droolicious : politics

Going to the Inauguration, Baby?

Heather Kuldell — Mon, 19 Jan 2009 14:38:00 GMT

Tomorrow’s the big day! The D.C.’s been bracing itself for weeks for the crowds, but I’m not sure the folks who traveled to town were ready for the all the inauguration rules or the weather. If you’re a parent determined to witness the swearing in or the parade in person, here are a few tips.

The first challenge is that no strollers are allowed on the parade route or on the capitol grounds. The next challenge is bag restrictions: Backpacks aren’t allowed and bags must be smaller than 8 inches by 6 inches by 4 inches. There aren’t specific restrictions prohibiting child carriers, but if bags larger than paper lunch sacks can’t get through, taking one is a gamble. How can you carry baby gear and have hands available to hold kids?

The best option we know about is the DadVest Diaper Vest, which sells for $82. It looks like a basic vest, but features internal diaper pocket, a cell phone pocket, exterior bottle pockets, a wipes pocket and includes a changing pad that fits into a pocket on the back. You’d still be running in essentials-only mode, but at least you could carry those.

As far as beverages go, leave the glass or thermal bottles behind. They may be earth-friendly, but they won’t get past security. Opt for plastic, such as the MAM Ultivent bottles. They’re both made of “safe” plastic and cheap ($13.99 for a 3-pack of 9-ounce bottles), so if it gets lost, you won’t cry.

And yeah, it’s freezing cold, but at least it’s supposed to be sunny. Still, an ear and neck covering fleece hat is a good idea, such as the Stay-Put Fleece Hat. It’s available in multi-colors for baby sizes up to 5T for $9.95.

Even if you’re not braving the inauguration in person, you can bring Obama into your pad. Sandbox Threads has a wide selection of colors and styles of Obama T-shirts (including the image that kicks off this post) for $18 each for babies and kids. But perhaps as a new president takes office, it’s time to push your issues instead of your candidate. I’m fond of this “Please Ensure I’m Insured” shirt, available in for babies or kids for $16-$17 from Baby Politico.

Barack Barrettes: Yes We Can (Keep Hair Out Of Girls' Faces)

Chris Ford — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 13:30:00 GMT

Where were these last week?? I would have totally sent my girls to preschool on Tuesday in these sweet hair doo-dads. But if you or your daughter are still celebrating, check these out. There are also pony-tail holders.

Barack Barrettes, $10 from oneplaidaunt's shop at Etsy.com

Finally, A Political Onesie And T-Shirt We Can All Agree On

Chris Ford — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 12:03:00 GMT

Sick of the bailout, election, presidential politics, the news and everything else? This onesie and t-shirt from Threadless pretty much says it all.

Everyone Poops is available in adult and children sized t-shirts and infant onesies and also in pink and blue. Onesie is $20, Kids Tee is $18, Girly Tee is $12, Pink Guys Tee is $15 and the Guys Tee in blue is $18. Check it out at Threadless.com.

My 5 Favorite Obama T-Shirts and Onesies (Plus a Bonus Shirt!)

Erin Behan — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 13:06:00 GMT

Getting so into the Democratic Convention that baby feels left out? Use our quick and dirty primer to find your little one the best of the Obama T-shirts and onesies out there (and leave a comment if I've missed your favorite). We've written about Obama shirts and onesies before, but here are my never-before-seen convention picks.

1. The rather stylish Barack Obama for President on either infant onesie or toddler T-shirt from American Apparel at Babesta ($20).

2. The Treehugger for Obama T-shirt from Etsy's DreaminginColors ($14) that gets downright specific about just why your pre-voting child is supporting Obama.

3. Obama Rocks from Wry Baby, available at Pacifier Online ($26).

4. and 5. The more clever "My mama's for Obama" and slightly less clever "My pop's for Barack" are both from Sandboxthreads ($18). Also at Sandboxthreads, the ubiquitous Obama head.

Bonus: Think Jon Stewart is the real man for the job? There's a T-shirt for him at Rekon ($21).

Big Deal: July 4th Sale at WryBaby.com

Chris Ford — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 21:55:00 GMT

Wry Baby is one of the companies that make some of the more clever (and funny) clothes for babies and young children. We've written about them before, and now they're having a sale on all of their patriotic outfits, bibs, snapsuits and t-shirts.

They have some partisan offerings (Tiny Democrat or Teeny Republican snapsuits) and some more general designs like "Give Kids the Vote!" But my favorite is the "Veto Veggies" bib, on sale for only $8.40. They're perfect for baby showers too, provided you agree with the new baby's politics.

Wry Baby July 4th Sale, save 40% off now through July 6th at Wrybaby.com.

New Political Onesies Now Available

Chris Ford — Thu, 29 May 2008 12:03:00 GMT

Are you not very satisfied with the official Barack Obama onesies at the Barack Obama site? Well, some enterprising Obama fan on Etsy has new one for you to check out. The Obama Baby for Change infant onesie is available for $12 from Etsy.com.

