Dr. Brown’s Designed to Nourish Line

This past fall Dr. Brown released their new Designed to Nourish toddler line, a new set of feeding and storage products designed to help parents create their baby food. Products included portioned plates, snack cups, training cups, bowls and utensils. Our blender, food masher, food storage pods and labels. Now they've created their own blog of the same name. The Designed To Nourish Blog features recipes and nutritional information to help parents create the perfect baby and toddler food, using the new products. It's actually a very informative blog, full of long posts describing the benefits of certain foods at certain stages. We here at Baby Chic 101 really love the Designed to Nourish Line products, especially the toddler cups. Here is a picture of one sitting on my friend's table. Looks so stylish next to the Boon Snack Ball.

The BabyBjorn Highchair

This is one of the easiest highchairs to assemble that I have ever come across. Seriously. You just take it out of the box, snap the 4 legs on and then pull the collapsed unit apart until it clicks. This is important to me, as I have spent hours assembling strollers, highchairs and other baby products, many of which also required calls to the company's help line. None of that was needed here. It's heavier than it looks, which is good. The leg in particular are heavy, and that prevents it from being knocked over by a child (in or out of the seat). But the best feature by far is the movable tray and child lock. As you can tell, there is no harness with this highchair. This is because of the tray and child lock, which take the place of the harness. When you place a child into the highchair, you should place the tray close to the child’s body. This prevents the child from being able to get out (it also inadvertently prevents food from ending up in their lap). Once the table is close enough to the child, you use the two-step lock to hold it in place. This is cleverly positioned under the tray, which keeps it out of the child's reach. And as easy as it is to put together, it also folds up easily. When totally collapsed, the highchair will fit easily into a corner. Although it is fairly small to begin with, so there isn't much of a need for this unless you have a very tiny kitchen. BabyBjorn has only had this highchair out for about year now and already it has won two awards. Junior Magazine awarded it "Best High Chair Design" this year in their Junior Design Awards. Practical Parenting also awarded it first place highchair in their annual Best Baby Product Awards.

Suri and Honor wear Eliane et Lena

Eliane et Lena has long been a staple in wardrobe of Hollywood tots. Nicole Richie, Katie Holmes, Katherine Heigl and Heidi Klum have all purchased this line for their children over the years. Just this past week Suri was once again spotted wearing her Eliane et Lena Delicieuse Coat and Honor was seen playing in an Eliane et Lena Isadora Tulle Skirt.

Alanis Morissette and family shop for toys

Singer Alanis Morissette and her husband Mario Treadway got in some early holiday shopping last week at Toy Crazy in Malibu. Their son Ever rides in a Kokopax Eco-Classic Carrier.

Kimberly Stewart strolls with Cybex

Kimberly Stewart was spotted leaving an LA area hospital earlier this week with new baby daughter, Delilah. The baby rides in a Cybex Aton car seat and a Cybex Callisto stroller.

Happy Thanksgiving!

I'd like to wish all of our readers a very Happy Thanksgiving! And an early happy Black Friday!

Need help finding the perfect gift?

A lot of cool places have posted gift guides for 2011. Here are a few of the best. Amazon Toys R US The Little Style File Giggle Right Start Babble Big City Moms

Maclaren launches 2012 collection

Growing Your Baby has a complete run-down and a lot of pictures of Maclaren's new 2012 collection. Here is quick recap of the new stuff. - A permanent universal 5-point safety harness, a tether strap, foot operated linked brakes, and a protective head and foot barrier on all from birth models starting in 2012. - The Techno XLR will now feature a carrycot instead of a car seat adaptor. Fresh new color options - medieval blue/lemon drop, medieval blue/blush pink and medieval blue/soft blue. - The new Globetrotter stroller will finally makes its US debut. It's a small stroller, between the Volo and Triumph. - Three new Volo colors – festival fuscia, blue atoll and jelly bean green - Two new Triumph colors, black and medieval blue. Twin Triumph also comes in black now. - The Quest has been totally redesigned for 2012. It's not usable from birth and has a more quilted fabric. 3 new color combinations - black/silver, medieval blue/scarlet and charcoal/mocha bisque. - That's the new Techno Twin color above (with some new liners). It is called champagne and it will also be available in the Techno XR. Another new Techno XR color is Persian rose. - 30 new seat liners and footmuffs, some of which are expandable. Also a new cup holder.

The Phil & Ted's Optimum

An infant car seat that flips into a convertible car seat. Yes, it has been invented. Sadly it's not coming to the US. But New Zealand, the UK and the rest of Europe will be getting it soon. The Optimum is about launch and it will certainly have a big impact. And another first! This will be the first and only convertible car seat that is travel system compatible sold in NZ, UK and Europe, as the Orbit and Combi models aren't sold there.

Nominate us for the Cribsie awards!

Please nominate Baby Chic 101 for the Cribsie Awards! Put us under the category WEB and link www.babychic101.com under url. You can also nominate 2 other sites or baby brands. Tell your friends between now and Feb 21.

