Our current issue brings you products that associate fruits and veggies with smiles. Fitting in 5-a-day is a hard thing to do for most, but with this issue it has never been so fun!
5-a-day threads Think that food, clothing, and little ones don’t mix? We’re sure you’ll change your mind when you see Best of Chum’s Cream of the Crop Gift Set! Adorable 100% cotton garments are adorned with fruit and veggie appliqués made from owner Laura Millman’s original (and Hollywood fave!) drawings. Packaged in a cool aluminum take-out tin, this fabulous set includes a long-sleeve yellow top, green pants, socks, and a red beanie. Love it as much as we do? Get yours to go at Dimples and Dandelions, dimplesanddandelions.com!
Hats off to Wee Market for making 5-a-day fun and yummy! Wee Market Peas Hats are knit from the softest Peruvian cotton, and adorned with sweet knitted pea pods. Fit for babies 0-6 months, be sure to get your favorite little sweet pea (or maybe your pea in the pod?) one this fall! Did we mention that a percentage of the proceeds are used to help feed needy children? Give a gift that keeps on giving, and get your Wee Market Peas Hat at Craftsbury Kids!
leather baby bibs Practical doesn’t have to be boring, and Mally-bibs prove it with durable, washable, and reversible bibs that are way fun! On the practical side, Mally bibs have a catchall pocket and are made of 100% baby safe leather that neither time nor spaghetti sauce can ruin. On the fun side, the soft leather and colorful designs provide the style that we love for our little guys! Mealtime’s always an adventure with little ones, but with Mally-bibs it’s a stylish adventure with less mess! Of course Mally-bibs were designed by a mom!
sweet pea Sweet on your little one? Let them know with artist Sherri Blum’s beautiful Sweet Pea nursery wall hanging. This hand painted 16” x 20” stretched oval canvas is heirloom quality, and will be a gift to generations to come! The artwork is done in sage green tones, with brown lettering, and a choice of green, yellow, pink, baby blue or lavender polka dotted border…sure to work well with any nursery décor! Finished with a beautiful ribbon and painted sides, this gift needs no framing, just a wall in your sweet pea’s nursery!
sweet veggie fun Baby will love getting his 5-a-day when it means playing with Blabla’s super sweet veggie and fruit rattle sets! You’ll love that this 5-a-day is packed with lessons in healthy eating, fair trade, music, art, and tradition! Each Blabla collection is designed by artist Florence Wetterwald and hand knit by Peruvian artisans from natural and wonderfully soft Peruvian fibers. The Vegetable rattle set includes 5 three-inch vegetables: 1 carrot, 1 radish, 1 cabbage, 1 tomato and 1 pea. The Fruit rattle set includes 5 three-inch fruits: 1 Banana, 1 Strawberry, 1 Apple, 1 Clementine, and 1 Slice Green Apple. We love how ancestral knowledge and bright design combine in the Blabla rattle sets so that "happiness fits in the palm of the hand!" Give baby his daily serving and so much more!
gourmet basket Give gourmet with a divine basket of foods from Haba, a Tot Trends favorite for encouraging imaginative play! Haba’s recipe for beautifully crafted, realistically colored, and smooth, wooden foods is delectable! This basket is a wonderful (and inexpensive…less than $20 at oompa.com!) way to begin cultivating your little one’s taste for the finer things in life. Offering pear, swiss cheese, salami, chocolate, and 11 other tasteful choices, this basket has us hungry for more Haba! Indulge!
Wednesday, September 20, 2006
v 2 issue 12: Fall Shopping Guide
Our Fall Shopping Guide is here. Put the kids to bed, get a glass of wine and get ready to shop 'till you drop!
Fall Guide Spotlight: Pure Boys Boutique At Pure Boy Clothes you’ll find “Cool Kids Clothes for Toddlers and Little Boys – No girls allowed!” When your boy wants to wear fun clothes, they have just the ticket. PBC carries BoBo Brooklyn and Morf Design Vintage Superhero T shirts, Claesens boxer briefs, Dogwood camouflage pajamas, and swim wear by Wild Mango. Pure Boy Clothes is committed to bringing you top quality designer boys and toddlers shirts, pants, outerwear, pajamas and anything else necessary to dress your "pure boy."Be sure to check out their sale section…it is always full of great deals on fabulous clothes! Take 20% off of your order by entering Tot06 at checkout.
