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Babble Podcast for January 26, 2009 (now with a working player)

Brett Singer — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 03:41:00 GMT

Here is the ninth Babble Podcast.

You can either listen right here

or download the MP3 file by clicking here.

On today's episode:

1.    Quick news update:
- Obama goes after Limbaugh, kind of.
- Rod Blagojevich (who I've decided to start calling B-Rod) is just a bundle of fun
- The Dark Knight did not get nominated for a Best Picture Oscar. Some guy in his mother's basement is weeping.
2.    The Week in Blog
- Linda Ellerbee, mini cameras (not Mini-Me), and Jason Wu.
3.    Comment of the Week
- Sarcasm? Or something else?

Notes on this podcast:

Songs parodied:

- Los del Río, Macarena

Posts mentioned:

Linda Ellerbee Says Kids Should Skip School To Watch Inauguration

Parents Criticize Schools for Celebrating Inauguration

Parents Who Waited Decade to Report Son Missing Now Murder Suspects

A Camera for the Mini Photog

Star Baby: Who is This Caped Crusader?

What Should Malia & Sasha Wear to the Inauguration?

Sasha Gives Barack Obama a 'Thumbs Up'

Video: Obamas' Inaugural Ball First Dance & Michelle Wears Jason Wu

Explicitly Nude: Madonna's Photo Up For Grabs

Other posts worth reading:

Sarah Palin Says Leave My Kids Alone

Morning News - Obama, Limbaugh, Cheese

Third Printing For Obama/Spider-man Comic Book

VIDEO: O'Reilly Upset About Two Year Old Bashing Bush

Is The Peanut Allergy Scare Overblown?

Past Podcasts

Babble Podcast for January 12, 2009

Brett Singer — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 03:24:00 GMT

Here is the eighth Babble Podcast.

You can either listen right here

or download the MP3 file by clicking here.

On today's episode:

1. Quick news update:
- Barack Obama is a celebrity? How about Bristol Palin?
- Al Franken won – maybe.
- The Jets didn’t make the playoffs, which is worse than the Giants losing to the Eagles. Not much worse. But worse.
2. The Week in Blog
- A six-year-old driving to school alone, extra nipples, and Jett Travolta.
3. Comment of the Week
- Nobody ever claps for parents. Today, we fix that.
4. The Last Word
- The Wii Fit lets me work out in my living room, away from the freaks at the gym.

Notes on this podcast:

Songs parodied:
- The Knack, My Sharona

Songs mangled:
- Led Zeppelin, Immigrant Song

Posts mentioned:

Parents Wait a Decade to Report Missing Child

Six-Year-Old Drives Himself to School After Missing Bus

Mom-to-Be Has Two Vaginas, Two Uteruses

Tripp Palin's Name Explained

Extra Nipples, Anyone?

Yup, This is a Fairy Door

Sasha Obama Brought Something Ugly To School

Update: John Travolta Son's Death Details & Statements

John Travolta's Son Dies

Funeral For Jett Travolta In Ocala

Stuff You Never Thought You'd Say -- Winter Edition

Other posts worth reading:

UPDATE: Kid Kissing A Pig - The Musical

Should Homeschooling Parents Be Certified?

Mom Saves Kids From Sinking SUV

More News About Missing Child Adam Herrman

Past Podcasts:

Babble Podcast for December 15, 2008

Babble Podcast for December 8, 2008

Babble Podcast for November 24, 2008

Babble Podcast for November 17, 2008

Baby Center Store Closing - FINAL DAY

Brett Singer — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 22:15:00 GMT

Pretty soon, parents won't be able to buy binkies, booster seats or bottles at the BabyCenter Store. Actually, they won't be able to buy anything at all – BabyCenter is closing their online store for good on January 6, 2009.

In other parenting-business news, a company called The Parent Company has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. The Parent Company trades on the NASDAQ under the cute-as-a-button symbol KIDS – or at least they will until January 7, 2009, when they will be de-listed. Among the companies owned by The Parent Company are eToys, BabyUniverse and ePregnancy. From their website: "The Parent Company provides comprehensive eCommerce and eContent resources to help families plan, play and grow." Because if there's one thing families need, it's more eContent resources.

