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First Look: Cybex Strollers

Nicole Feliciano — Tue, 26 May 2009 19:30:00 GMT

Cybex strollers hit the streets late this summer.

Look out Silver Cross and Maclaren, there is a new high-end stroller brand en route to the US and they plan to turn the heads of fashionable American parents.

Last week, Cybex previewed their new line of buggies and baby gear in New York. The colors were bold and sophisticated, the construction clean and sturdy. Cybex designs their line in Kulmbach, Germany and manufacturers at their own plant in China—quality control was stressed again and again.

The brand is extremely popular in Europe and now thanks to a new partnership (Regal Lager), Cybex is coming to Amrica. First up, Cybex will be rolling out four stroller models in the US: Ruby, Onyx, Topaz and a sublime city pram called the Calisto (shown).

Moms are sure to swoon for the ingenious one-pull harness (found on all the models). It adjusts like a well-made car seat--taking the fussy task of tightening the harness and making it a thing of the past. And the hood attachment is one of the cleanest we’ve found.

Ruby, the lightest stroller, weighs about 12 lbs. and will start at $140. Prices go up with added features until you reach the deluxe model, the 19 lb. Calisto (priced around $350). This jazzy Calisto will have aluminum wheels, adjustable handlebars, and four recline positions and will accommodate the Cybex car seat. Place your orders now for August 1st shipping.

Marc Jacobs Doodles Away for Your Daughters

SunnyChanel — Fri, 22 May 2009 19:30:00 GMT

You can get a white tunic and a Sharpie and go to town, or you can pick up with all-over print Danielle Doodle Dress by Litte Marc Jacobs. This 100% cotton A-line dress looks like a leg cast that been attacked by an 8th grade class, but a really really cool 8th grade class. If you don’t trust you or someone else’s Sharpie skills, you can pick one of these ‘designer’ duds here for $98.

7 Days of Summer Dresses & Sandals - Tropical Silver

SunnyChanel — Fri, 22 May 2009 14:00:00 GMT

I intended on doing 7 Summer Dresses from 7 different designers. But here is another pick from the brand new clothing company Cupcakes and Pastries, their stuff is just so damn cute. This boho chic blue and green floral print dress features cute short flutter sleeves and silver accents at the collar and hem. The metallic hue takes this dress from being muu muu to marvelous, really. You can pick up one here for $60.

To bring out the silver detail in the above dress, here is a pair of silver sandals...just another way keep your little girl cool. These snowflake like slip on beaded sandals by Venettini (58-Erie) are a gorgeous sandal option for the fancy girly girl. These beautifully crafted and sturdy sandals have a cushioned sole for all day comfort. One great thing about these white/silver shoes is that they are such a neutral tone they’d go with all the color of the wardrobe. You can pick up a pair here for $69.

First Look: Kokopax Baby Carrier

Nicole Feliciano — Thu, 14 May 2009 14:00:00 GMT

Not a sling type? Kokopax is a soft new baby hauling solution.

Sarah Spoor a mom of four (go figure) dreamed up the new Kokopax carrier. Sarah must have needed her hands free to take care of the brood. Some how this craft mama found the time to make her notable contribution to baby gear: a comfortable carrier that appeals to style-savvy moms.

Unlike slings, the Kokopax carrier distributes weight evenly. The carrier can be used for babies six months up until two years (maxing out at 35 pounds). Technically sound, what makes us love the Kokopax are the little touches. The padded straps are mighty comfortable and we love the cushion on the lower back portion. Not to mention the five-point harness, lightweight frame (weighs less than three pounds), and handy kickstand.

Our pint-sized tester enjoyed the ride--nice and cozy in the seat. There’s even a toy ring to keep baby entertained—but our tester found the world’s-eye-view stimulating enough.

Finally then there's the fashion aspect. Covered in stylish modern fabrics, Kokopax is decidedly more chic than a traditional baby backpack. Colors and prints range from “Licorice” (basic black) to “Buds” a sophisticated Asian print. $179.99

Use code mmtren2009 to receive a 10% discount on any order from www.kokopax.com.

