08.28.2008
Eco-Ts
Here's something I haven't seen before. Not the slogan tees - to be honest, given the wide range of humorous or cute kids' t-shirts out there, any parent soon goes from 'heh' to 'meh' - but the materials of which they are composed. As well as organic cotton, they also contain recycled "consumer grade plastic", which apparently means milk jugs, sweet wrappers, plastic drink bottles, etc.- and rayon. Not sure where the rayon fits in.
All no doubt great for the planet. I'm sure they feel fine, too, although there's a part of me that keeps thinking that recycled plastic might not be that great against a child's skin - an unfounded concern, I'm sure.
Their baffling website doesn't allow me to link directly to the products, but you'll find them easily enough on By Nature, where they are £14.95.
Posted by Myf
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Tags: eco-friendly recycled t-shirts
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08.25.2008
Threadless Back to School Sale
Threadless is having a sale that starts today - tees are only $12, prints, $25 and hoodies are offered at a special price. If you've never heard of Threadless before, check out the site asap! The designs for the tees and prints are submitted from members of the online community (anyone can submit a design!) so you never know what might pop up!
Posted by Jenna
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Tags: prints tees
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08.22.2008
Vincent shoes for Back-to-School
I know, summer's not even over yet, but we've been seeing Back-to-School sales for about a month now and maybe I'm getting caught up in all the marketing hype, but this year, The Kid IS really going back to school. Part of the excitement is looking forward to all the new supplies, clothes, and perhaps best of all...shoes.
Look no further than one of our favorite shoe companies, Vincent, a Swedish company named after the nephew of one of the designers named, yes, Vincent. Every year the company adds more and more styles to their every-growing line of shoes and this Fall, one design stood out immediately, the Leo. The Kid tried them on the other day and claimed they were "so comfortable!" as she ran around the sidewalks. These shoes are seriously sassy and the stripes make a fun statement on the feet. The best part? Vincent shoes are reasonably priced for the quality (the Leo is $44.95). They are well made, sturdy and durable, and the price tag comes as a bit of a pleasant surprise compared to other European brands.
Make sure to check out all the styles on the Vincent site.
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08.22.2008
Nursery Rhyme Onesies by My Perennial
As my son grows too quicky out of the onesie stage, I find myself reminiscing about all the cute little onesies that hugged his big milk belly and made him downright irresistable (probably much like the ones your kid wore). I'm tempted to lay down a few bucks for a nursery rhyme onesie by My Perennial for an eventual baby #2 or even as a gift. A simple adorable design paired with the timeless nursery rhyme concept. Choose from "You are my sunshine" or "Hickory Dickory Dock" for only $16. Quite a bargain compared to a lot of "designer" onesies that are just as neat.
Available at Mahar Dry Goods.
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Tags: nursery rhymes onesies
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08.21.2008
Twisted Twee's Child Unfriendly T-shirts
As you know, we here at Babygadget are big fans of alphabet posters. We're also big fans of UK company Twisted Twee for their unique and off the wall kid's clothing and gear. While checking around their website the other day, I noticed these completely politically incorrect "Child Unfriendly" alphabet t-shirts. Ah, yes....A is for ashtray, I is for iron, M is for matches, R is for roadkill. Of course, there are some naughtier letters in there as well that I'll leave for you to discover on your own.
(And for those of you who reallly want another alphabet poster, Twisted Twee offers the "Child Unfriendly" wall hanging as well. Lucky you.)
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Tags: alphabet shirts Twisted Twee
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08.19.2008
Flower power from Boden
Boden, for those not in the know, is the UK catalogue firm which is synonymous, here, with the phenomenon of the 'yummy mummy'. More expensive than your average catalogue clothes, Boden's products have a slight air of exclusivity that means you expect to see them teamed with a Bugaboo pram and a Skiphop bag.
Each season, they also put out a 'Mini Boden' collection; the autumn catalogue has just flopped through our letterbox. I don't think our daughter has grown enough recently to justify buying anything this time around, so let me present for you my favourite of the bunch - this green big-button dress. And perhaps you can buy it instead of me.
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Tags: dresses girl's clothing uk
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08.15.2008
Cute Clothes for Nonchalant Kids
When I saw this shirt, I said to myself, "Hey, that print looks awfully familiar." And it was. Because it was the same print on my bedspread which I got at Ikea. Alas, Ikea also sells fabric by the yard so that creative types like Nonchalant Mom could get to work stitching together cute frocks like this mandarin shirt or this adorable kimono dress (though I don't think that the fabric is from Ikea on that one). The greatest part about the Nonchalant Kids website? There's a big sale going on right now so even if some items aren't quite seasonally appropriate, you could always stock up for next year.
Posted by Katie
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Tags: clothes dress fashion shirts
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08.14.2008
Music scarf
Pretty much a year ago, we featured the Yes! Super Baby top, and got reactions ranging from disbelief to, well, more disbelief, really. I must say that I personally thought the company wouldn't last long, but it seems I was wrong. The website is still operative and they are still an active presence at many a baby fair. I can't find any mention of that ill-advised top, though, so perhaps they've refined their range.
Top of the bill these days is this music scarf. Featuring rattles and squeakers, different textures and tags, it also has loops for attaching books and toys. The idea is that it can keep your baby entertained while you are carrying him.
While still emitting the scent of slight loopiness, it does seem an altogether more viable product than the top. One that you just about might bear to be seen in in public, let's say - so long as you have your baby with you. Otherwise? No excuse.
Posted by Myf
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Tags: offbeat parenting scarf
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08.14.2008
Teddy Toes Couture Fleece Baby Blanket
I realize I'm getting a little ahead of myself here, as it's still August, but you can never be too prepared for a cold winter. As the mom of a December baby, I wish I had known about this fantastic fleece blanket by Teddy Toes. This blanket has feet and is designed to work with all 5 point restraint systems, from car seats to strollers. Where was this when my son was born? In all likelihood, something similar was out there somewhere but I was in that "new mom" haze, oblivious to cool gadgets like this!
Made of polar fleece, this blanket will feel great on baby's skin. Say what you will about global warning, but I maintain that once that first blast of icy air hits you, you're going to wish they made an adult version of this! Available at BabyRide.
Posted by Katie
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Tags: blankets bunting fleece
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08.13.2008
Felt Bracelets by Kristin Caskey
Not too long ago, the suggestion was made that, instead of doing a little goody bag for your party guests, perhaps one small but lovely treat should be given. I quite like that idea, so I thought I'd put my two cents in on the matter. Can't you just picture a gaggle of little girls in party dresses running around with these colorful beaded felt bracelets dangling on their arms? A fashion designer, sculptor and professor, artist Kristin Caskey studied at Parsons School of Design and believes that "clothing reads as sculpture, and blurs the boundaries between fashion, fiber, and performance." Sounds good to me. Plus, you'll be the hostess with the mostess when you send your little one's friends home looking ever-so fashion forward.
Available at Quirk.
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Tags: bracelets felt flowers jewelry
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