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.

A carseat that's designed by nature

Concord is a German carseat making company that sells some pretty nice looking models to Europeans and Americans who can find a shipper. Recently the company developed the Naturelle line, a range of carseats made with unbleached and undyed covers. They are made especially for babies with sensitve skin, however all babies will benefit from the soft, natural fabrics. The covers are all removeable and washable too.

Katie Holmes celebrates her b-day in a toy store

Yes Katie Holmes is now 27. And where does the girl with everything (including a sonogram machine and man who's a little bit nuts) celebrate her big day? At New York's most famous toy store of course. FAO Schwarz was home to Katie's birthday bash, opening it's doors for her after store hours. Katie celebrated with Tom and his crew, blowing out candles on cupcakes and playing on the giant piano located on floor 2. After the big party, Kaite and Tom went ice skating in Central Park around midnight. Sounds fun. I need a man like Tom (minus the weird things). People Magazine has other photos from the party online, including close-up pictures of Tom's daughter Isabella.

If you are ever in NYC though, do check out FAO Schwarz. It's a great place to hang out with or without kids.

New Junior has some great travel tips

The newest addition of Europe's most famous parenting magazine has some neat travel information in it. Junior dedicated this issue to traveling almost completely and it's got some great stuff. There is an entire section detailing family travel and a month-by-month guide to the best destinations on the planet for that season. I just got the issue today and if I didn't subscribe, I'd make it a point to get this one just for the pictures and the hotel names.

Also a cool little blurb about the coming of age of Maddox Jolie.

Great Ride-On Toy

I saw this on Modern Seed! What an awesome toy. Made for little riders, this truck has such a cool and modern design. It's easy to use and turn, with pretty big handle bars and even little lights on the front that pop (they're fake obviously, no real light). The designer also makes a bike and a zoom car. And to top that all off Modern Seed is offering a 10% off discount until December 24.

The Babystyle Gift Card

Not sure what to get a new mom this holiday season? Well online store Babystyle now has gift cards for amounts starting at $25. They are so cute too! The one thing I always like about getting a gift card (besides the fact that it's just like cash) is the decor on it. Companies always find the cutest logos for them. You can also add a special gift message during checkout to go along with your gift card. The most recent catalog is also included in the order.

Forest & Zoe

This is a new store online that I just came across. Forest and Zoe sells brands like Tea, Lulah, Paulina Quintana, Bratt Decor, and more. They've also got this really cool shopping cart cover that is one of the trendist I have ever seen. It has pockets in it for mom and works on public highchairs too. Very neat stuff. They've also got quite a few specials and sales going on at the moment too. Definitly worth a read.

The Doomoo Seat

Made for babies and kids, the Doomoo Seat is a new kind of bean bag chair that molds to fit any person's body who may sit in it. Sold in the UK, the seat is supplied with two zipped upper covers for different ages. The first comes with a a safety harness for a baby and the other is just a regular seat for older kids. Lots of neat color combinations too. You can get it online at Viva Baby, which does ship internationally.

Baby Affleck

Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck welcomed a baby girl on Dec. 1, Yahoo News is reporting. The baby named Violet made her debut at a Los Angeles hospital after labor was induced Wednesday night. Jen has beat her alter-ego Sydney to the delivery room, as the Alias baby is not expected to be born for quite a while. No word yet on anything that has been bought for the baby. So far all I have heard are rumors concerning what Jen has, and I doubt they are true. But if I discover any baby gift news, I'll certainly post it.

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?"

Tricky & Titch

What a cool little name! This new designer of baby clothing got it right. Being in the baby business, I have seen A LOT of companies that sell slogan onesies and clothing. Some have mainstream attention, some don't. But by far, this is the best one I have seen in a while. Tricky & Titch doesn't just sell a onesie or a bib with any old logo slapped on it. No, they realized what we the buyer are really looking for. Quality of the design of the logo, not just a smart catchphrase. Their designs are creative, carefully placed on the onesie, and look like something that you'd expect to see at Kitson's baby department (instead of, well...you've seen some of it). Available online at their store.

