droolicious : baby shower gifts

Skip Hop's Funky Farmyard Toy Collection (and Giveaway!)

elizabeth leach — Fri, 22 May 2009 20:00:00 GMT

Skip Hop's new collection of infant toys, the Funky Farmyard Toy Collection, is modern, whimsical and beautifully designed. Each developmental toy is brightly colored with contemporary graphics and soft shapes. Skip Hop is giving away the above Activity Gym to one lucky Babble reader. Details after the jump...

Skip Hop's Funky Farmyard Toy Collection consists of an Activity Gym, Animal Ball Trio, Build-A-Barn Blocks, Roll Around Balls, Funny Face Mirrors and Farmhouse Activity Mirror.

The Activity Gym (above photo) would complement any decor with animal and farm graphics, tummy time pillow and five dangling multi-sensory toys with fun textures and squeaking sounds. ($60) (Details on giveaway at the end of this review.)

The Farmyard Animal Ball Trio is a set of three balls with animal faces that ring, squeak and rattle. Hang the cow, duck and pig from your car seat, stroller, or anywhere you want. ($15)

The Farmhouse Activity Mirror is a baby safe mirror designed to look like a farmhouse. It can attach to anything or stand up by itself. This is, without a doubt, the cutest baby mirror I've seen! ($15)

Build-A-Barn Blocks (below photo) consist of four soft blocks with rattles, chimes, crinkles and textures to discover. They are bright and fun to look at, too, with animals and barn graphics.($15)

Animal Chime Balls look like the Animal Ball Trio animals, but are big enough to snuggle. Animals chime, crinkle and are fun to roll. Choose a pig, cow or duck. Balls are 6" around. ($13 each)

Funny Face Mirrors (below photo) are soft, modern stuffed animals with a mirror face. Baby will have fun looking at himself and squeaking the cute bunny or cow. Loop at the back enables the toy to attach to car seats, strollers, or wherever you want. I love the bold color combinations! ($9 each)

Shop the Skip Hop's Funky Farmyard Toy Collection.

To win a Funky Farmyard Activity Gym send me an e-mail at babbledesign@gmail.com with "Skip Hop" in the subject and tell me which Skip Hop product, on their website, is your favorite and why. Also, please give me your name and address. I will choose a random winner next Friday, May 29. Good luck!

New Bodysuits from New for Baby

elizabeth leach — Mon, 11 May 2009 19:30:00 GMT

New for Baby has just introduced new bodysuits featuring their logo inspired by a "coastal preppy vibe". Each bodysuit comes in a sweet popsicle color and is made from their famous soft, combed cotton. And don't forget the adorable yoga pants in coordinating colors!

Available in sizes 0-24 months. Shop New for Baby.

Big Deal: Pottery Barn Separates on Sale

elizabeth leach — Tue, 05 May 2009 15:30:00 GMT

I love these cotton mix and match separates for babies and now they are on sale! With short-sleeved bodysuits, matching pants and hats in solids and stripes, you can outfit your baby in soft, comfort and style. Sizes are limited so scoop some up now if you're interested!

Bodysuits are now $7.99 - $9.99, pants are $7.99 - $11.99 and hats are $3.99 - $5.99. Personalization is $6.50 extra.

Shop Pottery Barn Kids.

BonnBonn Baby's Moister Wicking Fabric (and 20% off)

elizabeth leach — Mon, 04 May 2009 17:30:00 GMT

BonnBonn Baby has created an amazing moister wicking fabric, with EcoFresh, that also offers antimicrobial protection, so baby stays fresh after spills, diaper leaks or whatever trouble he or she gets into. (I'm not saying you can forget to change a diaper, but if you're not able to change it immediately, you know he'll still be comfortable.) Take 20% off your order with our special code, after the jump...

The soft, thermal fabric also keeps baby cool in summer and warm in the winter. BonnBonn Baby makes onesies, t-shirts, washcloths, bibs, changing table covers, sheets and blankets. All products are available in white with six choices of trim colors.

The above onesies are $16 each. The below Swaddling Blankets (42' x 42") are $36 and Tiny Blankets (17' x 17") are $14. Shop BonnBonn Baby. Take 20% off with code: BABBLE until August 31.

Ju-Ju-Be's Latest Sensation

elizabeth leach — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 16:00:00 GMT

Ju-Ju-Be diaper bags are gorgeous and extremely practical. Using the latest technology in anti-stick and anti-microbial coatings, these bags are treated so they clean up easily and fight germs! The linings of the bags are light colored so you can quickly find your stuff. There are even pockets with Thinsulate to keep your bottles and sippy cups cool. And with pockets galore, Ju-Ju-Bags are not just beautiful bags.

