Wednesday, May 22, 2013

Halle Berry shops at Bel Bambini






Just Jared posted some photos from Hale Berry's family trip to Bel Bambini on May. The actress stopped by the West Hollywood baby boutique with her daughter, Nahla, who pushed a cart around and picked out items for the baby.



Tuesday, May 21, 2013

Win your dream nursery






Diapers.com is offering one lucky winner the registry of their dreams! In partnership with Pregnancy & Newborn Magazine, the online store is giving away one registrant's entire baby registry up to $2500. All you have to do is go to Diapers.com, make a baby registry and you are automatically entered to win. Ends 6/12.



Monday, May 20, 2013

30% off Maclaren bags






Throughout the month of May, receive 30% off Maclaren's entire collection of diaper bags. Besides buying online, you can also take advantage of this offer at one of their showroom stores in NYC and Norwalk, CT. Excludes the BMW bag.



Saturday, May 18, 2013

Finally! The Land Of Nod opens a new store






For many years now, only Seattle and Chicago have been able to enjoy an actual bricks and mortar Land Of Nod store. Well that ends next month. As you can see from the above picture, South Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa, CA will be getting their very own Land Of Nod store. The shop will open on Level 3 of the Crate & Barrel Wing on Bear Street. The official opening date is May 31.



Friday, May 17, 2013

Aden + Anais introduces stroller blankets






Aden + Anais has a new line of muslin blankets, this time made for on the go. The Aden + Anais stroller blanket has now hit stores in 6 different colors. The blanket is large enough to fit over any stroller, yet makes a great swaddle or nursing cover as well. Measures 44" x 44".



Thursday, May 16, 2013

Halo's new BassiNest - Youtube Video






Brixy posted this video of Halo's new awesome product, the BassiNest. It's a great new type of co-sleeper that swivels a full 360 degrees so parents can get in and out of bed more easily (great for c-sections). The height adjustment works well for different bed sizes and a baby up to 30lbs can sleep safely in the BassiNest. Safety is a big issues with this product, as with all Halo products. The sides are all mesh for easily ventilation and the BassiNest actually sits over the bed and has an easy folding side wall for access to the baby.

One of the best features though is the little soothing center that has a nursing timer, night light and soothing sounds for baby. This product will be available in January of 2014.



Wednesday, May 15, 2013

Win a Peg Perego convertible car seat






Peppy Parents is giving away a Peg Perego Primo Viaggio SIP 5-70 premium convertible car seat($329.99 value to one lucky winner). You can enter the contest here by May 31, 2013 @ 11:59PM (EASTERN). Please share this link with your friends, as it helps Baby Chic 101 when people follow our link to enter.



Tuesday, May 14, 2013

Britax debuts new B-Agile colors






—Three bright new spring fashions have for the Britax B-Agile. The stroller will now be available in Peacock blue (above), Plum purple and Granite gray in the single version. The peacock color, along with sandstone beige, a popular neutral shade and currently a part of the single stroller line, will be available on the double version.



Monday, May 13, 2013

Kate Middleton buys a Bugaboo






According to the Daily Mail, Kate Middleton has broken the royal tradition of stroller buying. Unlike royal babies past, Kate's child will not be riding in a Silver Cross Pram. Instead the duchess, who is due in two months, purchased the above baby blue and black Bugaboo Cameleon for her unborn baby at John Lewis in London.

The all-black Cameleon is sold separately from the fabric hood.



Sunday, May 12, 2013

Happy Mother's Day!






We here at Baby Chic 101 would like to wish all of our readers a very Happy Mother's Day! Enjoy your day!



Saturday, May 11, 2013

Baby Jogger introduces 2 new strollers






Baby Jogger has released two new strollers, the City Mini 4-Wheel stroller and the City Select Black Frame limited edition stroller. The new 4-Wheel Mini will be sold in addition to the current 3-Wheel one (at least for now). The seat is one inch deeper than the 3-wheeler and new 4-wheel design gives the stroller more stability on sidewalks, roads and even smooth surfaces.

The Black Frame City Select will be available in both black and silver seats. It's the same stroller as the current City Select and has all the same features.



Thursday, May 09, 2013

Medela Partners with Hard Rock Hotel Chicago to Help Traveling Moms






When you thinking of places that are breastfeeding-travel friendly, the Hard Rock Hotel might not be the first thing that comes to mind. Well, not before today. Because today Medela announced it's partnership with Hard Rock Hotel Chicago and The Jackson Chance Foundation to launch the Nursing Mothers Amenity Program.