Babystyle Sale

Much loved internet store babystyle is having a holiday sale. Through November 22nd, Babystyle is offering 20% off and free ground shipping when you use the coupon code TWENTYOFF at the time of purchase. There are certain brands that are excluded, but most of the stuff (including babystyle's own brand) is not. A great way to start off the holdiay season if you're looking for something special for that little person.

Ducduc crib used for Alias baby

Modern furniture designer ducduc has been selected as the exclusive furniture provider for Jennifer Garner's hit show ALIAS. The first episode featuring ducduc ran last night, with Sydney Bristow and her on-screen Dad putting ducduc's Austin Crib together. The duration of the season will feature about 10 other ducduc items, a total value of $10,000 for the entire nursery.

The Austin crib retails for around $1295 and can be found at many upscale baby stores. No word yet on what Jennifer herself has picked out for her baby's room.

Courteney Cox: The Truth

Yes, the cold hard truth. It has come to my attention that a lot of people out there have bought into the idea being put forth by the media and baby companies that celebrity mom Courteney Cox owns every single piece of baby gear ever made. Well, I don't buy it. So that is why I spent the past few hours searching hundreds of Courteney pictures to find the truth about what she really owns. And now I have made a list, which I will show you in a minute. Why you ask? Because it is important to me that my readers feel like they are seeing the truth posted here. I do not want people to see this site and think that I am trying to push products on them that I know celebrities really do not own. If I say they own it, then it is confirmed and there are pictures of it. And now onto the list!

What does Courteney really own?

A Nicole Miller Snuggli carrier
A Stokke Xplory
A Bugaboo Frog
A Maclaren Global Travel stroller
An Oilily diaper bag
A Martinelli/Peg Perego Primi Viaggio carseat
Fisher-Price Link-a-doos toys

Nest Chair is now available in orange

That really cool highchair the Nest is now a little more spunky. It's added some color. No longer is the Next only available in black and white, it now comes in orange! Bright orange, that is. New for 2006 is the limited adition Nest, the totally hip baby seat known for its ultra-Minimalist form and extremely high safety standards. Get it online at Modern Child or Sparkability.

Bellini's new website

Furniture maker Bellini has redesigned their website. The site got a completely new design and look and no longer is it divided into east and west coast sections. A lot of stuff to see there now, including their entire furniture line as well as matching accessories that the company sells. Bellini is also holding a dream nursery contest to go along with the new site. The contest winner will recieve a a Bellini Crib, Crib Mattress, Changing System and Rocker Glider in the color and style of their choice.

Gingerbread Lane Rocks!

The people at Janie and Jack were so excited about getting this new layette line in. They told me to come by and make sure I saw it when it first came out last week. And it sure does live up to the hype. Gingerbread Lane is the holiday line for both boy and girl babies this season, and already Janie and Jack seems to be selling quite a bit of it. A lot of the stuff was gone from last week when I was there. If you've got a baby and are looking for holiday gear, I'd for sure stop by a Janie and Jack near you!

Kate Spade makes some baby clothes

Purse designer Kate Spade is taking her baby business a step further. After the huge success of making diaper bags and strollers, Mrs. Spade has decided to design baby clothing. Available online now at Neiman Marcus, the clothing is made of cashmere and doesn't comes cheap. An typical outfit will cost you around $200. But hey, at least every other baby on the block won't have one. Unless of course you live on the richest block on earth, but you get what I'm saying.

Dwell expands their line

Not only does modern baby bedding maker Dwell have a new line of bedding out for 2006, but they have also expanded their line. Dwell will now make patterned bibs, burp cloths, hooded towels, and stroller blankets. The new items will feature the same modern style patterns and colors as the bedding. I also really like the new baby bedding, especially the alphabet set. Check out their new line at Velocity Art And Design.

