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Gwyneth Reads Eric Carle!

JeanneSager — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 20:35:00 GMT

What's better than a CD of our favorite Eric Carle books? One of our favorite moms reading the classic stories.

Gwyneth Paltrow lends her acting chops and gentle voice to four of Eric Carle's "what do you see" classics, inclinding Brown Bear, Polar Bear, Panda Bear and Baby Bear in Brown Bear and Friends, a new book on CD from Macmillan Audio Books.

Perfect for popping in the CD changer and handing your tot the book version for car rides, Gwynnie brings these animal tales to life the way a true mom (or dad) always does - by doing all the "voices." Spanish versions of each, plus a copy of Brown Bear voiced by Carle's co-author Bill Martin Jr. help round out the hour-long disc, but in total geek fashion, I have to admit the two best tracks come at the end. They're two parts of an interview with the man himself. Carle talks about finding his way into children's books - beginning with Brown Bear, Brown Bear. With a hint of his German accent still remaining, he sounds like a bit of a cuddly bear himself!

Get it from Amazon for $10.99.

Celeb Designed Mommy-and-Me Collection

Cathy Hale — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 20:00:00 GMT

If you're feeling spendy or a wee bit curious, check out the new Jubilee Collection from Lilly Pulitzer. This collection is unique because nine American celeb moms helped design the pieces. Famous mommies like Angie Harmon, Gwyneth Paltrow, Elizabeth Hasslebeck and Debra Messing helped create this mommy-and-me line. Pictured here is the Brooke Shields Little Tunic Dress ($98) available in toddler and youth sizes.

Check out more dresses with a sprinkle of MommyQ's perspective.

Editor Picks: Maternity - Childish GP Jean & Giveaway

editors — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 22:14:00 GMT

My endless search for maternity jeans that don’t fall down and/or make me feel like my stomach is being cut in half has ended with the GP jeans from Childish. These soft and stretchy jeans (minus the big blue band that seems to come standard with all maternity pants) almost make me feel normal. You know, if not for the ginormous bump atop the frayed waist.

Childish is the LA-based maternity and baby wear company created by Skye Hoppus, wife of Mark (Blink 182) and a former MTV exec. So naturally these boot leg, three-snap sassy pants are also celebrity-ready, as they are named after iconic mom, Gwyneth Paltrow. And no matter how you feel about Duets, these jeans are in tune with your butt.

For real, these are the jeans you slip on for your trip home from the hospital while telling everyone, “Wow, I can’t believe I fit into my pre-pregnancy jeans, already!” They’ll totally buy it. – April Peveteaux

We have a Nicole shirt from Childish to give away! Send a note to babblecontest@gmail.com with the subject Childish to win.

Star Baby: How Does Gwyneth Paltrow’s Moses Play?

SunnyChanel — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 16:32:00 GMT

When I think of a Moses playing, I think of him shuffling the ten-commandments or playing hide and seek in the sand dunes of Egypt. But a modern day Moses, and son of Gwyneth Paltrow and Chris Martin plays his own way with his Mr. Potato Head. Here Son and Mum are walking along with Moses toting his classic Playskool Mr. Potato Head ($6.99). Totally classic and a toy that continues to stand the test of time, hey even the original Moses probably would have loved it.

(photo via Jezebel)

Star Baby: Gwyneth Paltrow’s Son Moses Sneaks Around

SunnyChanel — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 12:35:00 GMT

Gwyneth Paltrow carried her sleepy two-year-old son Moses yesterday in London. How does her little boy sneak around? Wearing his totally classic black high top Converse toddler sneakers ($19.95) of course. From the Ramones to that random teen at the mall, the Chuck Taylor's have always been the iconic shoe choice that gets bonus “cool” points. Will they ever go out of style? I seriously doubt it.

Photos from Nicole Kidman's Nursery

Meredith Broussard — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 19:10:00 GMT

Want to see where little Sunday Rose sleeps when she's not snuggling with mom Nicole Kidman or dad Keith Urban?

Reportedly, Sunday's nursery holds a Solare crib from Q Collection Jr, given to her by Nicole's pal Eli Halliwell, CEO of Jurlique (which makes organic skin care products). This isn't a photo of the actual nursery, but here's an idea of what the crib looks like in a room to get your fantasies going:

The crib is made of locally-sourced solid ash and bent wood, and the adjustable mattress support is made of 100% recycled no formaldehyde added plywood. The whole thing is painted with with water-based, non-toxic, low or no VOC finish. I like the orb mobiles in the arch on either end. Gwyneth Paltrow and Sheryl Crow are said to share my opinion, as they own this crib too.

Solare crib from Q Collection Jr, $1220 (plus free shipping) at fawn + forest.

Q Collection Junior Nursery Furniture

Chris Ford — Sat, 16 Feb 2008 12:07:00 GMT

I recently discovered this line of children's furniture, and I have to say it looks really beautiful. Q Collection Junior has all the typical pieces, changing tables, cribs and chests, but there are also some really interesting stools and storage pieces too.

The furniture has modern clean lines without looking clinical or sterile. Everything is also apparently made of wood from responsibly managed forests, and the cribs are also the "first in the world to receive Greenguard's 'Children & Schools' indoor air quality certification". Of course it's not cheap, but if "green" products matter to you, you could do a lot worse.

And according to their web site, Gwyneth Paltrow also loves them. Not that you should buy your baby furniture based on the recommendation of Academy Award Winners necessarily, but they're just saying.

Q Collection Junior, $1,220.00 for the Solare Crib (pictured).

Silver Cross Dazzle Stroller: Not-Black is the New Black

Aaron Burgess — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 17:03:00 GMT

When last we were going gaga for Silver Cross' Dazzle, the lightweight, celebrity-attracting stroller was only available in black, and pounds sterling seemed to be our only payment option for it. Since then, of course, we've been able to find the Dazzle in everything from standard Cosmic Black to (my personal favorite) Tangerine.

One of the lighter, more minimalist-friendly designs in Silver Cross' arsenal, the Dazzle is still priced a bit steeper ($299) than similarly fashioned garden-variety models, but if you're looking to pair the easy use of an umbrella stroller with the luxury of a standard Silver Cross, this is your happy medium.

Available here and there online, or visit Silver Cross' store locator to find a retailer near you.