Spring baby clothing is on it's way!

Lots of places are getting in their spring clothing lines, so I thought that a wonderful way to start off the new year would be to post on this. Janie and Jack recently got in a new line of girls and boys clothing. It's available online as well as in stores. I really like the stuff for girls, including this super cool dress. Baby Gap and Bloom Love also have in some new lines. Jacadi and most of the euro crowd should have their's in by February.

Rod Stewart and Family in Hello! Magazine

Rocker and new dad again, Rod Stewart, appears on the most recent issue of Hello Magazine with his fiancee Penny Lancaster and new son Alistair Wallace. Inside the issue, we get a look at all the neat baby gear they've bought for their new son and it's some top of the line stuff to say the least.

Alistair's room has hand-painted walls and more toys than you can shake a stick at. The crib is a Simon Horn Little Bateau cot that has been beautifully painted to match the room. The bedding isn't something that I recognized, it may be specially made. Lots of toys, including a dog from Harrods, a bouncer and a rocking toy from Mamas and Papas. Also quite a bit of stuff from Kaloo. The rocker next to the crib is a Dutailier.

Later on we get to see Daddy Rod driving a Silver Cross Linear Freeway pram.

Britney shops in Malibu

Britney Spears, infamous mother of Sean, spent the day after Christmas shopping in Malibu. Brit was joined by her sister, Jamie Lynn, as the two made the rounds at Malibu's Country Mart shopping center. Britney shopped for herself as well as her son and wore a Madonna shirt of all things. The Malibu Country Mart is known for it's celebrity shoppers and is home to baby stores 98% Angel, Toy Crazy, Shabby Chic (they have a nursery section), and Britney's favorite store Planet Blue Kids.

The Bjorn Carrier Bib

New From Baby Bjorn this coming year is the Bjorn Bib for your baby carrier. The bib actually fits onto the carrier to protect it from stains and saliva and also comfort the baby's head. The bib has a soft, water resistant, breathable terry surface on it, much like a real bib would. The bib fits all Bjorn baby carriers and is easily removed for cleaning (machine washable.

Bjorn has some other neat products out for 2006 as well. The Carrier Cover (which we already reported on), as well as the new Baby Carrier Air for warmer weather.

Violet gets some hip, violet boot

Little Violet Affleck has recieved some nice gifts, according to People Magazine. Friend of the family Kevin Smith got her a themed gift - violet colored Ugg Boots. I think that's sweet. I need to name my kids after items I want. But the fun didn't stop there. Violet also recieved a pink laminated corduroy diaper bag, a Haute Stuff "I Love Daddy" onesie, and an Urban Smalls onesie from ultra-chic celebrity store Kitson.

And the nice people from Serena and Lily also emailed me to let me know that they recently designed a room for Violet. Sounds like one lucky kid.

The Stool - A rather interesting highchair

Yes, I know this is the third European product I've written about in a row. However, I could not resist. The Stool 616 as it's called, is a modernist highchair made by designer Artek. I found it while actually looking for something else at Brittish store Skandium's website. At first I thought it was an actual stool. That's what it said and the picture was rather small. But at second glance (and an enlarged version) I saw it was actually a highchair! And it looks so cool! It's not cheap though. It's sold for around 300 pounds, which is somewhere close to $600.

Stokke Baby Set

Do you own a Stokke Kinderseat/Tripp Trapp? Do you hate the fact that it can only be used from 18 months old and up? You are not alone. After reading countless reviews of this product from American parents, I have noticed that many people on this side of the pond have no idea that it CAN be used from infancy and on up. By getting a baby set, sold in Europe. The Stokke Baby Set is an attachment made for the Kinderseat/Tripp Trapp that includes a raised head rest and a bar that attaches to make a highchair. You can get one online at Mothercare, an English baby store that will ship smaller items to the USA. I have seen these things abroad and they really do make a difference.