Private sale at Tea's online store

Baby Fashion label Tea is having a private sale of samples starting November 4th on their online store. I was emailed today and notified that styles from past seasons will become available during the one week sample sale. If you already subscribe to their mailing list, Tea will be sending out an email on friday containing a login name and password for the sale. If you're not on the list, you can be by signing up on their website.

Britney's Carseat - Correction!

*Correction* We goofed!

Britney and son Sean returned to LA on Sunday by private plane. We didn't get to see the baby but we did get a tiny glimpse of his hip carseat. Even though it's covered by a blanket, it appears to be a Combi Connection Carseat in Carolina Sky. Thanks to all the people who helped me to realise my mistake. Check out the picture for yourself at UBritney.com

Get your own Combi seat at Albee's.

New From Coach - Baby!

Purse maker and shoe guru Coach has come out with a new baby line for winter. Shoes, a pom pom hat, cashmere blanket, some frames and albums, and a couple of cute bears are all part of the new collection, aimed at fashionista moms. The above is the Optic Signature Shearling Slipper, which comes in both pink and blue. Great for the little ones who already know style and want to look like their mommy's purse.

Insulating Totes

Insulating totes are not an easy thing to find. So let's start there. One of the hardest baby products to locate and then find a good one, is the baby bottle and food tote that provides a way to keep things cool for hours in a diaper bag. Once you find one, does it have enough space? Does it keep things cool for a long time? How big is it? And then of course, how totally ugly is it and how badly does it clash with the diaper bag. Sparkability just got these in. The Built NY On-the-Go Kit is a collection of insulating baby totes and bibs. The Thirsty Tote (left) is made for bottles, sippy cups, and juice boxes. The matching Strolling Tote (middle)is made for diapers, travel wipes, and any other little thing you need to keep handy. The Tidy Bib (right) comes with a pocket to catch messes and of course, matches the collection. All of this is also made with a machine-washable material that soaks up spills.

Very nifty little gadget for modern babies. Comes in blue or pink.

New Fleurville Bag

What does this remind you of? Fleurville's Luxe Leather Diaper Bag is new for the winter time and resembles something more like a Gucci purse than a baby bag. The bag is made of water-proofed pebble grain leather on the outside and has a fully water-proof, seam sealed interior. So unlike a true Gucci, this one won't get ruined by a tipped over bottled or baby drool. It also comes with a bottle holder, a changing pad, and a wipe case all inside. Not only fashionable I see, but fuctional too! At Bare Babies.

Opinion: Why there should be more Buy Buy Babys

First off, I know it's spelled "babies". But, it's the name of the store and it was one of those tough calls so I am going with "Babys". English majors beware.

Now, onto my point. Buy Buy Baby is like one of the best baby stores around for gear and such. One of the best I have ever been into and I truly mean that. I like it a ton more than Babies R Us, USA Baby, and the rest. But sadly, there are only eight of them total on our lovely planet. Eight!? And the majority are up north in New York and New Jersey, with one in Maryland and one in Virginia as well. Why so few? It's a great store and offers products that are middle of the line all the way up to top of the line. Which is nice because not everybody mines paying a little more for a stroller or carseat that will last an entire year. So in closing, I am asking people who go on vacation to the spots where there is a Buy Buy to check them out. Give them your zip code when you buy something. Because together, we can change the baby world. One top notch store at a time.

Julia's Baby Entertainer

Actress Julia Roberts appears in this month's Vitals Woman Magazine with her twins and a look inside her home. While Julia holds daughter Hazel, son Phin shows us how well he likes his Baby Einstein Activity Center. The not-a-walker is rated very highly by parents and babies alike, according to Babies R Us's website where you can pick one up for yourself. The article itself is pretty interesting, but mostly deals with Julia talking about her life since having the babies.

Also pictured on another page in the article is a Baby and Me Float by Aqua Leisure, also available at Babies R Us. Check out the whole Julia article online at About Julia.

