droolicious : monkey

We're Cuckoo for Kokopax

JeanneSager — Wed, 20 May 2009 19:30:00 GMT

It helps that the Kokopax logo feeds right into my monkey obsession, but the real reason I'm bananas for their new line of totes? They look like something I would have carried around town before the kid came along!

Makers of the hot new tot carriers, Kokopax's line of totes come in canvas designs to match. But they stand on their own as gorgeous carriers for everything besides the baby.

With a slot for a bottle (theirs or yours) just inside, a generously-sized zippered compartment, three more sectioned-off mesh compartments and an extra removable zippered pouch, there's room to spare for everything you need when you're on the go. Or you can leave the baby and their gear at home, and tote this bag for a day out on the town, just you.

The totes are $79.99 apiece, but we've got a special discount for Babble readers. Enter bbbllee at checkout to receive 10 percent off anything from Kokopax.

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Cheeky OranguCoo Clock

Cathy Hale — Tue, 19 May 2009 19:30:00 GMT

Last month, I blogged about a decorative faux Coo Coo Clock. Well, a few parents emailed me to see if I knew about a more realistic version. As fate would have it, last week while shopping for a gift at OHbaby! (in Austin, TX), I spotted the OranguCoo Clock. A cheeky little monkey actually pops out of the door every hour to say, "Ooo, Ooo!"

Based on the description, the clock has a light sensor so it is quite while baby sleeps. Not sure how that works during naps though. Anyway, the zebra-striped clock is really cute in person and would make a unique and fun addition to your child's room. It also has a button for encore performances. On sale for $30 at Highlights.

Five Finds for On-The-Go With Your Little Monkey

JeanneSager — Wed, 13 May 2009 13:30:00 GMT

The comparison between kids and monkeys is an obvious one. Both wiggle out of any situation. Both love to climb. And both are just too darn cute. With roadtripping on my mind of late, and starting to top the minds of parents planning vacations everywhere, I've put together a list of my favorites for on-the-go with your little monkey!

Before you can get this show on the road, you have to have everything ship shape and bristol fashion. Or car shape and booster fashion as the case may be. The olli from clek has earned its place as parents' favorite booster seat because it's easy on us all! With a strap that makes it easy for them to carry (especially if you're taking a trip by plane or train), a easy click system into the LATCH on your standard automobile and a design that's easy on their hind end and legs on long car trips, the olli has alley-ooped into our hearts. Throw on a Paul Frank cover (which can be removed for washing!), and I'll be a monkey's uncle if this isn't the best booster seat I've found yet. Get one from CSN Baby for $99.99 with free shipping with little Julius monkeys printed all over or get the Standard Julius (just one big monkey face) for the same price (including free shipping) from Strollers.com.

If your kids are crazy about the little rubbery decals for their Crocs, Martin the Monkey from PakNak is waiting to clamber up onto their bag. For dressing up their bags when they're on the go, PakNak's decals sport a Velcro backing so they can be changed in and out while the "loop" side of the Velcro stays attached to their bags. We're bananas for Martin, but he's got other pals out there too. Get them from PakNak for $3.99, and take advantage of the promotion going for Babble readers - enter PAK20 at checkout to get 20 percent off your order.

And what's a bag decal without a bag to put it on? They weren't monkeying around when they made this one. The Four Peas Blue Monkey Duffel bag does succeeds where many bags for kids fail by offering plenty of space for all their stuff. Whether this is an "overnight at grandma and grandpa's" bag for hauling all their valuable stuffed animals or the suitcase for all their staples for summer trips, the sturdy nylon and denier bag (PVC-free), can handle everything they want to stock inside. Bonus points for the adjustable strap to make this one last out of toddlerhood and on toward teen. Get it from PolkaDot Patch Boutique for $46.

