Wee Baby Stuff

I have a few pairs of BabyLegs for O & S but I found myself wanting a few more options of color/pattern. While BabyLegs aren't crazy expensive, the $12 adds up fast. I figured since I know how to use a sewing machine, I would put my (limited) skills to the test. Here is a short, easy tutorial for any DIY'ers out there who want to make a pair for their little one: 1. Purchase...

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A couple of days ago I wrote a post about rash guard swimming suits. In addition to spending quite a bit of time searching for a suit for Lena, I also spent several hours trying to find one for myself. As a nursing mom, it's been extremely difficult to find a swimming suit that allows me to nurse my baby, while still providing coverage, support, and style. While searching for swimming suits, I came across...

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I just came across this adorable DIY Alphabet Art on Design Mom. This little masterpiece was by Destri Bufmack of The Mother Huddle. This cute-as-can-be artwork uses very few materials (an alphabet stencil, spray paint, fabric swatches, and a frame), but makes quite a statement. For the complete how-to, including lots of pictures, visit Design Mom.  

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Can't afford that thirty-five dollar A Pea In The Pod nursing sleep top? Nursing clothes can be expensive, but if you're into "doing it yourself" you can save quite a bit of money. All you need is a Hanes Men's V-Neck undershirt and a pair of scissors and you can make yourself a very cheap and comfortable nursing sleep top. This shirt is pretty revealing, so you probably won't want to wear it in public,...

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I've said it before and I'll say it again. One of the best things about having a baby in the house is being able to dress her up any way you choose. And with Halloween coming around, that means parents everywhere have permission to go ALL OUT in the dress-up department. Case in point: This adorable mutant baby costume! Here's what you'll need to make one (no radiation required!): two identical onesies a suitably sized...

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Yup, they're LEATHER! Prudent Baby provides not only the how-to but also a free downloadable pattern as well. The maker used a regular sewing machine to stitch them and suggests using old leather goods from Goodwill to make them. Brilliant!     

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Did you know babies cry more in yellow rooms? And did you know that purple, yes PURPLE, can help calm a colicky baby? Weird but, apparently, true! Young House Love explains all in their color therapy post "Calm? Cranky? Might Be Your Walls...." These color insights don't just apply to wee babes, however. From 0 to 100, color effects the moods of everyone. So, if you want to keep peace and calm your nerves, check...

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TipNut has a GREAT roundup of over 35 crafty how-tos for baby. Organized into categories, choose from 'blankets', 'toys and playthings', 'clothing & accessories', 'diaper clutches, organizers & changing pads', 'burp cloths' and 'on the go'. And as for the DARLING modern booties pictured above, you can find them in the 'clothing & accessories' group, courtesy of Tao of Craft.

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Elsa used an Instructable to make her kids some delightful ink blot t-shirts. She did a few things differently than the original how-to, so to replicate her outcome, you'll want to check out her post as well as the Instructable itself. Here are the materials you'll need to make one: a white or light-colored t-shirt or onesie a piece of corrugated cardboard about the size of your t-shirt t-shirt paint (use black or equally dark color)...

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Shannon form Shannon Makes Stuff, made this adorable baby wrap. Perfect for babies who like to be swaddled snugly. She used 2 coordinating flannel blankets to make it. A few clever cuts and some hemming and that's about it! Follow this jump to see the entire how-to. Via U-Create.

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