Monday, August 28, 2006

v 2 issue 9: on the go


clothing for on the go

tot trends weekly Accidents happen, all moms can attest to that, but who is prepared with a chic ensemble for changing? Baby SpareWear has made mismatched outfits a thing of the past. A cute top, with matching pants in a classy travel case, makes on-the-go style easier than ever before. Baby Sparewear is great for potty training, school days, or everyday traveling adventures. Whether it's changing after a diaper leak or a spill, Baby Sparewear is a perfect match for any mom on the go.


tot trends weekly From the minute toddlers learn to crawl they are hustling and bustling all over the place. But concerned parents may worry about bruised knees and proper development. Bee's Knees have created high performance crawling pants that protect baby’s knees from improper development. The Bee's Knees pants also help maintain normal spine growth. Each pair of crawling pants has reinforced padding in the knees of the pants where protection is needed most. All products are machine washable and dryable. Now while your tike is crawling all over the place you will have one less thing to worry about.


changing on the go

tot trends weekly A little less weight on our shoulders would be a nice break for anyone especially for the woman who carries the kitchen sink in her purse. Not to mention her baby’s diaper bag. Trying to tote everything along while not breaking your back might be a little easier with a diaper wallet from Pineapple Cove. This smart style diaper kit makes changing time more convenient. These simple-styled changing pads double as a diaper bag as well. A thick padded cushion that zips to hold diapers and wipes accommodates the busy mom with a lightweight way to change baby on the run. Easy convenience and perfect to store in your car for backup.



bib on the go

tot trends weeklyYour short errand trip turned into a full day event. Snacking on the go usually ends up with a few messy bibs stored in your diaper bag. Not anymore! We love Kipiis Bib Clips, the on-the-go solution for every mom. Kipiis Bib Clips were designed so that you are able to fasten anything that is handy to your child to act as a bib. From a napkin to a kitchen towel with a quick and easy fasten of the bib clip your child is covered and ready to eat.

tot trends weeklyA mention for older tots is this handy case by Shoots and Ladders. The case holds a fork and spoon, wipes, and a disposable bib. There are several prints to choose from. A great set for toddler dining on-the-go.



out on the town

tot trends weekly On the go with baby means a stroller with a diaper bag in tow. City streets are difficult to manage, leaving moms struggling to get around. We found and fell in love with the Valco Tri-mode. Change the front wheel from swivel to jogger mode with just a click, the easiest wheel adjustment we have come across. Add the rear braking system, extensive side and bottom storage, adjustable handles, zip-off diaper bag, and one touch seat recline (phew!), you have yourself a perfect stroller for city travel. This stroller can go the distance; purchase the bassinet for early infancy or the attachable toddler seat for when a new member joins the family.


tot trends weeklyWe love the portability of this car seat...it's perfect for travel, urban living and short stays with grandma. The Safeguard Go is easy to install, lightweight, compact and comes with a free travel bag. The Safeguard Go is the first ever "hybrid" car seat, blending the safety of a 5-point harness with the portability of a backless booster. We sent one of our Editor's with this car seat on her trip to Disney with her daughter...she absolutely loved the convenience of this easy-to-use seat! You can get your seat at the Safeguard site or become a subscriber for your chance to win one of these fantastic seats!




hands full?
tot trends weeklyFor moms on the go or just trying to get some things done around the house, the Peanut Shell is the perfect way to tote baby around. Goo-Ga created the durable pouch-style sling as a hip way to carry and nurture your baby (or toddler). A pouch-style sling means no buckles, rings or adjustments. The Peanut Shell is compact and easily fits in your diaper bag. With a little pocket to hold a binky or keys, you will love the freedom a sling brings to your life (think two free arms). Slings are perfect for colicky babies or those who just need extra touch time.



keep them busy


tot trends weeklyIf you are an avid reader of Tot Trends Weekly, you know that we love Eeboo. Eeboo is a fun company who creates illustrated games and activities. Our new find is their Lacing Cards. Found at Arte Bebe, these two Lacing Card kits are sure to keep your child busy while you are getting your errands done. Your child simply laces the holes with faux silk threads until they have fully decorated the cards. Choose from Things that Go and Children of the World. Great for kids ages 3 and up.



tot trends weeklyAlso at Arte Bebe are the original chalkmats from Sam & Bellie. A portable drawing mat for your child that is oh so stylish. Simply roll it up and take it with you everywhere.




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Monday, August 21, 2006

v 2 issue 8

v 2 issue 8: back to school


backpacks for all sizes

tot trends weekly These adorable little backpacks are a great "first" backpack for preschoolers. Designed by Agatha Ruiz de la Prada whose unique touch always includes her trademark hearts, clouds or flowers. Her cloth backpack is quilted for soft comfort and lined for durability. Included is a removable small bag for treasures and a plastic covered ID space.

