droolicious : turtles

Retrolicious: Remember the Little Tikes Turtle?

Heather Kuldell — Mon, 19 Jan 2009 21:02:00 GMT

When I was a kid, I swear that every kid on the block had the Little Tikes Turtle Sandbox (which, btw, they still make). The domed lid coupled with the blank turtle-y stare holds a special place in my heart, which is why I swooned when I came across ZAK! Designs Little Tikes Turtle Bowl. The rugged bowl looks just like the sandbox, but I suspect cats won’t poo in it if you forget to put on the lid. The bowl features a tip-resistant base and is designed for infants transitioning to solid food.

Available at the The Soft Landing for $6.50.

Cool Clothes From Colette Kids

Erin Behan — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 22:14:00 GMT

The line between dressing like a kid and dressing your own kid is very thin these days. Case in point, I'm tempted to wear this turtle design across my chest. But, alas, Wilbur the turtle T-shirt is available only in sizes 2T and 4T ($22). What's great about the Colette Kids website is that all designs are unisex (I'm a big fan of things that aren't pink, even for girls) and the geometric animal designs are so clean looking.

7 Days of Bath Toys: Munchkin Baby Bath Turtles

editors — Mon, 07 Jan 2008 15:28:00 GMT

Whether you have a champion splasher or you have to drag your tot kicking and screaming into the water, bath toys always make hygiene more palatable for the little bather in your house. Babble has tested toys from the simple to the much too complicated and we are bringing you seven days of options to tempt your toddler into the water. Be sure to check in with 7 Days of Bath Toys every day, because it’s Christmas all year round here at Babble, and we will have a giveaway!

Munchkin Baby Bath Turtles - $12.99

Turtles seem to be a constant bath time companion for the smallest in your family of bathers, and you can’t get much cuter than these little guys with magnetic butts. The four little turtles from Munchkin can swim around following each other, or they can be separated with a small tug and played with individually. These are recommended for 12 months and up but we would think as soon as your baby is getting active in the tub, instead of sitting quietly and letting you bathe the little beauty, that these tiny turtles would provide the right amount of stimulation and entertainment. Each reptile is outfitted with a different design and source of entertainment on its back: One has a mirror, two have rolling balls in bold colors and one is a rattle. While these will keep your smallest swimmer entertained, once they get to the grabbing and hard core splashing stage it is time to move on to turtle options that will hold their attention. - April Peveteaux

Ages 12 months and up.

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Big Deal: Mini Boden Winter Sale

Meredith Broussard — Sat, 15 Dec 2007 19:30:00 GMT

It's winter sale time at Mini Boden, which means you can find slick European swim trunks (I'm partial to the Giant Lobster print) and other off-season kids' clothes practically for free. Not all sizes or colors are available, but you ought to be able to find something for next summer or for your winter vacation to a warmer clime. (If you are going somewhere warm, don't tell me-- I'm stuck in the Northeast, and it's darn cold here.) The ruffled vest below is a mere $6, marked down 70%.

If you haven't been to the site before, check it out-- Boden offers simple, stylish kid basics with a touch of whimsy. I'm a great fan of the Mini Boden catalog, which is printed in a miniature book and has neither a front nor a back. You can start looking at the exuberant pictures from either cover because halfway through, the book switches from girls' to boys' clothes, and you have to turn it upside down to read the rest. It's fun to read, much like the J. Peterman catalog used to be amusing before Seinfeld.

Breyla's Turtle Toy a Tactile Treat

Mir — Fri, 26 Oct 2007 13:02:00 GMT

You already know I'm a huge fan of the Taggies brand, which tends towards extremely colorful creations; but this similarly-themed turtle toy from designer Rose Breyla has won me over despite its monochromatic simplicity. For one thing, it really does look like a (flat) turtle. For another, it combines wonderful-feeling fabrics with clever placement of those loops that babies love. And it's machine washable! It just looks like a perfect best buddy for baby who will grow up to love reptiles. Get yours at Breyla online for $14.95.

Green Baby: Woodland Bedding

Meredith Broussard — Wed, 19 Sep 2007 15:34:00 GMT

Woodland creatures! Organic bedding!

Introduce your urban baby to Mother Nature with the darling deer and charming turtles on this line of forest-inspired organic bedding and accessories from Amenity Nursery.

Coordinating sheets, blankets, bumpers, floor pillows, and wall art are available. Amenity textiles are made with organic natural fibers and and printed with low-impact dyes; the floor pillow is stuffed with spun, recycled plastic bottles that are manufactured locally.

I find the green and brown palette curiously restful. Perhaps your child will, too. Prices start at $40 at 2modern.