Babies & Kids Blog

Husband won’t carry the diaper bag because it’s too “girly”?  Looking for a diaper bag but not into flowers and teddy bears?  Here are five great diaper bags that are so cool, everybody will want to carry them.

Skip Hop Via Messenger Diaper Bag: $64.99

Skip Hop bags are extremely popular because they’re stylish and practical.  The Via Messenger Diaper Bag is simple in design and comes in several classic colors.  It’s 18 large pockets fit everything, and there’s even a personal pocket with a key fob–no more searching for your stuff in bottomless diaper bag pit.  The magnetic closure allows the bag to be closed in several different ways, and it can either be carried or can become a cool stroller bag.  There’s even a cushioned changing pad for baby!

Kalencom Eleanor Diaper Bag: $76.00

The Kalencom Elenor bag is a favorite of mine.  It’s so unique looking, it really stands out.  Two pockets on the outside with roomy interior pockets and bottle holder loops.  The bag comes with a matching insulated bottle bag and a large fold out changing pad.  There’s even a matching zippered pouch, which is great for hiding cash and your debit card.  Kalencom bags are AZO free.  They use no Pthalates/DEHP, DBP, or BOP in their PVC.

Diaper Dude Brown DudePack Diaper Bag $98.00

The coolest bag for hipster moms and dads!  The bag has 4 large compartments with a wet/dry pouch, and it opens up completely to become a changing station.  There’s an insulated food pouch, clips for a stroller strap, and even a removable cell phone and ipod holder!

Pottery Barn Tech Diaper Bag $49.00 $14.99

Check out the sale price on this one!  This messenger style bag holds a lot without getting bulky.  Easy to clean polyester fabric with two exterior bottle pockets, a convenient top handle, adjustable straps and plenty of storage space within.

Foogo by Thermos Large Sporty Diaper Bag: $21.95

This nylon bag is easy to clean, has multiple pockers and a bottom zippered compartment for clothes.  The IsoTec layered insulation structure keeps food nice and cold.  It comes with a changing pad and had 2 side bottle pockets.  It’s simple and sporty looking.

Now daddy has no excuse!  He can carry the bag too!

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Baby mobiles are more than pretty.  They can be soothing and help baby’s developing mind.  Look for infant mobiles which can be used up to 7 months.  After this period, you want to remove the mobile so baby can’t pull it down.  Look for a baby mobile that has both black, white and red attachment as well as other bright colored attachments.  This way, the newborn can look up at the black, white and red attachment to begin with, and later on other bright colored attachments.  According to research, the newborn baby’s vision is very limited.  They can only focus on contrasting colors, most notably black and white.  Any toy geared for stimulating newborn baby’s vision should have highly contrasting colors.  Here are five great choices:

Beetle Dance Mobile by Haba: $32.39

Brightly colored beetles will surely grab baby’s attention.  The soft beetles can also be removed from the mobile for play.

Pottery Barn Chase Sailboat Mobile: $59.00

The graphics stand out so even a newborn can see them.  Soft and neutral so it will blend with any decor.

Glenna Jean - Imagine Black and Red Art Mobile: $152.31

This unique contemporary mobile hangs from the ceiling.  Baby will enjoy focusing his or her eyes on the boldly colored metal disks.

Bebe Star, My Little Farm - Musical Mobile: $52.99

Perfect for your little farmer!  Black, white, and red stand out to your newborn.  Very cute for a farm themed bedroom! It plays music too!

Penguin Talk Mobile by Flensted Mobiles: $40.00

I love penguins so much!  This is so cool.  It would work in any room and the stark contrast of black and white is perfect.

Do you ever wonder what exactly your baby can see?  According to the Smith Kettlewell Eye Research Institute:

“Although their vision is not as good as adults’, research has shown that babies have many visual abilities, so that their visual experience is quite rich and well-organized.  It is certainly not a “booming, buzzing”, patternless confusion!  Even at birth, a baby’s acuity is good enough so that in your arms, he or she can see many of features of your face –your eyes, your mouth, your nose, even a fly landing on your nose!”

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Theses adirondack chairs are super cute and perfect for a bright colored kids’ bedroom or nursery.  Unfortunately, the dolls that fit perfectly into the chairs aren’t on sale.  If you would like to purchase one they are $39.00 each.   Pottery Barn made miniature versions of their adorable adirondack chairs for kids.

Doll Adirondack Chairs:  $29.99 Now: $11.99

Shop for more doll furniture and accessories at Smarter.com.