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A Backpack for your school-aged child is about expressing their style and finding the perfect fit. Our recommendations include the traditional looking Youth Book Pack from LL Bean, the style-savvy Dakine Cosmo mini backpack or bags for animal lovers from Little Packrats.




lunchtime fun

tot trends weekly We love this vintage looking lunch box from Barn Dandys. This heavy weight galvanized aluminum lunch box has a fun retro print and collapsible metal handle with two latches. Barn Dandys products are keepsakes that will be passed to the next generation. You can find these Metal Lunch Boxes at Oliebollen.


tot trends weekly Write her a short note to let her know how much you love her on the front of her lunchbox. These chalkboard lunch boxes by Zookies easily wipe off for tomorrow's message or a little game of tic-tac-toe. An insulated lunch bag with a water resistant lining, these lunch boxes are also washable. Included are smiley face sandwich, snack holders, chalk and sponge.



tot trends weekly Created by parents who wanted to give their own children every opportunity for academic excellence, Learning Lunch Bags are a twist on the regular brown bag. With five different subjects and twelve grade-specific questions on each bag, Learning Lunch Bags are a great way to bring learning fun to lunchtime. Each package contains 50 bags with 25 unique sets of questions and five subjects. As Learning Lunch Products state, "learning is as natural as eating".




naptime

tot trends weekly With your little tot off to preschool or daycare, a nap set may be needed. The Piggy Story has created a sleep set for school naptime. Their School-Time Sleep Set contains a puffy padded sheet uniquely tailored to fit school cots and adds deep cushioning to those uncomfortable cots or naptime mats. Complete with a fully lined comforter and a kid-sized pillow. The entire set wraps up in a convenient tote. Choose from six fun prints.



learning fun

Reinforce learning at home with these fun "games" found at Pottery Barn Kids. Math can be made fun with their Addition and Subtraction Puzzle, containing 20 colored and numbered wood puzzle pieces for exploring addition, subtraction, and number sequencing. For ages six and up, the Math Fractions Puzzle will help them understand basic math principles. Another great choice is the Octagon Geometric Puzzle, opening them up to the world of shapes and colors.



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cherished memories

tot trends weeklyCreate a keepsake for him and a cherished memory book for you when you track his milestones and accomplishments in this Stephen Britt album, School Years. With an expandable pocket for each year from kindergarten through 12th grade, you can fill the album with art projects, report cards, photos and more. Record favorite subjects, friends made, and extra-curricular activities in this adorable keepsake.




label your belongings

tot trends weeklyLabels are a requirement for preschool and kindergarten. Boatman Geller has added these adorable stickers to their line of stationary goods. The stickers attach to personal belongings, lunch bags, books and more. You may customize the text to be printed in any way you would like, filling one, two or three lines. You can find them at Lemon Tree Paperie, one of our favorite online stationary stores. Take a look around mom, you are sure to find something there that fits your taste as well.




pea pod announcements

tot trends weekly With a little one on the way, your thoughts may be turning to birth announcements. Celebrate the event with a unique photo birth announcement from Pea Pod Announcements. Pea Pod Announcements offers beautiful and unique photo birth announcements, holiday cards, invites, and a new stationary line.

Why should you choose Pea Pod Announcements to share your precious event? Their excellent customer service, fantastic quality, and reasonable prices. The team at Pea Pod Announcements will work with your images to make them look their best, and within days you will have your proof emailed to you. From there it's off to the printers where your announcement is printed on professional paper. Pea Pod Announcements are custom designed, so you are able to work with the designer to come up with the exact look you love.

Custom thank you cards are great for every mom to have around and be sure to check out their new stationary line printed on white scalloped cardstock; you'll find adorable phrases like happily ever after and u (heart) i.


Pea Pod Announcements offers gift certificates, the perfect shower gift! Moms-to-be can always preorder the envelopes so that you can have them addressed and ready for baby's arrival (what a time saver!).

Something very special is brewing at Pea Pod Announcements. Each month they will give away 50 free announcements to a deserving new mom or dad…simply write in to tell your story or a deserving friends story. There is no catch, really!


Stop by Pea Pod Announcements for all your custom stationary needs, be sure to let them know we sent you. Mention tottrends10 for 10% off any order.