ERGObaby acquires Orbit Baby

I was rather surprised to read this just now on Twitter. Ergo baby carriers has bought Orbit! The purchase was announced today, costing Ergo around $17.5 million. The goal is to "expand its leadership position in the child mobility and transport product category". Joseph Hei and Bryan White, co-founders of Orbit Baby, will continue to serve in senior management roles. Not sure what this will mean for Orbit in terms of the future, but I guess we will find out.

My Top 10 Children's Photographers

Everyone wants that perfect first photo. But with so many places out there, how do you know who will create the most memorable ones? This is a list that I put together after viewing countless family and children's photography websites. Jennifer Wilson Photography Where: Los Angeles area, will travel up to 40 miles. Farther travel is a fee. What: Modern lifestyle and award-winning kids photographer based out of the Santa Clarita Valley. You can use her studio, your house, the beach or anywhere you'd like. Up to 6 people included. Also teaches photography workshops. Heidi Hope Photography Studio Where: Warwick, Rhode Island, will travel up to 60 miles. What: Specializing in natural light photography, Heidi is best known for her baby and newborn photos. She also does maternity, children, family, seniors and weddings. She works both indoors and out, and you can include photos taken at Rodger Williams park at no extra fee with a studio session. Shoots & Giggles Where: Los Angeles Area What: A modern on-location photography studio specializing in family, children, pregnancy, birth, and newborn photography. They are most known for their birth photography, where photographers are on call 24/7 to meet you at the hospital and photograph the big event. Bella Baby Photography Where: Nationwide What: The new face of hospital baby photos, Bella Baby sends professional photographers to capture your newborn's first photo in your room. Many hospitals are contracted with them, and if yours is then there is no need to set up an appointment. They also do family photos with the newborn, birth announcements and holiday cards. BerryTree Photography Where: Atlanta, GA, will travel anywhere in the country and internationally What: Although their specialty is weddings, BerryTree takes some of the best family photos you will find. They love to capture special outdoor moments with families and babies, any time of year. Shellie Wall Photography Where: East Dereham, Norfolk, United Kingdom What: A leading newborn and child photographer in the UK, Shellie typically photographs all newborns within their first week in her studio. This is when she believes she can capture the best sleeping photos without disturbing the baby. She also shoots family portraits, including maternity, children, babies, weddings and christenings. Kansas Pitts Photography Where: Santa Rosa Beach, FL What: A chic, modern, fresh imagery photographer, specializing in wedding and family photos. They offer both in studio and location photography, including beach sessions. Genevieve Nisly Where: Canton, Ohio, will travel up to 60 miles (Cleveland area) What: Exquisite wedding and portrait photography. Newborn, baby, senior, family and maternity sessions offered. Also makes framed wall art, canvases, albums, folded cards, gift prints and more. Jill Carmel Where: Sacramento, CA, will travel to other CA cities. What: Natural light, on-location photographer. Specializes in maternity, newborns and children of all ages. Also sells products like albums and cards. Bellamy Blue Where: New York City, NY, will travel as far as the Hudson Valley. What: Bellamy Blue's style blends a fine art aesthetic with candid documentary techniques, capturing your extraordinary life moments in a timeless way. They offer studio and on-location sessions, as well as albums, storyboards, and brag books. Bellamy Blue is also the official photographer for Citibabes, offering a photo booth and most events.

Skip Hop Bath Toys

Skip Hop's new bath toys are beyond awesome. They are some of the most innovative bath toys in quite some time. As you may recall, we first posted about them back around the time of the ABC Kids Expo. But now they've hit stores, which means we have had a chance to review them and I am very happy about this. I LOVE how some of the toys, like the Turtle Island Playset, Octopus Ring Toss and the Starfish Stacker, actually are two toys in one. Each of those can transform into a different toy as baby grows. But the Moby Bath Kneeler is one of my favorites. As you can see, it takes quite the beating. It's also VERY comfortable and definitely one of the cutest kneelers for the bath that I have seen. The Soapster Foaming Soap Dispenser is my all-time favorite. It is a great way to turn baby shampoo or any shampoo into a fun, bubbly foam that won't hurt the eyes. And look what a fun toy it makes. You won't even want to mount it to the wall.

Tori Spelling's Nursery

Tori Spelling's nursery for baby Hattie appears in this week's edition of US Weekly. NessaLee Baby posted this picture of the girly pink room, which includes a Bloom Alma Papa Crib and dresser, a SPI Dresser, a Fisher-Price Newborn Rock n' Play, Jennifer Delonge Grand Glider and Tufted Ottoman in ikat hot pink, and Jonathan Adler's Pink Junior Letter Pillow.

Gucci already selling their Spring & Summer line

If you like shopping a season ahead AND you're also able to afford Gucci for your child, well Christmas came early today. Gucci has already posted their Spring & Summer line on their website. Now you can't actually buy the stuff online just yet, but a personal shopper will help you get whatever. At least until J-Lo gets word of this and buys all their stock.

