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Star Baby: Jessica Alba Honors Her Daughter’s Feet

SunnyChanel — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 17:30:00 GMT

One thing about babies, it’s hard to stop kissin’ them. That soft skin, those big cheeks, their inability to escape your peeks, they are prime victims for our love. Here Jessica Alba gives her daughter Honor a great big peck on the cheek as she carries her at a local park.

But Honor doesn’t need to be carried, she should be working on that walkin’ especially since she’s wearing a perfect pair of shoes to get moving - the Pediped Originals. Here Honor wears the delightfully adorable and stylish Zoe Sandals in Metallic Pink. These very flexible shoes have a soft sole, Velcro Fasteners and have the approval of the American Podiatric Medical Association. Let’s hear it for style and function for your little one. You can pick up a pair from Pediped here for $32.

Photo: Just Jared

Star Baby: How Does Jessica Alba Keep Her Baby Warm?

SunnyChanel — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 21:30:00 GMT

Jessica Alba and husband Cash Warren hit Manhattan with daughter Honor Marie. While spring has sprung, it’s still a little nippy out. How do they keep their young daughter warm? With the 7A.M Enfant “Le Sac Igloo”. This warm and cozy baby bunting can be used in the stroller or as a car seat blanket. It’s waterproof so it protects against the rain, snow and wind. You can pick up one to keep your own baby warm from Amazon for a big discount of $48.81 (regularly $130) here.

Star Baby: Jessica Alba Keeps the Germs at Away

SunnyChanel — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 03:40:00 GMT

Do you know where germs congregate more than any other place, more than bathrooms, or pubic phones? Shopping carts. Yup, these common conveniences don’t just shuttle your groceries, they transport germs. Jessica Alba and hubby Cash keep the cooties at bay and their daughter Honor healthy with the handy and handsome Buggy Bagg Black Toile Shopping Cart/Highchair Cover. This cover has a quilted liner, padded pillow, and large pockets to store your baby’s goodies. You can pick one up from the Shopping Cart Cover Shop for $57.99 (regular price $69.99) here.

Photo via Just Jared

Star Mom: Jessica Alba Does Diaper Dudes

SunnyChanel — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 17:11:00 GMT

Jessica Alba went on an outing with daughter Honor to the farmer’s market on a recent sunny California day. On this shopping trip she opted for a more utilitarian diaper bag rather than her fancy schmancy $695 Jamah number. Here Alba lugged around the unisex magic that is the Black Dad Survival Kit by Diaper Dudes. This ‘sporty’ styled messenger bag features an ergonomic across-the-chest design which makes for easy carrying. There are three exterior zip closed pockets for easy access. It also comes with a padded changing page, a removable cell phone pouch, a ‘Mini Dude’ and a bottle holder. You can pick one up directly from Diaper Dudes here for $110.

Star Baby: Jessica Alba Takes a Walk with Her Jogger

SunnyChanel — Tue, 24 Feb 2009 19:00:00 GMT

Jessica Alba took a walk with her daughter Honor. Although Alba wasn’t dressed for a morning run, she opted to tool around with her Jeep Jogging Stroller instead of the Orbit Stroller she is usually spotted with.

Here Alba takes Honor for a spin in the Jeep Overland Limited Jogging Stroller in Swift. This simple three wheeler is pretty tricked out with features like a “Music on the Move Parent Tray” that has speakers, amplifier and jack for your CD player MP3 player or your IPod, dual cup holders removable weather shield, a snack tray and a large storage basket. You can check out all the other features of this three wheeler here. And if you’re in the market for a jogging stroller, this may be a good choice since it’s not only celebrity approved but it’s on sale! You can pick one up for $179.99 (regularly $291.40) here.

Photo: Just Jared

Star Baby: Jessica Alba’s Daughter Takes the Rite Stride

SunnyChanel — Sat, 21 Feb 2009 22:17:00 GMT

Even though Jessica Alba’s baby daughter Honor is wearing a pair of sturdy walker shoes, mom Alba opted to carry her to their destination. What shoes is Honor sporting? A pair of classic Stride Rite Lil Katerina Stage 1s. These lightweight soft and flexible t-strap shoes have a Natural Motion System that “mimics barefoot walking”, great way to assist young walkers. You can pick up a pair of these from Zappos here for $28.90.