The Nursing Mothers Amenity Program was developed to meet the unique needs of guests who are breastfeeding or pumping while traveling. Now, those who choose to the convenience of the program will have access to a hospital-grade Symphony breastpump and a breastfeeding Accessory Starter Kit, which includes Medela’s Quick Clean™ Micro Steam™ Bags, Quick Clean Wipes, Pump and Save™ Bags, and Disposable Bra Pads. In addition, guests will have access to convenient in-room amenities such as microwaves, mini-refrigerators, ice packs for transportation, and mini cooler bags. The hotel concierge staff is also trained with the knowledge to handle additional nursing-specific requests like FedExing breastmilk.

The Nursing Mothers Amenity Program costs $30 and is included in the hotel charge. The proceeds will directly benefit local families with children in Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago through The Jackson Chance Foundation. The foundation provides resources to families with babies in the NICU such as complimentary transportation services, allowing them to spend more time with their babies.



Wednesday, May 08, 2013

Coupon for CHaLK






CHaLK is offering a special coupon code for Mother's Day. Get 15 percent off when you use the code momsrock15 at checkout. The CHaLK line is Colleen Crivello’s debut edgy collection of kidswear and was made for and inspired by the designer's two-and-a-half-year-old daughter, Alba. The full collection will launch at Barneys in July, but some of it is now available on their site.



Monday, May 06, 2013

Perfect Mother's Day Gifts






I came across this awesome article today on Fit Pregnancy. They give a bunch of different ideas on first-time mom gifts, but really it can be for any mom. I LOVE the family portrait one from Design*Sponge, which even lets you include the pets!



Saturday, May 04, 2013

Gisele loves Cybex!






Model Gisele Bundchen has been spotted recently with a new car seat. Daughter Vivian has been traveling the world with her mom, riding in a Cybex Aton car seat in black. This photo is from Cybex's official blog.



Friday, May 03, 2013

Dragons of Walton Street design "royal nursery" for hotel






The Grosvenor House in London has collaborated with Dragons of Walton Street to create a nursery for for royalty. The Daily Mail reports that the Hotel transformed several rooms in one of its Premium Park View suites to Dragons-furnished children's rooms. Staying there won't come cheap. The grand Buckingham package - a three-night stay starting from £6,270 ($9,764) - includes a range of luxurious pampering activities, from a complimentary cut and blow dry at Sanrizz for mothers, a men's shave at Alfred Dunhill for fathers, as well as a private consultation with the Dragons of Walton Street.

Dragons is famous for designing all the royal nurseries. Royal babies William, Harry, Beatrice and Eugenie all had Dragons nurseries.



Thursday, May 02, 2013

Piyo Piyo contest






Piyo Piyo is holding a special contest to thank their Facebook Fans. Through Mother's Day, you can enter to win one of two very special Piyo Piyo gift sets shown above. There will be 10 lucky winners announced on Monday, May 13. You can enter the contest here.



Wednesday, May 01, 2013

The Britax Free Ride event is back!






Britax is having yet another Free Ride event! Beginning June 1, get either a FREE B-Safe Infant Car Seat, Second Seat, or Bassinet when you purchase a Britax B-Ready Stroller. The B-Ready is a modular stroller that can be converted from a single stroller to a two-child or twin system using any combination of stroller seats, bassinet and infant car seats in 14 configurations. The offer is good on Britax.com and in stores.



Tuesday, April 30, 2013

Cybex creates Food Fight collection
with Jeremy Scott






Baby gear company Cybex has released some very cool images from their colorful collaboration with American fashion designer Jeremy Scott. The Pop Art "Food Fight" print features cute food characters, including courageous popcorn pieces tackling an aggressive beef burger and a soda bottle fighting a hotdog. The print will be featured on the Aton car seat, the Callisto stroller, the Onyx stroller, the 2 Go baby carrier, a baby bag and a footmuff and they will all be available starting in June.



Monday, April 29, 2013

Kate Middleton shops for her nursery






The Duchess of Cambridge does not know if she's having a girl or boy, but that didn't stop her from buying nursery items last week. Hello! reported the royal mum stopped in the Blue Almonds store in Walton Street on April 18, where she and her mother purchased a moses basket. She was also seen shopping for a buggy at Peter Jones in Sloane Square on the same day.



Saturday, April 27, 2013

Win Katie Couric's gifts!






