Saturday, April 30, 2011

Missoni makes some Bugaboos








Designer Missoni will be creating some special Bugaboo strollers. Each stoller will come with a knitted Missoni blanket (shown above with the Bee). Look for them in July at Neiman Marcus.



Friday, April 29, 2011

Giggle to open a store in Santa Monica






Los Angeles is finally getting a Giggle! Look for the modern baby store to open on Montana Ave this fall.



Thursday, April 28, 2011

Rachel Zoe's Nursery Necessities






Rachel Zoe made a list of her top Nursery Necessities on her website. Among her favorites were the Bloom Coco Plexistyle Baby Lounger, Rockabye Baby CDs and Stella McCartney’s Days of the Week Onesies.



Wednesday, April 27, 2011

Cybex 2011 now in stores






Cybex's new 2011 collection is now in stores. There are a lot of new colors and designs this year. BuyBuyBaby has them in now.

Also make sure you check out our review of the Callisto if you already haven't.



Tuesday, April 26, 2011

Take Bellini's survey and get 25% off a single item






Bellini wants you to tell them how they are doing. Just fill out this survey and they will email you a 25% off coupon for any single item at participating stores.



Monday, April 25, 2011

We are now on Polyvore






Baby Chic 101 is now on Polyvore. Check out our nursery boards by clicking the picture above.



Sunday, April 24, 2011

Stokke Bounce 'n' Sleep






Stokke has a new product, the Bounce 'n' Sleep. It's a daybed and bouncer hybrid, the first of it's kind that I have ever seen. A bouncer by day, it easily turns into a daybed when reclined to the sleep position and it has a built in mattress.

Look for the Bounce 'n' Sleep in Europe and Asia this June and in the USA and Canada this September.



Friday, April 22, 2011

Mariah's Nursery






This week's Life & Style offers readers a tour of Mariah Carey's nursery for her twins. The room was designed by Art For Kids in Beverly Hills.



Thursday, April 21, 2011

Q Collection Junior closes






In a shocking move, Q Collection Junior has closed. The company made the announcement on their website that as of now, they are discontinuing their line. Very sad indeed.



Wednesday, April 20, 2011

Snugli teams with Jennifer Delonge






Baby carrier Snugli has teamed with Jennifer Delonge to create some very stylish carriers. Check out some more pictures and a video at Project Nursery.



Monday, April 18, 2011

Preorder the Bam Bam






You can now preorder the Bam Bam Crib Complete at Amazon.com. The Bam Bam is the newest version of Argington's Bam crib/bassinet combo and will be available May 31. As you may notice the new version has wheels, allowing it to move from room to room.



Sunday, April 17, 2011

Neil Patrick Harris's nursery






Neil Patrick Harris tweeted this picture of his partner David Burtka and their twins Harper and Gideon earlier today. Product spottings include Skip Hop's Playspot, David Netto's Cabine Crib and Dwell's Ovals and Blossom bedding sets.



Saturday, April 16, 2011

Tori's new highchairs






Tori Spelling posted this cute picture on her Twitter a few days ago, saying how much her kids loved their new Stokke Tripp Trapps.



Friday, April 15, 2011

Gear Guide




I am thinking of bringing back the Gear Guide. Let me know what you think because it's a lot of work. Thanks.



Baby Bjorn introduces the Retro Collection











This year Baby Bjorn celebrates it's 50th year in business. To celebrate, they are releasing three Retro BabySitter bouncers and three Original Carriers in fabric inspired by the 60s and 70s. These will be available for a limited time only. Find a store here.



Thursday, April 14, 2011

Win a Mamaroo Plush






4Moms is giving away the new Mamaroo Plush. The new model has a softer seat and 10 lucky moms will get one. Join their Insiders Club to win.



Wednesday, April 13, 2011

Could your child design for Stella McCartney?






Stella McCartney is holding a design contest for kids who like to draw dream-like animals (bunnies wearing sneakers, a cat with wings, a cow with a mustache, etc.). Simply scan one of your child's drawings and upload it to the website. Then get your friends and family to vote for it.

