Bunnies!

It is almost that time - Spring! Time to stock up on all of those fun Easter items. Time for bunnies.

Bunnies for Play:
DwellStudio Hand Puppet - Bunny


Bunnies for Sleep:
Asleep/Awake Doorknob Sign - Bunny


Bunnies for Reading:
Bunny Bookends (set of 2)

Diaper Bag

The essentials of a diaper bag are compartments to put your wipes and diapers in, and a changing pad. This means almost any bag can become a diaper bag if it just has enough compartments and you have a changing pad you can stick in it.

This DIY project of turning two thrift store rain jackets into my own changing pad with extra pockets, cost me less than $10, and I can just throw it in any bag and go.

I turned these:








Into this:








Click here for detailed directions.

Of course, if you are in need of the essential bag component of the Diaper Bag you can find lots of new and fun bags. Most come with a changing pad, and there are a lot out there that would be great to use even after you are done with the diapers. This is one of my favorites available at Giggle: Fleurville MotherShip Bag

The Joy of Eating

Every mom and marketer knows eating time is not just for nutrition, but also a time for fun and learning. Just take a look at Jello if you need an example. So, why not make the meal more exciting with some awesome feeding sets.

My favorite eating gear:

Available at Giggle the Puppet Club 6-Piece Dining Set. It is a little pricy, but very awesome, and the utensils can be used as finger puppets!:



My next favorite set is more affordable, and available many places all for about the same price. The set does not seem to have a name, but one place you can get it is from BabyUniverse

Catch Bowl-Blue/White

Fluid Toddler Cup - Blue/Orange

Benders Toddler's First Utensils-Blue/White

MacLaren V. McLaren

The first time I heard of MacLaren baby carriers I thought 'That is strange who knew the race car team made baby strollers?' That thought in turn led to thoughts of super fast crazy sleek baby pushers. However, it turns out the MacLaren baby strollers are rather practical looking, and probably go just your average stroller speed. It also turns out the British company MacLaren actually has nothing to do with the formula 1 race car team/guy McLaren.

I am afraid this whole race car reference is going to be lost on a lot of moms and my husband. I discovered this weekend that he has no clue about any race car - period. Now, I actually know very little about race cars. I am simply not a fan, and watching machines go in circles is not my thing no matter how fast they go. But, when i heard my uncle was building a Shelby Cobra Daytona Coupe, I had at least heard of the car. I also tried my husband out with the term Lotus Esprit (one of the most awesomest 80's cars) - he had never heard of it. Oh well...

Anyway, the MacLaren strollers are currently on sale at BabyUniverse. Some descriptions from the many reviews on the MacLaren XLR were - Porsche of strollers, light weight, easy to fold, great maneuverability, durable, versatile, roomy, and the list goes on. Most of the reviews i read also included the phrase 'Love It!' The one complaint i found was that the car seat adapter bar was not so great. It had to be removed completely in order to fold the stroller.

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.

Space age eating egg!

Oh i want this high chair! The Fresco chair is so perfect. I also love when it is in it's laying down position for newborns. This chair now also comes in a high rise version - the Fresco Loft Chair. I could only find a few reviews on the product, but everyone seemed pleased with the quality. The one complaint i found was that one owner did not love the straps.

This chair offers some things that no other high chair does. For one, the new baby recline feature is totally unique. Also, many reviews praised its versatility and the grow with your baby functionality. Most importantly for me, (and no doubt for lots of consumers) it is such a rockin', modern, and stylish high chair design.

In honorable mention for hip high chairs there is also the Svan Chair. I like this simple wood chair and it also has the coveted grows with child feature that the Fresco has, perhaps even more so.

You can find both of these high chairs and much more modern baby gear here: best in stylish yet practical baby gear from giggle