Pip Pip! The 2010 Classic Pram by Inglesina ($1,299) is proper English style modernized to current American safety standards and comfort. This corking carrier features 5 point harness, three-position recline and bar-linked suspension brakes on the rear wheels, with several streamlined color options. But it also kicks old-school, with a right-as-rain Ecru finish. Either way, it’s perfect for city cruising in mod style. Mushy peas and carrots optional, though not encouraged…
Embarrassed of your diaper bag, Dad? Grab the Om Brown Faux Suede Diaper Bag from Diaper Dude ($120), and problem solved. This beauty is NOT the cheese looking piece-of-crap bag that your mom carried around. No, this has YOU all over it, from the aged retro look and hand-stamped Om incantation symbol to the metric crap-ton of pockets, pads, clips and ergo comfort. Did your mom’s bag have a pocket for her cell? Didn’t think so. Goodbye embarrassment, hello Om.
Of course your little angel is never crabby, but for the less fortunate parents in your life the Crabby Baby Mealtime Gift Set from Baby Aspen ($24.95) is a great present. This kit features a three-section crab plate, fork, spoon, two-handled sippy cup and “Crabby Baby” bib. All pieces are durable, baby-safe melamine, and the whole she-bang comes in a carrying case. So you can stay for dinner. With the real crabby baby. Not yours, naturally…
You are NOT licensed to practice medicine, but the Baby Medical Kit from Tottini ($24) will at least give you some peace-of-mind about baby’s health while you’re on the go. This 3” x 3” x 6” is loaded! You get a digital thermometer, water-filled teether, nasal aspirator, comb, brush, clippers and a medical spoon. Your biggest emergency will be wayward snot, but you’ll be ready with the Baby Medical Kit, with no AMA investigations to worry about. (Right?)
Sometimes you just want to zip it. With cuteness! Those times call for Personalized Pacifiers from CoolPacifiers.com. ($4.99 to $9.99) You’ve got 40 styles to choose from, all the way from simple to bling, in boy blue or girl pink. And choose your message! There are 39 messages available, from “Mute Button” to “Princess” to “McDrooly” to fit any mood. Shut ‘em up sweetly.
Posture is everything, especially at bath time. Start ‘em off right with the Primo Infant Bath ($12). The best way to bathe your little one is with them sitting upright, and the Primo ensures they stay up without you having to prop them against the side of the sink. No bending over for you, either. Suction cups hold the base down, and the design offers full leg and arm support. Perfect posture, perfect bath.
City gear meets beach style in the Seacliff Herringbone Messenger Bag from Pottery Barn Kids. ($129) This super-tough herringbone cotton canvas bag is loaded with all the pockets, changing pads and etc. you would expect. The difference here is style, and the Seacliff is not your everyday city bag. It looks resort town ready, even if you’re just hauling around extra wipes. Best of all, no sunburn or sand between your…ahem…toes…
The only question will be what color combination. The Personalized Diaper Bag from Hoohobbers ($70) is absolutely gorgeous! Silky smooth denier nylon design means beauty and tough durability. And you can choose from tote, backpack or messenger styles, with as many sling options, for maximum portability. 45 color combos are available (see, we told you!). Diaper bags don’t get any more special.
Froggy went a’countin’ with the Streamline Green frog Clock. ($14) This little digital gem is perfect for carrying around on the road, and it’s got all the bells and..ahem…alarms as your alarm clock. But it’s a frog. Y’know, so it’s cute and fun for your kids. Includes batteries, for you, though.
Homeland Security for babies? Nah, this is spying with love. The GX5201 Wireless Portable Video Monitor from SVAT ($144.69) offers a huge bang for a little buck. 2.5” LCD screen with night vision (yes!), built-in audio with voice activation and pan and tilt. It’s a 2.4 GHz wireless transmitter, so you can carry the monitor around anywhere in the house. This is REAL homeland security. Bureaucracy not included.
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