First Look: Sun Busters SPF 50 Swim Clothing

Nicole Feliciano — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 17:30:00 GMT

Time to suit up against the sun.

Kids hate to be lathered in protective sun cream. But they will wear trendy swim clothing without a fuss. For families who love the outdoors Sun Busters is a cool solution.

Sun Busters swimwear line has a built-in UPF of 50+ to protect children from over 98% of dangerous UV rays. Groovy rash guards and board shorts look surf ready. How cute are these pieces from the Summer 2009 line:

Apple green & peach long sleeve rash guard $42.99 (available later this spring)

Apple green & peach girls board short $32.99 (available later this spring)

Apple green bucket hat $23.99

Besides looking rad, you know you’ve got some serious protection when the Skin Cancer Foundation supports your gear. Sun Busters sizes range from sizes 3 months to 12 years.

First Look: Disney Organics by Disney Baby

Nicole Feliciano — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 21:00:00 GMT

Disney delivers organic baby fashions.

Earth Day garnered a lot of attention last week, but green parents think about the environment all year long. To the delight of many wallets, there are more and more value-priced options that are doing away with pesticides and chemicals. Disney is jumping into this green marketplace with a line of organic cotton baby clothing.

Disney Organics by Disney Baby is a line of well-priced, subtly-styled clothing. These tasteful fashions are embellished with the lovable Winnie the Pooh (no day-glo race cars or glitter princesses in this collection). What could be sweeter than this boy’s coverall with matching hat in a blue and cream? Girls’ items include sleepers and dresses paired with bloomers. Find them at JC Penney stores and JCPenney.com. The suggested price of the pieces is $26.99, but we found them on sale for $19.99.

First Look: Trendy Outfit for Moms-to-Be

Nicole Feliciano — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 21:30:00 GMT

Motherhood doesn’t equal frumpyhood.

We get it. No one wants to spend a mint right now on maternity clothes. But that doesn’t mean you have to live in stretched out sweats. We’ve found a trendy new outfit from Motherhoodmaternity.com that will have you feeling “in” without maxing out your credit card.

For a kicky spring outfit we love the boyfriend jean paired with a girly ruffle top. Motherhood Maternity's charmeuse blouse with ruffle neck and banded smock bottom will work for date night or a girls’ brunch ($19.98). And the jeans look just like the pair Katie Holmes wears out and about. Since we don’t have Tom’s bankroll we think spending under $50 for these Motherhood Maternity's Destructed Secret Fit Belly boyfriend jean ($44.98) sounds about right.

Spring Time Flavor: Flowers By Zoe Heart Dress

Lisa Estall — Sat, 07 Mar 2009 03:07:00 GMT

Spring is in the air and what better way than to brighten it up than with this Flowers By Zoe Heart Dress. Reminiscent of the 60's this smocked dress features ruffles at the bottom and sleeves. The material is made of Spandex and rayon.

The price is $75.00 and sold at honeyandheroes.com.

Congratulations Baby Love Winners!

editors — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 15:35:00 GMT

Here they are!

Check out the March Photo Contest: Sleeping Baby and enter to win a Luca Glider from Monte Design worth over $1,000!

Last Chance to Win this Dress...and More!

editors — Sat, 28 Feb 2009 16:39:00 GMT

If you haven't entered the February Photo Contest: Baby Love over at The Babble Playground - this is your last day! And you don't want to give up the opportunity to dress your kiddos in these amazing styles from the East Meets Brazil collection at Tea Collection. The Izumi dress (pictured above) is perfect for your little lady and if you've got boy types check out the Waves hoodie pullover -
If you are the lucky grand prize winner you'll get to shop with a $500 gift certificate from Tea Collection in your pocket. You can go crazy and buy every single piece in the collection. Do it! Winner announced on Monday. - April Peveteaux

Get the Izumi dress at Tea Collection for $55.

Get the Waves hoodie pullover at Tea Collection for $55.

If you want to shop now Tea Collection is offering a 15% discount to Babble readers during the month of February - enter code babble15 at checkout.

