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Timeless Crib

AmandaHill — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 01:00:00 GMT

The Timeless Crib is just what the name suggests, timeless. The design is impeccable, and the color of the wood is just gorgeous. The finish is hand-painted and the carvings are handmade. It would make a beautiful addition to any nursery.

This beautiful crib is available from Koo Koo Bear Kids.

Fresh & Fun Pinwheel Baby Bedding

Cathy Hale — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 19:00:00 GMT

It's clean, crisp and perfect for your little bundle of joy. And the whole six-piece bedding set is $200. What's really great about this Pinwheel Baby Bedding Set (aside from the obvious) is the cute little embroidered details and chenille accents. Shop this fabulous find at Target.

Big Deal: Amenity Offers 30% Off Their Site

Lisa Estall — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 19:03:00 GMT

Amenity's Nursery Collection sells organic blankets, crib accessories, prints and organic mattresses with a nature theme. Right now they are offering 30% off purchases on their site. They only use organic cotton and sustainable hemp in their nursery line and all dyes are GOTS certified.

Everything is printed and sewn in Los Angeles.

Enter code: sunshine for your discount.

Code is active until March 15, 2009

The Sam Collection From Muu Is Officially Released

Chris Ford — Fri, 06 Feb 2009 19:00:00 GMT

We've already told you about some of the nursery and kids furniture on the way from Muu (the storage unit and crib), but the full line of furniture has now been "officially" released. In addition to the other pieces, they also have a dresser, nightstand and twin bed to check out. And like the crib and storage unit, all of the pieces are customizable to your taste.

All of the pieces from Muu are made from sustainable wood with non-toxic finishes right here in the USA. There are a lot of different panels to choose from, and I think the graphics themselves look pretty cool. I'm not sure I'd be happy with having furniture with such graphic elements on it, but you can change out the panels if you get bored with what you've selected (or your kid's taste changes) which is nice too.

What I really love about Muu is the twin bed. There really aren't a lot of great modern twin bed options for kids out there, and if you've got a little extra cash the twin bed looks like something that your son or daughter will enjoy at least until they go to college. Wether or not you let them enjoy it after they're done with college is entirely up to you.

The Muu Sam Collection is available at MuuKids.com.

Lights...music...action! It's the Yookidoo Kaleido Disk

Lisa Estall — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 18:01:00 GMT

For stimulating toys, Kaleido Disk is one of them. Combining two toys in one, the Yookidoo Kaleido Disk can mount onto the crib rail or stand by itself.

There are four CDs which easily slot into place and boy...do they play mesmerizing music! Two of the melodies are lively and the other two are more serene. Lights surrounding the mirrors produce an exhilarating light show.

The discovery base also features mirrors, squeakers, spinners, and clickers. It's a neat toy but the only thing is, you don't want your kid to keep playing the same CD over and over again because that can get annoying. So keep out of reach of toddlers and leave it for the babies.

Kaleido Disk is for ages birth and up and retails for $60.00. Sold at International Playthings.

Save $450 on Gorgeous Crib and Dresser

Cathy Hale — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 16:00:00 GMT

Building a nursery? Check out this beautiful heirloom-quality crib and dresser from Green Frog Art, a celeb favorite. If you purchase by February 15th, you can save over $450 by ordering the Old World Crib and Changing Dresser together.

Green Frog Art builds exquisite nursery furniture and decor. The crib and dresser are made from non-toxic paints and stains and exceed current ASTM safety standards. In addition to the safety, the furniture itself is crafted of solid wood with many hand painted details and distressed accents. To extend the life of your nursery furniture, the crib can also be converted to a daybed. Shop the set at BabyEarth.

How to Keep Babies on Their Backs: Velcro Them

Lisa Mulcahy — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 15:00:00 GMT

We know doctors recommend that babies sleep on their backs to help prevent SIDS. But sometimes when you’re in the 3 am trenches and baby is tossing and turning it can make you a little paranoid. Here’s a new product that claims to help.

I don’t know how I feel about this one, despite the video endorsement from Growing Pains/ TV movie actress Tracy Gold on the company’s website. Though Baby Sleeps Safe, $39.99, looks like most run of the mill sleep sacks it has an additional part: a panel that straps onto the mattress, then you Velcro your baby to it. Hmmm, this seems a little weird. What do you think?

Build a Modern Nursery

Cathy Hale — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 16:00:00 GMT

The trend in baby products in unmistakably mod. Fashionably up-to-date and brimming with style, baby has never been so posh. Topping the must-have list of mod is the Baby Miro Modo Modern 3 Drawer Changer. The sleek lines and white and espresso non-toxic finish make this a piece that works beyond the baby years. The top of the dresser, which serves as a diaper changing station, can be removed. Dimensions are 35"L x 19"W x 36"H. Shop the entire line of Baby Miro at BabyEarth.

