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.