I remember how I felt when my eldest son graduated from his crib to the toddler bed. It was his first real step to independence and I admit to feeling more than a little regret at him getting older. The toddler bed we had was a hand-me down from one of our relatives and I remembered how little he looked … [Read more...]
Baby Pillows for Healthy Sleeping
January 6, 2010 By 1 Comment
When we found out we were pregnant, the day that it became very real to us was the day we went shopping for a crib. There's something so completely domestic about crib-shopping. We read up on all the things to look for: slat space less than 2 3/8", adjustable mattress height, stability, etc. We looked … [Read more...]
Decorating a Kid’s Room on a Budget
December 30, 2009 By Leave a Comment
There are so many cute things on the market for decorating a kid's room. I have a particular fondness for those adorable mini recliners and mini sofas. Every time we are out furniture shopping, I insist on sitting our daughter in them and taking pictures on my cell phone. When it does come to decorating … [Read more...]
Safety Deal: Crib Safety with Crib Bumpers
December 21, 2009 By 1 Comment
Crib bumpers are a must-have from an early age. Even before she could turn over from her back to her belly, as our Wiggle-worm was learning to use her legs, she would "lobster crawl" all around. She could scoot from one end of a room to the other, putting her knees up and pushing herself with her feet. … [Read more...]
How to Properly Swaddle Your Baby
May 21, 2009 By 3 Comments
The first weeks of life are new and frightening to your baby. They've spent 9 plus months in the comfort of your womb, snuggled in tight and warm with lots of restful white noise. Swaddling mimics the secure feeling of being in the womb and when done correctly, can dramatically reduce newborn crying. You … [Read more...]
Sleep Well: Baby Sleep Positioners
March 5, 2009 By 1 Comment
After just 3 weeks of sleeping in her Moses basket, our brave baby began to prefer her crib. We found that she slept better on her side, and tried to accommodate her growth with a balance of snuggliness and safety, as she was still too young to roll herself back over if she tipped forward in her sleep. … [Read more...]
Cool Bedding Deal: “Cheetah” Patchwork Baby Blanket
September 16, 2008 By 1 Comment
It's funny how cheetah or leopard print can make the simplest things much cooler and a bit more "edgy". Your little wild child's nursery will look super cool with this patchwork baby blanket. It's super soft & cozy as it is made of sherpa and velour. It also comes in "blue camo" and "ivory … [Read more...]
Bedding Deal: Lilac and Sunshine Dutch Floral Sheet Set
August 26, 2008 By 1 Comment
Here is a great deal on a pretty floral bed sheet set. I particularly love this set because it's a subtle floral pattern making it pretty unique. These will match a variety of comforter colors like black, white, purple...get creative! It's a very calming and happy pattern....just the … [Read more...]
Baby Bedding Deal: Flower Power Crib Bedding Set
July 1, 2008 By 1 Comment
Help your baby appreciate nature with this "Flower Power" Crib Bedding Set! For the sale price of $199 you will get a crib bumper, quilt, 200 thread count sheet & crib skirt. If you want more nursery accessories like a lamp shade, cute round pillow ($30), extra sheets or a sherpa blanket ($25) … [Read more...]
