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Spit Up: What Does a $1230 Baby Spoon Look Like?

SunnyChanel — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 15:30:00 GMT

How much would you spend on a baby spoon? $1? $2? $5? Maybe $9.99? How about $1230? Yeah, I thought not. Want to see what a $1230 baby spoon looks like. Just look below and check it out for free!

This Diamond Sterling Baby Spoon by Christofle is made of sterling silver and features a small diamond on the handle…hence the high price tag. This spoon is an exclusive for Vivre right here if you have that kind of money in your kid’s cutlery budget.

Not Potpourri, POO-Pourri

JeanneSager — Tue, 19 May 2009 14:30:00 GMT

Ah, potpourri, pretty scented bits to stick in the back of your drawers to keep your clothes smelling oh so good. Right?

Well, not exactly. How about Poo-Pourri, pretty (well, lemony) scented spray to keep away the eau du diaper?

From the company that makes Poo-Pourri for spraying in the toilet after a big well, you know what, comes a bottle for spraying in the diaper after an equally big you know what.

Poo-Pourri actually smells pretty good, based on bergamot, lemongrass and grapefruit. We're past the diaper stage in my house, so I can't say how well it works on them, but we still have the occasional pile of stinky wipes around, and it managed to leave our garbage can smelling fruity!

So what do you think parents? Willing to give it a try to kiss the diaper pail smell goodbye? Get a small bottle of Poo-Pourri Jr. from Poo-Pourri for $12.95 (that's about 200 uses per bottle, depending on how liberally you spray).

Mrs. Potato Head's Got $1,500 Worth of Bling

JeanneSager — Wed, 06 May 2009 21:30:00 GMT

Remember how cool we thought we were when no long had to stick toothpicks into our actual straight-from-the-ground potato to play Mr. and Mrs. Potato Head Get Married? The plastic potatoes are soooo 1980, honey.

Because now Mrs. Potato Head's got bling.

Covered from head to, well, head, in Swarovski crystals, the Lady Spudiva is also way out of our price range. She runs a cool grand and a half over at Crystal Icing.com (although she's currently 10 percent off! Such a deal!)

So we're hoping this isn't meant FOR kids. Anyone, anyone, Bueller? Because my daughter has a habit of smashing Play-Doh into that big butt flap on the back of her (crystal-free) tuber.

What do you think parents, spectacular or spit up?

Check Out a Potato Head that's more my speed:

Stick it to - and on - Mr. Potato Head

Silver Uggs? Really?

SunnyChanel — Fri, 01 May 2009 02:00:00 GMT

When I think of Uggs, I think of natural brown and tan granola like tones. Soft in color and texture, Uggs are known for their earthy dirt hued style. But these kids' metallic silver Uggs? They look like they’re meant more for a space mission than for a walk in the park. They are still the same classic Ugg boot in material, design and feel, just way way shinier. You can pick up a pair here for $123.

Let Them Cuddle Brains?

JeanneSager — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 22:52:00 GMT

So you've got the "right" preschool in your sights and your little egghead has already mastered the list of presidents. He's got all the brains you could ask for. Or does he?

The same folks who put out that recalled cuddly plush uterus has a plush set of brains for . . . well, we're not sure what for. The folks at I Heart Guts! say the body's command center deserves a little love, but we're thinking this one might get a rise out of their medula oblongata.

What do you say? Spit up or spit out the details on where to get it (that would be straight from I Heart Guts! for $20)?

And check out these oddities:

Cupcake-Flavored Dental Floss

Battery-Powered Booger Sucker

Spit Up: Wanna Creep Out Your Cowpoke?

Cathy Hale — Sat, 18 Apr 2009 19:00:00 GMT

Nothing delights your little cowboy more than a leather tuffet with limbs attached to it. Ew. Yes, part of the joy of tuffets is their absurdity, but this is just creepy! I can sort of understand the chandelier with cowboy boots on it, although that seems like a rather stinky decorative idea. But this Western Boot Tuffet with ceramic boots on the bottom? I think it would give kids nightmares. I can see it in a men's smoking room/lounge at a private golf course in Dallas, but a nursery? Anyway, this weirdness can be yours for $605, hence the spitting up reference.

