Fashion is the refuge of actors or musicians with waning careers. Just look at the selection of fragrances at the closest department store. You might not have seen an album by Celine Dion in nearly a decade, but she appears to be doing well as a fragrance brand. Ditto with Antonio Banderas. Even if you cannot remember the last movie he was in, his fragrances are often featured prominently at department and drug stores.

But fashion, from clothing lines to perfumes, has become saturated with celebrity-created or endorsed brands and the next move appears to be baby products. As the unchartered terrain about to be conquered, baby products are an inevitable step, considering the growing popularity of celebrity baby news. But while Angelina Jolie is busy with films, which stars are putting out baby gear lines?

Although not the designer, Kate Moss is associated with a recent baby product line displaying her 2009 quote: “Nothing tastes as good as skinny feels.” Your baby might not know the difference, but from a parenting perspective, should any mother or father dress their young child in a onesie with a pro-anorexia slogan?

A line created by Snoop Dogg and David Beckham may not be any better. Although in the initial stages, a baby gear line by this unusual duo that met on reality series Father Hood could turn into a novelty brand specifically for hip-hop or soccer fans.

Even if these two celebrity-related lines are the paradigm of inappropriate baby clothing, not all star-created baby products are this self-promotional, tacky, or extreme. PetitNest, a line of sheets and décor created by Saved by the Bell and Beverly Hills, 90210 star Tiffani Thiessen, actually appears practical. Although more expensive than most baby décor lines, PetitNest was created by Thiessen and Design Star finalist Lonni Paul after the television star couldn’t find baby products she liked. If you look at PetitNest, however, the sheets and décor are far away from the star’s personality and, so far, can be considered a more practical celebrity-related line.

As the saying goes, “Clothes make the man.” This mainly pertains to interviews and social presentations: a person showing up in sharp, well-tailored threads will garner more respect than the man in shorts and a worn t-shirt. But, what about children? Although they may not be able to tell the difference between designer and discount clothing, young children – and even babies – are already developing their own preferences.

This was captured no better this week by an interview with Angelina Jolie in Vanity Fair. Jolie has had her share of identity issues, but now she’s a mother of several children and, in the article, discusses all of their clothing preferences. Child Zahara, for example, likes mainly girly and feminine clothing, while Shiloh, instead, prefers tracksuits and more masculine fair. Jolie, in fact, even describes her as being “like a dude.”

Clothes, essentially, can be considered extensions of toys. Many children don’t really start to see certain toys as being gendered until the preschool years, and, even then, you’ll still see a mix of “boy” and “girl” toys mixed together in play. But, if you’re a parent, should you be encouraging your child’s identity through clothing?

Although a child can’t wear onesies and t-shirts forever, going for the opposite – a $600,000 wardrobe worn by celebrity children, for example – is even more unreasonable. Children grow through clothing quickly, and, while you should stick with the basics, your child can also start exercising some of his or her choice, too. Have a set of basic pants and shirts at home, but allow your child to pick out a few pieces. Many baby retails carry unique baby clothing that could appeal to your child’s tastes. This way, your child starts to form part of his or her identity, and you can stay within your budget your children’s clothing, too.