Before you offer up a primate education, I know monkeys and chimpanzees are not the same thing. Monkeys have tails, chimps don't, and so forth. But most folks who are fans of one are fans of the other, and every kid could use a friend in the backseat on a long trip (especially one who doesn't scream "I'm not touching you" with its finger hovering a quarter of an inch from his forearm). Why this admittedly non-monkey buddy? His plush outside is made from 100 percent soybean fibers, his insides from 100 percent Kapok. Part of Aurora's eco-friendly "Aurora Naturally" line, he's super soft and naturally resists bacteria (because we all know how clean kids keep their toys.) Get him from Amazon for $29.99 and qualify for free shipping.

Truly a two-for-one deal, Steven Joseph's toiletry bags are so soft and cuddly kids can fill them with their toothbrush and other must-haves or they can use them as a pillow on the ride to granny's house. Steven Joseph doesn't monkey around when cooking up goodies for kids - the bags are all machine-washable. Get the monkey toiletry bag for $18.95 from Chocolate Cake Club (add $10 if you'd like to get it personalized).

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Monkey Door Hooks

AmandaHill — Fri, 06 Feb 2009 02:00:00 GMT

These Monkey Door Hooks are both cute and convenient. They can be used to hang towels or robes for your child while also managing to look as cute as a door hook monkey can look.

Click behind the fold to read more.

The monkeys are made from enameled metal and come in sets of three. Click over to Pop Deluxe to find out more.

Etsy Alert: Who Has Monkey Feet?

SunnyChanel — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 23:30:00 GMT

Does your baby have monkey feet? No? Then how maybe you should get them some cute monkeys for their feet? Etsy Seller Lil Cubby has created these adorable Monkey Booties with red and white ribbon ties. These wool felt lined booties are sturdy and keep their shape very well. The monkey’s face and ears are individually appliquéd on. You can pick up a pair here for $17.99.

Wooden Animal Umbrellas

Cathy Hale — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 18:30:00 GMT

Your duckling will love this one-of-a-kind Duck Umbrella. With bright colors and a lovable face, your kiddo will welcome all raindrops. Cute wooden umbrella friends include a blue rabbit, pink rabbit, cow, monkey, frog, elephant and many more. Yours for $28 at Little Wonderland. In fact, this cool online store specializes in wooden toys from around the world. Check it out.

Monkey Tree Mobile Makes A Great Gift

Chris Ford — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 19:30:00 GMT

One of the best baby shower gifts we ever got was a mobile for the nursery. Not the Fisher Price, make noise for the baby kind, but a beautiful one that hangs off the ceiling above the crib. We've written about mobiles from Flensted before, but my favorite is the one pictured above.

The Monkey Tree Mobile from Flensted has five little monkeys climbing a tree, and is both modern and totally fun. If you're looking for a baby shower gift that's affordable, unique and also perfect for a boy or girl (or a shower for a baby of unknown sex), Flensted Mobiles are definitely something to check out.

Monkey Tree Mobile, $32 from Design Public. Also, check out all the Flensted Mobiles at Design Public here.

The Babble Review: Zoobie Pets

editors — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 22:01:00 GMT

It’s a blankie! It’s a plush doll! And it’s exactly what your little one will want to snuggle with on trips to Grandma’s while keeping his tootsies warm. The Zoobie two-in-one pet is pretty compact so your kid will be willing to carry it through the maze of the airport this holiday season. But it folds out to create a blanket and pillow/cuddle object once the Bendaryl has kicked in.

Zoobie Pets come in many exotic but lovable favorite animal types: Hada the Hippo, Lencho the Lion and Bobo the Baboon to name a few. We like Maskaka the Monkey (seen above) and his impish smile and especially like how easy it transitions from stuffed animal to useful travelling companion. So it’s no wonder Zoobies have won a plethora of awards from the iParenting Media Award to being Hot Mom Approved. That’s right, there’s even a seal for that one - and we're wondering how we can get our hands on it. - April Peveteaux

Get it at Amazon for $29.99.

Calico Critters: Hey Hey It's the Monkeys

Sarah Verdone — Thu, 24 Jan 2008 18:07:00 GMT

Cute, fuzzy little animal figurines. Call me crazy, but I am completely obsessed with Calico Critters. Sometimes when my kids are sleeping, I line up all the little guys in a row and....uh, never mind. Now they've added the Mango Monkey Twins to the menagerie of bunnies, mice, bears, and other creatures. The homes and accessories are all plastic (albeit, very well-made), but oh, the peachy, soft finish of the critters themselves! Cuteoverload fans, take note. You might just O.D. on cuteness with these things.