First Look: The Children's Place Summer Collection

Nicole Feliciano — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 14:30:00 GMT

A peek at the Summer ’09 Collection from The Children’s Place.

Sure, you still may be shuffling the family out of the house in parkas and snow boots. But summer will be here before you know it. To beat the winter blues, we’re sharing a sneak preview of the Summer 2009 collection.

What can you expect? Rainbow bright colors, funky graphics and loads of accessories. You can also expect value for your dollar. It’s one of the things we love most about The Children’s Place—the prices. A recessionista (a thrifty fashionista) can outfit the entire family for a day at the beach without tapping into what’s left of the kids' 529 accounts.

Here’s a taste:

Water shoes (shown on girl) $6.50
Floral tankini (shown on girl) $16.50
Swim trunks (shown on boy) $12.50

Other trendy looks include maxi dresses for girls, striped beach polos for boys and “little talker" bold graphic bodysuits for babies.

Nautical and Adorable - Free from Tea!

editors — Fri, 20 Feb 2009 21:34:00 GMT

There’s nothing cozier than a springtime sweater. Tea Collection has some beauties in their East Meets Brazil collection, like this Mokusou wrap cardigan, and you can pick them all up for free!

If you want to spiff up your kiddos wardrobe with Tea Collection children’s clothing, join The Babble Playground and enter our February Photo Contest: Baby Love today. The winner of this, the cutest contest you’ve ever seen, will go home with a $500 gift certificate where they can also grab these Mizumoto Stripe cropped pants. Slip them on with the wrap cardigan and your little girl will be able to withstand those serious gales of wind on the open sea. – April Peveteaux

Get the Mokusou wrap cardigan at Tea Collection for $69.

Get the Mizumoto Stripe cropped pants at Tea Collection for $49.

Plus 15% discount when you enter code babble15 at checkout!

Tea Collection Giveaway & Discount!

editors — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 23:02:00 GMT

Spring is right around the corner. We swear. Tea Collection children’s clothing will make you forget that blizzard outside your window and have you ooohing and ahhhing over the delightful outfits you can put on your little ones, such as the Daily Tea Blossom Wrap Neck Dress pictured above. Say, how would you like $500 to spend at Tea Collection?

With that kind of cash you could also pick up this Moth Tee for the boy!

Just head over to The Babble Playground and enter our February Photo Contest: Baby Love and you’ll be eligible to win the grand prize of a $500 gift certificate to Tea Collection! If you just can’t wait then shop at Tea today where being a Babble reader will get you a 15% discount. Simply enter babble15 at checkout and save on these spring faves during the month of February. Hooray! – April Peveteaux

Get the Blossom Wrap Neck Dress at Tea Collection for $27.

Get the Moth Tee at Tea Collection for $21.

Editor Picks: Maternity - BabyCenter Sale

editors — Fri, 02 Jan 2009 22:50:00 GMT

From the time I was old enough to beg for department store clothes for Christmas, my mother made it clear that no fashions would be purchased until December 26th. This year is a great time to take mom’s advice judging by the super sales all over the dang place.

Elizabeth just wrote about the closing sale at BabyCenter.com and I found a pretty comfy deal with the Organic V-neck dress by Schone. Sadly, as I check the site, this dress I stole for 90% off ($6.80!!) is sold out. And while I love it (even though my husband told me I looked “really pregnant-y”) I won’t taunt you any longer. Here are some other maternity picks that are still available:

Vivian Deep V top by Olian

Multi-colored sassiness available in sizes small – xl at $28.00 (xl is $41.99).

Earth Friendly Yoga Pant by Dress

While the black is much more my style, at $45 compared to the latte version at $13.50 I may have to ditch the NYC uniform. Available in sizes small to xl in both black and latte. $13.50 - $45.00.

Keyhole Dress by Olian

From $31.20 - $39.00, this sexy number is still available in all sizes in black and olive.

Get them all at BabyCenter.