The Be Prepared bag (above photo) is in their newest print for spring/summer, Zany Zinnias. Be Prepared is the bag to carry when you need to carry a lot. Twins? Overnight trip? Day in the city? Or you just like to pack a lot? This is your bag!

The below Be Spicy, in Perky Perennials, is the perfect size for moms with infants or moms who need a good sized diaper bag for all the essentials. There's a pocket for everything you can imagine and a comfortable shoulder strap. This bag also has crumb drains to get rid of all those goldfish crumbs!

Both the Be Prepared and Be Spicy come with stroller clips. All Ju-Ju-Be bags come with a memory foam changing pad that matches the bag. All hardware is customized metal and all bags have lots of cute details like fun jewels on the zipper pulls and stars on the labels. Ju-Ju-Be bags are machine washable.

Shop Ju-Ju-Be and check out all the different sized bags for quick trips to the store to overnight bags to Grandma's. There's a variety of different prints and solids to suit every taste.

Dandelion Earth-Friendly Goods

elizabeth leach — Sat, 25 Apr 2009 15:00:00 GMT

Dandelion Earthy-Friendly Goods, by Re-Think It, Inc, designs organic rattles, teethers, developmental toys, diaper bags and re-usable feeding utensils. Cathy reviewed the Dandelion Earth-Friendly reusable bowls made from corn and you can read that post here.

All their products are made from eco-friendly materials, using eco-friendly processes and packaging. Products are tested above the CPSC standards and meet the standards set by the European Union. The stuffed toys are filled with plant-based fibers, not cotton, so they can be machine washed and dried.

The above Organic Frog Teether/Rattle is filled with soft, corn fibers. ($8.99). The above Organic Classic Stacker has five rings with different colors of soft green and yellow and varying textures and sounds. ($34.99) Purchase Dandelion Earth-Friendly Goods.

Be The Butterfly, Baby!

Cathy Hale — Sat, 25 Apr 2009 14:30:00 GMT

Summer is quickly approaching, so it might be a good idea to stock up on beach towels. Check out this unique and fun Bright Butterfly Towel. Your little girls will love fluttering around in these colorful, thick, terrycloth hooded towels. You can also use it to make bath time more fun. What a cute shower or birthday gift idea for baby girl! Shop Chasing Fireflies!

Someone Spoil Me (at 10-20% Off!)

elizabeth leach — Sun, 19 Apr 2009 17:30:00 GMT

Who doesn't want to be spoiled? Someone Spoil Me is a website dedicated to finding the perfect gift for any occasion. With an excellent selection of gifts at different price points, you can find luxury gifts, practical gifts, unique gifts, humorous gifts and thoughtful gifts. Starting today, until May 5, shop the section of the website called "Exclusively for Babble Readers" and receive 10-20% off gifts for new parents, babies and pregnancy!

Mamo Mio's skincare products are fantastic gifts for your pregnant friends. The Tummy Rub Butter and Tummy Rub Oil smell delicious and have Omega 3, 6 and 9 to protect against stretch marks. Both products focus on increasing skin elasticity and aiding your skin as it grows and grows and then shrinks again.

One of my favorite baby gifts is a pair of personalized soft sole shoes. Build-a-Booties, from Uncommonly Cute, lets you pick the color of the shoe, the font, font color and the type of soft sole shoe. They are fun to design and even more fun to receive! I love displaying my baby's name!

Visit Someone Spoil Me's "Exclusively for Babble Readers" and happy spoiling!

The Coolest Animal Alphabet

elizabeth leach — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 14:00:00 GMT

Pick a letter, any letter. Each letter has it's own animal displayed in bold colors and cool, graphic style. Toddler t-shirts and baby bodysuits from bioMe 5's Animal Alphabet Collection are made from 100% certified organic cotton. The natural colored shirts and bodysuits are dye-free and unbleached. And the name of the animal is printed upside down so your child can read it properly!

These shirts are truly unique and beautiful. Shop bioME 5's Animal Alphabet Collection.

Happy Clothes for Happy Days

elizabeth leach — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 16:00:00 GMT

3 Lil Muses is an Etsy shop with the sweetest cotton bloomers, matching tops, skirts and dresses for babies. In the cutest summer prints, these little tops and bloomers are perfect for summer!

The above top has two large pink buttons at the shoulder. Made from 100% cotton. This set is $24 and in sizes 6, 12 and 18 months. Check out the below swing top for $22.50. I could eat them up!

Shop 3 Lil Muses here. And if you buy three items, you get 1/2 off your third item of equal or lesser value!

Diaper Cover with a Simple Message

elizabeth leach — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 16:00:00 GMT

This diaper cover says it all! I love dressing my baby in just a diaper cover when it's warm outside and why not have a little a humor while you're at it?