And to keep equal time, guess who just got onsies on their political website (after I complained about it months ago I might add)? That's right - John McCain. $15 from JohnMcCain.com.

Super Tuesday: Who's Got the Best Baby Campaign Gear?

Chris Ford — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 12:03:00 GMT

Today is Super Tuesday, and if you live in one of the states holding a primary you're probably thinking about going out to vote this morning. But among all the front runners (Democrat and Republican) the question is, which candidate wants your baby's support as well? (Hint: It isn't John McCain). A full breakdown is after the jump.

This pink onesie from Barack Obama was the only thing available for children on his web site as of yesterday (2/4), and although I think it's got the best design of any of the others, the selection is limited to say the least. What if your little boy is an Obama Baby? You're going to have to make one yourself. As a fellow father of daughters I do appreciate his having a pink option for little girls, but the boys need a color too. (Apparently there was a blue one once and we blogged about it. Maybe it is just sold out).
Design: A+ Selection: D

Hilary Clinton has two things available for kids on her web site, This onesie and two youth sized t-shirts. I really hate the design of it (Hillary Cares About Me with a hand print? Really?) but at least it's unisex. Someone should tell the Clinton campaign that everything kids wear doesn't have to look like a kid made it in nursery school. My daughters are way too cool to wear that shirt.
Design D: Selection: B

Mitt Romney has two things over at his web site for kids, a bib and a youth sized t-shirt, both with the same "Kids for Mitt! Romney for our future" message. Again, it would be cooler if it was just the standard Romney campaign sign I think, but at least it doesn't look like a pre-schooler made it.
Design: C Selection: C

And John McCain? Well, there isn't anything kid related at his online campaign store. Not a youth sized t-shirt, onesie or bib. I'm not saying that this might be indicative of how the oldest man in history who's ever run for president thinks about children, but if he wins the nomination today he better get someone new to take care of his merch.
Design: F Selection: F

Clinton Paper Dolls = Political Fun for the Whole Family!

Sarah Verdone — Fri, 14 Dec 2007 12:55:00 GMT

Get your kids engaged in the political process early (via fashion, no less) with the whole glam Clinton fam. This set is one for pol-sterity. Perhaps the next group of livin' dolls will star Hillary rather than Bill? Or Barack and Michelle (with a special appearance by Oprah)?

No matter what the future holds, you gotta admit William Jefferson rocked his tux in slender, post-heart surgery splender. And Hillary and Chelsea were the belles of the inaugural balls (oh, that didn't come out sounding quite the way I meant it).

Btw, if you don't know the wonderful world of Dover, you're missing out on lots of good, clean, cheap fun. A few Dover sticker books will get you through most holiday travel without a hiccup (or without a hissy fit).

The Clintons can be yours for $5.95 at Dover Publications.

The Babble Review: Tiny Revolutionary T-Shirts

Gwynne Watkins — Tue, 30 Oct 2007 14:25:00 GMT

When I was a teenage thrift-store hound, I would scour endless racks of T-shirts to find those super-soft, stretchy vintage tees that had been worn within an inch of their life. Thankfully, that '70s T-shirt technology has returned, and Tiny Revolutionary is on top of it -- making new kids' shirts with the look and feel of three decades ago. The pre-shrunk, true-to-size shirts are augmented with lefty slogans and psychedelic swirls (don't be surprised if you have the sudden urge to protest Vietnam), but they embrace decidedly modern causes: hybrid-driving, female wage-earners, same-sex adoption. If you're uncomfortable letting your preverbal kid tout political slogans, go with the design that says "I'll Change the World Someday" -- cuz we both know it's true. Available at Tiny Revolutionary.

TV STINKS!

Karen — Thu, 06 Sep 2007 14:31:00 GMT

I couldn't be more in love with this shirt/onesie. I want to kiss it, hug it, adopt it and sing it to sleep. TV does STINK - of sneaky marketing and child-focused trickery. Available in 6 months up to 6T, I'm so jealous that there aren't adult sizes!

$18.95 at Sandbox Threads. One of many to choose from - it was hard to pick just one design!

Impeach PooPooHead

Karen — Wed, 05 Sep 2007 14:33:00 GMT

Now I'm Canadian, but I'm willing to bet a canoe that a lot of American parents would put this on their kid. I personally agree with the statement that George Bush is indeed, a PooPooHead, but that is neither here nor there. The fact of the matter is that some people believe it is okay to use their children as a human billboard for their own politcal agenda.

While the sentiment of the onesie is funny, I really don't think it belongs on an American child any more than a baby belongs at a protest march. Fight for what you want, but leave the kids out of it.

$18.95 at Sandbox Threads.

Using Your Child To Further Your Political Agenda or the Truth, You Decide

chrisjordan — Thu, 30 Aug 2007 20:01:00 GMT

Here is a t-shirt for you. Not sure it is saying much though.

Available at the Cafe Shop Baby Riot for $16.99. I'd love to gift this to some conservative pregnant friends.

Just to be fair, for those of you with weepublicans, there is a shirt for you too.