What does all of this mean? Economically, I have no idea. (I managed to avoid Econ 101 in college.) But it is interesting that even Internet retailers are having trouble staying afloat. When brick and mortar stores (aka, "places you actually have to go to in order to buy stuff") go belly up, it's less surprising, since they have to pay, like, rent and stuff. The Interwebs were supposed to be a place where any nudnik with a dream and/or a nightmare could slap up a digital shingle and make millions in mere minutes.

It's not that simple, of course; just ask the web site that lost their shirts offering free shipping of pet food during the dotcom boom. Still, you would think that a site as popular as BabyCenter would want to keep their store alive in some form. Over on DaddyTips.com, I created an Amazon store in about five minutes. There's not a lot there, it's more of a storelet, but it works and I don't have to do anything. Granted, I'm not exactly rolling in dough from my efforts. But if I spent some time designing it, adding products, I might make a few bucks. I know BabyCenter probably liked offering their own eCommerce outlet for their users. But all that inventory, staff, shipping, it's all overhead even if there's no actual store to deal with.

Does this mean the business of parenting and/or the business of selling stuff to parents is on the decline? I doubt it. Parenting is big business. No matter what the state of the economy, if you have kids, they're going to need diapers. And food. And, if they're lucky, the occasional toy. Somebody has to sell it to us, right? Ah, but there are other places to get it. Amazon, of course, will sell you just about anything. (I believe that they will one day sell body parts. You heard it here first.) And The Parent Company isn't gone; they're just taking a little Chapter 11 break. And I'm not mentioning the hundreds of other places that want your money. So maybe BabyCenter wasn't making enough scratch with the store and got tired of competing. Who knows.

One good thing about BabyCenter going bye-bye: everything is on sale, big time. Like, it was $60 and now it's $17.99. That kind of sale. A real, honest to goodness "everything must go, we're selling to the bare, virtual walls" sale. You've got a couple more days, check it out here.

Sources: BabyCenter (also image), NY Times

Working Parents Smackdown Part 2 – Dads With Jobs vs Moms With Jobs

Family Game Night: Haba's Toddler-Friendly Charades

Droolicious Shopping Guide: Britax Car Seats

Who Buys The Baby Products In Your House?

Meet the Holiday Gift Guide Winners

editors — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 21:33:00 GMT

Unless you finished your shopping in October or you just love the rush of the last minute gift grab, it’s about time you checked out the Babble ultimate Holiday Gift Guide. These people did, and they entered to win our super duper gift guide giveaways (along with over a thousand others). Guess what? They won and they won big. Meet the lucky 33:

HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE WINNERS

The Nields – Amber B., Cedar City, UT

Peanuts DVD Collection – Nicole P., Holly Springs, NC

Putumaya Kids Collection – Ellen F., Scarsdale, NY

Skip Hop Activity Mat – Manjari O., Doylestown, PA

Baby Hat Set from Babes N Tots – Kimberly H., Mechanicsville, VA

Toddler Hat Set from Babes N Tots – Katie G., Kittery, ME

Robeez Made-to Match Gift Set – Chris K., Wauwatosa, WI

Goldfish Block Set from Knitstyle – Joy L., South Bend, IN

Starpex Guitar – Nan D., New York, NY

Between Me and You Keepsake Journal – Ellen G., Blacksburg, VA

Sweater Pants by Handmade Pretties – Ailin C., Woodhaven, NY

Sheep Mittens – Philippa S., Alexandria, VA

Diedre the Hebridean Hen – Kate Z., San Francisco, CA

DXG Camera – Joanna M., Los Angeles, CA

DVD of the Month from Film Movement – Sara G., San Antonio, TX

Nokia e71 Smart Phone – Kara D., Brooklyn, NY

Lemon Ball –Meredith C., Keller, TX

Canvas on Demand gift voucher – Jeni M. from Battle Ground, WA and Juanita P. from New York, NY

Blurb – (10 winners) Carolyn J., Kirstin H., Christine H., Alex P., Valerie M., Aimee D., Janet E., Bethany S., Joceline F., Marion R.

