03.10.2010
Jan Eleni - a thousand pictures into one print!
In my house, there is a big blue Ikea bin filled with all of the drawings, paintings and sticker collages that my oldest has made in his brief three years. That bin is currently jammed underneath a changing table. I think I'll be ok when it comes time to part with most of these masterpieces, but it just seems unfair to the artist to simply toss them. A lot of people have been taking pictures of the pictures and making a photo album. That's great and all, but....
...I think I'll just order up a giant poster like this one made by brilliant interior designerJan Eleni.
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decor
Tags: art poster prints wall art
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03. 9.2010
Animals on Parade notecards from Sukie
As parents will know, it's a losing game trying to get lengthy thank-you letters out of small children: their attention spans simply aren't up to it.
That's one reason why I like these animal notecards from local-to-me (but stocked worldwide) UK company Sukie.
There's room for a single sentiment, scrawled in toddler-sized letters, and no more. The word 'thank you', 'hello' or even 'sorry' will be admirably conveyed, and the attractiveness of the card and the accompanying stickers and envelopes will quite make up for the brevity of the message.
Only thing is... do you ever think some paper sets are too nice to use?
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paper goods
Tags: animals cards paper uk
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03. 8.2010
Sushi train!
A tip for toy-makers: it's the parents who have the money; it's them you want to appeal to. And hoo boy, forget the kids, does this sushi train set appeal to me.
Actually, it probably would with or without the train aspect, so maybe that's been added on in an attempt to woo the under threes as well, for that extra bit of consumerist ballast. Look at those cute little sushi plates and accessories! Now you can re-enact your visit to the conveyor-belt sushi place, in the comfort of your own home.
From Lark in Australia, so those in the other hemisphere will have to wait, well, longer than it takes for the average maki roll to make it round the belt - but they do deliver worldwide, by arrangement.
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toys
Tags: sushi toy food trains wooden
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03. 8.2010
Chalk eggs
Remember the chubby crayon cats? These chalk eggs remind me of them: the perfect shape for preschool-sized hands to grasp and make a mark. £10.22 gets you half a dozen.
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toys
Tags: chalk drawing
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03. 7.2010
Harlequin bodysuit from Louie Louis
We're always on the lookout for boys' or unisex clothing that isn't blue, brown or yellow. This would be perfect for either sex, but especially for parents who don't think that just because their offspring is a boy, they have to keep him to muted tones.
The Louie Louis Harlequin bodysuit is £16.50 from Nordic Kids.
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fashion
Tags: bodysuits boy's clothing onesies
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03. 4.2010
Plum Organics Baby Food Pouches
I'm a little obsessed about what I feed my kids. When possible (especially financially), I opt for organic grains, meats, fruits and vegetables. I even invested in the Beaba Babycook a while back to make my own fresh baby food, but when I'm short on time (and patience), jarred baby food has been my best friend.
Of course, as with most baby products, there's always room for improvement on packaging. That's what I love about Plum Organics' baby food pouches - they have a plastic screw top spout that won't get crusty and you can shove them into pretty much whatever space you can find in the fridge without fear of them rolling out and smashing on the kitchen floor. Keep these 3 and 4 ounce packages at room temperature, squeeze out what you need, refridgerate and use within 24 hours.
Available Babies R' Us, Whole Foods, and Diapers.com. The price per pouch hovers around $1.20, but for the variety it may be worth it.
Posted by Katie
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mealtime
Tags: baby food organic
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03. 3.2010
Orangepiel - custom blinds
There has been many an article of late looking back over all the positive changes that the Internet has brought us - but one aspect that is often overlooked is the ready access to customizable goods. Ten years ago, this would have been a dream. Now, I'm thankful every day that I can order fabric, clothes, wallpaper - pretty much anything, in fact - to my own design.
Orangepiel is a case in point. If you just cannot find the right blinds for your nursery, why not upload your own artwork (or your kid's, of course) and have them made?
If there's no Picasso in your family, you can browse their gallery of ready-made designs instead. These are no bog-standard garish or deathly dull designs - their stable of artists includes, for example, Helen Dardik, who we've raved about before. Hers is the design below; the others on this post are from LA illustrator Hsinping Pan.
Don't need blinds but love what you see? It can all be purchased as artwork too. Rejoice!
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decor
Tags: blinds
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03. 1.2010
Baby Bunk Sleeper
As first time parents, we were most surprised when our newborn baby objected to the nice cosy moses basket we'd envisaged she'd sleep in: before long, we were co-sleeping, without ever having really planned to.
Next time around, I'd look at a sidecar sleeper like the Baby Bunk: baby feels like he's still in with you, but the set-up leaves the whole bed for the adults, and there's no need to worry about rolling over or smothering. Well, that'd be the idea, anyway.
I like the fact that this product was borne of one family's nifty woodworking, which friends and neighbours coveted when they saw it. The best products are always that way.
Via Swiss Miss.
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gear
Tags: co-sleepers cots cribs
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03. 1.2010
Kangaroo Towel: Keeping Moms Out of Hot Water
Ever had the feeling, while giving your baby a bath, that you might as well just hop in the tub with them? The Kangaroo Towel from small made simple might just make life slightly easier for you. This nifty towel drapes around your neck so that when you lift baby out of the tub, you can cuddle him against your chest with one hand, while lifting up the "pouch" (complete with hood) to cover and dry him with the other, all while keeping yourself dry. Pretty smart thinking.
Made of thick terrycloth for kids up to one year and available here.
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Category:
bath/health
Tags: bath bathing towels
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02.27.2010
Wallaboo Baby Wrap Leaf
Wrapping your baby up in a flower-shape wrap might seem like a rather achingly fey thing to do, but Wallaboo allow you to both revel in the sweetness and enjoy a practical product too. The 'petals' of the cut out shape go to provide an optional hood for your swaddled babe; there's also a pocket in there to prevent slipping out. Then, when baby's unwrapped, there's a playmat with interesting edging to explore.
Soft and warm, the Baby Wrap Leaf is made from a combination of suede, velcro and cotton - and lets you indulge your fairy side while still behaving like a responsible parent.
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gear
Tags: blankets swaddling wraps
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