04. 9.2010
Fluf lunch bags
Fluf is a two-woman operation out of Toronto, designing fabric and selling a small range of goods made from it. Everything's as sustainable as possible, and their mission statement makes inspiring reading.
It's nice to know that something as basic as a sturdy, sizable lunch bag can be bought ethically, and that it needn't mean it's dull, either. Fluf worked with illustrator Matthew Langille to produce a range of bags that very much have their own identity. Practical and attractive - now that we can buy into.
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03.23.2010
Quick Brown Fox - now with duvet covers
Last September, I posted about Quick Brown Fox of Dulwich, saying they had fabulous cotbed sheets but no duvet covers as yet. Well, a quick check reveals that they have now added duvet covers to their range, so it's a big hallelujah from me and, no doubt, all those other parents who have been looking for something a bit fresher than High Street fare.
Me? I love the Dinky Apples print, below (available from April onwards), but there are a good few to choose from.
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03.12.2010
Alphabetti letter buttons
Oooh, imagine the possibilities. Spell a name or special message with letter buttons on bags, on coats, hats or even down a trouser leg - apart from anything else, your child will never lose an item of clothing again.
These'd also make a fun addition to a birthday card or as a little extra, attached to a gift. It might be worth buying a whole lot and keeping them in stock for special occasions.
The retro circus-style font makes these, for me, and the seller promises that she will mix colours, even if you have a repeated letter in your requested selection. Perfect.
Found on Poppytalk blog.
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02.23.2010
Julian Opie bib
Definitely one for the art hipsters, this: a bib featuring an Opie print. Is it just me, or is it veeerrry slightly strange to have a picture of a baby's head... right under your baby's head? OK, it is just me.
Everybody else can display their fine knowledge of art history by picking this up at the Tate Gallery shop for £8.00.
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02.16.2010
Trunki accessories
Once people try the ride-on suitcase known as the Trunki, they tend to be converted. We certainly were, though I must admit that continued use does reveal a few flaws in the design.
One frustration is that if your Trunki is filled with amusements for your journey, it is actually hard to open it up on the go without everything spilling out from the other side.
It looks like Trunki has spotted this problem themselves, and now address it with two new add-ons. Choose from the Tote, a pouch which fits within the case and can easily be removed, or the Saddlebag, which fits over the top and can carry crayons and comics, while also functioning as a seat. It also has a few fun features such as a squeaker.
Of course, each of these extras costs a little bit more, and does actually nod to a failure in the original design, but they should enhance your Trunki experience. See these, and a range of other accessories, on the UK Trunki site; they do not yet seem to be available on the US site, but it's worth keeping an eye open if you are interested.
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01.22.2010
Beetle handkerchief
Has your small child got a perpetually runny nose, but would rather be climbing trees or collecting bugs than bother to stop and give the nose a good blow? This may be the hanky to win him or her over: better buy seven of them.
The beetle handkerchief is from Custard.
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10.15.2009
Neoprene diaper bag
I haven't seen a neoprene nappy bag before, but it seems like a good idea when you think of the likelihood of leaks from bottles and less mentionable sources. It's stain resistant, cleaned via a cold wash, and tough: one begins to wonder why all nappy bags aren't made of the stuff. Throw in the neat colourways such as these spots (there is also a choice of stripes or plain black/red), and you get a bag that's just as good-looking as any other on the market, and a whole load more practical.
US$70.00 from Built.
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09.28.2009
Glory Daze nappy bag
This is a simple idea which has been very neatly executed: Glory Daze make bags, and decorate the front panel with the fabric of your choice from their extensive gallery (my personal favourite is the 'retro' section, seen above).
Choose from four models of bag, including the 'mama tote' - that's the bag you see top right - perfect for the pushchair handles with several pockets and an option of extra plastic coating for durability. Aussie and U.S. readers are both catered for, the latter through Etsy.
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09.14.2009
Quick Brown Fox
Quick Brown Fox of Dulwich, London, don't do duvet covers, which is a shame from my point of view, because that is what I was searching for when I came across them. But they do do a couple of things really well: cot and cotbed sheets - in designs you simply won't see elsewhere.
They also have a line in quality sheets for Bugaboo carrycots, and fabric stickers for the nursery wall (how about the design below for all you Twitter-loving parents?). Duvet covers? Coming shortly, apparently, and I, for one, can't wait.
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07.27.2009
Buggyboot
Not exactly a brand new idea, but rather, a combination of two old ones, the Buggyboot is effectively a large bag and a buggy-board.
The idea is that you can pack the bag with shopping or whatever else you need to take around with you - but rather than tipping up the pushchair when you hang it on the back, it balances on the wheeled board.
You can switch things around and have your toddler on the board and the bag on your shoulder when required. I'm not 100% sure I'm convinced - and I haven't seen any in action yet. How about you?
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