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THE ART OF CHILDHOOD
Got a budding Picasso in your midst? Let her design her own clothes with the T-me DYO Kit. Complete with 10 mini-markers, square paper, a catalog of T-shirts for the whole family and a prepaid return envelope, this super-creative (seriously, don’t you love this idea?) fashion statement says that self-expression truly is the art of the matter.
($32.50, www.poloppo.com)
DUE DILIGENCE
Proudly (and chicly!) tell the world when Baby is coming with the Due Date Maternity Necklace from Go Belly Go. Made of polished zinc and strung on a classic sterling silver chain, this cool keepsake can even be engraved with a special message or the baby’s name and birth date after he arrives, making it wearable long after the big day has come and gone.
($48, www.gobellygo.com)
WRITE ON
Life is a journey, not a destination—and your 40 weeks of pregnancy are indeed an often queasy but always exciting full-speed ahead, pedal-to-the-metal zoom on the way to the parent superhighway. Part scrapbook, part diary, this all-in-one keepsake-in-the-making features 105 pages that allow you to chronicle your wild ride from checkups to sonogram photos to baby shower cards to labor details, plus it comes complete with plenty of wide-open space for you to log your most intimate (and freaked-out!) thoughts that careen through your head at 100 miles per hour.
($75, Tummy Talk Pregnancy Journal, www.maternitique.com)
SLIP-SLIDING AWAY
New parents are freaked out about everything—so give them something to calm their nerves. No, we’re not talking about Valium; we’re talking about a pair of No Slip Charlie gloves. This newborn essential does double duty, helping Mom and Dad get a firm grip on their slippery little bundles of joy and a handle on their anxiety, thus making bath time a much more enjoyable experience for everyone. Aaah, if only they made these gloves for all aspects of a child’s life.
($20, www.noslipcharlie.com)
PICTURE PERFECT
This adorable brother-sister look from ferd, a mom-designed clothing line dedicated to high-quality, classic pieces with a modern edge, dresses the season with just enough nostalgia to make the moms melt and just enough funk to make the kids feel cool.
(On her: $63, Halter Dress in Blue Florette; on him: $66, Snap Shirt in Blue Florette, and $63, Short with Tie Tab in Navy Pincord; www.ferdkids.com)
Get 25 percent off! Use code groove25.
WELL-HEELED
Looking for a baby shower gift that makes an impression? Well, here it is: Heelarious. These aptly named oh-so-soft crib shoes for divas-in-training, ages 0 to 6 months, are so funny and so fabulous that they’re guaranteed to become your baby shower go-to gift. Available in a variety of ultra-chic, tongue-in-cheek styles, these high-fashion mock-heels help baby girls step out in style from the womb to the crib to the pink carpet.
($35, www.heelarious.com)
JUST A GIRL IN THE WHIRLED
Now, there are a lot of tutus on the market, but this one takes the cake. Handmade from 75 yards of tulle and six yards of ribbon streamers, and complete with sprinkles of rhinestones and a perfectly placed grosgrain bow, the Sugar-n-Spice Tutu from Lavish Bliss Boutique’s Princess Tutus collection captures a little girl’s essence—and her imagination with the simple twirl of her hips. Paired with leggings and a funky tee or displayed proudly on a monogrammed tutu hanger, this girly-girl getup will have her spinning right ’round in style.
($55 for the tutu and $15 for the tutu holder, www.lavishbliss.com)
PRINCESS FOR A DAY
It’s her birthday and she can look fabulous if she wants to. Well, you know, if you want her to. Outfit your darling diva in all the A-list accoutrements befitting of a girl who’s turning 1 with the help of these whimsical wares from My Princess Closet. Birthday Diaper Covers? Check. Crown Hat for Baby Girls? Check. Seventy-five family and friends (when your husband thinks there are going to be closer to 30) gathering in your home to celebrate your girl’s big day? Check. A glass of slightly chilled white wine in hand so you can deal with the hysteria that is about to ensue? Check.
($23, Birthday Diaper Covers; $20, Crown Hat for Baby Girls; www.myprincesscloset.com)
BABE OUT OF ARMS
Going hands-free takes on a whole new meaning after you have a baby. Whether you’re into attachment parenting or just looking for an easy way to tote your tot on the go-go-go, Hotslings, an innovator in fashionable baby wearing, makes it easy to get carried away. We especially like their oh-so-handsome men’s collection. Recession-friendly bonus: The ultra-hip line looks good on you, too!
($48, www.hotslings.com)
THE BOYS OF SUMMER
Surf’s up—and it’s time to outfit your little dude for his days of fun in the sunshine. This beachy keen pair of drawstring trunks, from the mom-run and celebrity-loved line Bella Bliss, come in red, blue and navy stripe as well as red, blue and kiwi gingham, and they’re as well-made as they are affordable.
($33, www.bellabliss.com)
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