Star Baby: Jessica Alba Believes in Safety 1st

SunnyChanel — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 18:00:00 GMT

Jessica Alba went shopping with her hubby Cash and daughter Honor the other day. No, they didn’t hit The Grove or Robertson Ave., nope, they hit their local ToysRUs. One of the items they picked up along with a butterfly crib set was the Safety 1st Tubside Bath Seat. A perfect pick for bathing a baby when they are between a mini-baby tub and sitting upright solo in the big kid tub. This bath accessory has a swivel seat so you can get those hard to reach spots. And it’s cushioned for comfort. You can shop just like superstar Alba and pick one up from ToysRUs too for $29.99.

Star Baby: Jessica Alba’s Daughter Honors Pink Floyd

SunnyChanel — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 19:00:00 GMT

Looks like the Alba household likes to visit the Dark Side of the Moon. Here Jessica Alba’s 7-month-old daughter wears a purple tie-dye Pink Floyd Baby tee. I don’t have time to go to Haight Street to check the local head shops to find one, but if you want your kid to get a head start on a love of laseriums and The Wall then you can pick up a basic black Dark Side of the Moon T-shirt for babies and toddlers at Amazon for $22.00.

Photo: Celebrity Baby Scoop

Star Baby : Jessica Alba Honors the Chuck

SunnyChanel — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 18:30:00 GMT

How does Jessica Alba honor the classic low top style of the canvas Converse Chuck Taylor? By putting a pair on her infant daughter Honor Marie. These timeless sneakers are the go-to shoe for celebrities and civilians every where. Here Honor wears a pair of pink pair fro the Converse Chuck Taylor line , you can pick up a pair here for $24.95. Also if you’re not feeling the pink, there is a whole rainbow of colors you can choose from.

Star Baby: Jessica Alba Keeps Her Baby Hangin’

SunnyChanel — Sat, 03 Jan 2009 05:08:00 GMT

Jessica Alba was cold chillin’ at the park the other day…literally. Both her and her 6-month-old daughter Honor were bundled up to keep warm in the winter cold. On hand was another layer in the form of a fancy schmancy Minky Baby Blanket in Damask and hot pink. It’s soft, stylish and available at Bella Due here for $36.

Photo: Via Jezebel

Star Baby: How Does Jessica Alba Keep Her Baby Busy?

SunnyChanel — Sun, 14 Dec 2008 17:19:00 GMT

Jessica Alba was out and about with her husband Cash and daughter Honor in LA the other day. How does this Hollywood couple keep their baby busy? With the ever popular Whoozit by Manhattan Toy. My daughter had one when she was a baby and loved the action packed plush Whoozit. It rattles, it squeaks, it crinkles, and it also has oodles of bright colors and patterns to keep them visually busy as well. It attaches to your baby’s stroller, which makes for some busy time for those family outings. You can get one for you babe here for $24.

Star Baby: How Does Jessica Alba Carry Her Honor?

SunnyChanel — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 23:39:00 GMT

On a stroll in NYC on Sunday, actress Jessica Alba and her hubby Cash Warren had their hands full with their coffee, tea and each other. When you’re walking hand and hand while sipping a refreshment, it’s best to have a hands free baby carrier if you’ve got a little one to juggle as well.

Of all the baby carriers out there, which one does Jessica opt for in carrying her daughter Honor? With the Belle Baby Carrier in Organic Sand ($99.99 here). The Belle Baby people kept four important things in mind when designing the carrier: “baby safety, product quality, comfort and style.” Four things that are important indeed.

Photo from Celebrity Baby Scoop

Star Baby: Honor Thy Mother – Jessica Alba Shows Off Daughter

SunnyChanel — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 16:53:00 GMT

Jessica Alba holds on tight to her daughter Honor as she leaves a New York City Hotel this week. How does she wrap her baby up? In the Aden & Anais Swaddle Wrap in white with green polka dots. These wraps are made of soft breathable muslin and come in a set of four, the one above is part of the Mod Critters set. ($39.99 here) .