First Look: Liz Lange for Timi and Leslie

Nicole Feliciano — Sat, 27 Dec 2008 03:50:00 GMT

Who says luxury is dead! The marketers behind this brand still think plenty of moms will shell out $500 for a chic diaper bag.

Timi and Leslie bags are often spotted on the arms of the hottest celebrity moms (Courtney Cox, Angelina Jolie Nicole Kidman, etc.). These designers are clearly gunning for the high-end market…recession be damned. It's a good thing they are partnering with a pro on thier latest line. Maternity maven Liz Lange is the mastermind behind this new assortment of glam mommy bags with suggested retail prices ranging from $300.00 to $600.00.

On thing’s for sure, you’ll definitely turn heads at your next playdate carrying the purple Rita in reptile patent leather. Other styles included quilted models and metallic satchels.

BellaBand: A Maternity Miracle

Cathy Hale — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 16:30:00 GMT

The BellaBand™ is a solution to all of the fashion-related twists and turns you'll encounter during your pregnancy. Oh, how I wish these had been around when I was expecting! Too big for your normal clothes, yet too small for maternity clothes? Read on...

It's a seamless-knit, ultra-soft, thick, stretchy band of fabric. The top hem is wide and flat to reduce lines under your favorite shirts. The bottom hem is double-sewn to prevent riding up. It actually grips your pants, skirts and shorts. (Ingrid Carney is one clever mommy!)

Why so great? Because you can wear your favorite pre-pregnancy jeans unbuttoned, pull the BellaBand over them with your favorite shirt and - Voila! A perfectly cute outfit. You'll probably start using it around 18 weeks or so. Towards the end of your pregnancy you'll love it, because all of your elastic waistbands will start to get pushed down by your big belly. The BellaBand will keep you covered. See how it works! Now available at Nordstrom in a variety of styles. A wonderful baby shower gift!

For the Fashionista

Lisa Mulcahy — Thu, 27 Nov 2008 14:30:00 GMT

Even before there was Project Runway, kids (especially tween girls) have been drawn to fashion design. I have fond memories of the fashion plates of yore. I wish this professional looking set was around when I was tracing models with colored pencils.

Ideal for girls 9-12 years, the Fashion Design Studio, $29.95, comes with expert tips, sketch book, 12-inch black velvet mannequin, white satin “starter” dress to embellish, fabric, glue, and sewing basics including scissors, tape measure, needles, thread and pins. Start saving for that FIT tuition.

All You Need Is...This T-Shirt

SunnyChanel — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 16:30:00 GMT

Forget “all you need is love”. All you need is this awesomely cool long sleeved T-shirt for your kid. Okay, I know, that’s pretty shallow. Love should win out in any and all scenarios. But when spying this Limited Edition Beatles Sgt. Peppers shirt by Trunk, it’s pretty easy to jump to some pretty drastic moral choices. So what to pick? Love or the T-shirt? You know, I think it’s safe to say you can have them both, especially if your kid likes the shirt. You can get your shirt (love sold separately) here for $86.95.

When Sharks Attack!

SunnyChanel — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 14:30:00 GMT

There are those kids who are obsessed with all things related to dinosaurs or anything to do with dogs and then there are your shark kids. The children who are both scared and also totally intrigued by our toothy friends of the sea. For them, there is this hoodie.

The Shark Attack Hoodie by Small Paul ($48.95) features an image of flying Ace Julius in his single engine plane on the front and the hood is fringed with a series of pearly whites and has a pair of shark eyes, nostrils and gills. It’s scary enough to keep all predators at bay, yet cute enough to want to give them a great big hug.

Star Mama: Jennifer Garner Has Got Good Jeans

SunnyChanel — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 01:04:00 GMT

When I was pregnant with my daughter, I was totally upset when my blossoming belly outgrew my favorite pair of jeans. The demin pair in question were by J Brand Jeans. Simple, clean cut and great fitting …once. Had I known there were J Brand maternity jeans, I wouldn’t have had to shed any tears or try to use a rubber band to extend my beloved jeans fly in order to get a couple more days, weeks or maybe even a month of wear out of them.

