The Perfect Sled

While you're out shopping for Christmas/Holiday presents this year, consider a sled. Especially a sled like this, from the Land of Nod. Sleds with a backing on them are great for small kids in the snow. I can remember way, way back when I was kid (ok, the 80's) and the old-fashion sleds were around. We small ones had to hold on for dear life as we were being pulled by the big kids around the yard. Don't let that be your 21st century tot.

The padding is also a nice feature if you accidently turn over.

Stokke chair for mommy

This would make a great addition to any modern nursery. The Stokke Tok chair is made of white leather and wood, making it as much fun to look at as it is to sit on. It also has a fixed angle between the seat and the backrest and it's totally independent of your sitting positionm so it always supports your body. A great feature if you're holding a baby. Sadly, it's not sold in the USA. But you can hopefully find a nice European retailer willing to ship on their stockists page.

Latest rumor on TomKat baby is false

According to NineMSN.com.au, Katie Holmes is having a boy. The site claims that "Katie Holmes has revealed the sex of her child after being spotted buying up big on blue baby clothes in LA recently. Onlookers say the actress was shopping up a storm for her unborn son at the trendy Beverly Hills store Petit Bateau. Friends have reportedly confirmed the news, adding that Tom and Katie have already decided to call their baby boy William Oscar."

Problem? Yeah, there is one.

You see, there IS NO Petit Bateau store in LA. Not only can I, a former LA resident and still current shopper, assure you this but so can Petit Bateau. Their website lists the three stores in the USA as being in New York City, and Greenwich and Westport, CT. There are stores in Beverly Hills and LA that do sell Petit Bateau, however there is no actual store. One does have to wonder why they'd make up a store for this story when there are plenty of fashionable baby stores in Beverly Hills for real.

New crib bedding at Serena and Lily

Serena and Lily have out some new adorable bedding on their website. If I am counting right, there are five new sets total. I really like the stuff for girls, it is so beautiful. And the Harrison set for boys is too cute. I also like the new neutral Cameron bedding they have come out with. I don't think S&L has made a neutral set before. Check their website for stockists details.

Apple wears Nikkitabella Baby

The Sun newspaper printed this picture of Gwyneth Paltrow and her daugther Apple. The sweater little Apple is wearing was designed by former Gucci knitwear guru Nikki Doss. Nikki left Gucci to start her own baby line, Nikkitabella Baby, which is sold right now in the USA, France, and the UK. Apple probably picked one up in one of their many locations throughout England. Check out their stockist page for more details.

The Boppy Lounger

Boppy has been selling this lounger for newborns for a while, but it was only sold at Burlington Coat Factory. Of course they learned from that and are now selling it at many baby stores, including this luxe version sold on Amazon.com and its too cool. The pillow is designed to support newborns and preemies so they can sit up and view the world and the luxe version features the same nice fabric as the luxe boppy. It's a nice little investment and it allows for babies up to 16lbs.

Cruise gets a sonogram machine...for his house!

Actor Tom Cruise apparently can't get enough of his new kid. He told People Magazine in their latest issue that he actually bought his own sonogram machine so that he can follow the progress of the baby he is having with Katie Holmes next spring. Tom says he will donate the machine to a hospital after the baby is born. Wow! You mean I actually might get to use the same machine to check for possible problems in my pregnancy that Tom and Katie used to make baby postcards at 2am, after a round of twister?

And I know I have no right to judge since my religion doesn't eat meat on Fridays for almost 6 weeks of the year, but really. Who in Scientology decided that Prozac was the work of the devil and yet its A-OK to have a sonogram on your fetus 60+ times a day?

I'd post a buying link for this, as I do every post, but honestly I have no idea where you can buy a sonogram machine. I guess after you have one at the hospital, ask the guy "When you're done with that, can I have it?"