BACK TO BASICS, BABY BASICS

2009 taught us all to slow down and appreciate life and the little things. While pockets may not be as deep as a couple of years ago, mommies and daddies can still afford to make their bundle of joy into a bundle of style with baby basics.

Quick Change Pouch - Balloons Pink by Baby Star ($12)
This is the perfect pouch for carrying diapers and wipes and is available in Baby Star's 16 exclusive designs. The pouch has gusset sides and a reinforced base that allows for expansion and fits four large diapers plus a wipe case comfortably,



Sparrow Lilac Coated Bib by DwellStudio ($12)
Simple fun patterns make these wipe-able cotton-coated canvas bibs an essential for trendy babies!


Bottle Holder Camo by Diaper Dude ($14)
Diaper Dude Bottle Holder is not your average bottle holder and is not for your average dad. It is a cool, hip, funky bottle holder for dads on the go… finally a bottle holder that dads will be as proud to carry as their babies! Available in Eco, Black, Camo, Grey and Brown.

Mr. Dad

Gone are the days of the stay-at-home mom as fathers and mothers in 2010 share equal child-rearing duties. Diaper Dude makes being an active father fashionable and fun with a variety of diaper bags made for him.Survival Kit in Black by Diaper Dude ($110)
These cool diaper bags feature stroller straps, ergonomic across-the-chest strap designs, a padded back, 3 exterior zipper pockets, a bottle pocket, removable cell-phone pouch, interior key clip and a padded changing pad. Celebrity fathers such as Brad Pitt and Matthew Broderick are Diaper Dude fans.

Rest, Rest Your Head

Give your child a never-ending hug with a comfy and cozy pillow.

Snuggling never looked so stylish with modern retro-inspired designs by Aunt Bucky. These geometric-patterned cotton pillows feature a felted wool silhouette of a child. (Price $110)

Sweet dreams come from all directions with DwellStudio’s 100% Egyptian cotton Appliqué Arrows gray pillow. (Price $34)

Your child can fall asleep on a bed of daisies with Paper Cloud’s 100% linen Daisy pillow available in a variety of colors. (Price $82)

Homework Made Fun

Who knew doing homework could be so much fun? Okay, it’s not fun, but being surrounded by bright colors and comfort can inspire a child’s imagination. The right workspace can make the difference between an honor student and a not-so-honorable student.


The Pkolino Klick is the perfect desk for children ages 3-7. With ample working space for paper, books and puzzles under the desk and padded chair, the colorful Klick is the ideal workspace for a budding Picasso or aspiring Einstein.


The SWITCHaROO Student Desk is a simple work area with 3 drawers that can accommodate all the gold-star quizzes and A+ projects of a hardworking grade school girl. The drawers are interchangeable and feature different designs so your young scholar can mix and match his/her desk to her room or her mood.