Wanna win the gifts featured on Katie Throws a Baby Shower Show? The Katie Show is holding a contest until 11:59 p.m. ET, on April 30, 2013 that you can enter to win all 18 gifts. Items include the new Quinny Yezz, Stokke's baby carrier, the new Jonathon Adler Skip Hop tote and a giggle gift card.



Friday, April 26, 2013

Alyson Hannigan has the best strollers






I've always been a huge fan of Alyson Hannigan's stroller choices. From her limited edition Beatles Maclaren Quest all the way down to her love of all things Quinny, she has great taste in strollers. Here is her latest edition to the collection, a pink Uppababy Vista for her daughter Keeva.



Thursday, April 25, 2013

Pediped to open first retail store






Pediped shoes is about to will open its first store! The new boutique is located at Town Square in Las Vegas and will open on Friday, May 17th. The new store will encompass 700 square feet, showcasing 140 different styles of pediped shoes for both boys and girls, ranging in ages from newborn to 8-years-old. Patrons may purchase styles from the Spring/Summer 2013 collection when the store opens; the Fall 2013 collection will debut this July. Apple iPads will also be available for quick and easy check-out for parents on the go. Also making its debut at the pediped store: Brian James Footwear, the new line of women’s shoes launched by pediped founder Angela Edgeworth this past spring.

The general public is invited to officially celebrate the new store on Saturday, June 1 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Pediped will host a fashion show, featuring all of the new summer and fall styles. There will also be games including a shoe toss. A special gift certificate toward a future purchase will also be given to all attending guests. pediped is expecting up 500 guests to attend. The event will take place in the Town Square Park.



Wednesday, April 24, 2013

Little Giraffe coupon and contest






Little Giraffe was one of many baby products featured on the Katie Couric show yesterday, as Katie held a baby shower with Nick and Vanessa Lachey in celebration of Mother's Day. As a gift to viewers, Little Giraffe is offering 20% off of their website (www.littlegiraffe.com) with the promo code “katieLOVE” starting today, good for the next two weeks!

They also are running a CONTEST so that a lucky winner can win the same bundle that they gave away on the show! You can enter the contest at this link.



Monday, April 22, 2013

Skip Hop adds two new items







Skip Hop has introduced two new on-the-go accessories - the Grab & Go stroller organizer and stroller bar activity toy. The stroller activity bar comes in both Alphabet Zoo and Treetop Friends. It attaches to stroller bars as well as infant carriers. The Grab & Go organizer provides an insulated beverage and essentials caddy that stretches to hold bottles and coffee cups securely, while providing easy access to your most important items. It includes a detachable wristlet for errands and a headphone port for hands-free calls. Both are now available.



Sunday, April 21, 2013

Phil & Ted's new highchair






Phil & Ted's has introduced a brand highchair, called the Poppy. It's a super cool, modern highchair that features a comfy and easy to clean aerocore seat. Best part though is how it turns into a kid's chair after the baby outgrows it.



Saturday, April 20, 2013

The New Maxi Cosi Air Protect Mico







Maxi Cosi is releasing a new version of their Mico infant car seat, this time with the same Air Protect side impact features that their other seats have. Other new feature include better padding, an extended canopy and a release system just like the Prezi has. It also looks like the seat will be released in many, many new colors. Almost every color in the rainbow! They are listing purple, green, gray, orange, pink, black, chocolate, butter cream, blue and red. Also a white base will be available with this new seat as well as the standard black. Look for it this summer.



Thursday, April 18, 2013

Jessica Simpson shops for baby






Only a few days after her awesome baby shower, mom Jessica Simpson was spotted out and about picking up more designer items for her babies. Jessica stopped by Fred Segal in West Hollywood, where she purchased several items from the baby department.



Wednesday, April 17, 2013

Jessica Simpson gets many, many gifts at baby shower







This was the scene following Jessica Simpson's Tom Sawyer-themed baby shower over the weekend at the Hotel Bel-Air. I spot several gift bags from Bel Bambini, Giggle, Bonpoint and Petit Tresor.



Tuesday, April 16, 2013

Cybex Aton 2 about to hit US stores






We received word today that Cybex sent the first shipment of Aton 2s to the US and the seats are now being distributed to stores all over the country. With its unique Load Leg and LSP Side Impact Protection, the Aton 2 represents a new generation of infant car seat safety. The Aton 2, a winner of JPMA’s Innovation Award 2012, is designed for babies 4 to 35 pounds and up to 30 inches tall. While there has not been an official release date given, the seats will most likely be available for purchase within the next few weeks.