The Cameleon - A Review

I got to see the Bugaboo Cameleon up close and personal while I was in New York these past few days. I had been looking forward to seeing it since it first came to the USA a few months ago and I was pretty sure New York would have a ton of them. Sure enough, they did. At Buy Buy Baby, they had the Gecko, Cameleon, and still the Frog displayed at the bottom of the stairs on the first floor. The Cameleon is beautiful and I thought actually thinner than the Frog. The colors are great and the new fleece felt fabulous. I liked the new handle bar as well. Everything about the stroller was an improvement from the Frog.

I was also very impressed by the Gecko. I didn't think much of this stroller when I saw it online but up close it is awesome. You can get both online now at Babystyle.

Home from my trip

I just returned home from my trip to NYC last night. I spent four days there and visited nearly every children's store in the Manhattan and then some in Connecticut. There were some that I really liked a lot, some that were ok but not what I was thinking they were, and some that were just a waste of time. Instead of dwelling on the negative though, I thought I'd share some of my more pleasant experiences. These are just my opinions so don't get mad if you own a store and it's not named. I may have missed it, as I was unable to see a few due to the weather.


Kid-O - I loved this store. I bought some toys there for my class and everything there was so amazing. The baby section was pretty big and the store was so clean and pretty, even in the nasty rain they kept it nice. The saleswoman was so super nice too. One of my favorite visits.

The Blue Bench - Stunning store. Very friendly staff and their Little Folk Art Collection was wonderful to see. It's one of the few places that sells Little Folk Art right now. Very pretty bedding and furniture, a rather big store too. I was glad to see something that wasn't the size of a bathroom.

Jacadi - One of the largest Jacadi's I have ever been in. A big nursery section and lots of clothing. Nice staff and they even gave me a catalog. I went to the one on lower Madison Ave.

Bonpoint - Most friendly Bonpoint I have ever been in. Great baby selection. The woman working there was really nice in helping find stuff. This was the one on lower Madison Ave.

Just For Tykes - Very pretty store and they had a great selection of stuff. The front part had all of the nice little clothes and the back part was the nursery section. Very well organized.

Spring Flowers - Wonderful selection of upscale clothing. They had lots of brands there that no one else had. They also had a large baby section.

Buy Buy Baby - Just all around, one of the best baby gear stores I have ever been in. Beats Babies R Us anyday. I wish we have one around here. The store was very large, had a clean bathroom, a nice sales staff, and everything was arranged so neatly. I strongly recommend this place if you live by one.

Best & Co. - In Greenwich, CT. I really liked this store and wanted to see if it lived up to my expectations. It was great. The store is so pretty and the clothes are just darling. The sales staff was great too. And thats not typical in stores like this. One woman was so friendly and sweet to me, I just had to buy something.

Petit Patapon - Also in Greenwich. A great store you don't see every day. They have catalogs too.

Veronique - A wonderful maternity store that had a lot of customers. Nice people working there too.

Kids Supply Company - Loved this place. They were so nice to me, they even let me use their bathroom without buying anything. You don't get that kind of good customer service anymore.

Candy Nichols - A really big store in Greenwich, CT. A great selection of stuff and the store was really pretty.

The Modern Maclaren

Stroller maker Maclaren has teamed up with modern designer Philippe Starck to create a stroller and a changing bag. The above photo (which I found at Daddytypes) is suppose to be the first ever photo of the set. As you may recall, Maclaren has teamed up with designers in the past such as Kate Spade, Lulu Guinness, and Burberry to create limited edition strollers and changing bags. Philippe Starck is best known for his many modern designs in everything from furniture to kitchen tools. He has an expensive line sold in retail stores and a line at Target.

Read more about the Strack Mac at Daddytypes.