Celebrity Mylo spotting

Australian actress, singer-songwriter and television personality Natalie Bassingthwaighte was spotted with her boyfriend and daughter in Sydney last week (where it's summer :( ) Baby Harper rides in a Mamas and Papas Mylo stroller.

Shaq at Toys R Us in Times Square

Basketball player Shaquille O'Neal is at the Toys R US in Times Square right now, greeting fans alongside the US Marines. He is also collecting toys from the store which will benefit the Toys For Tots program. These pictures are from the Toys R Us official twitter.

Buy an Aprica travel system, get a free carrier

For a limited time, when you buy an Aprica Moto Travel System at Babies R Us, you will be get a free Side Carrier (worth $59.99!). Simply add the carrier to your cart after adding the travel system. Online only.

Mason sporting a tie

Kourtney Kardashian and son Mason were spotted near their home in Calabasas earler this week, leaving a restaurant. Mason wears a Blume Baby Little Man Tie Thermal Shirt. His mom is obviously quite fond of Blume, as Mason has owned just about very piece in their collection.

Giggle's Friends & Family Event

Giggle rarely gives discounts or has sales. But once a year, they like to thank their friends and family with an amazing opportunity – to shop the ENTIRE store/website at 20% off all purchases. The event starts today, running through Monday, November 14. To take advantage of this special offer and get 20% off all of your purchases, shop at your nearest giggle store or shop online at giggle.com and use the code FF11 at checkout.

Bloom taking pre-orders for the Zen stroller

Bloom is already letting people pre-register for the Zen stroller and matching Yoga bassinet. You can enter your info here to be among the first to own one. Both stroller and bassinet are expected in stores next Spring.

Skip Hop's Complete Sheet collection due out Dec 15

The product that SHOULD have won a JPMA Innovation Award this year is about to be released. Skip Hop's Complete Sheet collection is a great find for parents who are worried about baby bumper safety, but still aren't ready to give up the cuteness factor. This one-of-a-kind crib sheet has bold graphics around the sides of the mattress with a contrasting pattern on top of the sheet, giving the appearance of a bumper. Very cool indeed. The complete sets comes with a sheet, dust ruffle, blanket and a wearable blanket for added safety. There will be 8 different patterns, all of which are now shown on Skip Hop's site.

Clek rolls out the Foonf

Clek has finally showed pictures of their first-ever convertible car seat, the Foonf. Aiming to become the the safest convertible seat on the market, the Foonf will have a patented energy absorbing crumple system in the base, re-inforced with Magnesium, like their Oobr toddler seat. It will also be one of the only convertible car seats to come with an anti-rebound bar system for rear-facing use (if you don't know what that is, Britax uses one on its infant seats). Weight range will most likely be 15-48 lbs rear-facing and then up to about 70 lbs forward-facing. Look for it this Spring, with pre-orders starting in December.

Bugaboo releases Chicco adaptors

Fans of the Chicco Keyfit 30 can now use their car seats with a Bugaboo. Bugaboo has released adaptors for both the Cameleon and the Bee. Coming soon for Bugaboo: Britax car seat adaptors.

Our new facebook page!

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Updating the template again

I've updated the template just a little bit, since the red tricyle voting is over. Thanks to all who voted for us! I am also making a facebook, so as of now that icon does not work. Don't bother clicking it until I say so.

4Moms Origami stroller is coming soon

The 4Moms Origami stroller is due out in January, but a few select Launch stores will have it in December. Nessalee Baby is one of those stores and they will be debuting the actual stroller for a test drive November 15, with pre-orders being taken then and online now.

Britax announces new fashions

Britax has announced new fashion choices for its best-selling convertible car seat line. The following car seat models will replace many of the current fashions with new these styles. Roundabout 55: Gumdrop Silver Lake Boulevard 70: Silver Birch Zebra Aztec Marathon 70: Chili Pepper Azalea Boulevard 70 CS: Biscotti Cowmooflage Advocate 70 CS: Zebra Serene

Wonder opens their online store

The first-of-its-kind retail destination, Wonder, has opened their online store. The Deerfield, IL mega-baby store opened it's actual retail shop this past month, where parents can shop tens of thousands of specialty items, manage a baby registry or attend a lecture on pre-natal health, while children play a chess tournament, take a cooking class or attend a friend’s birthday party in the half-acre of interactive play space. In other words, it's a retail store, playplace and class space all under one roof. They even have their own iphone app. I must visit this store one day.

First pic of the Foonf

Here is the long-awaited first picture of the Clek Foonf. Clek just posted this to their facebook page. It's a picture from the Modern Brand Collective Party, which I went. The Foonf is expected out next year. It will be the company's first ever toddler car seat. Watch Clek's facebook this Friday 12:00 EST for official Clek photos of Foonf in Dragonfly and a RF Foonf in Drif.

Bellini Buzz Post

Here is my post on the Bellini Buzz about Selma Blair's son Arthur's first trip out.

Latest celebrity iCandy spotting

Mario Lopez and his wife Courtney Mazza took daughter Gia to the Grove mall in West Hollywood for trick or treating last night. Gia rides in an iCandy Peach stroller.