Sock Monkey Soapsicle – Mike K., Kansas City, KS

Xbox Holiday Bundle – Sarah W., Prairie Village, KS

Baby Bella Maya Booties – Erin L., Wareham, MA

Domo – Keara K., Syracuse, IN

Congratulations to our winners! And Happy Holidays to all. - April Peveteaux

Babble Podcast for December 15, 2008

Brett Singer — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 13:12:00 GMT

Here is the seventh Babble Podcast.

You can either listen right here

or download the MP3 file by clicking here.

On today's episode:

1.    Quick news update:
       - Shoes thrown at the President. It's not funny. Well, it was a little funny. And strange.
       - Big time fraud report: Bernard L. Madoff, Marc S. Dreier, and Rod Blagojevich.
         Rod isn't really a fraud case, I guess. But it fits.

2. The Week in Blog
- Kid hangs with an orangutan, a medic alert bracelet that's fashionable, Kerri Russel stripping.Well, not stripping exactly. Strips down. Whatever, just listen.

3. Comment of the Week
- Can we tie Rod Blagojevich to Obama? No? Can we try?

4. The Last Word
- Memo to McCain supporters: he lost. Obama won. Election's over. Deal with it.

Notes on this podcast:

Songs parodied:

- Hey There Delilah, Plain White T's

Just the one this week, but it is an epic tale of true love between a New York Yankee third baseman and one of the most popular pop stars of all time. Both of whom have young kids and should probably stop being so irritating in the public eye. All the time.

Posts mentioned:

Toddler Befriends an Orphaned Baby Orangutan

Bronx, Zuma Don't Make Top 2008 Baby Names List

A Guy’s Take on Stay at Home Moms and Dads (Part 1: The Cons)

Babysitter Made Pornographic Film With 2 Year Old

Students Watch Autopsy of Teen From School

Sweet Angel Child's Bracelet

Stuffed Alphabet Set

Stylish Medical Alert Bracelet

Details: Keri Russell Strips Down

Confirmed: She's Pregnant!

Kate Winslet Keeps Nude Scenes Real

Morning news: What's the Matter with Illinois?

Half Price Toys at Target

Other posts worth reading:

Movie Review – "Delgo"

Announce Your New Addition With Panties: Male Perspective

New Zealand Girl Treated Successfully With Cord Blood

Rite Aid Says They Will Stop Selling Expired Baby Products

Past Podcasts:

Babble Podcast for December 8, 2008

Babble Podcast for November 24, 2008

Babble Podcast for November 17, 2008

Babble Podcast for December 8, 2008

Brett Singer — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 04:25:00 GMT

Here is the sixth Babble Podcast.

You can either listen right here

or download the MP3 file by clicking here.

On today's episode:

1.    Quick news update:
       - Barbara Walters' Most Fascinating People may not be all that fascinating
       - Plaxico Burress. Oy vey.
       - The Senate race in Minnesota is starting to sound like one of Al Franken's SNL sketches

2. The Week in Blog
- Pregnant 1 year old, Cream Booties and Britney Spears. Not all at once.

3. Comment of the Week
- Might want to re-think those rules for your son, dude.

4. The Last Word
- Political Correctness is back!

Notes on this podcast:

Songs parodied:

- REM, Stand
- Billy Joel, Captain Jack
- Movin' On Up, Theme Song from The Jeffersons

Posts mentioned:

Pregnant 1-Year-Old

Calculate the Odds You'll Get Divorced

10 WORST. BABY. PRODUCTS. EVER! (Part 2)

Top 10 Black Friday/Cyber Monday Baby Products

Cyber Monday Deals: The Complete List of Online Discounts

Brookstone Item That's Truly Useful for Parents

Organic Cream Booties

Video: Britney's X Factor "Womanizer" Performance! Hot!

