Hottest Baby Gear 2008
From:
Jill Daniel
15 days 5 hours 15 minutes ago
Calling all mamas-to-be! Glam’s found the hottest new baby products to gear up your precious bundle of joy. Here are our 7 new favorites!
The Micralite Toro Stroller With ATK
Just in time for summer outings to the beach or hiking trails, Micralite has introduced the brand-new Toro All Terrain Kit (ATK). It’s the perfect accessory for the outdoor enthusiast (new mom Halle Berry has one!) The ATK kit allows parents to convert the Micralite Toro Stroller into a rugged machine they can use in places once reserved for only the most hardy jogger-type strollers.
Price: Stroller $574.95, ATK $130 Babybungalow.com or 1-899-7-My Baby
The Lexie Tote
The Lexie Tote takes functional luxury to a new level. This elegant shoulder tote has custom hardware, Green ‘Leather’ trim, a seam sealed, water-proof lining, multiple pockets and comes complete with an universal stroller attachment. Shoulder tote, stroller bag or messenger style, the Lexie Tote is ready for whatever your day dishes out. Classic styling makes it great for after diapers as a go anywhere, durable handbag.
Price: $165 Fleurville.com
Organic Mattress and Sheets
Absolutelyorganicbaby.com an online shopping site for outfitting your child’s bed with healthy, non-toxic bedding materials. Most parents aren’t aware that a child's mattress can be a number one cause of sickness in babies. A standard crib mattress has many chemicals in it. Some of the chemicals are used because its cheaper to produce a mattress that way, and some are there as a "safety" measure to make the mattress flame retardant.
By using organic wool, you get a naturally flame retardant mattress without the use of chemicals. When no corners are cut and only 100% organic materials are used, your baby's mattress will not off-gas and cause reactions to the skin and respiratory system.
Price:
Crib mattress prices start around $300.
Organic sheets start at around $18
Order by calling 866-460-0890 or at
absolutelyorganicbaby.com
Personalized Baby Blankets If you're looking for a great baby gift for yourself or a friend, Two Tinas personalized cotton baby blankets, will be a snuggly hit. The little offsprings of Selma Hayek and Gwen Stefani enjoy the quality fabrics of "rocketman", "butterfly fun", and "zoo sage".
Price: $48.00 Order from
twotinas.com or find at Nordstrom.
Baby Skin Care Products
Little Twig’s philosophy is to nurture families organically with their bubble baths, shampoos, and body lotions. Developed with pediatricians and parents, they utilize the most effective organic and botanical ingredients in simple recipes for gentle personal care of your baby.
Some of our favorite Little Twig products include:
1) Extra Mild unscented Baby Wash ($10.50) Ideal for babies with extra sensitive skin.
2) Relaxing Baby Oil ($13.65) Organic sweet almond oil with a calming lemon-lavender essence.
3) Calming Bubble Bath ($15.00): Gentle bath foam contains vitamin E, shea butter, and aloe vera to soothe sensitive skin.
Little Twig is sold at most Whole Foods stores or order at
littletwig.com.
Organic Cotton Baby Carriers From
newnativebaby.com, these 100% organic cotton baby carriers come in fun patterns of Jungle Mingle and Zebra print as well as solid colors. They are nonadjustable and come in parent sizes, so there is no bulky padding or extra fabric to get in the way. For this reason, the carrier feels safer and more secure for your baby since there are no buckles to slip and be readjusted. The carrier is designed to be used from infancy up to 35 lbs or around 5 months when baby can sit up on his own. Price: $58.00 800-646-1682
Art for Kids
If you’re looking for beautiful, whimsical, high-quality artwork from top artists but don’t want to pay a fortune to enhance baby’s imagination, check out
Oopsydaisy.com. Oopsy Daisy offers a variety of original art from some of the nation's most talented artists, as well as from artists in Canada and Europe. The company began with the production of a dozen images and now produces more than 600 different canvas prints that are sold throughout the United States and abroad in boutiques, catalogs, and online.