Spit Up: Most Expensive Kid’s Hairbrush

SunnyChanel — Sat, 11 Apr 2009 19:01:00 GMT

How much do you think this child’s hairbrush costs? $85. Yup, $85 dollars to brush your kid’s tresses. But as one of the sites who sells the brush points out “it’s also the perfect size for mom to carry in her Marc Jacobs bag” or in layman’s terms, “are you into conspicuous consumption, well this is for you!”

It is made by the premiere hairbrush maker Mason Pearson and features the same craftsmanship that the adult version boasts, just in a smaller size. It does have that old school quality and it totally classic but $85 for a kid’s hairbrush? I think not. Check it out here.

Cupcake Flavored Dental Floss - Too Much?

JeanneSager — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 20:56:00 GMT

So you reeeeeaaaaallly want to get your kids to step up on dental hygiene? We've got bubblegum-flavored toothpaste, so why not cupcake-flavored floss?

Too much? Not according to the folks over at Perpetual Kid, claim this will turn the morning and evening routines into a party. A party in their tummy perhaps? Because the worst part of bubblegum-flavored toothpaste is just how much of it my kid EATS instead of brushing with. And you couldn't pay me to wipe a kid's hind end only to be forced to pull a long piece of floss out of you-know-where.

So what do you think? Heading over to the Perpetual Kid to buy some for your little cupcake for $3.99? Now the cupcake bandages, those I might pick up . . .

Battery-Powered Booger Sucker: Would You Buy It?

JeanneSager — Sat, 04 Apr 2009 16:47:00 GMT

There's a part of me that says hooray - somebody finally improved on that awful bulb syringe and made it easier to use. The other part of me? Is snorting in total booger-less derision.

Zo-li, makers of the On-the-Go Formula and Snack Dispenser that I L-O-V-E have come out with the Breathe, a battery operated nasal aspirator for sucking snot out of noses faster than your little hands could squeeze the bulb.

The gentle, steady suction does the trick, they say, so your child doesn't have to suffer through a second more of stuffed up misery.

Considering how much of a fight it is to get the aspirator in their nose, not to mention pulling it out, cleaning out the snot, then squeezing, shoving it back in and starting the process all over again, this could be a big help. Then again, a little hard work never hurt anyone.

What do you think?

Spit Up: Baby Girl Toupees

Lisa Mulcahy — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 20:35:00 GMT

There are too many things wrong with this that I don’t know where to start. Since when did it become unfashionable for baby girls to be bald? A hair+band accessory, Baby Bangs, $29.95 is basically a toupee. As much as I hate headbands in general on babies, this is even more ridiculous. They come customized to fit your baby in a variety of different styles and hair colors.

Talk about a lesson in self-consciousness? And don’t you think it would be weird if someone met your baby one day and she had hair and the next day she wasn’t wearing her Baby Bangs?

Here's the before picture of this poor child. I think she looks beautiful the way she is.

Bibs to Go: Spit Up or Sanity Saver?

Aaron Burgess — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 14:00:00 GMT

The nice thing about Bibs to Go (besides the SAMi design, we mean) is that you can conveniently toss this pad of 20 tear-off, spill-resistant paper bibs in the diaper bag for use whenever you need it. The bad thing, of course, is that whole "to-go" concept. For the same price (or less), you could have a single, washable bib for just the same purpose. Your call, greenie.

$11.95 from Spoon Sisters.

Spit Up: $265 Maternity Jeans

Cathy Hale — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 14:00:00 GMT

The price we pay for denim that already looks worn is just amazing. Do we love William Rast jeans? Yes, we do! Should expecting moms have to pay $265 for a pair of designer maternity jeans? No way! No matter how skinny you stay or how plump you become, your maternity jeans will not fit long enough to be a worthy investment. When it comes to pricey denim, shouldn't we get some type of perk for gaining the weight, carrying the baby and delivering the baby? For $265 they should throw in a free pair of normal William Rast jeans ($242) to give us something to look forward to after the pregnancy! Aside from the baby, of course. ;-)

Spit Up: Organic Armpit Hair for Your Baby

SunnyChanel — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 19:30:00 GMT

Once upon a time adhering to an organic lifestyle was synonymous with being a hippy, wearing sandals regardless of the weather and letting all your body hair grow and flow freely in the wind. Wry Baby is getting all retro on the organic front and embracing the shave free lifestyle as well as the organic one with this “Enjoying an Organic Lifestyle” hair armpit snapsuit. And yes, it is made of 100% certified organic cotton.