Chris Brown Dumps Pregnant Rihanna?!!?

Brad To Apologize To Jen For Cheating (Little Late Now Isn't It)?

50 Rules for My Unborn Son

Other posts worth reading:

Do You Take Your Baby Bar Hopping?

They Say: Get Some Sleep or Die

Explaining Plaxico Burress To A Seven Year Old

Suri Cruise: Most Powerful Child On The Planet

Grown Kids Try Forcing Dad To Divorce Second Wife In Court

Past Podcasts:

Babble Podcast for November 24, 2008

Babble Podcast for November 17, 2008

Babble Podcast for November 10, 2008

Because We're Givers. That's Why.

editors — Fri, 05 Dec 2008 16:40:00 GMT

How much free stuff do you think Babble can give out in one month? A zillion dollars worth, that’s how much. If you haven’t seen our Holiday Gift Guide yet, you’ll be thrilled when you find over 30 Babble-approved products that can also be yours – for free! Including, but certainly not limited to, an Xbox 360 holiday bundle, a Nokia Smart Phone, handmade items to die for, fab baby gifts and many, many more. Other major freebies we’re throwing at you include:

Quinny Buzz 4 Stroller with Dreami Bassinet, Quinny Box and Maxi-Cosi Mico Car Seat

Jeep Trek Easy-Travel Playard

Sony Cyber Shot package including digital camera, GPS unit, underwater attachment for said camera and carrying case.

Maternity wear from Boob and Childish, a super cool Pluto baby tee and more! Just search for ‘giveaway’ in Droolicious and see what you can win. Hooray for prizes!!! - April Peveteaux

Babble Podcast for November 24, 2008

Brett Singer — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 03:59:00 GMT

Here is the fifth Babble Podcast. A little late this week, sorry about that. The kids wanted food and stuff -- very inconvenient when you have editing to do.

You can either listen right here

or download the MP3 file by clicking here.

On today's episode:

1.    Quick news update: Ted Stevens loses, Twilight is the top movie, and Artie Lange's Too Fat To Fish is the number one book.
2.    The Week in Blog: Bill O'Reilly doesn't know what a panda is, Angie says sorry, and no more ham soda for Christmas.
3.    Comment of the Week: Never moo at a nursing mother.
4.    The Last Word: A suggestion for Denis Leary.

Posts mentioned:

Oops! Sex Positions Booklet Accidentally Handed Out to Kids

10 WORST. BABY. PRODUCTS. EVER! (Part 1)

Morning News: The Second Thing Michelle Said After Obama's Historic Win

Does This Look Like a Panda to You? Bill O’Reilly Thinks So.

Little Miss Giggles

Frog Prince Coat-Hook

Jones Soda Tones Down the Disgusting for 2008 Holiday Packs

She's Got Legs: Sarah Palin Sunbathing

Michelle Obama To Oprah: "Back Off!"

Angelina Apologizes To Jennifer For Stealing Brad

Let's Play The Super Obama World Video Game!

Things You Should Never Say To A Nursing Mother

Denis Leary Puts Autism Comments In Context

Other posts worth reading:

Maybe The 80s Are Retro

Babble's Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide

Disney Pulls Hannah Montana Diabetes Episode

Is Barack Obama Anti-Video Games?

Past Podcasts:

Babble Podcast for November 17, 2008

Babble Podcast for November 10, 2008

Babble Podcast for November 3, 2008

Babble Podcast for October 27th, 2008

Babble Podcast for November 17, 2008

Brett Singer — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 13:00:00 GMT

Here is the fourth Babble Podcast.

You can either listen right here

or download the MP3 file by clicking here.

On today's episode:

1.    Quick news update
2.    The Week in Blog
3.    Comment of the Week
4.    The Last Word

Notes on this podcast:

Songs parodied:

- Crosby Stills Nash and Young, Ohio
(This is a weird one, I admit it. The show I'm talking about is Diff'rent Strokes.)

