Like wheels on the bus, you go round and round about most purchases for your kids. Is it safe? Does it work? Will it last?

So when we discovered Momma sippys and feeding sets, we were happy to close the circle. The Italian line of cups, utensils, plates, and teethers have an eye-catching, ergonomically designed round shape that looks as at home in a toddler’s hand as it would in a modern art museum.

But the collection isn’t all flash and dazzle; the design is intended to keep early eaters’ attention (watch it teeter on the high chair tray), keep germs at bay (they wobble but won’t fall), and make gripping easy for pudgy hands.

Our favorite is the developmental drink set (pictured above), which comes with one cup and three interchangeable tops — a traditional bottle nipple, a sippy with dual-handle action, and a no-spill straw. Plus, everything is BPA and phthalate free. Making it easy to embrace.

Available online at mommaus.com and diapers.com, $7-$22.

WATCH
Alice in Wonderland
What: The Mad Hatter, Cheshire Cat, and other characters twirl across the stage in a ballet adaptation of the tale.
Why: Prepare for a very heated croquet match.
When: Sun., 3 p.m.
Where: Firehouse Center for the Arts, 1-3 Market Square, Newburyport. Tickets at 978-462-7336 or online at firehouse.org. Adults, $20; children, $19.

GO
Marshfield Fair
What: Take a spin on dizzying rides, check out a glassblowing demo, and visit Kiddie Land.
Why: Oinkers run like lightning at the pig races.
When: Mon.-Fri., noon-10 p.m.; Sat. & Sun., 10 a.m.-10 p.m.
Where: Marshfield Fairgrounds, 140 Main St., Marshfield (781-834-6629). Adults and children, $10; under 7, free.

UNWIND
Thursday Night Picnic Concerts
What: Pack a blanket and catch family-friendly bands.
Why: This week’s zydeco band, Squeezebox Stompers, ensures tons of toe tappin’.
When: Thurs., 5-9 p.m.; concert, 7 p.m. (Also Sept. 2).
Where: Castle Hill on the Crane Estate, 290 Argilla Rd., Ipswich (978-356-4351 ext. 4015). Cost is $25/carload of up to six.

Photo: Courtesy of Momma

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