(via Just Jared and Celebrity Baby Scoop)

Metal Hooks for Your Rockin' Baby--Jessica Alba Loves 'Em

Erin Behan — Wed, 21 May 2008 15:16:00 GMT

If organization is a challenge in your household, you might want to give these Metal Mania wall hooks a try. From Crib Rock Couture, the hooks are cut from solid steel, polished and painted for a high-gloss shine. I'm partial to the blue octopus ($49.99), but there are a variety of styles to choose from. But you really don't care which one I like ... Click through to find out which hook Jessica Alba and Cash Warren just got for their nursery!

The Alba-Warrens picked out the Flying Hearts wall hook ($49.99) in pink for their to-be-born baby girl.

Jessica Alba's Tricycle Brings the Bling

Chris Ford — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 09:45:00 GMT

Earlier this month Jessica Alba's friends threw her a baby shower, and like I mentioned before, the guests went home with a goodie bag of their own. Well, according to E! Online, one of the presents was this Swarovski Crystal encrusted tricycle by Glitzy Bella. Want to know how much? You'll have to click through the jump...

I called a place where they sell them (the Hard Rock Store at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino here in Las Vegas) and they told me that they go for $2,000. I'm wondering though, does one actually bring it to the park? And what happens when the crystals start to fall off? What kind of glue do you use to put Swarovski crystals back into a tricycle?

Who says the rich have it easy?

Check them out at GlitzyBella.com (beware of the annoying music that automatically plays though...)

Jessica Alba Gives Tastybaby

Chris Ford — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 16:58:00 GMT

Mom-to-be Jessica Alba had a baby shower last weekend, and as a party favor to the guests she gave out goodie bags from Tastybaby. I'm not sure exactly why most shower guests would want or need a blue "eco-tote" bag full of organic baby food and recipes, but I'm guessing it didn't cost Jessica Alba much anyway. [UPDATE: According to a rep from Tastybaby, the bags contained a bottle of champagne and the "Life's A Peach" baby food - the makings for the Bellini's that were served at the shower. Baby food and booze? Now you're speaking my language. -mdd]

Tastybaby is an organic baby food company, and if stuff like that matters to you (organic, that is) it looks like they have some good products. Most of the items come frozen and have cute names like "Life's A Peach" and "Peas On Earth". You're going to have to be ready to pay for it though - most items cost $5.99 for three 3.5 oz servings (or $0.57 an ounce).

Tastybaby is available at select Whole Foods, Bristol Farms and online here.

Also, check out Aaron's comprehensive break down of organic baby food on Droolicious: Baby Food Porn: 10 Sources of Natural Num-Nums

Baby Food Porn: 10 Sources of Natural Num-Nums

Aaron Burgess — Mon, 07 Apr 2008 15:03:00 GMT

(Happy Baby frozen organic baby foods; photo by Maren Caruso)

It's easy, convenient and, perhaps best of all, really cheap to load your cart with 50-cent jars of pureed, cooked-to-within-an-inch-of-its-life sustenance, but for parents seeking something more than Beech-Nut or Gerber, the main option has traditionally involved a food processor, frequent trips to the produce aisle, and lots of trial and error. (We won't even get into growing your own food...)

All things considered, that's still the smartest way to ensure your baby is getting the highest-quality nummers, and if you'd prefer just to scroll to the end of this list, we've even got the links to prove it. For those of us who are pressed for time, however, there's an ever-growing number of flash-frozen, refrigerated and nutrient-packed food available, much of it with the organic and all-natural clout to match its good taste.

Here, then, are 10 healthful baby-food lines even we at Droolicious would eat -- and many we already have. (Burp.)

1) Earth's Best Organic: This list excludes corporate behemoths like Gerber (too easy), so based on sheer market penetration, Earth's Best is looking like the 800-pound gorilla of organic baby foods. Though the company has teamed with Sesame Street to offer toddler-friendly frozen organic breakfasts, snacks and meals, most of us are probably familiar with Earth's Best via the jarred and boxed foods we've plucked off the shelf at Target, Whole Foods and other big retailers. The other companies in this round-up, of course, swing the opposite way toward the cold aisles. (Store Locator)