The winner will have their drawing made into an exclusive tee, while the 100 most popular will get the tee for free.



Tuesday, April 12, 2011

Bellini Buzz Post






Here is a link to my post on the Bellini Buzz about the debut of the Bugaboo Donkey.



Monday, April 11, 2011

Oeuf's New Bunk Bed






The Perch bunk bed from Oeuf has arrived. The eco-friendly set comes with two beds, one of which can be detached into a standalone twin while the other becomes a loft-style bed with room underneath. Another great feature is its low height compared to other bunk beds, making it safer and more accessible for kids.



Saturday, April 09, 2011

Pics of the Bugaboo Donkey on display at Chicago's Giggle store










My cousin took these pictures of the Bugaboo Donkey yesterday at the Chicago Giggle store. Right now they only have a floor model that you can test out. They said they are expecting to get the stroller for sale at the end of the month.



Friday, April 08, 2011

Babies R Us Super Baby Shower event this weekend






Babies R Us is holding a Super Baby Shower event at all stores tomorrow. Learn about the must-have products for every mom's Baby Registry, valuable tips and ideas for planning a baby shower, plus enjoy great savings and free giveaways.

I have never been to one of these, but it looks like fun.



Thursday, April 07, 2011

Frilly Nursery Set






This nursery board was created by Esther at BuyModernBaby. I'm thinking about doing some of these myself.

1- Thomas Paul Antique Mr. Piggy Pillow and Antique Miss Kitty Pillow- $24 each
2- Ruffle Maze Pillow from Urban Outfitters- $28
3- Davinci Jenny Lind Stationary Crib- $149
4- Hanging Crystal Wire Chandelier from Pottery Barn Kids- $24-$29 each
5- Classic Mirror Dresser Signature Antique White- $1718
6- Festival Rug from Anthropologie- no longer available
7- Tufted Storage Bench Velvet from Urban Outfitters- $260
8- Love and Dream from Lola's Room Photography on etsy- $20 for a 12"x8" print (just ask for the size you'd like if it's not currently available)
9- Savoy Glider from DwellStudio- $1190
10- Thomas Paul Antique Kitty Pillow, Antique Puppy Pillow and Antique Teddy Bear Pillow- $24-$28 each



Wednesday, April 06, 2011

NessaLee Baby lets you shop by celebrity






I think this is a really neat idea. New Jersey baby store NessaLee Baby allows online shoppers to pick a celebrity parent and then directs you to a page of gear that person has. And it's actually legit, as they have the pictures to back it up. A lot of time and effort went into that.



Monday, April 04, 2011

Are you a member of the MAM Club yet?






Have you joined MAM's baby club yet? If not, check out the cool benefits.

- Monthly newsletter detailing the latest MAM products, exciting baby topics and lots more

- Pregnancy calendar - an ideal companion during the nine exciting months of your pregnancy with very useful tips

- Monthly baby development calendar - everything you need to know about your new baby from their first eye movement to conquering the playground

- Great prizes are waiting to be won in our numerous competitions for our MAM Club members

- In the many MAM product tests, parents have the option to test products in advance

Also click our banner at the top for the full site.



Sunday, April 03, 2011

Britax Free Ride Event is still going on






Have you heard about the Britax Free Ride Event? For a limited time when you buy a Britax B-Ready stroller, you will get a FREE Chaperone Infant Car Seat or Second Seat or Bassinet (your choice). Get it now at PlanetKids.



Saturday, April 02, 2011

Giggle interviews Bugaboo's designer






Giggle's Ali Wing interviewed Aernout Dijkstra-Hellinga, the designer of the new Bugaboo Donkey. Check out his own special Bugaboo above.



Friday, April 01, 2011

We are now on Twitter! :)




http://www.twitter.com/babychic101

I decided to try a Twitter account for this website. Feel free to follow us there for updates and other cool stuff.