April 30, 2007
April 30, 2007
Butterflies Click-a-Mobile
I've just discovered the Butterflies Click-a-Mobile, and I think it's so beautiful. The butterflies' colorful wings are translucent, and they will overlap to create new colors. They also hang at different lengths. It comes mostly assembled, only a few clicks needed before it's all set to hang above your baby.
April 30, 2007
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April 30, 2007
Review: How Many Days Ago?
Every now and then a great new gadget comes out and you wonder just how you lived without it before. Well, for some of us, Days Ago might be just one of those things. Invented by a mother who was frustrated with never knowing how long that baby food has been in the fridge, Days Ago has one simple purpose: count the days and hours as they go by.
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April 30, 2007
Cute Shoes
Like many women, I have a bit of an obsession with shoes. I realize this, so I am careful I don't go overboard. However, when I see cute baby shoes, it's all I can do not to buy them all up. Luckily these adorable ones I just found are for baby girls! The Sari Shoes, Tales of the Orient Shoes, and Secret Garden are all adorable shoes at one of our new favorite stores, no added sugar. It's a UK store, so the shipping is a little steep. But since these shoes are so cute, I think it's worth the extra money. The shoes are all free of heavy metals and chemical dyes and they are also biodegradable. So you aren't hurting the environment with them either. Can you get any more perfect then these shoes?
April 28, 2007
Sale at Oompa Toys
Oompa Toys is moving to a larger warehouse, and they're having a sale. Get 15% off storewide with the coupon code "2007MOVE." We don't know how long this deal will last, so make sure too use it before it's too late!
April 27, 2007
Disposable Diaper Sacks
The next time you're buying something from Amazon, I highly suggest you get some of the Disposable Diaper Sacks from Sassy. They are very inexpensive, but they've made a huge world of difference to me. Many times I've changed Andy in a place where I haven't been able to locate a trash can right away (such as on a bike path). I have put his used diapers in one of these bags, kept it in my diaper bag until I could throw it out, and it's worked great. There are no leaks, they smell like baby powder, and they fit easily in my diaper bag and glove compartment. I've even used them to keep dirty clothes from getting my diaper bag dirty during particularly messy diaper explosions. I realize that you could also use a regular supermarket plastic bag, but I've found that those can leak, and they don't hide the smell. They tie to close, the bag they come in is resealable, and they have been a lifesaver to me.
Puppy from Eero Aarnio
Not satisfied with traditional rocking horses? This Magis "me too" collection puppy is really a sculptural design object designed as a child's toy. You could keep this in any room of your house, even out on the back deck! Its available in four sizes: small, medium, large, and extra large.
April 26, 2007
Cool Diaper Covers
Now that more and more people are using cloth diapers again, diaper covers are becoming more popular too. The Diaper Covers at Baby Wit are so cute that we had to share. They all snap on the side, are lined to prevent leakage, and fit 12-28 lbs. Although I never used cloth diapers, I actually did use diaper covers a few times. After having a few explosive leaks in public, they really came in handy!
April 25, 2007
Baby Hats at Etsy
I have two more great finds from Etsy! They are both adorable baby hats. I know it's not the time of the year for hats, but they are just too cute to hold off on until winter. The first are by Fool Moon. These hand knit hats are adorable, have great details, and a bunch have ear flaps as well.
Next up are the hats by PDX Beanies. I love the flower on the side of most of them. Many have ear flaps too, and a bunch are striped. My favorites are probably the flapper beanies. The arches at the bottom are super cool too!
Don Rudolph and Rodrigo Pull Toy
I love this brand new pull toy from Haba. Your child can have great and stimulating adventures pulling Don Rudolf and his horse Rodrigo around. Heck, I'd even want to pull the Don around! The lance and shield are detachable, and the whole thing is made from a cotton-polyester mix with beech wood wheels.
April 24, 2007
Wiggle Worm Travel Gym
The Wiggle Worm Travel Gym at Baby Wise first stood out to me because it looks really cute. But when I found out it was padded, I really wished I had had this when Andy was really small. We had hard wood floors in our apartment as well as in our new home, and so many mats are just not padded enough to be comfortable to a baby. The arch is removable and can be attached to a crib, and there's a zip up carrying case as well.