Posts mentioned:

Matt Lauer Talks To Sarah Palin In The Kitchen

10 Things You May Not Know About Pregnancy (and might shock you)

UPDATE AGAIN: Palin Prepper Defends The Gov

Arkansas Adoption Ban Passes, Fails to Eliminate Queers and their Spawn from the Earth

What Did Sasha Obama Wear on Election Night?

Big Deal: 70% Off Pottery Barn Kids Clothes!

Behold the Dream Coat

Who Is Barack Obama? 50 Things You Didn't Know

Rihanna Pregnant With Chris Brown's Baby?

Angelina Jolie Pregnant Again (Ya, And Pigs Fly)

Last-Minute Baby Namers

Other posts worth reading:

Alex Rodriguez Writing Love Poems To Madonna

Teacher Has Affair With Student, Parents Say Keep The Door Open

Disney Pulls Hannah Montana Diabetes Episode

Past Podcasts:

Babble Podcast for November 10, 2008

Babble Podcast for November 3, 2008

Babble Podcast for October 27th, 2008

That's Sexy, Baby: 4 Mud Flap Girl Babywear Must-Haves

Madeline Holler — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 18:28:00 GMT

Colorful truck and tractor images on little boy shoes are so, so beside the point. Let's say what we really mean on the feet of our budding Big Boys: mama's hoping to raise a Tits-n-Ass man!

These leather Mud Flap Girl baby booties from Me in Mind, featured recently over on Droolicious, get right down to business. No, no, you elitists! ... You're not condemning your child to the life of a long-haul trucker with these beauties. You're helping Mr. Man recognize one of the enduring symbols of female desirability (and, incidentally, low-cost bathroom blowjobs for overweight, hemorrhoid-plagued truckers ... but there I go ruining the allure of the image.)

Since you already got a pair of the soft-heeled stilettos for your little girl, it's only fair your boy should get him some fun, sexy footwear too!

These booties go with any outfit, but they look especially put together with a whole Mud Flap Girl ensemble. May we suggest the following:

Mud Flap Girl onesie (awwww ... prrrrrr!)

Mud Flap Girl bib (ooopsie! You're drooling ...)

Sexist pigs! You're leaving out the girls! Oh, no we're not! Here's one for your hottie of a 10-month-old kitten ... Mud Flap Girl "I'm Magically Delicious!" onesie.

Which ones are you getting? All of them? Grrrrrrrr.

Photos: via thefind.com and Me In Mind.

This Mud Flap Girl has a sense of humor

Spit Up: Trucker Mud Flap baby shoes

High Heels for newborns

Baby Cages: 10 Items that should be illegal

5 Mother's Day Do's and Don'ts

Rachael Brownell (Redsy) — Sun, 04 May 2008 22:44:00 GMT

Only a fews days until Mother's Day and there's no time like the present to plan a gift that strikes just the right chord of sensitivity, uniqueness and sophistication. To get you steered in the right direction, here are 5 things not to buy for your girl, as well as 5 stylish alternatives:

1. Sappy Statuary - These are lovely sentimental gifts that grandma will cherish, but for today's modern mama messages such as "You Color My World with Love" are likely too cloying.

Alternative: Why not get her some woman-centric art made by a hip mama? Since taste in art is highly subjective, play it safe by buying her Indie Fixx's Art Print of the Month.

2. Keepsake Jewelry - Nothing wrong with jewelry, even jewelry that is commemorative of motherhood, but tread carefully and try and avoid jewelry that says "#1 Mom." A misstep here and all of a sudden lead-filled resentment is coursing through her bloodstream.

Alternative: Try a more unique approach and buy something original and unusual like the necklaces they sell at Childish Boutique.

3. Inspirational Book - A few clues. If you buy a book in the card aisle that begins with "Dear Mom, you gave me everything, you gave me life..." chances are this will hurt her teeth and make her cry (but not in a good way).

Alternative: Have the kids make her a book with photos and handwritten captions, or order a snapbook from Shutterfly. Even better still, how about the new book featured on Babble?

