Detachable Lunchbox
eBags.com
www.eBags.com

High Sierra Kids Metra Backpack
High Sierra Sport Co.
www.highsierrasport.com

Soccer Gear

K-Leather Cleat
Found at www.nike.com, www.dicks.com or www.shopzilla.com (search: K-Leather)

Underarmour Shin Guards
www.underarmour.com

Buying for Baby

Baby Bath
Complete Bath and Shower by Summer Infant
Available at Buy Buy Baby
www.buybuybaby.com (direct link to product page)

Hair Rinsing Cup
SC Products
Available at Buy Buy Baby
www.buybuybaby.com (direct link to product page)

Bathtub Accessories
Bedtime Sweet Sleep Set and Duck Towel
Available at Buy Buy Baby
www.buybuybaby.com

Miracle Blanket
Available at Buy Buy Baby
www.buybuybaby.com (direct link to product page)

Ultimate Crib Sheet
Basic Comfort
Available at Buy Buy Baby
www.buybuybaby.com (direct link to product page)

Diaper Bag and Attaché
Mother Ship Diaper Bay, Sling Tote Diaper Bag and Escape Mini Bag (all by Fleurville)
Available at Buy Buy Baby
www.buybuybaby.com

My Baby Forever Doll
My Baby Forever
www.mybabyforever.com

Dog Beds

Slee-Pee Bed
Slee-Pee Time
www.sleepeetime.com