09. 4.2008
The ducduc Table Highchair
Well, this was a kind of interesting find here. A very good looking highchair, indeed. I personally didn't spend a lot of time figuring out what kind of highchair we needed and actually wound up buying (and being very happy with) the Kuster K2 highchair on a whim. Cheap it was not. Apparently, though, highchairs can be much much more expensive - especially when you are purchasing a specific piece of furniture to mount it on. The Table Highchair ($125-$150) by ducduc is actually specifically designed to be attached to the ducduc table bench ($675-$825). For safety reasons, some websites will not even sell the highchair without the purchase of the bench - yikes! Guess you'd better be pretty sure that this is the highchair you want for all of your babies (current and future).
For what it's worth, the highchair is available and a plethora of cool fabric colors and designs.
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09. 2.2008
Place mats from Modern-twist
Ah, the seemingly never-ending balancing act between kid-friendliness and minimalist design. No place is this struggle more evident than at the dinner table, where too often garish Dora dishes clash with Mom's bone china and linen napkins. Yep, I've been there...
Ergo, I was delighted to eliminate at least one offending item from the kid end of the table, with these playful place mats from Modern-twist. Each design features a funky character that is hand silk-screened onto food-safe silicone. The colors are jolly but modern; the graphics are fun yet minimal; and best yet they're easy to clean. Everybody wins!
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08.26.2008
Incredible plates
They are porcelain, so perhaps best kept for the older children, but it's undeniable that the collection of plates available via Made in Design have an exuberance and colour-palette that it would be criminal to keep for adults alone. Whether it's through a cartoony style or a witty subject-matter, almost every one would provide a child with a meal to remember.
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07.29.2008
Survival Kits from 5 Minutes Apart
I really like the setntiment behind the products offered at 5 Minutes Apart. This website is devoted to taking care not only of Mom, but the family as a whole, when it comes to delivering and caring for a new baby. They've got something for everyone, in the form of survival kits and pre-packed overnight bags, including expectant dads sleeping over at the hospital, siblings anticipating the unknown, and those moms out there recovering from a c-section. I particularly love the breastfeeding survival kit since I, like (I assume) many women out there, was clueless as to the less-than-glamorous aspects of breastfeeding that aren't taught in those lactation classes. Included are a My Breast Friend pillow with extra cover, Soothies, washable nursing pads and more. A great idea for a shower gift or just something nice for a friend.
Posted by Katie
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07.23.2008
Brother Max Food Portioners
Seen one baby food container, you've seen them all, right? Granted, it's very hard to get excited about innovations in freezer storage. But the Brother Max food Portioners are worth a quick look for the sake of a few nifty features.
Each unit clicks to the others to save maximum space. The pot mouths open wide so it's easy to pour pureed food in, straight from the pan. And when it comes to removing the frozen contents, you can push the base and pop it out.
So while it may just be another bit of baby kit for your kitchen, at least it's a useful one. And I do rather like the look of it, too.
Posted by Myf
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07.18.2008
The Middletons
I really like the idea behind these The Middletons plates by designer Marco Cibola. Each represents individual members of a family (meet Claire, Janet, Perry and Doug) that, when bought together as a set, well….go together and become a whole. Imbued with different personalities as seen in the subtle hues and textures of their overall design, they take on a life of their own making the family meal that more meaningful. Does this sound far-fetched and too much? Perhaps. But they are beautiful, sophisticated melamine plates, regardless.
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07. 9.2008
Adiri Natural Nurser
In the continual search for the adequate baby bottle, the Adiri seems to fit the bill. Not only is it made from safe materials, it also mimics breast feeding like no other bottle and reduces air ingestion to prevent colic, something most baby bottles reputedly do. I happen to like the design, the nipple is protected by a sleek cover that prevents leakage and the bottle comes in three different flow rates. Seems like the Adiri is THE one recommended by doctors, nurses and lactation consultants worldwide. Worth a shot.
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07. 7.2008
David Mellor cutlery set
I love the colorful simplicity of this cutlery set by David Mellor. 3 pieces, 3 primary colors. stainless steel with resin handles. Perfect!
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07. 7.2008
Circus Animal Cookie Cutters
In keeping with the food theme I seem to have going, it looks as if the latest things on the menu are animal cookies. I used to love getting a box of these delicious little snacks. I would sit and eat them at my own pace, meticulously devouring the head, then the limbs and finally the body of some poor unsuspecting quadruped.
Alas, the folks at Williams-Sonoma have given me reason to be impressed yet again with these great circus animal cookie cutters. For those of you who share my irrational fear of high-fructose corn syrup, you will be delighted to find that these cookie cutters really do create cut outs that truly resemble those you grew up with. Kind of neat. And kind of a nice trip down memory lane, if I do say so myself.
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07. 1.2008
Bunny egg-cosy
As with toast racks, I've never really seen the point of egg cosies - unless you live in a house where the dining room is several minutes' walk from the kitchen, I suppose. That's no excuse not to purchase them when you see examples as cute as these, is it? Is it?
This little bunny is £8 from the Little Baby Company.
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