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Tuesday, August 15, 2006

v 2 issue 7: let's party


for your princess

tot trends weekly This beautiful dress is perfect for that special occasion; whether it be your princess’s birthday party, a trip down the alter as a flower girl or for those special tea parties. Made from silk dupioni and silk crinkled chiffon and enhanced by a dupioni sash and matching silk rose; Fox’n Lily has created the perfect dress for your angel. Choose the sash color to match your special event; there is even a matching basket available.



Fox’n Lily dresses are made to order, which allows them to customize the dress to your liking. This company of European-trained dressmakers uses the finest of fabrics in blending dupioni with silk chiffons and brocades. View their Collection at Foxnlily.com to see their beautiful selection.



rock star invites

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These are simply the coolest birthday invitations we have found. Styled after rock star concert posters, these ultra cool invites will wow his friends and are a great keepsake. Rattle-N-Roll is the creator of these fun invitations; they are make great birth announcements or graduation announcements. Contact the designers to create your own custom prints. Rattle-N-Roll invites are the perfect invite for your cool little rock star.




yummy treats

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Spice up your party with some of these tasty treats from Casue Sweets. These birthday hat cookies are the perfect way to add some flavor to your decorations. These sweets are perfect for a birthday party, baby shower or any special get together. Work with the girls at Casue to create your own custom designed cookies.


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How to order? View their site for some fantastic ideas, then call the Casue Sweets team to place your order. Casue cookies are made to order and can be shipped right to your door. View their mouth-watering treats here or call them at 516.317.1214.




birthday tees

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Celebrate their special day with one of these age tees. Let them show everyone just how old they are. Appaman tees are well known and loved by all. These super-soft tees are available in age and size from 1 to 4; each size has the corresponding age on the tee.tot trends weekly




For your little gal, Liliputians has created these cute pink appliquéd tees. Festive birthday cake printed pants with coordinating polka dots available as well.




party fun

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Be the star of your child’s birthday party; teach yourself the art of balloon modeling. With easy to follow illustrations explaining how to make six different figures, a plastic pump to save your cheeks and silly stick-on eyes to add personalization; your balloon creations will be a hit. Find this great party pleaser for only $6 at Zebra Hall.




slumber fun

tot trends weekly Slumber Parties are a requirement for pre-teen girls. To make the night fun and memorable, surprise her with this Pyjama Party game to liven up the party. Silly acts are illustrated on the cards for the girls to perform, they are sure to create giggles, spilling of secrets and story telling. The game comes with a secret book for the hostess to record memories and notes from the gang. This adorable game by Djeco is certain to create a night of fun.




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Tuesday, August 08, 2006

v 2 issue 6: mod baby


modern fashion

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Paulina Quintana is known for her mod style and playful, unique designs. These adorable dresses are perfect for every day fun or a summer party. With a smocking top and shoulder ties, the smock dress with bold floral print can be worn as a top when the dress becomes too short. The party dress has a button down back and its beautiful pattern will certainly make her shine.




mod baby bibs

tot trends weekly Murge Designs line of mod baby goods include these stylish bibs; along with burp clothes, blankets and crib bedding. These mod accessories are reversible with soft, printed canvas on one side and terry cloth on the other. Be prepared for lots of attention while dining out; these bibs sure do draw in the eyes.



Murge Designs is the brain child of Robyn Murgio who began the line as a bedding and pillow line that grew to kitchen accessories and then baby goods. Murge Designs can be found in high end boutiques across the county or shop their online store murgedesigns.com.


mod style

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Jennifer DeLonge creates modern children’s furniture that seamlessly accompanies sophisticated adult rooms. This California designer is turning adult living spaces into child-friendly, playful rooms. Delonge wanted to create a line of furniture for children that had the same quality and construction as high-end adult furniture pieces. These beautiful pieces easily blend with your sleek, modern design furniture pieces and aren’t restricted to the nursery.



The Ava Chair comes in a variety of retro and classic patterns available in soft cotton or stain resistant micro-suede. The microsuede fabric is a great choice as they are virtually spill and stain proof and have a lush feel. One-of-a-kind vintage fabrics from the 60’s and 70’s are available as well. Make sure you snag the matching ottoman while you’re there.



modern nursery

tot trends weeklyWhen shopping for your mod nursery, Dwell baby crib sets should be at the top of your list. Each set contains a reversible quilt, reversible bumper, fitted sheet and a crib skirt. Dwell baby sets are created with Dwell modern geometric prints that are scaled down to sizes that accommodate baby. Dwell baby is a division of Dwell Home Furnishings, a progressive design house who draws their style from timeless luxury and pop culture.