Made from 100% cotton. Find the Tush Diaper Cover here for $18.

Introducing the Astro High Chair

elizabeth leach — Sat, 28 Mar 2009 14:00:00 GMT

The new Astro High Chair from Valco is genius in its simplicity. With a unique folding system, the Astro High Chair folds up easily and completely flat, so it's perfect for small spaces. The shape is modern and sophisticated and the price tag is a brilliant $150.

With a deep, comfortable leatherette seat (that really looks like leather) and an adjustable, removable tray, the Astro High Chair has everything you need. I, personally, have wanted an all white high chair that didn't cost a ton, so this chair is perfect! Available in graphite, ivory, chocolate and aqua.

Visit Valco here. Purchase the Astro High Chair here for $149.99 and free shipping.

Petite Preemie Joy!

Cathy Hale — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 18:00:00 GMT

If your baby started out as a preemie, you know how hard it is to find cute preemie clothes. Many stores only carry a few options for itty-bitty babies. These colorful cotton Itzy Bitzy Short Sleeve Bodywraps from Zutano are pint-sized gems. They fit a baby as little as 4 pounds and as big as 8 pounds. If you're expecting, it never hurts to have a few little outfits for those first few weeks. A wonderful baby shower or Sip-N-See gift too! Shop One Step Ahead.

Kee-Ka's Gifts that Matter

elizabeth leach — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 17:01:00 GMT

The name "Kee-Ka" was inspired by the sound of babbling babies so it's only fitting for Babble to write about their gorgeous, 100% certified organic clothing. Kee-Ka's clothing makes an extra special gift because they arrive in a recycled gift box that is ready to mail.

Choose an adorable image for a long sleeve or short sleeve t-shirt or bodysuit. (Above bodysuit is $25.) Images include: cupcake, sweet pea, tiger, monkey, bunny, sun, love bug or pumpkin. Kee-Ka also designs super soft organic matching leggings in sophisticated colors. Their newborn sets (below photo) of layette include a kimono style long sleeved bodysuit, footed leggings and a long sleeved romper. Choose from the monkey, sweet pea or cupcake for the newborn sets ($65). There's a lot more to see on their website like soft organic hooded towels, blankets, and bibs, so visit Kee-Ka here.

Pink Chicken for My Boho Baby

elizabeth leach — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 20:30:00 GMT

Pink Chicken clothing for babies and girls is classic and cool with gorgeous textiles and colors. I love the bohemian, carefree vibe of their spring/summer collection. With vintage inspired prints and carefree styles, Pink Chicken makes me even more excited about the warm weather approaching! The above baby romper is perfect for spring and there's a matching blanket in the same pattern, too.

The Big Tulip Romper is available in sizes 3-6 and 6-12 months for $40. The below Big Tulip Sundress is available in baby and girl sizes for $68 and the matching diaper cover is $28.

Find the Pink Chicken Big Tulip Romper and Big Tulip Dress at Arte Bebe, an on-line boutique with a sophisticated and playful mix of clothes, toys, accessories and decor. Absolutely everything found at Arte Bebe is droolworthy!

Too Cute from Cutie and Patootie

elizabeth leach — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 13:30:00 GMT

Cutie and Patootie is an on-line boutique with an amazing selection of unique and adorable onesies. I love their rhinestone studded onesies like the one above. Rhinestone onesies come in a variety of designs such as a butterfly, skull, "baby", spider, "rock star", to name a few.

Rhinestone onesies are $22 - $24 and available in sizes up to 18 months.

Shop Cutie and Patootie for cute and trendy clothes for baby and toddlers.

Zodiac Signs: Personalized Wall Art

Cathy Hale — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 02:00:00 GMT

What a fun way to celebrate your baby's special sign! Is your little one an imaginative Gemini, a loyal Leo or a magnetic Scorpio? No matter what the sign may be, the entire collection is witty, cute and fun. You can choose a framed or an unframed canvas and the options for personalization are extensive. Prints ship in 2-3 weeks, so order in advance. Get to know Green Start Baby Art!

Bring Baby Home Swaddled in Organic Stripes

elizabeth leach — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 20:30:00 GMT

This 100% certified organic New Zealand cotton infant set is absolutely beautiful. It's so soft and snuggly and exactly how I want to dress my new baby when I bring her home from the hospital. Set includes gown, hat and matching swaddling blanket. Blanket measures 28" x 35" which is an ideal size for swaddling.

Infant set is available in chocolate and cream stripes with an embroidered bee, sage and cream stripes with embroidered bee and pink and cream stripes with embroidered rose.

Find the Organic Cotton Baby Ensemble by Dimples at Elegant Roots for $99. Complimentary eco-friendly gift wrap is included making this the perfect baby gift.