4. Embroidered Wall Art - Of course there's nothing wrong with embroidery crafts, even those expressing love with a small message in a petite wooden frame. The key here is language. If she's under 60, she most likely won't find these words resonant: "Mothers are angels sent to Earth."

Alternative: Instead of a statue collecting dust, why not give her Mommy & Me wearable punk art? She'll be touched and stylin. Or, buy her some beautiful original art from a local artist, something pretty she can put in her office or over her bed.

5. Domestic Gear - Here the key is how the gift is given. If your mama doesn't cook and isn't particularly domestic, giving her anything kitchen or cleaning or domestically related will be interpreted as an insult. And even if she does enjoy preparing meals and entertaining, vacuum cleaners, or cleaning implements of any kind are generally a no-no.

Alternative: If, however, she is a culinary powerhouse, pick out something she wouldn't buy herself, like a beautiful tea set, or a set of le creuset cooking pots.

On the other hand, many mothers are very easy to please.

What is the best or worst gift you were ever given for Mother's Day?

[Hat Tips: Droolicious and Cool Mom Picks]

Edited to add: Clearly the subject of Mother's Day gifts makes some people very very angry. Here's a suggestion: Why not take out some of that anger on all the horrid toys out there?

Delicious Droolicious: An Animal Webcam in Every Stocking?

Karen Murphy — Mon, 17 Dec 2007 22:04:00 GMT

Posted by Erin Behan

Though specific tech details are sketchy on the Red Envelope website, the site's animal webcams sure are cute. And measuring no more than 3 inches in any direction, a perfect fit for a slightly older kid's stocking. The techno critters make me wish that I could get away with staring into a dinosaur-shaped camera during my next video-enabled business meeting. Regular price for Red Envelope's animal webcams is $35, but right now they are on sale for $19 each.

Also drooling over at Droolicious today:

Toddler-sized drop-seat red long johns
Sonic grenade alarm for the hard-to-wake
The chair you want but can't afford. At least I can't.

Delicious Droolicious: OMG Make Your Own Soymilk!!

Karen Murphy — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 20:54:00 GMT

Posted by Aaron Burgess

Um, am I the only one excited about this? I could SO use one of these, not for soymilk (bleh) but oatmilk! And nutmilks! Yay! Cuz that's the stuff I put in my coffee, and mama NEEDS her caffeine. And dairy and me, well, let's just say we're not on speaking terms these days. So...you need this. *I* need this...

While the initial investment may seem steep, this $99 automatic soymilk maker from Soyabella should pay for itself after a few months' worth of your kids' cereal and smoothie routines. Just add beans and water, and in around 15 minutes, you've got fresh soymilk; or, if raw food is your thing, whip up fresh nut milk in 30 seconds. But, as they say in infomercial-land, that's not all: It also converts into a food mill to grind coffee, nuts, grains, herbs and spices; and it inexplicably doubles (triples?) as a soup and oatmeal maker. Best of all, it looks great even if it goes ignored on your counter after the excitement wears off.

(Um, and Aaron Burgess of Droolicious? I think I'm in love...)

Also on Droolicious today!

(it was hard to decide, actually)

Gingerbread-man Robeez! Have no idea what I'm taking about? Go see!
The clock I wish I bought my daughter instead of the one I got oh well.
Furry baby feet! You want them, I know.

Delicious Droolicious: Scholastic Box Sets Worthy of Your Child's Brain Cells...

Rachael Brownell (Redsy) — Fri, 31 Aug 2007 19:20:00 GMT

Posted by Aaron Burgess

It won't be available in stores until Sept. 25, but you can preorder Scholastic Video Collection's upcoming 16-DVD mega-collection Treasury of 100 Storybook Classics now ($99.95 list price; look real hard and you may even be able to enter to win a copy). Among the set's adaptations of classic children's books: Where The Wild Things Are...And Other Maurice Sendak Stories; Curious George Rides a Bike...and More Tales of Mischief ; Good Night Gorilla...and More Bedtime Stories; Why Mosquitos Buzz in People’s Ears...and More Stories From Africa; Harold and the Purple Crayon...and More Harold Stories; Click, Clack, Moo: Cows that Type...and More Fun on the Farm; and The Snowy Day...and More Ezra Jack Keats Stories.