Fall Guide Spotlight: Photo Affections Custom Photo Birth Announcements are a unique and special way to announce the arrival of your newborn! Photo Affections has personalized photo birth announcements for twins & announcements for adoptions too. Get creative by ordering one of their many multiple photo designs. Custom proofs are ready in just three days. Photo Affections prints all of their cards allowing for a lower price, faster turnaround and exceptional quality control. Save 10% with code PATTW.
Fall Guide Spotlight: La Bonne Vie Bebe La Bonne Vie Bebe is a premier online retailer of designer boutique baby apparel, accessories, toys, and furniture. They carry the finest Designers and Artisans of baby and toddler apparel and one-of-a-kind items made by mothers from around the country, sizes Newborn to 8. They specialize in the comfort and needs of mother and baby and support charities that meet the needs of children in America. Share with baby a little bit of “the good life” when you shop at La Bonne Vie Bebe.
Fall Guide Spotlight: Arte Bebe Arte Bebe. Beauty and adventure in everyday things. At Arte Bebe you'll find stylish high-quality clothing, accessories, toys and gifts, primarily for infants to children six years of age. Unique finds from designers around the world. Their gift section is full of goodies like Jellycat stuffed friends, Anne-Claire Petite crocheted toys, and the full line of Blabla gifts.
Show your friends that your excitement over their new addition is in full bloom! Baby Bunch does something we love- they package practicality beautifully! Newborn necessities- t-shirts, onesies, hats, bibs and socks (all soft, and made of 100% cotton, of course!)- are wrapped into a beautiful floral bouquet and packaged in a distinctive baby bunch box. Baby Bunch makes praticality, and you, look great! We can't wait to see their cashmere and organic bunches launch later this year!
bloomers diaper cakes
In case we haven't been clear, we luv it when practicality meets style, and few shower gifts do it as well as a Bloomers Baby Diaper Cakes. Bloomers Baby Diaper Cakes make layers of disposable Luvs diapers look gorgeous and elegant. Yes, we said gorgeous and elegant. Layers of diapers are perfectly tied with grosgrain ribbon, tulle, satin, or even bandanas (their 'western' style), then decorated with fine silk flowers, served on a silver scalloped cake platter, and topped with a keepsake porcelain baby block. To complete the presentation, the cakes are wrapped in delicate white tulle, tied with a satin bow, and secured by an old-fashioned diaper pin. A tasteful gift for any shower!
photo brag book
Remember your grandmother or mother scolding, "its not becoming when you brag, dear"? Prove them wrong with this cool Photo Brag Book. A hardbound album, this brag book will hold 20 of your favorite 4x6 pictures, and protect them. The hand printed canvas cover is available in seven funky prints, so proud parents can brag on in style. And since its small enough to throw in a purse, briefcase, or glovebox, you can brag on anywhere! We're pretty sure bragging never looked so good.
colorful gifts
Looking for a gift that will wow the crowd? Anne Claire Petite's line of colorful crocheted animals and balls are sure to grab the gals' attention. Add one of these adorable items to an outfit to create the perfect gift…or better yet, spoil her with a basket full of crocheted treats! Petite's timeless designs are sure to be treasured for generations…the perfect gift to give and receive.
dear johnnies
Ever wonder why everyone remarks how adorable you look during pregnancy, but not during labor or recovery? Well, at Tot Trends Weekly, we know why: no one bought you dearjohnnies! These gowns are truly so sweet, even in the thick of labor, and yuck of recovery, you will be an adorable new mommy. In every important way, dearjohnnies are hospital gowns: snap down sleeves for breastfeeding and medical attention, a snap down back (no more mooning of random hospital personnel!), and a loose fit for all the challenges of delivery. They're also adorable attire: a comfortable loose fit, made of 100% soft cotton, in your choice of four whimsical prints, all topped with a preppy-cute grosgrain ribbon. Every mommy deserves to be cute for this all-important event, so grab a few 'special gowns for your special delivery!'