Toddler Five Piece Dinner Set
Here's a great five-piece dinner set. Its available in two designs -- dog and owl, and features a sectional plate, mug, bowl, fork and spoon. Everything is dishwasher safe, and your child will get a kick out of eating off that great sectional plate.
*via Rare Bird Finds*
April 23, 2007
Arte Bebe
If you've never been to Arte Bebe, I really think you should check them out. They have so many adorable baby clothes, I just want to buy one of everything. Some of my favorites include the Watergarden Dress by Edenstar, the Wrap Onesie, the Baby Mocs, and the Kiss Me Onesie and Hat Set. Arte Bebe also sells a variety of other baby products as well.
Review: Britax Decathlon
Last October we were faced with our second car seat purchase as Anderson had outgrown his infant car seat. We decided to go with the Britax Decathlon in Onyx. Since that time we've gotten some good use out of it and just recently we turned it around so that Anderson is facing forward.
Continue reading: "Review: Britax Decathlon"
April 20, 2007
Couture Baby Wipes
I just discovered cute baby wipes containers at Shop Intuition of all places. The Couture Baby Wipes come in four different designs (red retro is my favorite), and pop open. I think they'd make a great gift for the mom to be!
Hippy Chix Baby Tees
Hippy Chix is a store I look at often when searching for my favorite tops. They have a lot of cute bohemian items that I really like. I never realized that they sell Baby Tees as well. Their designs aren't quite so hippy, but they are super cute. Some of my favorites include Too Cool To Drool, My Dad's a Geek, and Rash.
Skype and Logitech QuickCam Communicate STX
Are you tired of your high phone bill? Or do the grandparents keep asking for more pictures of your children? You can solve both problems with a $40 camera and some free software from Skype. We recently purchased the Logitech QuickCam Communicate STX and we've been using it to call up our friends and family around the country.
Continue reading: "Skype and Logitech QuickCam Communicate STX"
April 19, 2007
Rock Star Baby Stroller
Am I the only one who didn't know that Jon Bon Jovi makes a stroller? The Rock Star Baby Stroller has two major pieces that can be attached to the base, a bassinet and a seat. It also has an adaptor for the Graco SnugRide Infant car seat. There's a video on the site that I watched, and taking the bassinet off with the baby in it would not be something you would want to do, so the Graco adaptor is a nice addition. It's also sort of heavy at 24lbs, and you need two hands to close it. But it has some nice features too. From the website:
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Snuggle Nest
We never brought Andy to sleep in our bed. We were always afraid of all the warnings they give you when you choose to co-sleep. But with the Snuggle Nest, you can rest a little easier. To use the Snuggle Nest, you simply place it on your bed between your pillows. The walls provide a safer environment by keeping your child enclosed, and since she is sleeping at head-level, there is less risk of overheating or suffocating from your bedding. Best of all, the Snuggle Nest folds into a small case for easy portability. This would be great for hotel stays, or even when you sleep over at the grandparents house! And when you're ready to make the move to a crib, you can use the Snuggle Nest as a transitional tool to help you baby grow accustom to her new sleeping environment.
Personalized Piggy Bank
One of my most prized possessions when I was young was my piggy bank. I had a classic one that was all white, and I had a hard time opening the bottom, so I never really knew how much money I had in there. I'd like to get one for Andy too because I think they are an essential part of the nursery, and it'll be good for teaching him about money when he is older. The Personalized Piggy Bank at The Corner Stork would be a great addition to any nursery. You can choose between dozens of different designs as well as have it personalized with your baby's name hand painted onto the side.
April 18, 2007
Kids in the Kitchen Set
Want to get your child more involved in the kitchen? I think its best to teach your kids to love cooking at an early age. What better way to get started than by presenting them with their own set of cooking utensils. The Kids in the Kitchen Set is a set of five 9.5" utensils: round spoon, regular spoon, spatula, rounded spatula, and jumbo fork. They're made from 100% organically grown bamboo, and they're the perfect size for little hands.
