Awwwwwwyeeeeaaaaahhhhhhhh! Your baby will be mackin’ large on the Sheepskin Shorn Baby Comforter from Bowron. ($72) This shag beauty is full of ‘70s style (turntable and big headphones optional but encouraged) and cloud-like softness. More than that, this huge rug sooths colicky babies, keeps them warm in the cold and absorbs moisture in warm air and keeps them dry. Pick from shorn or unshorn (thick or ultra-thick) and get groovy while baby gets comfortable.
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Baby Gear
There's never is enough help, is there? Your diapers are in a pile on the floor, you're feeding your newborn off of paper plates and you can't even remember when feeding time is. From diaper bags and dinner sets to gadgets and geegaws, you're going to need all kinds of gear for your baby. Here's our current faves.
Bowron Sheepskin Shorn Baby Comforter
First Signs Placemat
Your 1970’s vintage placemat didn’t teach you anything other than how lovely earth-tone stripes can be. The First Signs Placemat from Mocobabies ($10), on the other hand, teaches you sign language for every stage of dinner, from first course to the milk course to dessert. And it’s all done in retro-hip style that you’ll totally love. Your placemat sucked. Learn something useful with your kids and First Signs Placemat.
Oeuf Two Tone Baby Rocker
It doesn’t have as much mileage as Archie Bunker’s rocker. But it will, starting when baby sits down for the first time. The Oeuf Two Tone Baby Rocker ($98) is the kind of chair baby will never want to leave. Squishy soft 100% cotton canvas with 3-point harness and four color combos on a sturdy steel frame = 200% sleek and 500% comfort. No cigars for baby, though. Sorry: even Archie wouldn’t approve of that.
LuSa Organics Postpartum Herbs
Mothers, you know how rough the period after birth can be, mentally and physically. You need all the help you can get. Start with LuSa Organics Postpartum Herbs. ($12.50) This blend cools, soothes and heals every time. Just steep each bundle until cool, pour into a spray bottle, and spritz your lady bits. Instant physical relief. Have dad change the diapers and take out the trash, and you’ll be golden. This is a good start, though.
Grow Up
Think of it as a high chair for regular chairs. The Grow Up ($59) nestles into any big-boy (or big-girl) chair and brings them up to your level at the table. It fits children from newborn to 4 years old, so it’s never too early or too late for them to eat with you. And how important is inclusion to them? You don’t want them to be social lepers like you were, right? Well, let them Grow Up!
Baby Bjorn Babysitter Rocker
We’d call it a Chairkerbag, but that wouldn’t make much sense. But the Baby Bjorn Babysitter Balance ($169.95) could be called a Chairkerbag, because it’s a Chair, a Rocker and a Sleeping Bag all in one fell swoop. Slip baby into the chair, and their movements cause a gentle rocking. Until they fall asleep, when the motion stops and it’s just more of an upright sleeping bag. Whatever you call it, it’s total comfort for baby.
Serena & Lilly Personalized Ceramics
Ever have one of those arguments where your little brother tried to grub your food and you were all like “Yo, this is MY plate!” and he was all like “I don’t see your name on it!”? You should’ve had Personalized Ceramics. ($118) This 3-piece set comes monogrammed for easy identification. And yeah, it comes in three beautiful colors and is all dishwasher and microwave safe. But really it’s about marking your territory. Oh, sorry: marking your child’s territory.
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Weego Glass Baby Bottle
Okay, we’re not suggesting a baby bottle fight. But you could have one with Weego Glass Baby Bottles. ($18, or $61 for 4) These 9 Oz. glass bottles are sleeved in 100% non-toxic silicone for environmental friendliness and no-smash toughness. The whole thing is BPA-free, and there are six colors to choose from. Smash…er…drink away with impunity.
Art Aprons
Get dirty and stay clean in the process with Art Aprons. ($36) These 100% cotton aprons are designed to encourage endless creativity. C’mon, how many other aprons actually come with a set of 8 crayons, in their slots on the front? Not too many, by our count. Your little Monets will love creating their own masterpiece works. You’ll love that their good clothes stay clean while they’re working.
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7 A.M. Enfant B212 Evolution
It grows with your wee one from infancy to preschool, so you could almost fit into the B212 Evolution from 7 A.M. Enfant ($195). But you can’t, so get yer own. The B212 Evolution is the ultimate in thermal outdoor comfort. It’ll fit any stroller or car seat for getting there, and it’s a hoodie-to-toes bag or blanket for staying warm when you get there. Versatile and sharp. For your baby. Sorry, dad.
