droolicious : bassinets

Update:Top 10 Black Friday/Cyber Monday Baby Products

AmandaHill — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 21:22:00 GMT

If you are looking for Black Friday/Cyber Monday deals, you've come to the right place. There will be free shipping on all items on the websites in this list from ~~11/28 – 12/1~~, with no minimum purchase required. UPDATE: The free shopping offer on products from all three sites mentioned has been extended for purchases over $50 for the remainder of December! Tons of fantastic baby products. In fact, the car seat listed above is Cosco's Scenera Convertable Car seat. Available for $59.99 with the advantage of free shipping. The car seat features 4 harness locations, a 2 position recline, and a detachable cup holder that can come in handy for holding sippy cups on car trips.

The High Def Digital monitor set seen above provides a 100% clear connection while managing to look sleek and modern. It has a portable parent unti and reaches as far as 1000 ft. It is available at the Safety 1st Shop for $74.99 with the advantage of free shipping on Black Friday through Cyber Monday.

The Accu-R.A.T.E. Forehead/Underarm Thermometer would come in handy for kids who dislike having a thermometer in their mouths or ears. It also delivers an accurate reading in only 7 seconds from a quick, one touch assessment. The reading is based on heat transfer. With the free shipping advantage, it is available from the Safety 1st shop for $24.99.

This Eaddie Bauer travel system could be the perfect Black Friday/Cyber Monday purchase for you. Aside from being cute, it features a 1-hand fold n’stand, self-locking feature and generous storage basket AND also includes SureFit infant car seat with two adjustable bases. If you are in the market for a stroller and car seat, you could definitely strike a deal with this purchase. This set is $299.99 from the Eddie Bauer Shop. Don't forget the free shipping!

This comfy cush baby seat is another great Black Friday deal. It has protective foam as well as a 3-point harness system and chair straps. It also looks quite portable. It would be easy to throw in the car and take it along with you on trips. Friday-Monday you can get free shipping on it. It is $34.99 from the Safety 1st Shop.

This sleek bassinet is from Eddie Baeur's Newport Collection. Not only does it feature a rocking system, but also soothing vibrations and 10 different songs. On Black Friday-Cyber Monday, you can purchase the bassinet for $159.99 and enjoy the gift of free shipping.

The Alture Stroller, seen above, is a 1-hand stand and fold stroller. I can't even begin to express how important a 1-hand stand and fold stroller is a parent. It is particularly handy if you are on the go. Not to mention that this stroller comes in brillian colors. It also has a child tray, parent tray and even a net beneath, looks like a great stroller fro mall trips to me. It is availabe for $64.99 with free shipping 11/28-12/1.

The Jack Potty provides a great toy training device while also providing an interactive potty experience. After your child successfully potties, they can crank the jack pot lever. The training potty also comes with an adapter seat to easily transition your child from the Jack Potty to the real potty. It is $34.99 with free shipping from Black Friday until Cyber Monday at the Safety 1st Shop.

The Tot Lok, seen above, is part of a deluxe Tot Lok starter set from the Safety 1 shop. It is a locking system to keep curious tots from getting into cabinets and other mysterious places. It has a state of the art magnet locking system that your will be unable to hack. The system is concealed until you place the key, seen above, to the cabinet. You can have cabinet saftey without the tacky look of plastic straps burdening your cabinetry hardware. You can get it for $21.99 with free shipping 11/28-12/01.

The Newport Collection high chair from the Eddie Bauer shop is a particularly good deal for Black Friday/Cyber Monday. Aside from looking great, it has a 4 position tray that is dishwasher safe. It also has a rear storage space that can come in handy. You can virtually pickup this crafted, classy high chair for $139.99 with free shipping on 11/28-12/01.

Don't forget, free shipping on all the sites linked above from November 28, 2008 until December 1, 2008. Don't miss out!

Bassinet That Goes Beyond Babyhood

Lisa Mulcahy — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 13:28:00 GMT

It’s really unfortunate when you think about all the cash that’s spent on newborn gear that’s only useful for a couple of months. I have an attic full of such gear as proof. So it’s refreshing to see a company trying to expand the life of their products, as well as provide a means to recycle them.

Complete with modern styling at an affordable price, The Eden Convertible Bassinet by Baby Planet, $149.99, also converts into a toddler seat. Instead of the usual three months that most people use a bassinet you can use this baby well into the terrible twos.

Another feature I like is that you can snap the top off to tote baby around like you would with a Moses basket.

And here’s the innovative part, Baby Planet will take back any Eden Bassinet once it has passed it’s prime and disassemble the bassinet, so the parts can go to recycling centers and stay out of landfills.