Here Jennifer Garner wears a pair of J Brands Love Story jeans, the ones I wish I knew about. They’re flattering, comfortable and sturdy. And really that’s all you need when knocked up. Oh and lots of sleep. That helps to. Sadly, they ain’t cheap. But if you dare you can get them here for $198.

Star Baby: Suri Watch - She’s Keeps it Warm

SunnyChanel — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 23:35:00 GMT

Suri Cruise and Mama Katie were hitting some shops in chilly NYC yesterday. Katie made sure Suri was casual, cute and most importantly warm. Yes, it is true, Suri is wearing a pair of…jeans, demin jeans. But of course she fancies it up with a pair of her metallic hued shoes and her Beige/Tan Burberry Jacket. This exact jacket, The Autumn/Winter fur trimmed beige coat, is hard to track down but you can get one on sale (in small sizes) here, but you can steal Suri’s look with this Burberry Toddler Puffer Coat with faux fur collar ($355). Yeah, it’s Burberry so it has a high end price tag in addition to high end quality.

Photo: Just Jared

Editor Picks: Maternity - HOTMilk Maternity Bra

editors — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 18:06:00 GMT

Not too long ago our team of crack reporters on Droolicious tracked down numerous sexy maternity bras, but a lot of you had shout-outs for the previously unheard of, HOTMilk. Naturally, we had to find out if this bra was as fiery as its name.

The New Zealand company has been keeping Kiwis expanding bosoms comfy and, well, hot for some time and have arrived in the US of A . We were able to get our hands on a saucy Silhouette of a Secret bra and undie set in black lace with a ballet pink lining. The cotton lining is super soft so you never feel like you’re sporting a hot lacy number under your tees or silk tops. Comfort and sex appeal are rare bedfellows during the journey to new baby town, so we applaud the HOTMilk people in making a gal feel both at the same time while offering an easy snap-off for the nursing that is surely in our future.

An online UK store sells the Silhouette of a Secret bra for £33, which is what $500 US? We kid, but before spending even a small amount on a new bra we highly recommend you get a professional to measure you for a good fit. There's craziness with the boob and rib cage expansion and you want to keep the gals comfortable and supported for better living. - April Peveteaux

Find out where to get it at HOTMilk.

Star Kid: Will Smith’s Daughter Gets Tough

SunnyChanel — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 00:37:00 GMT

Will Smith’s 7-year-old daughter Willow shows us her tough side at the recent Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa premiere recently. The young fashionista sported a punky Larok Girl’s Studded Biker Jacket that’s available at Bloomingdale’s for $158. This jacket is appropriate for the ‘pit’ or the playground and will give any kid that edgy “I’m totally cool, and you best not mess with me " vibe. You can get your kid some punkness here.

Photo: Via Just Jared

Faux-Fur Glamour - ON SALE from Old Navy

SunnyChanel — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 23:10:00 GMT

I really love Wes Anderson’s The Royal Tenenbaums. One of my favorite characters, in a film chalk full of them, is Gwyneth Paltrow’s moody and self-absorbed Margot Tenenbaum. This jacket for toddlers and little girls from Old Navy totally reminds me of the vintage coat she wears in this beautifully art directed movie. As Old Navy themselves say about the piece, it’s “your grandmother’s coat reproduced”, This old-school faux-fur cozy coat is perfect for your little Eloise or Fancy Nancy in training. And the best thing? It’s on sale right now for $22 (was $36.50).

Star Baby: Suri Doesn’t Get Bugged By Bad Weather

SunnyChanel — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 17:30:00 GMT

Little Suri Cruise doesn’t let a little precipitation rain on her parade. The spawn of TomCat took to the chilly streets of NYC looking darling as usual. She held on tightly to her Kidorable Ladybug Umbrella (which you can get here for $13).

My question is, if it’s chilly and there is some kind of need for an umbrella, shouldn’t there be an jacket or coat involved in her ensemble? Perhaps this mini fashion plate just didn’t have anything that matched her designer dress and her whimsical umbrella. yeah, being a 2 ½ year old fashionista must be tough.