For the politically minded baby!

A quick comparison of the onesies available for the babe who wants to support his/her favorite presidential hopeful.

For the Democrats:
We have the classic Obama logo in rattle form. This is the only onesie on his site. It is cute, but there is bad news about this onesie. It has been on backorder for a while and seems to only be in pink. For such a well organized candidate, you would think he could manage to get the onesies to the supporters! Perhaps if he wins the nomination we can expect to see more onesies?






For those Clinton fans, she also only offers one onesie on her site. It is not as stylish as Obamas, but it does seem to be available which is a pro. I am also hoping that if she wins the nomination that her onesie selection will increase. I would particularly like the brown and blue Hillary signature shirt in a onesie.

Now for the Republicans:

There does not seem to be an easy link to McCain's store on his site. But on JoinMcCainShop.com I did find several different designs. The variety was nice, but I am not sure if the proceeds go directly to his campaign like the other shops do. Anyway, most of the designs are pretty classic patriotic themes, but the 'property of' onesie gets points for creepiness.



Although it is a mathematical impossibility that Huckabee will get the nomination, he is still fighting for it. As for his onesie, although it is not particularly original, it is not bad and is pretty classic and cute.

Finally, I did also glance at the Ron Paul, and the Nader sites, but did not find any onesies. Sorry, Paul and Nader fans.

I am currently working on a project to turn some of my Hubby's favorite t-shirts into onesies. So, if all else fails, and I simply cannot find a onesie I like for the Democratic nominee, perhaps I will try my hand at turning one of the regular t-shirts into a onesie I like. More on this project later!

Shoes

It is true that little ones are often shoeless, or just in socks. Especially those who are pushed, worn or otherwise not on their feet. However, it is still winter in many places, and a nice pair of cozy slippers to augment the socks are important to keep baby warm. I have seen the Papush shoes (pictured) in several stores. Today I read several reviews about them, and everything i found said they were durable, easy to put on, and fit well. As far as price goes, you can find them discounted for around $24. Overstock.com has several papush slippers with different animals on them. I am partial to the penguins.

Old Pony, New Trick

Sleep sacks are great. Baby can’t kick them off in the course of the night, and they stay warm and cozy no matter how acrobatic their wiggling may be. In Texas – where I live – the thick fleece style sleep sacks are often just too warm, but you still want something covering baby while they snooze. My solution was to create my own out of an old pony hoodie that was made of a thick knit. The bottom catch for the zipper on the hoodie did not work right, so this was a perfect way to re-use and recycle. For the sleep sack pattern, and detailed directions click here.

If you are one who lives in colder climates or you don't have the time and/or inclination for a DIY project, you can find some really cute sleepsacks out there. They often come with just a couple of snaps, instead of the zipper style like the one I made, but both are easy to use and keep baby tucked in all night.

Here is a nice thick sleep sack I thought was cute that is available from giggle.

For the mom who needs it ALL

Macy's is offering this 22 piece set from Carter's at a steal - $38.25. It comes with body suits, t-shirt and diaper cover, booties, hats, mittens, socks, wash clothes, towel, toy keys, and brush and comb. Basically everything a mom would need to get started. It comes in pink, green, or blue, and it is Carter's so you know it is quality. It is simple, without too many frills or cutsie additions other than polk-a-dots. It comes all wrapped up in a hat box and would be a unique baby gift to give at a shower.

Organic Baby

Organic cotton, produced without the use of harsh chemical bleaches or dyes, is perfect for babies. The lack of allergens is great for baby’s sensitive skin, and it is the healthier choice not only for your baby but also for the world you baby will inherit. The problem with traditional cotton and many other fabrics is that producers usually use liberal amounts of insecticides, herbicides and synthetic fertilizers. This can leave latent chemicals in the clothing that can disagree with sensitive skin or be absorbed into the blood stream.

Till recently, if a mom wanted to dress their baby in organic, they had to choose from rather boring and expensive options. Nowadays, things are looking up for the eco-friendly and modern baby who wants to be environmentally friendly, healthy, and look like a million.

Here are a few options you may want to check out:

Babies R Us offers a wide variety of almost everything organic for your little one. There are layettes in bright, cute prints for under $10. Check out these prosh infant leg warmers.

For those who are looking for something a little more stylin’ and hip and are also willing to spend a little more, giggle.com offers a large variety of organic baby products. I love the onsies.

you are looking for a unique baby gift for a baby shower or for a tree hugger friend who must have all organic for baby, look no further than the organic bunch available at BabyUniverse. It is a cleverly arranged bouquet of organic baby clothes that will definitely make any mom to be smile.