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.