Purchased: Pram, Seat, Bag

posted by Jaitu at 07:53

Sticking resolutely to previous form I've left it too long since my last post and have decided to forget a lot of things I was going to write about.
So here is a quick update to maybe get things rolling again.

I posted a while ago some links to do with car seats. We had decided that we were going to fore go the infant carrier option and head straight for a fixed car seat that would see a child from birth to around 3-4 years. Our plans for this changed when we bought our pram. My wife has had her heart set on a Silver Cross for sometime (truth be told she really wanted an Emmaljunga Mondial but with our Fiat Punto and modest home that would have been an utterly ridiculous choice.)
When we found out that Mothercare had the Silver Cross 3D Pram System on sale the choice was pretty much made for us. As part of the deal the matching infant carrier seat was thrown in for free (saving us £100). Not only that but the pram actually fits in the boot of our car!

The pram came with a small changing bag which is ideal for when we'll go out for a walk or in the car but we really wanted a larger one that can be used to take everything that will be needed in hospital for the birth as well as whenever we visit friends and relatives in the future. We decided on a JuJuBe bag that we got at more than 30% off while at the Baby Show. The one we bought is nice and large and in colours that I don't object to carrying.

Bath Toy Bucket

posted by Jaitu at 12:33

Found on: babygadget.net
Original article here: http://www.babygadget.net/2009/01/bath_toy_storage_bucket.php

Another bath toy storage solution.

An inner piece with bottom holes is nested in the outer bucket with handles to allow water to drain away from toys to prevent mildew.

OhDeeDoh: Changing Table Question

posted by Jaitu at 20:57

Found on: ohdeedoh.com
Original article here: http://www.ohdeedoh.com/ohdeedoh/good-questions/good-questions-changing-table-suggestions-070729

An OhDeeDoh reader asks for changing table advice (see below).
The OhDeeDoh community respond (see above).

The dilemma is what to do about a dresser/changing table. While we loved one by Nurseryworks, I am hoping to find something to complement the room for much less $. Ideally the piece would be able to grow with her through the years. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!

Ubi Changing Table

posted by Jaitu at 20:51

Found on: tinydecor.com
Original article here: http://www.tinydecor.com/furniture-80/changing-tables-85/ubi-changing-table-373.html

The Ubi Changing Table is a low profile table alternative to changing mats. It can be used on the floor, useful when the little one is in a struggle mood, and does not require furniture to support it.

Get an extra hand to help with diaper changes! Designed by a mother, the Ubi Changing Table, is both stylish and functional. This modern changing table is made of bent wood and upholstered with an easy-to-clean surface. It has a built-in spring-loaded diaper dispenser, which stores a small stack of diapers and automatically feeds a diaper to the top surface after baby is changed. Fasteners on the top surface hold the diaper in place while changing baby.

Ducduc: Showcase Rooms

posted by Jaitu at 21:29

Found on: ducducnyc.com
Original article here: http://www.ducducnyc.com/showcase.php

ducduc are a company that supply complete collections for 'infant' and 'youth' rooms. The showcase rooms offer some inspiration when looking at furniture and decor for a nursery.

OhDeeDoh: Baby Essentials Question

posted by Jaitu at 21:24

Found on: ohdeedoh.com
Original article here: http://www.ohdeedoh.com/ohdeedoh/good-questions/good-questions-baby-essentials-070731

An OhDeeDoh reader recently asked for advice (see below).
The OhDeeDoh community have been responding (see above).

My husband and I just found out that I am five weeks pregnant with our first child! This was a HUGE surprise for us. We are extremely excited, shocked, and grateful (which I'm assuming is pretty typical).
My question: I'm overwhelmed by all of the "must-have" baby products out there. I want the best for my baby, but I don\'t want to spend a fortune or end up with a bunch of things we don\'t use. I thought Odeedoh readers might have some advice on baby essentials...?

Boon: Frog Pod

posted by Jaitu at 21:14

Found on: booninc.com
Original article here: http://www.booninc.com/products/FrogPod

We just bought one of these as a present for a friend and it looks pretty good. It could be seen as a luxury but makes a great addition to a kid-friendly bathroom.

The Frog Pod helps with children’s bath time clean-up, providing a drainable scoop for collecting and rinsing toys and a wall-mounted base for storing bath products. The Frog Pod attaches to the bathtub wall with one of three options: adhesive strips, suction cups, or screws.

SpunkySprout: Wall-Mounted Changing Table

posted by Jaitu at 08:23

Found on: spunkysprout.com
Original article here: http://www.spunkysprout.com/wachta.html

A very cool looking wall-mounted changing table. It certainly offers a practical solution. Unless you're looking at having a string of kids or running a nursery the price may put you off.

Bo Ekstrom, the designer of a line of well crafted bent wood changing tables and stations knows what it takes to create a functional and aesthetically pleasing piece of furniture.

OhDeeDoh: Puj Tub Baby Bath Alternative

posted by Jaitu at 08:18

Found on: ohdeedoh.com
Original article here: http://www.ohdeedoh.com/ohdeedoh/bathtime-goods/puj-tub-069604

OhDeeDoh has an item on the Puj Tub. A collapsible insert for bathroom sinks that works as a baby bath and packs away when not in use.

This soft tub can conform to any standard bathroom sink, and when bathtime is over, it hangs flat.

Blanket Sites: RainOrShineKids and Wearables

posted by Jaitu at 08:02

A couple of sites for blankets.
RainOrShineKids offers blankets (and other products) with one side waterproof and the fleece. The B-Blanket has a couple of ties that allow you to attach it to strollers, carriers etc.
http://www.rainorshinekids.com


Also ModernTots (mentioned in an earlier post) offers the Walk With Me Blanket which includes a hood and 'arms' that allow it to be tied around a carrier or baby.
ModernTots Walk With Me Blanket

Knitty: OpArt Blanket Pattern

posted by Jaitu at 07:45

Found on: knitty.com
Original article here: http://www.knitty.com/ISSUEfall08/PATTopart.html

A knitting pattern for a blanket that features a spiralling square tunnel motif. This appeals to my nostalgic side as it looks like the cheap video effects you'd see in early 90's rave videos. It also has benefits for child development apparently.

This pattern also appeals to the developmental process of infant vision. Babies are born color blind, and with very poor vision (about 20/400 for a normal infant at birth. They are naturally attracted to high contrast, black and white images, since these are more distinct to them. From a distance of a foot or so, a newborn will be able to distinguish only the larger stripes on the edge of the blanket, with the thinner ones fading away into a solid gray, as the baby matures, the thinner stripes will become distinct. To an adult, however, it’s a fun, funky pattern with an optical illusion of a square tunnel spiraling away.

UK Product Sites

posted by Jaitu at 18:53

A couple of UK sites that have been mentioned for specific products previously but supply a number of pregnancy/baby/toddler products.

http://www.babygurgles.co.uk/

http://www.bumpto3.com/