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Compared to months ago, Baby C's got almost a full head of hair! Although it's not long enough to put up a piggie tail or anything, but Mommy has been eyeing suitable girly hair clips for maybe 1 or 2 months down the road. So I was especially stoked when I found these on EverydayClippers on Etsy. They claimed that their clips are non slip, which in my mind, is a great feature to have. Babies like to snatch things off whenever they can so I can imagine the minute I clip something on her hair, she'll want to pull it off. But these are seriously some cute hair pins that can dress up a plain onesie outfit. :) They even make ones that are festival enough to wear during X'mas time.
For as long as I can remember, I've already carried a messenger type of school bag throughout my school years. The school that I went to (from Kindergarten to Middle School), backpack style school bag was never an option. I guess this is why I am not too crazy about carrying a backpack, even to this day. I always think of them as bulky and burdensome. Like carrying a big hard shell on your back wherever you go. Plus, it's really hard to carry a backpack AND look good at the same time. But over here in the Western world, all the school age kids I see have backpacks on them. Pink, Blue, Cinderella, Spiderman, you name it, they make it. I struggle with the thought that Baby C will be carrying one of those oversized backpacks in bright pink on her that weighs her down from behind. Maybe I'll insist that she carries one of those messenger bags from The Tiny House when she's old enough. Are these just the cutest things ever? I wonder what can a toddler put in that? Hmmm... a change of diaper and a mini bottle? :)
Stella McCartney has a line now for GapKids! I am not too familiar with her design for adults but the work she did for GapKids is magnificent! They look spunky, fun, wearable, and best yet, fashionable. Apparently the kid models that are featured in this campagin are found on Facebook. Maybe it's time to start a FB page for Baby C so she can be the next talent on a baby magazine?
The weather has been somewhat nippy here on the East Coast. That crisp air in the early morning really sends some chills down my spine and wakes me up when I step out the door in the last few wks. We are spending the wknd here at my parents and went out shopping for Baby C's winter wardrobe yesterday. I am proud to say that it was a ton of success because not only did we stumble upon some good bargains, we also got to get out of the house and enjoyed the beautiful Fall weather as a family. Baby is always excited to be out and about, even though she is strapped down in the car seat most of the time, but still, the sheer difference in scenary was exciting enough for her! What an easily pleased baby. So along the same lines, I found some more goodies from this Frenchie site called Little Fashion Gallery that collects a bunch of designers from Europe and their eye candy products. Here are some from BelleRose that I thought were cute, functional, yet different. Never a huge fan of bold colors and loud patterns, I think their designs are really up my alley. When Baby is old enough to be wearing some proper clothes, not just the onesies and rompers, we'd need to revisit this site and stock up on some.
So it won't be a while until baby C starts walking and requires proper walking gear, but I couldn't help but start researching on potential shoes to buy her when the time is right. So Camper is huge in Spain. I remember when hubby and I were still dating, we went on an exchange program as part of our MBA and spent a wonderful 3 month period in Barcelona. So naturally, the brand popped to my head as I started looking for kids shoes. I myself own a pair of Camper and they are fantastic. Light, durable, and comfortable for city living or taking long strolls. Here are a few of my favs. Check out their store at CAMPER.
p.s. even their website is colorful and filled with energy, just like the brand image portrayed!
I couldn't work out whether the baby modeling the hooded towel is cuter or the hooded towel? But nonetheless, this towel will bring the baby bathing experience up to a whole new level!
Check out Birds Have Flowers.
Baby C started going to daycare since the tender age of 3 months old. I had to go back to work after 12 wks of maternity leave and made the decision collectively w/ the hubby that daycare was the best way to go given the circumstances. So off she went at 3 months to a brand new facility that had just opened up in our town. On day one, to make the experience less intimidating (perhaps for the Mom, me) and more personable and intimate, I tried to bring a few items from home (stuffed animal, blanket with her scent) in an effort to introduce the foreign environment to her with some sense of familiarity. In addition to that, on all the supplies that I lugged with me (diapers, wipes, forumla), I not only indicated baby C's name w/ a magic marker, I also drew 2 flowers next to baby C's name. One tall, one short; to represent Mommy and baby C are always next to each other even though she's going to learn to be an independent little baby and be in daycare from that point on for about 10 hrs at a stretch, all on her own. Trust me, it was not easy. But these little attempts I made were ways to reassure mostly myself, hubby, & of course baby C that we, together, will get through this new transition period fine. So today, when I was browsing through Sauce's Shop on etsy and saw these darling necklaces with flower engraved on them, I knew I had to share. One day, when baby C is old enough to comprehend, I will be sure to tell her this little story behind the tall flower and the short flower. That's mommy and baby C. :)
Kid fashion these days is so advance and such an emphasis that it's no longer a difficult task to find design/material/cut that is of high quality and calibour, examples can be found here in TOOBY DOO
Do they make adult size? :)
Another good reason to keep a blog like this? I am making notes now on how to dress baby C when she starts going to Kindergarten!
(photo from Kids In Milk)
When I was searching for an idea about a blog, I looked down at my now 8 month old baby girl who was contently sitting in the Bumbo seat playing in a baby activity center using her newly discovered refined motor skills and thought, why not an online space about all gears baby/kid related? I mean I love spending time online looking for cute and practical baby/kid wear, so it's only natural to maintain a forum where I get to share my findings with all the other like minded women/men out there that might be equally interested. So here I am, starting my very first blog entry and embarking on this journey of discovering and sharing baby/kid wear that I drool over and adore.
As we enter Fall weather here on the east coast, I couldn't help myself but wonder how I could keep those little toes nice and toasty. I know I always have trouble keeping my own feet warm in the cold, so perhaps baby C would have the same concern that she simply can't express verbally just yet? So aside from the main stream Ugg boots that everyone under the sun seems to own a pair (not me though), I set out to look for practical yet eye candy shoes for babies. Here are a few that I came across and loved from Infusion
Infusion's shop owner believes in all things natural. So all material used in her products is sustainable, recycled, and organic. They are such eye candy and make me wish I were a little kid all over again. BTW, she makes house shoes for adults too. Time to stock up on those stylish and comfy foot wear that will keep your toes toasty all Winter!