Win This! A Pottery Barn Kids Polka Dot Pram!

SunnyChanel — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 19:30:00 GMT

Does your child like to take their dolls on an afternoon stroll? If so, let them do it in style!

Pottery Barn Kids has created this adorable Polka Dot Pram ($79.00) based on the always classic English baby pram. It is a sturdy stroller that is “made with an adjustable rubberized handle and metal tubing with a weatherproof polyester top. It has a shopping basket below and large rubber wheels that can accommodate bumpy sidewalk strolls; folds flat for easy storage.”

Babble and Pottery Barn Kids is giving away FIVE of these prams. To enter, send an email to us at babbledesign@gmail.com with the subject line of PRAM. The content end December 15th so please send in your entries by December 15th at noon (PST).

Check out the Polka Dot Pram here!

Angelina & Brad’s Twins Are Good In Bed

SunnyChanel — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 19:16:00 GMT

Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitts twins are good in bed. No, no, get your mind out of the gutter. Maybe I should rephrase that, Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitts twins Knox Leon and Vivianne Marcheline are good (and snug) in their beds. What kind of beds you may ask? The Hushamok infant sleeping hammock ($536 here). The Hushamok and it’s “womb-like design”, “has been proven to soothe colicky babies and restless sleepers”. Its’ modern design is a twist on a very old fashioned baby bed staple. Angelina and Brad rely on the Hushamok’s so much that they reportedly have a set of the hammocks “on every level of their French chateau”. For more info on the Hushamok, click here.

ABC Kids Expo 2008: Luxo Crib from Bloom

Chris Ford — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 13:02:00 GMT

The Luxo Crib from Bloom was another great crib at ABC. It's one of the few "modern" cribs I've seen that has actual moving side rails that slide up and down. And like a lot of cribs these days, it also converts into toddler bed.

The curved sides and open air slats all the way around the crib make it stand out from a lot of the other cribs I saw at ABC, though those curved sides mean you'll have to buy the custom mattress and sheet set too. It will be available in mocha/white, natural/white and all white and is appropriate for newborn to 4 years old. Another cool feature is that when you take the mattress out and the rails off, the center folds up and it collapses down to twenty two inches wide.

It's not on their web site yet, but you can check out other stuff from Bloom at BloomBaby.com

ABC Kids Expo 2008: Crib Grass Crib Bumper from Boon

Chris Ford — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 18:29:00 GMT

I'm not a fan of crib bumpers. To me they don't really keep the baby safe from anything, and I when I had infants I ended up worrying more about the baby pulling on the bumper or getting caught in it. Boon has a whole new take on crib bumpers that seems to solve those concerns, all while looking pretty cool too - Crib Grass.

As you can (hopefully) see in the picture, Crib Grass sticks up all around the crib and is soft, plush, and can be easily pulled down and grabbed by babies. It kind of works like an upside down fitted sheet. You put it on under the mattress after putting on the normal fitted sheet. When you flip over the mattress the crib grass sticks up where the bumper goes.

It's not available until early 2009 and they didn't have a price point yet. Check out other products from Boon at BoonInc.com.

Win a Netto Cub Sleeper & Station – a $1,275 value!

editors — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 16:07:00 GMT

We talk about Netto a lot around here; their baby furniture is a design-y parents dream and David Netto himself stops in from time to time to tell us what he finds particularly drool-worthy.

This month, we’re sharing the love with you in a big way. We will be giving away some of Netto’s finest – a sleeper and station from his Cub collection! And it’s soooo easy to win. If you join our social networking for families site, The Babble Playground, create your profile (including photos!) you are entered to win. Automatically. Just like that. We’ll be announcing the winner on October 1^st, why shouldn’t it be you? Join now! - April Peveteaux

Get the Netto Cub Sleeper & Station at Amazon.

ABC Kids Expo 2008: Ballpark Baby Crib Bedding

Chris Ford — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 18:01:00 GMT

When you're walking around a show as massive as ABC there is a lot of stuff look at, and occasionally something will just jump out at you. For me, Ballpark Baby crib bedding was one of those things. Ballpark Baby makes crib bedding that looks like sports playing fields, wether it be tennis, baseball or my favorite, the football field.

They are a brand new company and their concept is very much still in development (which means I don't have retail prices or places where you can buy it yet). But they have one license so far (Arkansas Razorbacks, pictured) and they're soliciting feedback for which teams people would like. If you're interested you can submit your vote at BallparkBaby.com.