Dream Teddy Bedding Set
Before Andy was born, I dreamed of a teddy bear nursery. I thought it would be so cute, and how hard could teddy bear things be to find? Turns out, it's very hard. After much searching, I finally found the the Dream Teddy collection. It was a neutral teddy bear design with no sports sub-theme (which seemed to be pretty common). Of course, I could not locate this bedding set, so I never received it. And after Andy was born, I just didn't have the time to think about decorating his nursery. Of course, now I'm finding this set all over the place. But at this point, I really can't justify it anymore. If you are all about teddy bears like I am, it's available at Amazon and Shop.com
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Globally Cute
When I was first pregnant, I really wanted to wear tons of cute maternity clothes and show off my pregnant belly. I didn't know where to shop besides Old Navy and the maternity stores in the mall. I wish I had known about Globally Cute as they have a ton of cute t-shirt designs for pregnant women, all with an Asian symbol on them. The website doesn't allow me to link to individual products, but take a look around their site. They also have a few toddler tees and onesies for sale too.
April 17, 2007
Soaker Pads
I will admit that before giving birth, I did little research on baby products. I figured I'd get what I needed when I realized that I did in fact need it. This was not the best approach I realized (and one of the reasons we started this blog!) as there were many products I did not know about that I really could have used. But there was one thing that my mother (of Super Cool Pets fame) pushed on me even though I had never heard of it and no one mentioned it to me. This was the lap pad. I didn't understand the point before giving birth as Iiterally thought it was a pad that you had on your lap while you held the baby. Since giving birth a year ago however, I cannot count the number of times it's come in handy. Every time I've traveled, I've brought along my large lap pad for when I change Andy on a bed or the floor in case there was an accident (and you know of course there was, those Pee Pee Tee Pees would have come in handy too!). And the smaller pads have been great as another layer for our changing table. It's so much easier to throw a small pad into the laundry than take off the terry cloth cover to our changing table.
I just discovered some really cute lap pads, the Soaker Pads at hipbaby. They have fun designs, are large (3 foot squares), and have a quilted flanned side as well as a water repellant vinyl side. They are also fully machine washable. If you are going to have a baby or know someone who is, make sure they have a lap pad! I will also be reviewing these particular ones, so look for it in the next few weeks!
Rainforest Bouncer
I know this next item, the Rainforest Bouncer, is Fisher-Price, so why would we show you something like this? I can't help it, I wish Andy had something like this when he was a few months younger. It looks like it'd be a lot of fun for a baby. Therefore I can ignore that it's ugly and takes up a ton of room. I have a good friend that used a rain forest theme in her nursery (which I think is an awesome idea), and I think this would be such a good fit. The picture isn't the best, but it's all they had on their site besides personal ones. And I just felt funny putting one of them up here without the parents' permission.
My Dwink Box
Here's a product that everybody needs: My Dwink Box. The creator, a fellow mom, developed this product because she was tired of telling her little ones, "careful, don't squeeze it, don't squeeze it!" Instead, you put your drink box into the holder, poke the straw in and hand it to your child with the assurance that it won't end up everywhere. At least, thats the idea. Clever kids bent on destruction will probably find it pretty easy to extract the juice box to spray all over mom. But it does fit all sizes of juice boxes and pouches, including the extra small ones.
April 16, 2007
Stella and Ben the Bear Wrist Rattles
I've discovered two new wrist rattles at Oompa that are really cute. The Stella Wrist Rattle looks more like a bracelet in the shape of a flower. It has a cute butterfly on it with crinkly wings, it rattles, and the petals squeak. Then there's Ben the Bear Wrist Rattle. He also slips on like a bracelet. His hands crinkle, he rattles, and he has a big happy smile that your baby is sure to love.
Welcome Boston Globe Readers!
Peter and I would like to welcome everyone who has found us from today's article in the Boston Globe. We hope you like what you see and stick around. We are wild about baby products, and love writing for Super Cool Baby.com!
Harrilu Clothing
I love Etsy so much. They have so many great handmade items for sale. I've found the cutest handbags, tops, photography, and more on this site. Here's a great new discovery I've found, Harrilu. They have some really cute onesies and tees available for sale on Etsy. Some of my favorites items include the Blue and Brown Bunny Onesie, the Pink and Brown Toddler Dress, the Red and White Flowers T-Shirt, and the Bird Branch Onesie.
