Tuesday, December 29, 2009

Stories of Storage

Bet you didn’t think about storage when you were loading the sleigh with gifts of all sizes. Not to worry, My Urban Child has come to the rescue with storage units in all shapes and sizes for kids of all shapes and sizes.

Owyn Modern Wood Toy Box - Handmade by Mod Mom Furniture


Mary Poppins was right- putting away toys can be fun with two easy lift-off lids that are made for little hands to lift off and place back like a puzzle. The toy box is separated into two convenient compartments under individual leaf lids. Made from eco-friendly birch plywood. $475.


Wild Side Bench Seat with Storage by Levels of Discovery




This “fainting couch” makes any girl into a stylish modern day princess with prints in cheetah and zebra that fashionably conceals storage space for dress up clothes and dolls. $189.95


Boogie Woogi (Set of 2) by Magis



Boogie Woogi to a cleaner room with Magis’ “building blocks for big kids!” The colorful, super sleek shelving cubes are completely stackable and oh so modern. Boogie Woogie Shelves are both functional and fashionable. $504 for a set of 2 units.

Tuesday, December 22, 2009

A Garden In Your House

Well the weather outside might be frightful…but you can bring the outdoors indoors with the right home accessories.

Can’t see the forest or the trees? Well now parents can see the floor for the clothes as Pkolino’s playful tree “sculptures” aren’t for climbing but hanging clothes.

Howl at the moon with this whimsical hand-tufted rug by Twinkle Living available in beige/ moss or sea urchin/ white.

Light up a child’s room and smile with a hanging paper lamp of sunflowers by Paper Cloud, available in an assortment of colors and custom made for each order.

Wednesday, December 16, 2009

Holiday Shopping Made Easy


Whether you have eight nights of Hanukah or one day of Christmas, My Urban Child offers affordable gifts that will put your baby’s motor skills to the test.




Anatex Number Wooden Puzzle Blocks – 1 present; 2 present, 3 present more – don’t you wish there were so many more! These set goes up to number 10 and is available for $25.



Dwell Studio Stacking Ring - the five ring stackable offers light weight shipping and for $36 will keep your child entertained.


Kid O Bilibo Pink: A rocking chair, a spinning top, a cradle or a tunnel you get the best bang for your buck for just $27. This award-winning Bilibo is durable for indoor outdoor use and comes in pink, red, green, blue and orange.

Monday, December 7, 2009

Rock-A-Bye Baby


Sure, it’s tradition to have a nice, solid, wooden rocking chair where you sit and hold your little one during story time, but the times are changing. Now, with Nurseryworks Empire Rocker, you get to enjoy story time with a whole new level of comfort and style. Available in micro suede, velvet and twill in a variety of colors, the modern rocker fits perfectly in any room.

Whether you’re expecting or surrounded by little ones, this rocking chair has plenty of room for a relaxing nap. You might even find yourself sneaking into the nursery alone to snooze in this rocker.