2) Happy Baby Premium Organic Baby Meals: One of the longest-running U.S. distributors of frozen organic baby foods, Happy Baby also makes some of the yummiest mushy concoctions out there. From the squash/apple variety pack (pictured) to the chunkier, DHA-supplemented Baby Dhal and Mama Grain, Happy Baby's wares are nummy and vividly colored enough -- thanks to flash freezing, which also keeps valuable vitamins intact -- that even Mom and Dad may find themselves taking a nibble. (Store Locator)

3) Homemade Baby: Though we're swooning over Homemade Baby's description of its organic num-nums as "hand prepared and kettle-cooked under a chef's supervision," the stuff looks as mushy as any other food here. Available in three stages, from smooth to semi-chunky, Homemade Baby's foods do have a neat feature in their "Meal Integrity System," which is a fancy way of saying the company can trace the ingredients used in your kid's food via a production number. (The true test of a type-A, anal-retentive parent is how many of you will.) Look for it in the refrigerated section. (Store Locator)

4) Maddy's Organic Meals: It may not mean much to parents living elsewhere, but for Midwesterners, it'll be good to know that Maddy's flash-frozen organic baby foods -- which, like many others featured here, also come in three stages of chunkiness and flavor complexity -- come from ingredients grown in America's heartland. Unfortunately for the rest of us, Maddy's distribution hasn't yet extended beyond that same heartland, but if you're in the Midwest, you can help spread the word online. (Store Locator)

5) Mom Made Foods: If you remember Oprah's show about Moms Who Made Millions (I don't, but that's what Google is for), you may recall this little Virginia-based company, which, after just two years in business, has racked up enough awards and press coverage (including a 5-Minute Time Out on Babble) to make the competition take notice. The concoctions, also frozen to lock in their flavor, color and nutrients, have until recently been limited to the basic flavors above, but the newly announced Mom Made Meals and Mom Made Munchies lines will expand MMF's flavors to include burritos, cheesy mac and pizza -- all organic, of course. (Store Locator)

6) Nummy Nums Baby Cuisine: Besides their great name, Nummy Nums offer some of the more complex flavors we've found among frozen baby foods, including Orzo Pasta with Sauce Bolognese and Broccoli, White Cheddar and Quinoa pilaf. The company uses the term "all natural" to describe its ingredients -- no emphasis on what, if anything, is organic here -- and if your little one isn't quite at the adventurous stage yet, pick up some of the delicious, milder Mango Vanilla (pictured) or Strawberry Banana Purees: Whatever baby doesn't eat, you will. (Store Locator)

7) Peas of Mind: Peas of Mind foods also live in the freezer aisle, but you won't find any simple purees here. The company's "Puffets," firm, hand-held casseroles bursting with ingredients like organic fruits, veggies and legumes, are a great way to sneak nutrients into your kids' bellies. Because of the size and texture, Peas of Mind's foods are aimed at little ones 12 months and over, and if your child suffers from food allergies, you'll want to pay attention to the ingredients list, as whole milk and yolk-free egg noodles abound. (Store Locator)

8) Plum Organics: While the well-distributed (Target and Babies 'R' Us) Plum offers simpler and single-ingredient organics for delicate palates, the company's more complex flavors sound good enough for the grown-up dining table. Black Bean Tomato Ragout, Mango Mueseli and Turkey with Harvest Vegetables are among Plum's newest additions for the 9- to 12-month crowd, but if you ask us, the 6-month crew has it even better with Pumpkin Banana. (Store Locator)

9) Tastybaby: If Tastybaby's website, packaging and overall image seem like the perfect pairing of culinary creativity and whip-smart communications, credit the moms behind the company: One is a world-class chef who worked under Wolfgang Puck; the other, an Ivy League journalism grad and former TV reporter. Between 'em, they've found ways to make baby food appealing not just to kids (fun names like "Peas on Earth" belie the presence of mint and brown rice in the dish), but also to parents (thanks in part to celebrity endorsements from Jessica Alba, Law & Order alum Elisabeth Röhm and others). Plus, what other company would recommend adding its purees to a Bellini? (Store Locator)

10) Wholesome Baby Food: When natural and organic ingredients are important, the convenience of prepackaged food can be its own reward; but if you're the DIY type, this site shows how much cheaper it can be in the long run to buy, puree and freeze your own baby food. There's a ton of info here, not the least of which will school you on the hidden costs, financial and otherwise, of pre-packaged food; easy age-appropriate recipes (from mush to solids); and the do's and don'ts of freezing and heating your own num-nums. You don't need to spend a penny, unless you want to grab the site owners' e-book or visit one of their partner links, such as the one for the freeze-and-store cubes above.