Urban Bundle Me

JJ Cole has done very well in the past few years with their Bundle Me collection. Designed to fit stroller, joggers, and car seats, the not-a-blanket cover has been made in every fabric from pink fleece to suede. And now we have the Urban Bundle Me for parents of cool kids. The Urban Bundle me comes in Pink Diva, Green Wasabi, and Ice Grey and has a distinct look with a rich microsuede interior.

Total bling-bling for the little one with everything. Available at the Right Start and lots of other baby stores.

Bjorn makes a cover

I guess Baby Bjorn saw all the baby covers being made for their carriers and decided to get in on the action. The new Baby Bjorn Fleece Carrier Cover will go on sale this winter. The cover conveniently fits over the Original or Active Baby Bjorn Carrier and even has its own hood for the baby. Looks like a very nifty item. Available at the Right Start very soon.

New Peg Perego

Peg Perego has not only made significant design enhancements for their new line of carseats, strollers, and highchairs, but they've also made some really cool new fabrics. Above is the new Primo Viaggio, complete with new headrest for side impact protection and a new weight limit (22 lbs). You can also use the new carseat alone without the base, an added feature for parents with travel systems.

The new Pliko Free Ride matches the Primo Viaggio in design and style. Both come in the new mint and rose colors. So does the newest highchair, the Prima Pappa Diner. Check them all out at the Right Start, along with a lot of other new stuff.

Celebrities shop the virtual shelves

We've all heard of the more common places where celebrities shop for their babies. Babystyle, Kitson, Barneys, etc. But you may be surpized to learn that one of the oldest and best known is also one of the most hard to find. That's because they only have a store by appointment...and online. The Elegant Child of Beverly Hills was founded in 1989 by Teri Weiss as an exclusive gift basket and gift company that caters to the best dressed baby. Since then they have designed gift baskets for quite a few big names. Jerry Seinfeld, Celine Dion, Joely Fisher, Mark Wahlberg, Kelsey Grammer, Eddie Murphy, Dave Chappelle, BabyFace, Blink 182's Travis Barker, Marc Anthony, Denise Richards, Stella McCartney, The Rupert Murdoch Family, Liv Tyler, David Letterman, Kate Hudson, Courteney Cox, Will Ferrell, and Reese Witherspoon have all shopped at their showroom and on their website.


Elegant Child also features some of the top brands of today including Fattamano, Little Giraffe, Mustela, and more. Lots of different baskets and gifts to choose from. They have diaper cakes.

Ballet is in!

If you have a little girl this season, be on the look out. Ballet is the new black. It seems like everywhere you turn, someone has a ballet line. From the more moderately priced Gymborre and Gap to the high end Dior and Simonetta Tiny, its all there. The tutu, the half sweater, the little strap-on shoes. The above shoes are part of Janie and Jack's winter line for infant girls. Very cute indeed.

Even celebrities are getting on the fab. Denise Richards bought matching pairs of these ballet slippers for her daughters at Intuition.

Nick Cage's odd baby

There is a child at the school where I teach whose family is obsessed with Batman. The little boy carries a Batman lunch box, has Batman PJs, and constantly refers to himself as Batman. His father also thinks HE is Batman. The boy has told me his dad is in fact the real Batman and his mother is Catwoman. His father drives the Batmobile, his mother drives the Catmobile. And I thought was joke until I saw his dad's car one day and it was a long, black car with BATMAN on the license plante.

And sadly, I saw one of his dad's commericals on tv for his business recently and it featured...you guessed it! Batman.

I thought these people were a bit odd.

Until now. Actor Nicolas Cage and his wife Alice Kim Cage, welcomed son Kal-el Coppola Cage into the world Monday morning. And as any good Superman fan would know, Kal-el (or Kel-el, not sure on the spelling) is Superman's real name on his home planet Krypton. This is just sad. The only good thing that can possibly come out of this is a possible role for the child somewhere in the future. And even then, people will so make fun of him.

If you too are a Superman fan and don't want to go so far as to name your offsrping after him, fear not. You can still get a cool little Superman costume for your kid.