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Drool On This, No Really That's What Baberoo Bibs Are For

chrisjordan — Sat, 01 Sep 2007 15:01:00 GMT

I ask myself this very question every day.

Hip bibs by Baberoo come in a variety of funny sayings. Pick the one that appeals to you. Heck, since they cost $5, why not pick out several.

We all know that babies' moods change like the wind; why not change their bib as often?

Drool on This: Vintage Chenille Dress Coat from Baby Gardener

chrisjordan — Fri, 31 Aug 2007 17:02:00 GMT

In spite of its bedspread like quality, or maybe because of it, I adore this vintage inspired coat.

Cornflower blue coat made from authentic vintage chenille. Swing style coat has a bold flower design, covered buttons, and 100% cotton lining in a pink floral design.

It even comes with a matching hat. I know. If cuteness could kill.

Available at The Baby Gardener for $64

Droolworthy: The First Years Hands Free Baby Gate

Karen — Sun, 26 Aug 2007 13:04:00 GMT

We used 3 baby gates in our home when Thomas was old enough to bum-scooch into the kitchen and drink the dog water. Often I would find myself juggling too many things while trying to open a gate and end up with the heaviest things hitting my toes. This Hands Free Gate would have been a foot-saver, and the price is only a stitch more than a regular baby gate. Press the foot pedal and nudge the knee pad to open and make sure it clicks behind you to ensure it's closed afterwards.

On sale now for $47.99.

Drool On This: Lucky Jade Cashmere Baby Blankets

Karen — Mon, 06 Aug 2007 11:03:00 GMT

Available in a wide variety of patterns, these 100% cashmere blankets would make for a beautiful baby gift. Available in the 24" x 36" size for $220, or the 14" x 14" for $40, these snuggly keepsakes put the cash in cashmere.

Online at Lucky Jade.

Drool on This: Skookum Baby Diaper Bags for Baby and Dolly

Karen — Tue, 31 Jul 2007 13:31:00 GMT

While in Chicago, I had the good fortune to be in the vicinity of some of the cutest dolly diaper bags I have ever seen. Skookum Baby, out of British Columbia, is the place to get them. Hand made by Amber, Mom to Hannah, these drool-worthy bags are vibrant and practical, what with their many pockets and washable matching change pads.

Custom order several styles right online, for both dolly and real babies too. Shown above is the Disco Dot Bag for your little one's dollies ($30).

Hat tip to Kimberly of Sanity and the Solo Mom at iVillage, who nearly lost her bags to a very jealous me.

Drool On This: Must Have Tutu: Part Deux

Karen — Sat, 21 Jul 2007 21:04:00 GMT

Did you miss out on these tutus? No worries! Check out these gorgeous tutus from Beary Basics! These ones are even better than the first ones I found. And now that I'm about to be an Auntie, these types of items are in the back of my head should this baby be a girl. Geez I hope so - I'm Tonka'd OUT!

$36.95 at Sandbox Couture.

Drool on This: Butterfly Bed and Breakfast

Mir — Thu, 12 Jul 2007 11:02:00 GMT

Be still my girly heart: it's a wooden dollhouse with butterfly shutters. The available accessories are just as darling, from the shower complete with corner shelf down to the bedding on the trundle bed (all in wood, of course). The Butterfly House itself can be yours for $155, with the 5-room furniture pack running you another $75 and a matching family to live there going for $26. All are available at Little Wonderland.

Drool on This: Djeco Wooden Tea Time Set

Mir — Wed, 11 Jul 2007 12:29:00 GMT

No detail has been spared in this darling wooden tea set, from the scalloped tray right down to the wooden tea bags and sugar cubes. And they even include a cake and candles, because really, what preschooler wants to sit around drinking tea? Djeco has done what I've not seen anyone else do: They've made a tea set every little girl will adore, and it's durable wood rather than breakable ceramic. Perfect.

Now start saving your pennies (or calling in Santa), because it's $45.99 at Oompa Toys.

Drool-worthy: Must Have Tutu

Karen — Sun, 08 Jul 2007 22:02:00 GMT

Tears welled up when I spotted this heavenly tutu made by Kiwi Industries. Already beautiful with layers of tulle, they went a step further and sewed silk rose petals into the design. Reason number 47 why I want a daughter.

Hurry. Two colors have already sold out, and at $30, they aren't bound to last long. Available at Izzy & Ash.

Update: I found the lavender and yellow at Wildflower Children on sale for $25.99.

Drool on This: Tree Blocks Tree House

Mir — Tue, 05 Jun 2007 21:06:00 GMT

You don't have to be an environmentalist to appreciate this one; this stunning tree house from Tree Blocks boasts retractable ladders, pulley system, crane, and even a water well. Boys and girls alike will be clamoring to begin creative play on this veritable kingdom for imaginary wood nymphs! No need to imagine them, though -- the coordinating fairy family (and their rough-hewn furniture) may be purchased separately. The house and furniture are "hand made from natural wood, with no living tree ever harmed."

It's not cheap ($245 for the tree house, furniture, and dolls), but perhaps if you consider it sculpture rather than a plaything you can justify it. I sort of want one for me.