Hammock Update: Sleep Tight for Less

Lisa Mulcahy — Wed, 21 May 2008 12:38:00 GMT

You heard about the ancient art of hammock sleeping here, in a post I wrote back in March. Although I do really love the Husamok, I’ve found a great alternative that’s about a quarter of the price.

It may not be as sleek and sexy but it serves the same purpose: to lull baby to sleep. The Cocoon from Arm’s Reach, $154.99, simulates the coziness of the womb. It soothes babies to sleep with a gentle rocking motion that’s also supposed to help digestion. By adjusting the incline on the back it’s a good option if your baby suffers from reflux.

Sharing a Bedroom with Baby: A Bassinet to Match Your Modern Style

Lisa Mulcahy — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 17:29:00 GMT

Even though the bassinet days are short-lived, at the most maybe 6 months, it’s still a must-have staple. As much as the idea of co-sleeping appeals to some people, it’s not for me. Call me selfish, but I like having my bed to myself (and my husband). If you have to share your bedroom in those first couple of months, here’s a really cool looking bassinet that won’t cramp your style.

It’s the shape that makes the Kika Bassinet, $1,450 from Gozia Home, so unique. Made of natural birch, the bends and curves make this modern bassinet seem cozier than some of the straight-lined uber chic ones. O.k., considering the amount of time you’ll use a bassinet the price may not be worth it. But at least the mattress, bumper and veil are included.

Go Green With Envy for Cariboo Earth Folding Bassinet

Aaron Burgess — Mon, 24 Mar 2008 20:07:00 GMT

If you're looking for an alternative to synthetic materials or questionable wood-staining practices, meet the green-minded champion of the Cariboo Earth line. Like the optional Cariboo Activity Gym that can be easily mounted atop it, the Cariboo Earth Bassinet ($450 at Moderntots) is hand-crafted from sustainable New Zealand Radiata pine and finished with water-based, lead-free biodegradable stain. It also comes with a natural-fiber mattress (the support board for which promises 0% formaldehyde emission), an unbleached 100% cotton fitted sheet, and an eco-friendly dyed veil, and if you're traveling or are tight on space, it folds up for easy storage.

Ancient Art of Hammock Sleeping Revived

Lisa Mulcahy — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 12:38:00 GMT

Dr. Sears, Dr. Karp, I’m on to you. It seems you may have hijacked some baby sleeping ideas from the ancient Mayans. It’s believed that they used hammocks to swaddle and swing babies to sleep over 800 years ago in Pre-Columbian Latin America. They didn’t need to read The Happiest Baby on the Block to know that simulating the womb experience was a surefire way to lull infants to sleep. Here’s your chance to put ancient principles to work with this modern marvel.

The Hushamok baby hammock creates a cozy sleeping environment that can help restless sleepers and even offer reflux relief. The hammock, frame, mattress and leaf spring, as well as a set of two matching fitted sheets are included. Another bonus is that it’s completely portable and comes with a travel bag.

$425 at Genius Jones.

Orbit's Bassinet Cradle Green Edition

Erin Behan — Fri, 14 Mar 2008 19:23:00 GMT

Orbit is known for its smart interlocking design where an infant car seat, stroller and base all work together seamlessly (you can read the official Babble review here). Also known for being an environmentally conscious company, Orbit has now introduced the Green Edition of its bassinet/cradle, visually distinguished from its regular counterpart by its white/off-white color. The limited edition piece isn't cheap at $650, but it has a 100-percent organic cotton interior, a natural wool exterior and a matching cargo pod. It's also notable for not utilizing PVC or phthalates. If you're an Orbit fan, this is definitely the cream of the crop.

7 Days of Cribs: Babybett Suiko by Sirch

Aaron Burgess — Fri, 07 Mar 2008 15:03:00 GMT

Not only can it be costly to buy a new bed for each stage of your wee one's growth; it can also be a lot of work to build, move, transport, store, and ultimately sell or hand down said beds. Obviously, a lot of all-in-one sleeping solutions have emerged to tackle just these problems (we've even covered a few particularly awesome ones here), but none with quite the design of Sirch's Babybett Suiko.

Depending on how early in Baby's life you buy it, the Babybett can be transformed with minimal effort to last you three growing stages (Ikea Allen wrenches, we hardly knew you):

1. Take off the wheels, and it's a bassinet.

2. Pop them back in, and it's a crib. (Also see main image above.)

3. Lift the side panel, and voila! Instant toddler bed.

Admittedly, it's not perfect -- that solid wall could make for some awfully isolated alone time -- but it's a step in the right direction.

Available for 779 Euros, or around $1,188 U.S., at Design 3000.