Kids Los Angeles - March 03, 2008

Presto Pantso

Pants in a Pinch

There are times (you know what just happened, ’rents, and it ain’t cute) when kiddo needs pants fast! Pronto! Now! Five minutes ago!

You’ll give three (hundred) cheers for Pants in a Pinch. An important invention involving a packet the size and shape of a small drink coaster that unfolds to become an adorable pair of unisex pants. Buy them by the dozen and stash them everywhere: car, purse, carry-on, stroller, pocket.

You never know exactly when you’ll need it.

All you know is that you most certainly will.

Available online at pantsinapinch.com.

LISTEN
Welcome to Nelsonville
What: The Hollow Trees folk music for families CD.
Why: A new one to play 800,000 times.
When: You need a sing-along.
Where: Rockin’ Kid Shop, 5048 Eagle Rock Blvd., b/t Colorado Blvd. & Merton Ave., Eagle Rock (888-645-2229).

SNUGGLE
Animal Blankies
What: Max Daniel Baby’s making the softest, cuddliest, wildest throws around.
Why: Take a crawl on the wild side.
When: Mon.-Wed. & Sat.-Sun., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Thurs. & Fri., 10 a.m.-7 p.m.
Where: Little Moon, 1813 S. Catalina Ave., b/t Vista Del Mar & Elena Ave., Redondo Beach (310-373-3766).

POP
The Inflatable Crown
What: Balloon hats around the world.
Why: They’re blowing up.
When: Thru Apr. 6. Tues., Wed. & Fri., noon-5 p.m.; Thurs., noon-9 p.m., Sat. & Sun., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: Skirball Cultural Center, 2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd., at Skirball Center Dr., Brentwood (310-440-4500).