I shudder to think of a baby wearing one of these but if you want to see your little one sporting “copious amounts of armpit hair”, you can pick one up directly from Wry Baby for $27 here.

Spit Up: $330 Par-tay Dress

Cathy Hale — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 19:00:00 GMT

Oh, oh, oh... and oy. This is a phenomenal dress, indeed. The colors are amazing and the details are divine. The tulle underlay is really fabulous. Yet, this is a silk dress and we all know how much fun silk is to clean. And it's for a little girl. And by little, I mean toddler/preschooler. And it's $330. What's wackier than the price? The fact that somebody out there - right now - is ordering this Eloise Silk Party Dress without even blinking an eye. Here's a hint. It's not me!

Check it out at Neiman Marcus. Superb? Yep. Spit up upon? You betcha.

Pre-Order Your Pricey Polka Dots

Cathy Hale — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 22:30:00 GMT

Crisp, clean and oozing sophistication, this beautiful Infant's Polka Dot Dress narrowly misses being cast into the Droolicious "Spit Up" category, even though the price is a wee bit high and the notion of pre-ordering clothes for an infant is rather asburd. The combination of pleats, big white polka dots, the perfect bow, matching bloomers and a trapeze shape does make for an adorable outfit. And the grey is a wonderful departure from the typical palette of colors for spring. Sorry folks, just can't bring myself to rake this one over the coals. I'll let you do it for me! ;-)

You can pre-order your baby girl her Lili Gaufrette garb for $98 at Saks.

Spit Up: $1350 for a Diaper Bag?!? Really?

SunnyChanel — Sat, 21 Feb 2009 17:28:00 GMT

Yeah, with our current economic forecast, I doubt anyone will be buying this bag any time soon. This bag designed to carry diapers, bottles and spit up rags goes for the staggering price of $1350. Yup. $1350 for a diaper bag. Who would dare to market a mommy accessory at this price point? Tod’s, the well respected leather goods company that is famous for it’s supple leather driving shoes. Their Pashmy Mummy Baby Bag is “for the chic mom: a utilitarian carryall”. But if you in the market for pockets, this bag has them. The Mummy Bag has six outer pockets and ten inside pockets and comes with a detachable changing pad…and for that price it better. You can check out the bag, which is available from Saks Fifth Avenue, here.

Spit Up: Creepiest Lamp Ever

SunnyChanel — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 21:30:00 GMT

Wonder what the creepiest lamp ever made would look like? Well here it is my friends. Peticollin has produced standard everyday baby dolls since 1901. In 1931 They made a line of popular multicultural dolls that were called the “melting pot” series and now they have taken it a wee bit further with a doll that doesn’t possess a natural skin tone but a bright neon blue. And they’ve inserted a light bulb in the baby dolls torso that emits a soft glow. The 14” doll lamp is available here for $49.95. But be warned, it might cause nightmares.

Creepy or Cool? The Zaky Infant Pillow

SunnyChanel — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 19:02:00 GMT

Need a hand? We’ve got an extra one for you…and your baby. If you’ve ever put a infant to sleep, you know the challenge of attempting to extract a hand from their body only to have them awake as soon as you move your limb even an inch. Maybe you’ve fantasized of being able to disconnect your arm and to be able to leave it with your baby while you did things like sleep, bathe or eat. Well, an enterprising mom has created the answer for you, so now you won't have to get the surgical kit out. Let me introduce you to your new arm…The Zaky!

The Zaky by Zakeez is a “therapeutic positioning pillow” that mimics the weight, feel, and look of a parent’s hand. You can also add a scent or warm it up to make it even more realistic. You can pick one up from Amazon for $35 per hand (regularly $67.43).

Spit Up: Burberry Stroller in...uhm, Plaid

Cathy Hale — Fri, 16 Jan 2009 17:00:00 GMT

Last month, we here at Droolicious spit up on the Juicy Couture Stroller from Maclaren, which is waaaaay better than this Burberry Stroller. So if we spit up on a chic pink and brown with fur trim stroller, we MUST delight in ragging on this eyesoar. Nothing screams "I'm only sporting plaid because it's really expensive" like this $700 umbrella stroller by Burberry. But wait - it has check trim, lining and removable fleece-lined bunting bag. Oh, and it's lightweight. What a deal. $700 for this? Puh-leez. Sorry Burberry Stroller, you have officially been spit up upon. (Hurts, don't it.)

