Thursday, May 04, 2006

Froo Froos From Fabby Gabby

In case you haven't heard - a froo froo is a handmade tutu. Where have you been? All the coolest princesses are wearing them these days! Yes, I am talking about a tutu that is fabulously fluffy and perfect for little girls who insist on wearing only the most royal pieces of clothing. I have seen many froo froo-wearing princesses enjoying their kid's hot chocolate at Starbucks or simply hanging out in Central Park. They love the attention and they love the glam - and honestly, who can blame them? If I wasn't a 29-year old wife of an attorney and mother of an 11-month old boy, then I might consider sporting a froo froo myself.

But if you are looking for something for your babe to wear on a non-froo froo day, then you should check out Fabby Gabby's line of onesies, tot tees and mom & baby sets. Super cute and super chic!

Go Organic with BABYBEARSHOP

There are a million and three reasons why you should go organic when it comes to skin products for you and your baby. Allergies, environmental preservation and cancer prevention are just a few that immediately come to mind.

Thanks to the founders of BABYBEARSHOP, there is now a luxuriously natural line of products that are made with organic and, whenever possible, Fair Trade ingredients.

The Mama Belly Oil and the Cheeky Baby Butter are two incredibly scrumptious BABYBEARSHOP products you should try.

The mama belly oil has a perfect combination of chamomile, lavender and red mandarin oils to help protect your blossoming belly from being marred by stretchmarks. It's also great as a massage oil for babies who are older than 3 months. Super sensual and super sweet.

The cheeky baby butter is essentially a shea butter baby creme. It's excellent for baby massage and can also be used for eczema, baby acne, diaper rash. You can also use it on your own bod - it's a great hand and foot moisturizer. All you have to do is scoop out a teensy bit (a little goes a very long way) rub in clean hands until it melts like butter and then apply. Better yet, get your hubby to do it for you! After all, you deserve a little TLC.

Check out the rest of BABYBEARSHOP's organic skin care line at www.babybearshop.com. And make sure to try their lip balm - it truly is delectable!

Preggers and Proud Gives Us Another Great Shirt For our Collection

My husband always says that you can never have too many t-shirts. I think that he may be onto something here. They really can be an expression of you and they often say something about where you are in your life. Maybe that's a little too profound for our discussion of t-shirts. That said, I truly believe that a t-shirt is more than just a garment. If you share my incredible respect for "the tee," then you'll be happy to know that Preggers and Proud has some pretty cool pieces to add to your collection. The coolest thing is that Katie Holmes and Gwyneth Paltrow have been seen sporting the "HOT MAMA" tee.

There is even a baby and dad line, which are super cute. Our good friend, Julia Roberts, had her kids wearing the "Mama's Got My Back" shirts...too sweet!

And Preggers and Proud also has a charitable edge - For every shirt that is gifted to a celebrity, a home for pregnant teens in Santa Barbara get five! That's cool.

Monday, May 01, 2006

Classic Treasures for Our Stylish Babes

Right from the time that we discovered that I was pregnant, my husband and I shunned the mass-produced, generic baby products that you find in any department store. We didn't want our small New York apartment to be cluttered with Winnie-the-Pooh and Disney embossed products. Where in the big book of having babies does it say that you have to surrender all sense of style in order to be good parents? Sure, it may take a little longer to find the hidden treasures - but hey, who doesn't enjoy a good scavenger hunt?

Well, my friends, I have come across another gem - Teacups and Tadpoles. Teacups and Tadpoles is an e-boutique that specializes in very fashionable (and functional) styles for baby boys (a.k.a. tadpoles) and baby girls (a.k.a. teacups). You should also check out their other stuff, like their diaper bags and diaper wallets, car seat covers, and play mats.

Here are two of my favorite T&T goods:

The Cowboy Layette Set by 3 Marthas
The is a perfect gift for your little buckaroo. This 100% cotton layette set by 3 Marthas is a must for the cowboy in every little boy.

You can buy these items separately or you can buy it as a complete set:
- Cowboy Newborn Onesie (7-12 lbs.) - a "must-have" for infants
- Cowboy Burp Pad - perfect size for "rounding up" the mess
- Super Soft Flannel Cowboy Receiving Blanket (44"x44") - perfect size for snuggling


Ducky Tubbie and Bath Puppet
This vivid yellow little Ducky Tubbie & matching Bath Puppet is great for bath time fun. The Ducky Bath Puppet is the perfect size for play while soaping up your little ducky too! The fun continues when its time to dry off your clean little one with the Ducky Tubbie made of super soft & durable cotton terry.

There are so many more things to check out at www.teacupsandtadpoles.com. You'll be hearing more about them from me in the future - they are really fabulous!