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THERE’S NOTHING LIKE A LITTLE PRE-BABY SPRINGTIME SHOPPING TO GET YOU READY FOR YOUR NEW LIFE THAT’S ABOUT TO BEGIN |
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 Hip Mama Couture Being preggers no longer means being unstylish, thanks to a boom of designers interested in both fashion and function. With “Enough cool stuff to make a hip girl go forth and multiply!” as its motto, Hip Mama Couture brings the hottest products to mommies-to-be. Need a fun dress for your baby shower? Maybe maternity jeans that have graced the likes of Angelina Jolie? Or a purse that proudly proclaims that you’re entering hip mama-dom? You’ll find all that and more here, so don’t fret when your belly starts to swell—you can still be your fabulous-dressed self (just with a slightly different distribution of weight). (4728 SW 72nd Avenue Miami, FL; 305.661.9447; www.hipmamacouture.com) |
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 MetroMamma Every new mom wants to hold her baby as long as possible, but every now and then, you’ll need to use your hands and give your arms a break—even the tiniest of infants get heavy after a while. That’s where baby slings come in, specifically the MetroWrap from MetroMamma. This comfy carrier will keep your little one close while allowing you more freedom of movement. It comes in basic, go-with-anything solid colors, as well as adorned with rhinestones and in camo. MetroMamma also offers other accessories, so your baby can wear a blinged-out bib to match his wrap. Not that we’d get, ahem, carried away buying every coordinating accessory or anything. (www.metromamma.com) |
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 Sugarplum Dreams This standout Texas baby boutique is a one-stop shop for everything you need to make your new arrival’s nursery (almost) as special as she is. The furniture comes in numerous coordinating pieces that can be easily updated as children grow, and the bedding is made from super-soft fabrics, ensuring sweet dreams for your sweet pea. If you need help with the vision, Sugarplum Dreams’ designers can assist you in conceptualizing a room, and the top-notch customer service the store offers is nothing to snooze at. (www.sugarplumdreams.com) |
 Kenarie’s Expectant moms have lots to be thankful for—namely that little bundle of joy on the way (at least until he or she can talk—kidding!). There are also all the people who are supporting you along the way and helping you get ready for Baby. If you’d like to express your gratitude through a lovely personalized, pretty-as-can-be piece of stationery, check out Kenarie’s. The company specializes in paper products and features not only thank-you notes but a huge array of announcements, darling photo cards and the sweetest shower favors. Write on. (www.kenaries.com) |
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 The Polkadot Platypus Now is the time to pamper yourself, and The Polkadot Platypus can help. Instead of getting one of those scratchy, hospital-provided gowns, pick up a stylish one that will keep you comfortable both before and after the baby comes. Or buy some maternity note cards to help you express how you’re really feeling to others—they come with messages like “Cranky? You BET I’m cranky” and “Do the math. It’s really 10 months.” Don’t pass over a pregnancy planner and some belly oil. You’re taking care of two now, so don’t forget to take care of yourself! (www.thepolkadotplatypus.com) |
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 The Spunky Monkey With a name like The Spunky Monkey, you expect a little variety, and that’s exactly what you’ll get at this shop. If you need a baby shower gift or are looking for the perfect store to point your friends to, look no further than this funky boutique. Personalized gift baskets with all kinds of useful goodies is one present we like to give (and get!), plus there’s a plethora of other great gifts, like sports-related gear for everyone from a future bull rider to the next prima ballerina. For a cute add-on, pick up a no-slip hair clip from Creative Clips by Colleen, a fave of Jessica Alba’s daughter. (www.thespunkymonkey.com) |
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 Bathed with Love Splish-splash, giving babies a bath is never easy. Enter Bathed with Love, which only sells products put to the test by the owner’s youngest. Its signature item is the TummyTub, designed in the Netherlands by professional caregivers and previously only available overseas. It looks a little funny, like an oversized mixing bowl better fit for batter than a baby, but rest assured that you can put your little cupcake in this tub, which helps with colic and gas. The store also stocks plenty of natural products and accessories, like organic hooded towels, therapeutic bath powder and natural sea wool bath sponges. (www.bathedwithlove.com) |
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