Gold Plated Slinky - 50% Off!

SunnyChanel — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 17:30:00 GMT

If you can’t afford the $1250 teddy bear made out of real money, maybe you can afford this gold plated slinky that just happens to be half off! You, yes you, can possess your very own collectible slinky that is plated in real genuine gold. Why have your kid play with such a pedestrian toy as a regular steel hued slinky when they can have one that shiny and gold, plus it comes in a sturdy wood box. You can get one for half off at Barneys for $50 here (regularly $100).

Spit Up: Chantal's Pretentious Toddlerware

Cathy Hale — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 18:24:00 GMT

"Won't he look smart?" Absolutely! Is that before or after he purposely sits in a mud puddle, rips his pants, smears food on his jacket and feeds those candy-like buttons to his baby brother? I'm guessing before...

Nothing pleases a two-year-old boy more than an elbow-patched Marie Chantal lambswool blazer ($345) paired with a country shirt ($80) and corduroy pants ($100) that make lots of swishing noises when he walks. Oh, and the jacket is dry clean only. What a dream.

Spit Up: The Juicy Couture Baby Stroller

SunnyChanel — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 21:30:00 GMT

Nothing says “I’m a label whore” more than a ostentatious designer branded piece of baby gear like this Juicy Couture baby stroller from Mcclaren. To be honest, I am feeling the brown and pink hues, and I like the interior stripes but the Juicy logo on the top, sides and all across the safety harness is overkill. Oh and the price is too. This buggy goes for $450 and is an exclusive to Neiman Marcus and Juicy Couture.

Baby Gets Wiggy With It

Cathy Hale — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 14:38:00 GMT

BabyToupee.com sells wigs for babies. Why not? All I can say is this would make Suzanne Sugarbaker very happy. (Not sue if you ever watched Designing Women, but there was an episode where Delta Burke's character, Suzanne, made a long black wig for Charlene's baby who wanted to be in beauty pageants. It was hilarious.)

Spruce up baby's appearance with The Lil Kim, The Donald (as in Trump), The Bob (as in Marley) and The Samuel L. (as in Jackson). I don't know about you, but I'm always wishing I could dress up my baby as Donald Trump. If only he had thicker crazier hair. My dreams have finally come true! Yes, I realize these wigs are meant to be funny. And they are. Creepy is just an added bonus.

In all seriousness, this company gives 10% of all of its proceeds to children's charities like Locks of Love for young kids suffering from medical-related hair loss. The wigs may be small, but the company has a big heart.

Spit Up: I'm Your Baby Girl and I Want This

Cathy Hale — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 16:12:00 GMT

Dear Mommy,

I’m the sweet, innocent, adorable little light of your life - your princess - and I have needs. Just like you, I desire the finer things in life. A nice crib to yell in. Gourmet foods to spit up. Soft diapers to poop in. Plush friends to boss around. Miracle creams. So this holiday season, here’s my list of demands suggestions that might make me smile. Then spit up.

We all know German engineering is best. That’s why I’d like a mountain of Baby Dior Silicone Pacifiers. They’re only $45 each. I will lose one hourly for about three days. Then I’ll have a whole bunch to play with and then - POOF! - they’ll all disappear again. I’d love to tell you how I perform this trick, but then I’d have to kill you. Sorry.

I also need quite a few Baby Dior Crown Baby Bottles - anything with a princess crest on it, you know. It’s odd that you’re paying $45 for a plastic bottle that isn’t labeled BPA-free. It’s not even glass. Oh, I get it. Ha-ha. Those Germans crack me up.

Love, Your Baby

Spit Up: Kate's Moss Hat

Erin Behan — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 21:07:00 GMT

I'm a big fans of kids hats and a general fan of the stuff Giggle carries on its website, but I can't say I'm a fan of the amusingly named Kate's Moss Hat ($34). I mean, who would plant a giant piece of moss on their kids head and call it a hat? For the record, it's fully lined. And don't even get me started on the Flower Power Hat ($34), below.