Review: Greetingflix.com
Greetingflix is another great way to share your photos with your friends and relatives. This time, instead of passing around individual pictures, you assemble your photos into great little movies which you can share. Greetingflix provided Super Cool Baby with a free pro-version of their service with which to conduct our review.
Continue reading: "Review: Greetingflix.com"
April 13, 2007
Review: Walking Wings
I must say, the first time I saw Walking Wings, I wasn't super interested. I'd never seen anything like them, and I didn't really know what to think. When Upspring, the company who makes this product, offered us one for review, I jumped at the chance to try them as I wanted to understand them better. And I must say I'm glad I did.
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Belly Ups
I've just discovered yet another product that helps keep your pants up when you're pregnant. I wish I'd known about them sooner! Belly Ups go under your clothes, clipping to your pants and bra to make sure each stays where they should. It can also be used to keep your skirts from spinning. According to the website, even non-pregnant women are using them. They would be good for after you give birth as you lose weight. I bought a pair of jeans five sizes larger than what I originally wore, and as I lost weight, I wasn't going to buy a pair of jeans in every size in between. So I struggled to stay in the large pair as long as I could. Belly Ups would have helped so much then too! It's available in black, nude, or pink hearts.
via The Budget Fashionista
April 12, 2007
Kee-Ka Blanket Review at Really Natural
Our friends over at Really Natural have written a review on a Kee-Ka Organic Cotton Baby Blanket. Definitely check it out if you are in the market for a baby blanket or like organic products!
Review: Secure2Me
You may remember Secure2Me, the blanket that clips to your stroller, car seat or wherever else you need a blanket for your baby, which we wrote about last month. We love this idea and could have used it a ton of time since Andy was born. The company was kind enough to send us a blanket to review for you all!
Continue reading: "Review: Secure2Me"
Haba Animal Den
Here's a great toy for younger children who are learning to explore their environment. The Animal Den is made from soft fabric, and different animals peek out from each nook. Your child will love exploring, tugging, and chewing on each different animal. It's made from a cotton/polyester mix, and unfortunately is spot cleaned only.
Diapees & Wipees
Now that Andy's a little older, I don't feel that I need to bring our diaper bag everywhere. He hasn't had a diaper leak in public in months (now that I write that, he probably will tomorrow), and besides carrying his diapering items and my possessions, most of my diaper bag is not being used for my day to day life. I think Diapees & Wipees would be perfect for me. It's designed to hold a travel pack of wipes and two to four diapers, so it's perfect for a trip out. They come in a variety of different colors and patterns and can fit into your oversized purse or can be carried separately. If you want something smaller than a diaper bag, these would be perfect for you.
April 11, 2007
More Super Cool Spring Sales
Cute Little Me has free shipping on orders of $50 or more with the code "SHIPSPRING50." This lasts until April 15. Also check out their sale section as a lot more has recently been added.
Baby Dagny has 15% off their Sleepers and Blankets from Brights and Stripes.
Enjoy 15% off on your entire purchase at The Childrens Place
with code SMA47 through May 6.
To celebrate Earth Day, get free shipping on orders over $55 at Kate Quinn Organics from now until April 28. No coupon code is needed. They've just added new items for spring that you should check out too.
Edited to add 4/12/07
It's a Rag Doll's Life is having a sale through Saturday. Get 20% off all in stock items (except furniture and Meli Meli) when using the code "SPRING66" at check out.
Edited to add 4/14/07
Baby Dagny is having a sale on clearance items. Get an additional 25% off them all, with no coupon code needed.
Mommy Card Holders from Tucker Paisley
I just discovered Tucker Paisley, and I have fallen in love with this company. I wrote about them on Shirt Snob last week because they have awesome purses (check out the Sue-Sue, their diaper bag), but what I have to share with you are their Card Holders. Since we're buying a home in a new town, I want to buy some mommy cards to hand out as I meet other moms. And I really want one of these card holders for the cards. They are so stylish and I love the color combinations. You can also use it as a mini wallet too.
