Category — Baby Gear

Looking for cool baby gear and gifts for nursing moms? Check out these links:

Majamas - Majamas clothing combine The Original Nursing Top technology with great fashion sense.

Nurse N Glow Pillows - Mom, dad and baby can all rest comfortably with this handy pillow.

Milk Bands - Cute bracelets that remind moms which side to nurse from next.

Here are some cool, lead-free toys that help kids learn while playing:

• Tieramid CircleSet Creative Blocks

• Dado Cubes

Or check out these great links for more safe educational toys:

• Kangarooboo
• eBeanstalk
• Leaps and Bounds

Finally, some Tips for Choosing Safe Toys.

Check out the cool strollers at Kid Kustoms! Their signature stroller is called “The Roddler“, and my favorite style is The Betty. Roddlers can be customized with features like DVD Screens, i-Pod Docks, alligator seat covers and tops…everything a baby needs for a relaxing ride! Apparently prices for “The Roddler” start at $2500, though, so it is pretty much way more than I ever want to spend on a stroller.

Read more about The Roddler:

• Jalopnik: Kustoms for Kids: The Roddler
• Daddy Types: Baby, Remember My Name: The Roddler by Kid Kustoms
• Mommy Daddy Blog

This post about Ten Weird Baby Outfits on Divine Caroline is totally cracking me up. I know Halloween is months away, but I have a total soft spot for babies in ridiculous baby clothes. Part of me feels a little bad, knowing these kids will grow up and have to deal with friends and loved ones teasing them about these outfits.

But all that said, seriously, what is cuter than a kid in a ridiculous costume?

Muscle Beach Baby

Nice Elephant “trunk”….maybe they should just cut that off and call it a mouse costume?

Baby Oompa Loompa - what’s not to love?

Just a short post to kick off the weekend.  After a quick informal study of all the moms I know, I got a few great reviews for jogging strollers. So, without further ado, the top 3:

• Bob Revolution Stroller–My sister has used this with two kids and says it’s well worth the money.

• Kelty Speedster Strollers - an integral part of Baby Boot Camp workouts.

• InStep Safari Jogging Stroller - Great features at a great price, including front swivel wheel for maneuverability.

Have a great weekend, and don’t forget to check out the Rockabye Baby! CD Giveaway contest!

There’s been a lot of talk in the news recently about Bisphenol A (or BPA), a chemical found in the plastic used to make water bottles and baby bottles. Both the FDA and the Canadian government had concluded that BPA in polycarbonate bottles meets current safety requirements, but the Canadian government is banning BPA as a “precautionary” step of in products to be used by young children. The FDA announced today that it is finally taking a step in that direction by “re-evaluating” its view on BPA in light of a recent National Toxicology Program report on the compound.

I have to say, I am all for this “better safe than sorry” approach by the Canadians and I hope the FDA follows suit. I think I’d rather NOT expose my child (or any child) to chemicals/toxins if given the choice. Especially after reading what critics of BPA have to say:

• Environment California’s report on Toxic Baby Bottles
• The Work Group for Safe Markets’ PDF: Baby’s Toxic Bottle
• US News & World Report: Report Shows Dangerous Chemicals Can Leach From Baby Bottles
• Children’s Hospital.org: Michael Shannon, MD, MPH, on plastic baby bottles
• Draft of NTP Brief on Bisphenol A (PDF)
• Bisphenol A Free.org– the name says it all
• Our Stolen Future — website of the book that brought BPA to public awareness

I found this great site called OC Mamma that is definitely worth a look. Their organic baby clothes are all currently 20% off, and they have some really cute things.

I am in love with this Puff Sleeve Onesie:

And this Spaghetti Strap Tank Top:

Both are adorable and on sale for $18.

OC Mamma also has a lot of great resources, like a list of area Mom’s Clubs and a Girl Talk Forum where moms can connect. Definitely worth a look!

There are SO many adorable handmade baby items on Etsy, like these burp clothes from Sew Sweet Baby Gifts. Very cute and clever–perfect for new parents! I love the fact that many of the items on Etsy are unique, like these custom made baby board shorts (cute, but I’d never pay $50 for pants for an infant) and soft carrot baby rattle. So much time and care goes into creating each item, and it comes through when you present handmade items as gifts. Each purchase also supports individual artists and craftspeople, rather than a huge corporation, so your conscience can feel at ease as well. Etsy is really a great place to find hand-crafted, memorable gifts that will fit any budget.

Special thanks to Dayna for the idea for this post!

I am in love with Graco Travel Systems. I had the chance to take one for a test spin this weekend, and it was fantastic. I had never heard the term “travel system” before, and I thought the combination of stroller and car seat might be a bit unwieldy, but it was so easy to use and control. The 5 point harness is great for safety but also allows for easy access. With just a snap, I had a fussy 9 month old out of her seat and onto my lap. The stroller was also durable enough to withstand her big brother’s investigations, even though I thought for sure he had broken the canopy. And, when it was time to put baby in the car, the car seat detached easily, and the stroller collapsed with the push of a single button. The mom informed me that she has used the same Graco travel system with each of her three kids. Not only did it stand up to all that use, but it still looked great, thanks to easy-to-remove machine washable seat covers. I am definitely becoming a Graco fan.

Please bear with me as this blog is still in development! I am an overwhelmed aunt who has a heck of a time figuring what to get all the little ones in my life for birthdays, Easter, Christmas, Halloween, or just whenever! I love spoiling the kids with the coolest toys and the cutest little outfits, but there is SO much information on the Internet and it is difficult to wade through it all. So, the concept behind this blog is that it is a place where I can focus on the best baby stuff I find on the web. For the time being, check out my blog roll. It links to some of my favorite baby sites on the web.

–Cheers!

Aunt T