One-Stop Shop of Everything Beautiful (and 10% off)

elizabeth leach — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 16:00:00 GMT

There's a new on-line boutique in town that has a fantastic selection of hip and sweet clothes, toys, gear and nursery decor. Eggy is the name of the store (which means "baby" in Korean) and I had to share a few of my favorite clothing items from their wonderful selection. This is a one-stop shop of everything beautiful! Get 10% off your order with our special code (after the jump)...

The above silk dress is a summer dream! With contrasting gray print down the front of the dress and matching gray silk bloomers. Sizes up to 24 months. By Twelfth Street by Cynthia Vincent. Find the Pocket Dress in Fuchsia here. ($118)

The above playsuit is a 100% cotton, ultra soft knit by EGG by Susan Lazar. The knit is so light weight, it's perfect for spring and summer. Available in sizes up to 12 months and also available in blue with a green grasshopper. Find the Symbol Lightweight Knit Layette here. ($58)

I also love this trio of 100% cotton organic, sleeveless, snap onesies. The color and pattern is both sophisticated and delicate. Perfect for the summer! Onesies come in a box with a handle and would make a fantastic gift. Also in pink and grey. Sizes up to 18 months. Find the Organic Onesies by EGG by Susan Lazar here.

Shop Eggy right here and get 10% off with code: babble10.

In the Nursery: Pooki and Co Mobile

elizabeth leach — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 14:30:00 GMT

I love the colors in this mobile from Pooki and Company. Whimsical and cute, without overdoing the cute, this mobile will give your baby something fun to look at.

Fancy Schmancy Elephant Toy

Cathy Hale — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 20:00:00 GMT

Who said elephants are big & boring? Take a look at this flowery fun Crazy-Daisy Elephant Critter. It's a beautiful addition to any room and your child will love playing with it too. Each elephant is handmade and stuffed with polyfill. Makes a great baby showr gift. Shop Chasing Fireflies!

Bootilicious Booties

elizabeth leach — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 16:00:00 GMT

These are the booties you save along with the baby book and "outfit worn home from the hospital". Don't you just want to eat them up? Many others available for girls, boys and unisex.

Made from organic pima cotton and knitted in Peru. The above, Bear Rattle Booties are $44. Find many more at Vive For Babies.

Wipe Case that Wows!

elizabeth leach — Sun, 22 Feb 2009 20:30:00 GMT

I once saw a woman whip out of her diaper bag the coolest looking wipe case and I thought, "Note to self. Must find that wipe case!" Well, here it is and I had to have one to whip out of my diaper bag! Travel wipe cases are available in many different fun and hip prints.

Find these wipe cases ($30) at Cutie and Patootie, an on-line boutique that carries an amazing collection of trendy clothes and accessories for babies, kids and us, Moms.

The Perfect Mommy Bag: It's Not Just for Diapers Anymore!

elizabeth leach — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 21:30:00 GMT

There are hundreds of bags out there with the promise of being perfect. Naturally Knotty's Four Pocket Silk Laminated Tote really does cover all the bases. Ideal as a diaper bag or a roomy tote for the beach, gym, a day in the city or every day. This bag is practical, chic and very versatile.

Naturally Knotty's bag has four large, outside pockets for baby bottles, sippy cups, sun tan lotion, a bottle of wine (hey, why not?), magazine, book, you name it! Made from Chinese embroidered silk and then laminated (inside and out) so you can just wipe it clean. Overall measurements are 22" x 17" and available in four fabulous prints. Four stainless steel feet protect the bottom of the bag and the handle is comfortable to wear all day.

Naturally Knotty's Baby Essentials Kit is a great add on for only $16.10. Kit includes an extra large padded changing pad which is large enough for toddlers (I checked!) and a bag with drawstring ties to keep pad and your wipes inside. Essential Kits are also made from Chinese embroidered silk. Changing pad measures 30" x 18". Bag measures 13" x 9.5".

Find the Four Pocket Silk Laminated Tote at Naturally Knotty for $89.99. Shop the entire site here.

Read my review of Naturally Knotty's cashmere blanket, booties and hat set here.

Introducing Precious Planet by Fisher-Price

elizabeth leach — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 18:30:00 GMT

Introducing Precious Planet, the new collection of baby gear from Fisher-Price. To celebrate this new collection, Fisher-Price donated $250,000 to the Wildlife Conservation Society for their work in preserving the animals and habitats that inspire the collection. See more images after the jump...

The Precious Planet Collection includes a cradle swing, take along swing, bouncer, high chair, Jumperoo, infant tub, step stool and training potty. Each one is colorful, imaginative and lots of fun.

Precious Planet Cradle Swing is $130, High Chair is $100 and the Take Along Swing is $70. Visit Fisher-Price to see the entire collection and to purchase.