Alright, it’s frumpy. But in a gorgeous way! The Olena Boyko Amiya Bassinet ($1,154) combines classically proper tea-time looks and modern conversion-bed fun. It switches from rolling bassinet to stationary rocking cradle on a dime. Comes with mattress, all of the linens and a sash and bow, in your choice of five color combinations, in either a plastic or wood base. Delightfully frumpy, super comfy, loaded for bear. Sleep tight.
It’s a jungle out there. Get friendly with the animals of the Zoo Tableware from Skip Hop. ($4 – $6) These mix-and-match BPA, Phthalate and PVC free melamine plates, cups and bowls mean big fun for dinner! Choose from bee, dog, monkey and owl, and go wild. They’re dishwasher safe and tough enough to take your kids. Welcome to the jungle. Dinner is served.
Knowledge is key. And with Learning Wrap Ups from Blooming Babies ($9.99), the key is all about learning. Learning Wrap Ups come in Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, Division and States and Capitols. Your child gets a hands-on approach to learning, by wrapping the string around the correct (!) answers on the key. Keep going until all the answers are wrapped up. Perfect for after-school or road trips, Learning Wrap Ups unlock a love of learning that will last a lifetime.
Life is better with organization and tools of the trade, especially when your life includes lots of diaper blowouts. Be prepared with Changing Pads from Ore. ($12.50) This linen case with cushy pad comes with a pouch for diapers, a pouch for wipes and a slot for ointment. And it folds down to just 6.5” x 10.5” x 1.5”, so it’s perfect for purse or messenger bag. It’s all you need to take care of uh-ohs on the go.
You’ll score 1,000 Diva Points as soon as the A Spring Garden Personalized Dress Set from Brown Eyed Baby Boutique ($39) arrives! This adorable cotton/poly dress, diaper cover and headband, all in a fresh spring floral pattern, comes personalized with the name of your favorite little flower. You select the name and font, and they do the rest. Runs from 0-12 months and provides an endless supply of oohs and aahs.
Paper, plastic and chemicals are soooo your generation. Your kids need Snack Happened Snack Bags from Itzy Ritzy. ($9.99) These machine-washable 100% cotton with waterproof interior bags are good for a lifetime of use and abuse. At 7” x 7”, they’ll hold plenty of snacks, lunch, dessert or play supplies like crayons, and keep ‘em dry and ready. And when you’re done, just throw them in the washer, rather than the trash. Good for the earth and your sanity: score!
No slouching allowed! Start ‘em off right with the Hugga-Bebe Cushion ($24.95). This oh-so-soft microfiber wraparound support encourages correct posture from the beginning. It goes from high chair to swing to play set and keeps baby upright. Three crotch snaps and Velcro fasteners make it super adjustable, and flexible. A lifetime of core strength and health starts here.
STOP!!! Not another step. Get those mangy feet in the Big Foot Pool Foot Bath ($9.95) before you even THINK of stepping inside. This little pool party keeps the great outdoors where it belongs. Just fill it up, step in and say goodbye to mud, grass and sand trails on your flooring. It’s so simple, yet so obvious! And your summer just got a hell of a lot cleaner…
You have enough negotiations in your life to sweat negotiating your stroller around town. That’s where the Cayenne Urban Advantage ($179.99) comes in. This bad-boy features a revolutionary 3-wheel design with 360 degree front wheel swivel. We’re talking serious maneuverability here. Of course it holds most car seats, has all the bells and whistles like sun canopy and cup holders and looks great, too, but the Cayenne Urban Advantage is really all about you and your upward mobility. Negotiate in peace.
Your little ones will love having pocket change when it comes from the tooth fairy! And the Tommie Tooth Fairy Pillow from Baby Bee’s Boutique ($22) is ready to deliver. Tommie is a softie: a squeezably soft plush tooth with a pocket for their lost tooth. In the morning, the pocket magically holds their tooth money. If only your pillow was as magical…