Got another brand you prefer? Tried and liked/hated any of these? Let us know in the comments.

Svan Chair: A High Chair for the Entire Childhood

Chris Ford — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 18:15:00 GMT

One of the things that Jessica Alba got from Tyra last week is a high chair I think I've seen, but have never really checked out. The Svan Chair looks like it hits all the marks of good baby furniture: functional, convertible as your child grows, beautiful to look at and, considering how long you'll use it, reasonably priced.

Aside from looking good, the best feature of the Svan Chair is how it grows with your child. It starts out as a normal chair with a tray, then when the tray is removed and you can sit your child at the table without fear of having them fall out. Then the seat can be lowered as your child grows. Plus it has a foot rest, giving restless swinging legs a place to be. It's not the cheapest chair at $250, but considering how many years it will be at your kitchen table, it seems with it to me.

Svan High Chair, around $249.95 (find a retailer at SvanUSA.com).

Jessica Alba Baby Shower "Gifts"

Chris Ford — Fri, 01 Feb 2008 22:24:00 GMT

If you haven't heard yet (and if you haven't, then you really should be reading FameCrawler more often), Tyra Banks just threw Jessica Alba a baby shower on her television show (because really, if there's one person who needs free kids stuff, it's the Fantastic Four's Invisible Girl). Apparently the Tyra Show got together with MomLogic.com and came up with a bunch of new products that every new Hollywood mom must have. After the jump I'll list them (along with some of my own snarky comments).

The Cariboo Classic Bassinet ($359.95) & Cariboo Activity Gym ($159.95). A beautiful, expensive bassinet that she'll use for about six months and then get rid of.

Cariboo Puretec Blankets $99.95 - $159.95. A baby blanket for $159.95 doesn't even deserve a comment.

Lillebaby Euro Tote ($119.95). Baby in a bag! We've been talking about these for a while on Droolicious.

Svan High Chair ($249.95). Even at that price, it's hard to make a snide comment about a beautiful high chair. Even though if you so much as cut a piece of pizza on it you'll dramatically reduce the resale value. OK. It wasn't that hard.

Svan Scooter ($119.95). For the right age group (i.e. not Jessica's impending infant) this is a really cool product.

Svan Bouncer ($119.95) For a hundred and twenty dollars it better take care of the midnight feeding too.

Yo My Booties Baby Booties ($50). If you can't put your infant in Uggs, super-furry baby shoes are probably the next best thing.

Yo My Booties Zebra and Cheetah Sweaters ($85). Expensive, but these look pretty cool.

Yo My Booties Pom Pom Hat ($50). Isn't a baby hat for $50 the definition of conspicuous?

Valco Baby TriMode All Terrain Stroller ($425) with Infant Bassinet ($150). No comment. I'm a Bugaboo man myself.

Lautrec Toulouse Diaper Bag ($236), Mommy Chic Diaper Bag ($395) & Femme Chic Diaper Bag ($360). Any one of these would be way too much money, but three? If you're worried about your kid crapping on it, it's time to get a new diaper bag. And if you don't care about your kid crapping on a $395 diaper bag? More power to you.

Lil Safari Girl Pre-Walker and Lil Dino Boy Pre-Walker Shoes ($34.95). A new Robeez ~~competitor~~? [Reader Laura correctly points out, Robeez is also owned by Stride Rite, having a virtual baby shoe monopoly. -mdd] I'll have to check them out.

Sleep Sheep, Sleep Sheep on the Go, Lavender Lab, Baby Sheep Rattle ($6 - $24). Finally. A baby toy.

Bel Bambini Gift Basket ($500) and Gift Certificate ($1000). Oh. I guess there wasn't enough free crap. Now she can go pick out some more herself.

So there it is. And the grand total of all the free swag Jessica Alba is getting? About $4,861.50 by my calculations.

Check out more about it at Mom Logic.com (including a clip of the show).

Photo of the Tyra Show source: Pagesix