Hand Made: A Partner For Jumping On the Bed

chrisjordan — Thu, 13 Dec 2007 18:02:00 GMT

Fiona the cocoa and pink monkey is looking for a home. She is 14" tall and is made from Amy Butler fabric with a brown corduroy body and ears.

Fiona has button eyes, so not suitable for little button eaters. She is perfect for older toddlers and children.

Available at Bit of Whimsy Prims for $22

Eddie Bauer Harness Buddy Puts a Monkey on His Back

Mir — Fri, 28 Sep 2007 16:03:00 GMT

I'm not interested in having a debate about toddler leashes, but if you must use one, I'm all for something that looks like a cute animal backpack rather than something that screams "Help! Call Child Protective Services!" This oh-so-politically-correctly named harness buddy from Eddie Bauer ($9.99 at Amazon) fits the bill nicely. He gets to wear the monkey (who has a zipper pouch for trinkets), you get to hold the tail and pretend you don't have your kid on a leash. Perfect.

The Dr. Said, Monkey Wall Decals Cause Less Head Injuries

chrisjordan — Mon, 24 Sep 2007 11:03:00 GMT

No longer jumping on the bed, the monkeys are jumping up on the walls.

Each monkey decal is approximately 10" w x 7" high. Come in an assortment of colors. Mix and match for you own decor.

Available at the etsy shop Holly, these vinyl wall art decals cost $16 each.

Animals Climbing the Walls

Meredith Broussard — Sat, 22 Sep 2007 16:30:00 GMT

Ordinarily, I try to prevent my kid from putting stickers on the walls. Not so with these happy animal wall decals from Utah-based mom and illustrator Holly Jones. Check out the giraffe, the monkey, and the peacock for the little one's room, or the faux chandelier for elsewhere.

Prices start at $4.00 on Etsy.

Hand Made: A Coat for Your Little Monkey

chrisjordan — Fri, 21 Sep 2007 18:03:00 GMT

Little monkey coat is hand made from anti-pill fleece. It is the perfect weight for the cooler Fall weather that is rapidly approaching.

And like I wrote the other day, is there anything cuter than babies in clothing that makes you laugh? The answer, no, there is not.

Available at Glitz Concepts for $36

Hand Made: Crocheted Monkey by Anne-Claire Petit

Mir — Sat, 08 Sep 2007 20:01:00 GMT

I should just accept that I am a sucker for any and all of Anne-Claire Petit's crocheted animal creations and move on, but instead each new discovery sends me into another fit of coveting. This multi-colored monkey is available in two sizes (starting at $41 at Faye Bella Boutique) and if you can look at it without smiling, you are surely dead inside.

One Little Monkey Jumping On the Porch

Karen — Mon, 03 Sep 2007 18:02:00 GMT

Check out the Halloween costumes that are (already) out at Baby Gap. If you're like me and appreciate the look of a homemade costume without stabbing yourself with a sewing needle. Plus they are warm for that one night a year it never fails to rain or snow in my town.

Monkey Business is $29.50 online.

Hand-Made: At Least the Personalized Snookie Has Rickrack

Kelly Mills — Mon, 03 Sep 2007 14:33:00 GMT

Behold the unfortunately-named Snookie. "Snookie" translates to "handmade chenille blanket with a cute little pocket" at the Baby Gardener for $34. The pocket is personalized with your child's name so you know who's snookie you are looking at. And inside the pocket is an armless, legless monkey. It's a cute monkey. And it's attacked with rickrack. I love rickrack. I'm naming my next child, Rickrack. At least it's a better name than Snookie.

Shock the Monkey

Kelly Mills — Fri, 03 Aug 2007 13:31:00 GMT

The Alimrose Designs Monkey Rattle has the kind of navy and white stripey print and friendly face babies just like. Get this 11-inch primate at Cute-ture for $29.95. Thanks, Clever Parents for the tip.