Monday, May 31, 2010

Britney's boys and their lunch boxes






Britneysbabies has some new photos of her two sons Sean and Jayden leaving school last week. Both boys carry a Dante Beatrix lunch box.



Sunday, May 30, 2010

Want this wagon?






That's Jennifer Garner and her daughters Violet and Seraphina out and about today in Los Angeles, riding in a Radio Flyer Ultimate Comfort Wagon. Toys R Us has free shipping on it right now.



Saturday, May 29, 2010

iCandy comes to the USA






UK stroller brand, iCandy, has finally made it to the USA and Canada. Their website now has an open Shopatron store where you can order products, as well as a preview for what is coming next fall.

Right now you can buy the Apple, Pear and Cherry strollers with the Peach stroller due out this fall.



Thursday, May 27, 2010

Now this is cool






Meet the Koo. It's the newest invention of California design company, Lunar, and you will love it. It's a bassinet that transforms into a parent rocker simply by unfolding and unhooking it. A great modern, space-saving invention! It is not out yet, but Lunar plans to keep everyone updated as to when it will debut.

After it comes out, Lunar plans some more cool baby products. Be on the lookout for a tree stand that functions as a mobile, a baby monitor, and a sound-activated thermoelectric bottle warmer/cooler all in one and a fabric pillow/monitor that lights up as the baby cries.

You can read more about it and see more pictures on Inhabitots.



Wednesday, May 26, 2010

Mamaroo getting great reviews






Now this is the kind of product I would have included if I wasn't too busy to make another gear guide. The Mamaroo from 4Moms is getting great 5 star reviews from different parenting sites. Everyone seems to love it, which does not come easy for a bouncer. After reading parent reviews on products for years, I've noticed that bath tubs, bouncers and thermometers usually have the harshest critics.

Does anyone out there have one? I'd like to hear about it.



Tuesday, May 25, 2010

Boon teams up with Plum Organics







Baby product-maker Boon has teamed up with Plum Organics baby food to create the Plum Dispensing Spoon. It's a mini-sized Squirt spoon made to fit on top of a Plum Organics food pouch. The spoons are sold in packs of two and come in a case. They easily attach to Plum Organics JUST fruit and Second Blends baby food pouches.

The spoons are made to last and are dishwasher-safe.



Monday, May 24, 2010

Suri shops







Katie and Suri were spotted shopping at Steven Alan's on Robertson Blvd in LA yesterday. Suri wears Baby Gap's Sunburst-printed party dress.



The new Stokke Xplory coming soon






Stokke will release their 2010 version of the Xplory in June at two Los Angeles baby stores, Bel Bambini and Kid's Land. They will be having special deals at these two locations as well when the stroller launches. All other stores will get the stroller in July.

This picture was taken today at the She's Having A Baby Event. It's the first time I've seen one in person, along with the new Rider sibling board on the back.



Sunday, May 23, 2010

Gift bags galore






Check out all the gift bags from the She's Having A Baby Event today. Each mom that came went home with one of these awesome bags, filled with all kinds of prizes. I'll let you know when more of these events happen.



Saturday, May 22, 2010

The First Years gets highest NHTSA rating for car seats






The First Years recently received more 5-star government ratings from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration for their car seats than any other manufacturer. The brand got the highest overall Ease of Use rating of five stars for its infant, booster and convertible car seats.

To date, The First Years is the only brand to achieve 5-stars for overall Ease of Use in each of these car seat categories.



Friday, May 21, 2010

Katie Price launches babywear






Katie Price launched her new babywear range, KP BABY, in London yesterday. The 18 piece collection is for girls only right now, but will include a boys line this fall. I can't find any info on where it is being sold, but it is available on her UK website.



Thursday, May 20, 2010

In Los Angeles






I'm in LA for the She's Having A Baby Event on Sunday. You can read about it a few posts down. If you're in town, please do come by!



Wednesday, May 19, 2010

Joely Fisher designs blanket for charity






Actress Joely Fisher has designed this adorable mermaid blanket exclusively for the Toys"R"Us's Bundled in Hope campaign benefiting Save the Children. You can bid on it now on ebay until May 28th.



Monday, May 17, 2010

I wonder if we'll get this?






This is Baby Bjorn's new highchair, which is now available in Europe. I'm wondering if the USA will be getting it anytime soon? It's a neat little modern, space-saving highchair that works from age 6 months all the way up to 2. The foldable tray locks the baby in place, so there's no harness involved. The whole thing completely folds up to and can be placed in a corner. You can read more about it on their website.



Sunday, May 16, 2010

Free Shipping






Both BabiesRUs and ToysRUs are offering free shipping when you purchase $100 or more worth of eligible toy and baby items. You can shop both stores and have all your items go towards that $100.



Saturday, May 15, 2010

SJP has exclusive stroller?






I have not seen the Mutsy double seat available in the USA, but apparently it is coming. Looks like Sarah Jessica Parker already has one though for her twin girls.



Janie and Jack on Extra






The tv show Extra featured a segment where Mario Lopez and his girlfriend went shopping for their baby at Janie and Jack at a mall in Sherman Oaks, CA. The segment aired on Extra on May 13. Video can be found here.