ABC Kids Expo 2008: Bloom Alma Collapsable Mini Crib

Chris Ford — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 16:37:00 GMT

Like I mentioned before, Bloom had a lot of cool stuff at ABC, not the least of which was the "Alma," a collapsable mini crib or bassinet. It's kind of hard to tell from the picture above, but the Alma is a crib that, when you take the mattress out, folds up into a much smaller footprint. It's not exactly portable, but it could easily be tucked away into a closet.

The Mini Crib / Bassinet is designed for babies 0 - 12 months and even has a plastic rail for chewing babies. The ability for it to fold up is what's really cool about it, and it would be perfect in a home where space is an issue, or even a place where the baby sleeps part-time (i.e. Grandma and Grandpa's). It is a custom size though, so you'll have to buy the mattress from Bloom too. The frame will cost $450, and the simple mattress for $80, and coil mattress for $160.

It's not available yet, but you can still check out the Bloom web site at BloomBaby.com

ABC Kids Expo 2008: Netto Louis Crib and Changing Table

Chris Ford — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 13:04:00 GMT

First, in the interest of full disclosure, David Netto (an occasional contributer to Babble) makes my favorite children's furniture. We've had a Netto crib, changing table and dresser in our house for over four years now. Back when I was shopping for children's furniture in early 2004 there wasn't much out there, and if you ask me most of the "modern" children's furniture makers that exist now owe him a debt of gratitude.

So this year at the ABC Kids Expo I'm happy to report that the NettoCollection's new "Louis" crib and changing table didn't disappoint. While the new Louis line of baby furniture still has the Netto white lacquer and wood, the shapes and curves of the pieces are a departure. Gone are the straight lines and in are curvy legs and doors, evoking (according to the Netto Blog) "French 18th century style." To me, those that may have been put off by the strict straight lines of the NettoCollection will be very happy with this new line of furniture. And according to David and everyone else at the NettoCollection booth at ABC, the reception has been great.

The Louis line is a convertible crib and combined dresser/changing table and should be available in early 2009. Check out the blog entry about Louis at Notes from NettoCollection.

Amy Coe at Babies "R" Us

elizabeth leach — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 13:30:00 GMT

Does the name Amy Coe sound familiar to you? She has (or had?) a gorgeous line of nursery decor at Target that I was in love with but it was always sold out. Now, she has a new partnership with Babies "R" Us and her modern, graphic sensibility is still getting my attention.

Amy Coe is deputing this month with four fun collections: Pink Pop, Dot 2 Dot, Zoo Baby, and Simply Swirl all in contemporary colors. Mix and match with your own stuff or outfit your entire nursery with Amy Coe's nursery furniture, bedding, decor, toys, layette, feeding accessories, and, even, diaper bags. This is definitely not your typical Babies "R" Us. Shop now.

New Bedding from Room and Board

elizabeth leach — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 18:00:00 GMT

Room and Board’s furniture and accessories have such a clean, simple, and pretty aesthetic with just enough embellishment to be homey but still contemporary. Take a look at their new crib bedding.

The crib sets aren't cheap but most crib sets aren't. (A set is $539.) The above photo is the Rory Crib Bedding.

The Globe Crib Bedding (below photo) is $280 as a set or you can buy the sheet separately for $64 and the quilt and pillow for $128. It's hard to see in the photo but the embroidery is orange which looks fantastic against the pink sheets. The Globe Crib bedding is discontinued and has limited availability. The Dia Crib Bedding is the blue version with kelly green embroidery.

Take a look at Room and Board’s crib and toddler bedding here.

New from Nurseryworks: The American Collection

elizabeth leach — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 13:30:00 GMT

The Nurseryworks American Collection, designed by Lawson-Fenning, is a beautiful marriage of contemporary and traditional furniture. The crib and changing table have wood spindle legs and there is a wing-back rocking chair with tufted fabric. The result is a cozier feel to modernism and a playful nod to tradition.

The above rocking chair is $1,100 and the below crib is $1350. The price is high, like with all Nurseryworks furniture, but the style is completely original and the quality is impressive. Purchase the American Collection at Fawn and Forest.

Big Deal: 20% Off Dwell Studio Bedding and Other Products

Chris Ford — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 18:14:00 GMT

Looking for crib bedding for the new baby or a comforter for that new big boy or girl bed? Chances are (if you're reading this), you're probably considering Dwell. Even though most of their products are a little pricey, the designs are beautifully modern. And most all of the products they have are not on sale at Design Public.