Other deliciousness today:

Just say no to lead: wooden toolbox and tools... inspiration for your little contractor

Pretty purse made of flowers.. for your little princess

Delicious Droolicious: Sweet Lunchboxes Might Get Them to Eat Carrots

Rachael Brownell (Redsy) — Thu, 30 Aug 2007 17:55:00 GMT

Posted by Kelly Mills

Too much to love about these clever and well-designed Munchlers. If we do count the ways: the animals are cute as hell; they unzip to become a placemat or just get flat for storage; insulation keeps stuff hot or cold; smaller handles fit kid hands; and they are 100 percent recyclable. Oh yeah, and they are $9.95. From Built NY, so go ahead and pre-order one. Via Babygadget.

Delicious Droolicious—8/24/07

Stefania Pomponi Butler (CityMama) — Fri, 24 Aug 2007 22:09:00 GMT

It's the Cirrrrrrrrcle, the Circle of Fun

By chrisjordan

Four benches interlock to form a 4ft circle of fun. Can be used for individual or group play.

Except for the xylophone, I love it. The wooden xylophone is not nearly as annoying as the metal ones. And oops the mallets can get lost.

Not coated in lead paint, not made in China, and not made from plastic, what's not to like?

Available at Back to Basic Toys for $199

Other drooliciousness:

From juice pouch to lunch bag. Basura's eco-practical school gear.

Vintage-inspired Fisher Price teaching clock. (You probably had it.)

Small Paul lunchbox for school-bound pirates.

Check out Droolicious for more baby must-haves!

Delicious Droolicious—8/21/07

Stefania Pomponi Butler (CityMama) — Tue, 21 Aug 2007 20:01:00 GMT

Hand Made: Multi Ethnic Fabric Dolls

Hand made wool dolls, with the clothing made from vintage floral handkerchief fabrics. Fabrics will vary.

Measures 19" tall and is perfect for hugging.

Available at Warm Biscuit for $65

More drooliciousness:

The Babble Review: Crunch, Sip, Repeat!
Water-balloon fun!
Artoo-Potatoo (and R2-D2-inspired Mr. Potato Head)

Delicious Droolicious—8.17.07

Stefania Pomponi Butler (CityMama) — Fri, 17 Aug 2007 22:50:00 GMT

Today's drooliciousness comes from Droolicious blogger Karen Rani:

Rock the Retro: Dr. Seuss Onesies!

Need something cute to dress your pumpkin? Try these onesies straight from Bumkins! Sorry, I couldn't help myself.

These timeless Dr. Seuss phrases are screen printed on 100% cotton, ringer style onesies for your Thing 1 and Thing 2.

3-12 Months, only $17.95.

Also on Droolicious today:

PreMaxx gets points for their functional sling (and for featuring a multi-culti family in their ads.)

A lion made out of pants.

And, a booster seat to-go.

Delicious Droolicious—8/9/07

Stefania Pomponi Butler (CityMama) — Thu, 09 Aug 2007 19:09:00 GMT

Here's today's Droolicious picks n pans:

Be among the first to check out Dwellbaby's new Fall/Winter line.
Sden toothbrush covers protect little brushes with "retro-modern" style.
White capris for a child? White? Pants? For a child? We want to know: who's brilliant idea is that?
Do we need the Mac and Cool dish or can we just stick the plate in the freezer for a minute? You decide.

For about a million more unique and useful baby must-haves check out Droolicious every day!

