droolicious : baby furniture

Win a Netto Cub Sleeper & Station – a $1,275 value!

editors — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 16:07:00 GMT

We talk about Netto a lot around here; their baby furniture is a design-y parents dream and David Netto himself stops in from time to time to tell us what he finds particularly drool-worthy.

This month, we’re sharing the love with you in a big way. We will be giving away some of Netto’s finest – a sleeper and station from his Cub collection! And it’s soooo easy to win. If you join our social networking for families site, The Babble Playground, create your profile (including photos!) you are entered to win. Automatically. Just like that. We’ll be announcing the winner on October 1^st, why shouldn’t it be you? Join now! - April Peveteaux

Get the Netto Cub Sleeper & Station at Amazon.

The Babble Review: StrollAway with Giveaway!

editors — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 18:29:00 GMT

Are you watching in horror as your urban dwelling turns into a Babies ‘R’ Us? There’s not much you can do about the crib, changing table, exersaucers and swings but the people at MetroTots found a solution for your new ride of choice - those big honking strollers. The StrollAway is a steel rack that simply slips over the top of your door - no complicated Swedish diagrams or fasteners. It also fits in nicely with your décor, assuming you too were issued stainless steel appliances with your apartment keys.

Short of renting a storage space for your baby gear, this useful space saver gets your stroller out of your way without causing a hallway turf war between neighbors. And we’re giving one away to a lucky reader! Send us a note at babblecontest@gmail.com with “StrollAway” in the subject line. Describe your most creative solution to baby crap storage and we’ll pick the best/worst/most entertaining idea to win a brand new StrollAway!

Buy it for $39.99 from MetroTots.

Design with David Netto: Cabine Crib and Changer

davidnetto — Wed, 14 Nov 2007 15:12:00 GMT

Every now and then you get so excited about a product that you have to write about it even if you designed it yourself. I'm speaking of NettoCollection's first two-piece furniture group, and what I think might be our best-looking crib yet...

We call it Cabine because the combination dresser/changer makes it practical if you're short on space, and we like a little French 1930's modernism in our life, yes we do. Cabine is the next step in our mission to make baby furniture nondisposable and irresistable. The dresser is as chic to look at and as beautifully made, in oak and white lacquer, as any piece of furniture in the house. The crib turns into a daybed and a sofa after that, so if you love it it's yours for life. You do love it, don't you?

Available at NETTOcollection and giggle.

Grandparents: Consider the Stowaway Folding Crib

Karen — Sat, 25 Aug 2007 18:03:00 GMT

If Gramma and Papa are happy to take Peanut on a regular basis but don't have the room for a full-sized crib, they might like this foldaway jobbie from Shamrock Industries. A Pack and Play (on sale for $55.27 right now) might also be the answer, but some people prefer the full-sized crib for various reasons.

Durable and powder coated finish to resist scratches, this crib comes with the mattress. Just make sure the old fossils know how it's put together before you paint the town red with your spouse. Oh shush, that is said with love.

$169 at Amazon.

Hat tip to The Fabulous Asha at Parent Hacks.

Glide in Style

Karen — Thu, 12 Jul 2007 13:31:00 GMT

When I was pregnant with our first child, we hunted down a rocking chair, refinished it and I rocked in that hard chair for months, all the while cursing that this was the picture perfect notion I wanted?

Dear Adagio Nursery Glider, Where have you been? Love, Karen.

New from Giggle, this stylish piece is $1299.99.

Coco Loungers: Like a La-Z-Boy, But Mooodern

Kelly Mills — Thu, 05 Jul 2007 12:37:00 GMT

Because babies are naturally good at lounging, there's the Coco Stylewood Baby Lounger. Sure, it's purty. But get this: "Except for its small size, you’d never guess this was baby furniture!" Um, yeah, because all my furniture has a five-point harness too. If you'd rather drop $200 on a bouncy seat you'll be able to use for about eight months than allow a primary-colored version to ruin your clean decor, this is just right for you. But go "midnight black" or "henna brown" because I will advise against getting baby anything in "coconut white".

Hand Made: Make a Splash

Karen — Tue, 26 Jun 2007 16:36:00 GMT

These one-of-a-kind table and chairs sets from Bubbles Decor are hand-painted and come in three spectacular designs, or you have option of requesting a custom design.

At $490, they are a large investment, but seeing as they are so special and varnished with several protective coats, this unique set is one that would be passed down through generations.

(Hit tip: Cool Mom Picks)

Black Nursery Furniture Says Ciao to Pastels

crazedparent — Fri, 08 Jun 2007 20:31:00 GMT

Most nurseries scream "baby" with their pastels and soft hues. Purple, pink, pastel blue with funky looking zoo animals. Enough already. The Ineke Hans Black Beauties Collection is a simple, sleek line of black nursery gear made out of recycled plastic. The office seat, pictured above, costs $450. You'd better hope baby starts working immediately in that desk.

(via Babygadet)