What haven't we told you about great shower gifts? That you need to stock up on, maybe even stockpile, Lorraine Fisher's book, "What Haven't They Told Me?; Practical Tips for Surviving and Thriving During Baby's First Year." Practical, cute, witty and actually quite genius, this book is a great gift for new mommies and veteran mommies alike. Did you have so many newborn diapers, and 0-3 month outfits, that you could have made a sizable second income by ebaying them all? Did you buy five different parenting books, only to realize that relying on common sense would have been a whole lot cheaper? So did we, but with a quick read of "What Haven't They Told Me?" our friends don't have to! We love this gift!
We're all about the union of style and function, so we found four great pieces that epitomize both. Enjoy!
1. This hug-a-boo sash nursing top from Japanese Weekend is as versatile as it is beautiful! Made of luxuriously soft bamboo fabric (think cashmere!), the hug-a-boo sash nursing top will hug your body and is breathable and thermal regulating for year-round comfort. Add discreet nursing access, and you can truly wear this top during pregnancy and after, while nursing, in every season. Amazing! $70 at Japanese Weekend.
2. Isabella Oliver's Wrap Around Top is their best selling top and we know why. This gorgeous wrap top is perfect for pregnancy, nursing and beyond. Crossover detailing creates a sexy, flattering look. Isabella Oliver's clothing has a signature second skin snugness you can enjoy for months to come. Go ahead mommies and moms-to-be...get them in every color, you'll thank us! $90 at Isabella Oliver.
3. The Sexy Nursing Lounge Dress from Bella Materna is truly that: gorgeously sexy. But, we love it even more for it's versatility. This long-time celeb favorite is now a favorite of pregnant women everywhere! Hidden behind the stunning (and cool!) imported Italian Nylon/Lycra fabric is a built in shelf bra, with pull over nursing access, and elastic to keep fabric memory after breastfeeding. Try it in slate for a striking look! $118 at Bella Materna.
4. The Blissful Babes Corsierre truly is the new nursing wear. This ingenious top combines a nursing bra, cami, and corset top in one stylish piece that you will never want to take off! Say goodbye to the hooks and wires of nursing bras, ugly nursing tops, and the after-baby-bulge…the Blissful Babes Corsierre does it all with style. $48 at Euphoria Maternity.
covering up
If you're a bit modest about breastfeeding in public, we've got you covered! Bebe Au Lait nursing covers are wonderfully stylish and yet perfectly practical. Available in several adorable prints (we love Soho!) the Bebe Au Lait nursing cover allows you to keep your eyes on your little one, while keeping everyone else's eyes off you.
Maintain your style during pregnancy, and your modesty while breastfeeding. Style meets practicality again with the fabulous Nursing Poncho; the Nursing Poncho protects baby from sun, wind and noise while breastfeeding, all while protecting mom from unwanted ogling. Made of lightweight suede, the poncho is perfect for summer nights and fall days. We love the poncho in brown...and in pink, yellow and blue!
get milking
We love all of the organic, toxin free products from Earth Mama, Angel Baby, because what's good for mommy is good for baby. So indulge, moms...do it for your little angel!
First, get it started (breast milk production that is) with Milkmaid Tea. Aromatic and tasty, Milkmaid tea uses herbs that increase breast milk supply during lactation- organic fennel seed, organic fenugreek, organic nettles, organic red raspberry leaf, organic orange peel and more. Enjoy it iced or hot and watch baby fall asleep full and happy.
Even the name- Booby Tubes- makes you feel good! We found that there is nothing like a good cold Booby Tube to bring down summer temps and breast engorgement! Reusable and gel-free, Booby Tubes can be used hot or cold to relieve the common discomforts of breastfeeding. Bonus...use them cold to keep baby's boo-boo from swelling!
pain relief
Frustrated with the pains of breastfeeding? Let us introduce you to one of our favorite remedies...Motherlove's Nipple Cream. This amazingly creamy salve heals skin and relieves pain. Free of synthetic ingredients, and artificial dyes, fragrances and preservatives, Motherlove's Nipple Cream is safe for mom, baby and earth. And thanks to the earth friendly thinking of Motherlove, the Nipple Cream has multiple uses...it does wonders for Baby's diaper rash, and we love it as a treat for chapped lips!
