Wee Baby Stuff

Lena has been crawling now for the past three weeks and she's getting better and better at it. It's also becoming harder and harder to keep track of her. I wonder if she'll be walking soon, and in preparation for that huge milestone, I've been thinking about shoes. Lena owns one pair of slip on slippers that I bought to keep her feet warm this winter, but I'm sure we'll need to get her some...

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Are you pregnant and thinking about your baby's nursery? Or do you have a baby and maybe you're thinking about a facelift for his or her room? Or maybe you're just curious to see what other people's baby nurseries look like? Check out Project Nursery to find inspiring nurseries and interior design projects for your little one. From the website www.projectnursery.com: "Project Nursery is all about showing real parents how to take charge of their own...

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Yahoo Travel released its list of the top 10 destinations for family fun. I would have to add Puerto Vallarta and the North Shore of Lake Superior to this list. Where do you like to take your family on vacation? 

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Lena has learned to crawl! It's incredible how something just clicked, and off she went, from one end of the room to the other, without warning, without me even realizing she had traversed the entire living room. After a month of practicing the separate movements and positions associated with crawling, Lena has finally put everything together to become a mobile baby.  And so, I've brought out the BabyLegs. I had originally purchased two pairs of...

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A few weeks ago we received a NewAir space heater and we really like it. We've used oil filled heaters before, but tucked them away after our little girl became mobile.  We really like the NewAir heater (model AH-450) because it heats the room without getting too hot to touch. If it does become too hot, there's a caution light that comes on (although we've never seen it aglow because we keep the heater at...

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I have been hearing about the Cribsie Awards for quite some time now and I finally took a minute last night to peek at the nominations and voting. For those of you who haven't heard of the awards, it honors the best brands, products, and websites for babies and toddlers. Categories include Nursery, Gear, Fashion, Play, Mealtime, and Web. Although I didn't take the time to vote (yet), it was fun to peruse the categories...

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I just recently loaned my favorite fabric baby carrier to a friend and thought that it deserved a post to let all of you know about how fabulous I think it is. There are TONS of baby carriers out there and if you feel the way I do, it is overwhelming. I had heard of the K'tan Baby Carrier from a friend, but wrote it off and went with the ever popular Moby Wrap. I...

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Our trip to Mexico is coming up in just a few days and we're trying to wrap our heads around everything we need to pack. We're hoping we only need to bring two small suitcases, but with all of Lena's baby stuff this may prove difficult.  One of the unique items we're definitely bringing with us on vacation is the Kid Co. Pea Pod Travel Bed, which we're lucky to have borrowed from a friend....

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Mid Century Modern furniture has been all the rage for the past two years or so. If you are looking for a must-have baby item that will fit in with your decor, look no further. This modern baby bouncer fits the bill. It is something you'll use every day for the first three months with your new-born, and it will look mighty fine in your home.  Bloom Coco Stylewood Natural Baby Lounger$199.99 at Liapela 

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Finding a swimming suit that allows you to nurse your baby, while still providing support, coverage and style can be difficult. I have spent hours trying to find something to wear to Mexico in a couple of weeks. I'm hoping that the following list of suits will save you time if you're looking for something to wear to the beach.  Nursing Specific Suits Belabum Nursing Tankini Set$89.00 at Zappos.com    Twist Front Nursing Tankini$63.00 at...

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