Dwell Studio makes bedding for infants, kids and adult; as well as tableware and even wall art. Check out all of them here at Design Public, just make sure to use the coupon code SOHO at checkout. Offer is good July 20th through 27th only.

Pre-orders Now Being Taken on the Nest Crib

Chris Ford — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 17:02:00 GMT

Modern design purveyor Design Public is now taking pre-orders on the OFFI Nest Crib. The OFFI Nest Crib was actually originally the Ooba Nest Crib, but apparently it has been out of production for a while, and now the designer (Scott WIlson) is re-releasing it with OFFI.

The crib is made of a high quality maple or walnut veneer on bent plywood. It also converts to a toddler day-bed too, which is good because the crib is going to set you back $2,499, and you'll want to get as much use out of it as possible.

OFFI Nest Crib, $2,499 from Design Public. Pre-order only, shipping this winter.

Oeuf Sparrow Crib Now Converts to a Toddler Bed

Chris Ford — Wed, 14 May 2008 11:05:00 GMT

We've told you in the past about the Sparrow Crib from Oeuf, but there's something new that's available for it. The Sparrow Crib now has a conversion rail available for it, so you can convert that $690 crib you bought into a toddler bed and get some more years of use out of it.

Oeuf Sparrow Crib Conversion Rail, Available in gray, white and birch. $185 from DesignPublic.com

First Week Home: 3 Places to Put Down Your New Baby

editors — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 18:15:00 GMT

Like many new babies, mine wanted to be held constantly at first – so it was a relief to realize, after a few days, that we could actually put him down: in his crib, or the bassinet in the play yard, or the middle of our bed. Here are three more products that have helped give our arms a break.

3. Bright Starts Bouncer – $15.99 on Amazon

An infant bouncer is a great thing to have in the living room; it allows the baby to be semi-upright and look around, but it’s comfy enough that he can take a nap. As seen in the picture, we have a slightly older version of the Bright Starts bouncer.

2. Shangrila Activity Mat by Kushies - $120 on Amazon

If you have splintery hardwood floors – or if you don’t like to vacuum – a good-quality play mat is perfect for tummy time. This one by Kushies actually stays put as our baby maneuvers over it, and he’s fascinated by the black-and-white patterns. Flip the mat over, and it’s got a multi-colored, multi-textured surface with Velcro tabs for the included toy attachments. This is the softest, most well-designed activity mat we’ve seen – a world away from the cheap-looking plastic ones at the baby superstores. Then again, it’s twice the cost – and chances are your newborn can’t tell the difference.

1. Coco Mat Organic Crib Mattress by Natural Mat – $375 on Amazon

After reading our Parental Advisory column about the dangers of plastic in mattresses, I started to re-think the cheap used mattress that came with my perfectly good used crib. The Coco Mat is a truly amazing creation, made from layers of coconut husks (for support and breathability), lambswool (for softness and insulation), plant extracts (for dust mite protection) and cotton – and it’s naturally fire-retardant. (There’s a diagram here.) But the true test: my squirmy baby went instantly into sleep-mode the first time we put him on it, which he’d never done in his less luxe cradle.

Coming up: one bottle to rule them all. – Gwynne Watkins

Casablanca Cribs in Jennifer Lopez's Nursery

Chris Ford — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 23:30:00 GMT

Last week I mentioned the prams Jennifer Lopez has for her new twins, but there are other baby products to gawk at in the People Magazine article too. For instance, the matching "Casablanca Cribs" in the nursery. Even though the picture in People makes it look like neither child has ever spent a moment of their lives in the cribs, this time I'm finding it kind of difficult to make fun of them.

Well, maybe not so difficult.

The Casablanca Premier crib is adjustable, meets all the US safety requirements and has a drop front gate that's integrated into the "scroll bar." And if a big, vintage-looking metal crib with a lot of ornate scrolls matches your design style, then you could do a lot worse than the Casablanca Premiere. I do however think it's a little weird that J-Lo has the same crib featured in Stuart Little II (Stuart Little Two??) but hey, maybe she's a big fan of mediocre kid's movie sequels.

The Casablanca Premier is available as a custom order in burnished gold, silver or satin white for $950 from Petit Tresor.

Area's Bedding: Too Nice for Kid's Room?

Sarah Verdone — Sun, 16 Mar 2008 19:03:00 GMT

Area's simple sheet designs have always been my favorites. Now I wish I had a smaller bed that fit their Mini bedding series -- aqua, orange and green embroidered loops on white certified organic cotton. For cribs (including bumper, crib skirts, quilts) through full-sized beds.