Delicious Droolicious—8/01/07

Stefania Pomponi Butler (CityMama) — Wed, 01 Aug 2007 18:02:00 GMT

Here's today's Drooliciousness:

David Netto loves the innovative Orbit infant seat.
Tired of kids squeezing their juice boxes? Dwink this.
Little Beetle fair trade cloth diapers are made from luxious cotton velour. Poop never had it so good.
Brat Couture tees and bibs make mealtime more...clever.

For more baby gear must-haves, check out Droolicious!

Delicious Droolicious—7/30/07

Stefania Pomponi Butler (CityMama) — Mon, 30 Jul 2007 18:04:00 GMT

Here's today's deliciousness!

School is around the corner and these retro-style metal lunchboxes will bring a little cheer to lunchtime.
Rockabye Baby is a CD series that features lullabye renditions of artists like No Doubt and Coldplay. I can't wait for the sleepy-time version of "My Humps." Oh wait, Alanis already did it.
Solana Swaddle Wraps keep baby comfortable even in the heat of summer. Ain't nothing cuter than a teeny baby burrito.

For more must-have baby goodness, check out Droolicious!

Delicious Droolicious—7/25/07

Stefania Pomponi Butler (CityMama) — Wed, 25 Jul 2007 21:02:00 GMT

Here's today's yumminess:

Snuggle up with hand made Sleepy Creatures.
Tell you kids to stuff it. With Boon's animal bag, that is.

And one that'll have you wondering, "Who buys this stuff?"

I mean, they make baby shoes with pink rhinestone-studded soles, and, apparently, people do pay $88 for them. But it doesn't mean we can't call them cuhrazy!

Be sure to check out (and subscribe to!) Droolicious to stay in the know about the top million must-have baby and kid products!

Delicious Droolicious—7/24/07

Stefania Pomponi Butler (CityMama) — Tue, 24 Jul 2007 18:03:00 GMT

Here are today's yummiest picks:

Watch it W-I-G-G-L-E with these cute Jello letter molds. Charlene gives us a great reason for buying them for kids' parties...
Check out SIGG's droolworthy kid's backpack. It boasts the same cheery design that we know from their uber-popular metal water bottles.
Créa Créa's Caterpillar clothes hook has its eye on your kids. Perhaps that will help "learn them" not to keep their coats, bathrobes, and backpacks in a heap on the floor.

Be sure to check out (and subscribe to!) Droolicious to keep up on all the must-have baby products.

Delicious Droolicious: Today's Bites—7.19.07

Stefania Pomponi Butler (CityMama) — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 18:04:00 GMT

Here's a fresh sampling of today's yumminess:

Are you one of those bad moms that's often caught without pictures of your child? Here's a creative way to ensure your little rugrat is always with you. (The Duggars wear theirs Liberace-style.)
SATees is having a sale! Now's your chance to stock up on their pulchritudinous vocab onesies.
Check out the taurine tees from Bull and Sparrow. Perfect for hot summer days.

For more must-have baby products, be sure to visit Droolicious daily.

Strollerderby Playdate: Drooling over Droolicious

Mike Adamick (Cry It Out!) — Wed, 18 Jul 2007 11:01:00 GMT

I love these guys. I do. They may not know it, but I'm camped outside their front doors with a boombox above my head as we speak, just waiting to get the latest on what's hot and what's not in baby-related goodness. Droolicious rules my day. And the insanely talented bloggers behind it are my queens. (That sounded so much better in my head.)

Chris from Notes from the Trenches is always ready with the razor-sharp wit.

Mir from Woulda Coulda Shoulda ... holy Jebus, lady, do you even sleep? Stop writing so much good stuff and making the rest of us look like slackers, huh?

I can't even begin to tell you how much I'm enjoying Karen at Vodkarella. You think her blog is amazing? Just see the internal Babble emails. Holy lord, man. I'm going to eBay them one of these days.

Charlene, however, is my fave -- even if the Catholic Guilt is something more akin to Catholic Fear. But yeah, I feel ya. I do. This time around is gonna be fun.

And oh yeah, there's also blogless-David, and then Stefania and Rachael and Kelly, but you get enough of those guys at the SD, right?

Droolicious. Live it. Love it.