tot trends weekly This minimalist crib by Oeuf is the perfect stage for the modern nursery. Its clean, modern look will compliment any décor for your little boy or girl. The Oeuf crib will last through the toddler years, as the crib converts into a junior bed. The natural wood and matte white lacquer crib has fixed sides cut from single sheets of wood to keep it safe and sturdy. With a lower height, the Oeuf crib makes it easy to change the sheets and reach in to pick up your baby. For those with limited space, you can purchase the optional changing kit that sits on top of the crib.



flash card fun

tot trends weekly These flash cards from Wee Gallery may create feelings of nostalgia for the grandparents. Black and white stimulation has always been a favorite of pediatricians, moms and babies alike. These flash cards are printed from hand-painted originals made up of black and white repeating shapes. Choose from the sea collection, farm collection or the original collection; which includes a cat, elephant, fish, giraffe, owl and a snail. Only $12.95; these are a great gift for a new baby or to entertain your little one.



modern baby gift

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These blocks for baby are the perfect gift for a mod-lovin’ mom. These wooden blocks are designed by Trumpette; the famed crazy socks company. Made with non-toxic paint, these blocks are safe for baby to put in his mouth. Find these and other great mod gifts for baby, mom and home at Stitch.




belly bean designs

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Your baby’s arrival is one of the most precious moments in your life. Celebrate the event with style!



Belly Bean Designs creates custom photo birth announcements that will wow your family and friends. Work one on one with the designer to create a custom design that compliments your photos and sense of style. Your photo announcement is created from scratch just for you; no templates are ever used. Printed on professional quality Kodac Endura products, available in your choice of finish (Matte or Metallic), and with a choice of UV coated cardstock or 100lb linen cardstock; the results are an elegant announcement that will be cherished for years.



Search through their beautiful designs to find a style you like; you can even request samples to be certain you absolutely love them. Once you have settled on a design, order through the site and email your photos in. Belly Bean Designs will provide you with a proof to review prior to printing. They even allow you to pre-order your envelopes so they are ready to go when your announcements arrive!



Also available are corresponding thank you cards, bookmarks, graduation announcements and party invitations. Special requests are always an option; simply contact Belly Bean Designs today.






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Tuesday, August 01, 2006

v 2 issue 5: sail away


ahoy matie!

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Ahoy Matie! Your little man will look so cute in this ringer tee found at Babystyle. This super soft tee has a distressed screen printed look, certain to make him the cutest on the playground. Available in sizes 3 months to size 5T.




tot trends weeklyPair with adorable shoes like these sailboat shoes from Robeez. Robeez shoes are beloved by all, moms and the experts. Their easy slip-on ankle bands keep shoes on and the skid-resistant soles keep baby safe. The durable leather is breathable and comfortable.



Check out these nautical shoes by No Added Sugar...super cute and embroidered with Mummy on one shoe and Daddy on the other. No Added Sugar is a London based company. Their shoes are made from chrome-free nappa leathers, making them free of heavy metals and chemical dyes. Elastic cuffs keep these darling shoes from falling off.



sail away blanket

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An adorable blanket for your little sailor is this cute sail away blanket found at Layla Grayce. The fleece-backed blanket has an adorable front that is a blue and red sailboat pattern trimmed with a nautical check. Layla Grayce is a perfect place to shop for women, home and children.




nautical nursery

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Looking for the perfect decor for your little sailor? Drooz Studio wall hangings are always the perfect solution for décor in the nursery or bedroom. Shelly Kennedy is the artist behind Drooz Studio; you can find her work on the walls of celebrity and suburban nursery’s alike. This Little Captain wall hanging will be customized with his name and includes a wooden dowel and satin ribbon for hanging.



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For your older Captain, the Speed Boat Bed and Trundle from Pottery Barn Kids is for those serious about spending nights sailing the ocean blue. With the sturdy wood frame and plank detailing that looks like the fine old teak of vintage boats, along with the brushed-nickel hardware, your little boy will definitely love his captain status. Great storage spaces in the hull pivot open for toys or linens, and with a built-in trundle he’ll have even more storage space or a bed for overnight guests.



sailboat bibs

tot trends weekly These handmade adorable chenille bibs are found at Polkadots & Moonbeams. The super soft chenille is machine washable, and includes free personalization…a perfect baby gift for just $18. Polkadots & Moonbeams is an adorable online store that carries unique baby gifts. You can find a wide variety of baby gifts including well-known favorites and small independent designers.




rainy day fun

tot trends weekly Rainy days can be excruciating to your kids. Stuck inside with nothing to do can be as painful as a trip to the dentist. The Bamboo Cagola is a great game to have packed away for days like these…extreme concentration and planning are needed to succeed. This balancing game can keep two to six kids enthralled for hours. Cargo comes in different sizes and weights for difficulty; the game can be made even more challenging by changing the ships incline.




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