Friday, May 14, 2010

Britax B Ready







I sadly did not get to attend the ABC Kids Expo Spring Conference (in my hometown no less) earlier this month, but Magic Beans did and they have a nice little photo display here on the various new things.

One thing that I did want to point out is the new Britax B Ready stroller. It's like a cross between the UPPA Vista and the Phil&Ted strollers. The top seat is reversible and full recline, while the second seat is also full recline and both allow for Britax car seats to be attached. Very cool. No word on when it will come out.

Britax released a similar stroller in the UK called the B Dual earlier this year.



Thursday, May 13, 2010

She's Having A Baby Event






Jayneoni Moore's She's Having A Baby Event is the ultimate baby shower celebrating Bumpies & Babies in Beverly Hills on May 23, 2010 at The Beverly Hilton Hotel. Style Expert Jayneoni Moore is known for her luxurious celebrity nurseries and lavish celebrity baby showers, now she is rolling out the red carpet for all new and expecting moms.

The event is very similar to the celebrity gifting suite, the Boom Boom Room, only it is open for both everyday moms and celebrity moms to attend. The show includes product demonstrations, shopping, mommy pampering, delicious sweets, new parenting discussions, and a maternity fashion show. Ultimate Giveaways include the new Orbit G2 Stroller, SkipHop products, Stokke Sleepi, Britax Carseat, Boon highchair and so much more, but that's not all one lucky mom will win a complete nursery.

The cost of admission is $45 and every mom attending will leave with an overflowing gift bag valued at $500.00. Special celebrity moms appearances though out the day. The event will take place on Sunday, May 23rd from 10am until 3pm at The Beverly Hilton Hotel, to purchase tickets go to jayneonimoore.com/event



Wednesday, May 12, 2010

Mamas & Papas coming to the US






It looks like Mamas and Papas, will be landing in the US soon. On August 12, the company will bring their range of strollers, bouncers, high chairs and nursery essentials to stores all over the USA. Check out their new US site above to see what they're bringing.



Kourtney Kardashian and Mason






Kourtney Kardashian posted this picture on her website of her and son Mason on her first Mother's Day. Mason is wrapped in an Aden + Anais star bright swaddling blanket.



Million Dollar Baby buys Nurseryworks






Baby furniture company Million Dollar Baby has bought Nurseryworks. Nurseryworks, the very modern and very green baby furniture company, has been around now for about six years and will keep it's founder, Traci Fleming, as president. No word yet on what changes the customers will see.



Monday, May 10, 2010

Vote in Pregnancy & Newborn's Readers' Choice 2010






Pregnancy & Newborn is having their annual Readers' Choice Award for 2010. You can vote right now for your favorite baby products and each time you do, you are entered into a contest to get the winning gear. You can vote once a day.



Sunday, May 09, 2010

Xtina's son wears FreeCity






ONTD has pictures of Christina Aguilera and her son MAX in NYC earlier today. Max wears the above FreeCity Hoodie.



Saturday, May 08, 2010

The new Skate is now out






Peg Perego updated Skate is now out. The new 2010 version has new colors a larger basket that can still be removed and it's got handles for easier carrying. They've also made it easier to open and close. The bassinet feature has been redesigned with more padding and the seat feature has more room.



Boon mother's Day special






Boon is offering 10% off all products sold in their online store. Use the code MOMDAY10 to redeem your offer.



Updates




Sorry for the lack of updates, but I've been on vacation this week and I have not had a lot of internet access. Also there has been a real lack of news lately. But I'm trying, so....



Friday, May 07, 2010

Medela launches new insurance reimbursement tool






Did you know this? Many health insurance plans cover certain breastfeeding-related expenses—whether it be breastpump rental/purchase or a visit with a lactation consultant.

Because coverage for these expenses varies widely among different health insurance plans, Medela has worked with respected insurance experts to provide families with reimbursement-related resources to help them determine what their insurance will cover. This information can now be found on Medela’s new insurance reimbursement site at www.breastfeedinginsurance.com.



Tuesday, May 04, 2010

Kourtney's Bugaboo Red






I have found the answer to my previous Kourtney Kardashian Bugaboo question. She was driving a red Cameleon with a Bugaboo (RED) accessory pack, which includes all kinds of goodies.



Monday, May 03, 2010

Jennifer Garner shops at Jacadi too






Jennifer Garner paid a visit to Jacadi in Columbus Circle, NYC over the weekend. She bought the above items for her two daughters while there.



Sunday, May 02, 2010

It's Bee Day






Ok, actually yesterday was Bee day but I totally forgot so let's just pretend it's today. Anyhoo, the Bugaboo Bee 2010 is out! You can find it at most stores and online. Giggle has it right now.



Saturday, May 01, 2010

Kourtney's new stroller






Kourtney Kardashian was spotted out and about in Calabasas, CA with her family earlier today. This time baby Mason rode in a new stroller we haven't seen before: Bugaboo's special RED edition of their Cameleon. I don't know if this has been discontinued or it hasn't come out yet, but I can't find it anywhere online.



Kaloo opens a store in Puerto Rico






Kaloo has opened its first ever North American store. The store is located in San Juan, Puerto Rico and will sell the complete range of Kaloo from soft toys, bedding and décor, to Canadian-made furniture, clothing and accessories. Here's hoping we get one in mainland USA soon because I love Kaloo!