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First Frames by AimeeJ are the perfect way to celebrate the firsts in your little ones life. The 7x7 frames hold 4x4 photos and can be hung by grosgrain ribbon or stand alone. The frames are made of suede/velvet and are embossed with adorable baby icons. Choose from First Steps, First Bath and First Birthday frame or purchase the set with all three.



Love vintage style? A great baby book for lovers of yester-year is the Mother Stork's Baby Book published by Kistner Supply Publishing Company. Dodge Publishing Company originally introduced families to Mothers Stork's Baby Book 100 years ago. Elizabeth Brantley was inspired to publish the new and improved edition for the 100th Anniversary of the original edition after seeing her grandmother's book that was in need of repair.



The classic format is a wonderful collectible to imprint your child's memories. With its vintage style and timeless quality, the book has been created with the utmost care to create a lasting durable memory book. The book includes the original illustrations by Albertine Randall Wheelan and the enchanting words of well-known poets including Lewis Carroll, Eugene Field and Robert Louis Stevenson. Delivered in a custom storage box and complete with gift card and grosgrain ribbon, the 100th Anniversary edition of the Mother Stork's Baby Book is great classic gift.

*editors pick - lux baby blanket*

On every baby needs list are blankets…and lots of them. Along with about a million flannel receiving blankets, you do need a few lux blankets for those trips out into the real world. Patricia Ann Designs specializes in the most luxurious blankets and accessories for baby. We are talking fabulous! So soft and silky, their line is top notch. You can find this beautiful collection at only the most high-end retailers, including Nordstrom's. You will spoil baby with the luxurious feel and the look...absolutely fabulous, darling!



nursing and feeding journal

New moms worry a lot; with feeding concerns being the most important. Track your babies feeding schedule with Loralin Designs Feed Me Nursing and Feeding Journal. The Journal is split into two sections; one to track your newborns feeding patterns, and then tracking for solid food likes and dislikes.

New moms are usually sleep deprived and have a hard time remembering the last day the had a shower, never mind the time of the last feeding or how many feedings baby had and the last side s/he fed on. The Feed Me journal is perfect for keeping your babysitter in the loop or working with your pediatrician to determine a possible allergies.

Check out their entire line of baby journals including a special moments and gifting journals.

rockin' slings for mom

Baby wearing is great for both mom and baby. Your new bundle gets to be snuggled and your able to able to tackle your long daily-do list. There is the front carrier (Bjorn), the ring sling, or the pouch sling. We love the new pouch carriers at Rockin' Baby Slings. Never tried a sling? You don't know what you're missing! A sling distributes your babies weight across your back, and allows your newborn to be cuddled in the fetal position.

Rockin' Baby Slings offers both the ring sling choice and the pouch. It used to be that pouches were one-size...not anymore. Rockin' Baby Slings offers an adjustable pouch which adjusts to three different sizes through the ease of zippers. Each pouch is reversible and their fabric choices are fantastic. Slings can be confusing to some, but Rockin' Baby Slings are easy to use and include clear directions. Once you try a sling you will wonder how you ever survived before.



bubble and squeak

Bubble and Squeak is the hottest new diaper bag company on the market. Created by a Swedish gal who began her diaper bag company literally on her kitchen table. She decided that the current diaper bags on the market just didn't wow her like her pre-pregnancy handbags. These bags are oh so fabulous and can fit in your current bag or stand alone. They carry all your needs in a neat, organized fashion. With three sizes to choose from you will find the perfect fit for your needs.

Their petite diaper bag is a cute little carrier, perfectly sized to carry essentials for baby or your toddlers needs. With 5 pockets, there is a place for everything from diapers and wipes to binkies. A perfect bag to keep in the car for short runs to the store.

We love their Diapering Kits, tri-fold kits to organize all of your changing needs all complete with a changing area. Available in small or large, with the large kit containing 5 pockets for outfits, diapers, wipes and creams.

What are fantastic about Bubble and Squeak kits, aside from their functionality, are their fabulous prints. We look forward to seeing more from this adorable company.



plush toy by moncalin

Every new mom received stuffed animals for her little one. If you are looking to wow the gals at the baby shower or spice up your nursery at home, Moncalin is a must-have. These beautiful plush toys come in sassy color combinations. The company name, Moncalin come from the French word, mon calin, which means "my cuddle".

Safety is a top concern for the company, no plastic parts or beads are use and are all hand sewn in their studio in Los Angeles to insure quality control. Only the best fabric is used and stuffed with non-allergenic fiber.

Choose from their classic line or their new chocolat collection. Their beautiful blankets or star blankee's along with their cats and pigs make the perfect gift for a new mom. Your gift will be cherished for many years, not to mention the talk of the shower.



life lessons

'A Brown Dog is an adorable new company that creates cute tees adorned with life's little lessons spoken by moms best friend. Inspired by the owners inquisitive looking chocolate lab; the pure love a dog has for their owner is just as we mothers have for our children. Dog lovers will tell you that our four legged friends are full of unconditional love, are great listeners and are always excited to see you...just like we moms feel for our precious little ones.



The company came about as the owner was contemplating what dogs would say if they could talk? Thinking they would probably give the same advice our moms always did but might actually cause us to listen, these life lesson tees were born. Adorable tops made from 100% interlock cotton, these tees are super-soft and become softer with each wash. Their adorable sayings include: bear says, "don't cry over spilled milk", gus says, "say please and thank you", and our favorite...bear says, "no whining". We love to hear about companies who donate a portion of their earnings to support a great cause or invest in their communities, A Brown Dog donates a portion of their sales to support the Lab Rescue of Florida and the Humane Society of Tampa Bay. Now that deserves a big lick on the face!

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