Nourish you, so you can nourish baby. We can't say enough about Natural Nipple Butter from Earth Mama, Angel Baby. Made from the best stuff on earth- organic oil infused with the healing powers of calendula, cocoa butter, shae butter and mango butter- Natural Nipple Butter is nothing but heavenly!
nurse in comfort & style
Its simple ergonomics: breastfeeding mom's, cuddling dads, and story-telling grandmas could use a little support! And we found it for you in the Monarch Nursery Chair. Designed by a furniture design professor to meet the needs of nursing women, this chair is the perfect mix of ergonomic support and style. We also love the Monarch because it uses wipe-clean upholstery that is virtually stain proof and waterproof, anti-fungal and anti-bacterial, and yet environmentally friendly. Not convinced that you need this chair? Well, it is also fire retardant, PBDE and lead free, and can be upholstered in your own fabric! We're sold!
pumping on the go
Pump in style! There is a new reason to love Medela: the new Medela Pump in Style Advanced Breastpump Limited Edition in Attribute Blue. This limited edition is fabulous, offering 2-Phase Expression, adjustable straps, 2 mesh bags for storage, removable work surface, durability, and a large stylish bag to fit all of the items you need while pumping and after. We love all of the attributes of the Medela Pump in Style Advanced Breastpump system...especially Attribute Blue.
Think that food, clothing, and little ones don’t mix? We’re sure you’ll change your mind when you see Best of Chum’s Cream of the Crop Gift Set! Adorable 100% cotton garments are adorned with fruit and veggie appliqués made from owner Laura Millman’s original (and Hollywood fave!) drawings. Packaged in a cool aluminum take-out tin, this fabulous set includes a long-sleeve yellow top, green pants, socks, and a red beanie. Love it as much as we do? Get yours to go at Dimples and Dandelions, dimplesanddandelions.com!
Hats off to Wee Market for making 5-a-day fun and yummy! Wee Market Peas Hats are knit from the softest Peruvian cotton, and adorned with sweet knitted pea pods. Fit for babies 0-6 months, be sure to get your favorite little sweet pea (or maybe your pea in the pod?) one this fall! Did we mention that a percentage of the proceeds are used to help feed needy children? Give a gift that keeps on giving, and get your Wee Market Peas Hat at Craftsbury Kids!
Practical doesn’t have to be boring, and Mally-bibs prove it with durable, washable, and reversible bibs that are way fun! On the practical side, Mally bibs have a catchall pocket and are made of 100% baby safe leather that neither time nor spaghetti sauce can ruin. On the fun side, the soft leather and colorful designs provide the style that we love for our little guys! Mealtime’s always an adventure with little ones, but with Mally-bibs it’s a stylish adventure with less mess! Of course Mally-bibs were designed by a mom!
Sweet on your little one? Let them know with artist Sherri Blum’s beautiful Sweet Pea nursery wall hanging. This hand painted 16” x 20” stretched oval canvas is heirloom quality, and will be a gift to generations to come! The artwork is done in sage green tones, with brown lettering, and a choice of green, yellow, pink, baby blue or lavender polka dotted border…sure to work well with any nursery décor! Finished with a beautiful ribbon and painted sides, this gift needs no framing, just a wall in your sweet pea’s nursery! 
Baby will love getting his 5-a-day when it means playing with Blabla’s super sweet veggie and fruit rattle sets! You’ll love that this 5-a-day is packed with lessons in healthy eating, fair trade, music, art, and tradition! Each Blabla collection is designed by artist Florence Wetterwald and hand knit by Peruvian artisans from natural and wonderfully soft Peruvian fibers. The Vegetable rattle set includes 5 three-inch vegetables: 1 carrot, 1 radish, 1 cabbage, 1 tomato and 1 pea. The Fruit rattle set includes 5 three-inch fruits: 1 Banana, 1 Strawberry, 1 Apple, 1 Clementine, and 1 Slice Green Apple. We love how ancestral knowledge and bright design combine in the Blabla rattle sets so that "happiness fits in the palm of the hand!" Give baby his daily serving and so much more!
Give gourmet with a divine basket of foods from Haba, a Tot Trends favorite for encouraging imaginative play! Haba’s recipe for beautifully crafted, realistically colored, and smooth, wooden foods is delectable! This basket is a wonderful (and inexpensive…less than $20 at oompa.com!) way to begin cultivating your little one’s taste for the finer things in life. Offering pear, swiss cheese, salami, chocolate, and 11 other tasteful choices, this basket has us hungry for more Haba! Indulge!
