Great Escape

There is something about escaping reality that intrigues us all. You could probably relate to the need to get away from the usual insanity of our everyday lives. As adults we have the opportunity to pack up and jet off to a secluded area, but have you thought about your captive little one?

Bet you never realized that he/she is dependent on your willingness to escape. With the help of My Urban Child and Gorilla Play sets’ Gorilla 2007 Highlander I you can provide the perfect escape for him/her. You know, what us “adult escaper’s” would call a hiding spot.

Gorilla 2007 Highlander I stands at 12'6", end to end - 18', front to back - 21'. This giant playground includes: safety pads, trapeze bar, swing beam, green wave slide, built-in picnic table and a rock wall with climbing rope.

It’s designed to keep your children on their toes and while your little one has a one-way-ticket to “la-la-land” they actually never left the house.

Stretch Your Baby’s Wardrobe Not Your Wallet

We’re all tired of hearing about the recession, foreclosures and layoffs but that doesn’t mean that the worries of the world need to affect your child’s wardrobe! Of course every parent wants the best for their child and sometimes it does cost a pretty penny. Here at MyUrbanChild, we are all about helping you stretch your wallet, but in a stylish way of course.

The Oopie Owl Chocolate Forest Smock Dress by Aunty Bucky is fun and great for this coming season. This cute detailed design is available in two sizes and starts out as a dress, which easily transitions to a smock tunic top that can be worn with jeans or leggings. The elastic sleeves are comfortable and ideal for a beautiful flourishing baby girl. Now lets not forget its100% cotton, so don’t be scared to pop it into the wash for a simply and fast clean!

Get ready moms and dads, now your little baby girl can refuse to wear anything but dresses and you can save yourself the headache.

See I told you we would help you out!

"Mom, Look What I Did!"

The Problem:
You love Benjamin Moore paint and of course three-coat touch-ups, but your child scribbling on the walls is slowly, but surely, becoming a thing of the past! We want to help you, but understand that solving one problem doesn’t mean creating another. So sending your toddler from the wall to millions of pieces of scrap paper is not our plan. Plus, we are green-minded at My Urban Child.

The Solution:
notNeutral Season Elements makes reusable vinyl land surface graphics, which can be removed and reapplied to wall without leaving marks. This great set includes 24 decals of multi-colored ducks, bunnies, frogs and ladybugs with grass, flowers, lily pads and a pond. Arranging and rearranging the decals will keep their imagination going wild.

Side Effects:
Including, but not limited to your own urge to join in on the new-found, wall fun. Don’t worry, we won’t tell anyone you went AWOL.

Kreative Kid? Imaginary Spaces

You can see it in their eyes, you already know what to expect. Your child prodigy is on his/her (circle one) way to becoming the next _______ (fill in the blank).
Encourage their inner expressions and create a space that complements their creativity.

MINI SILHOUETTE ARTIST
Doodling, painting and now cutting silhouettes? If you’re looking for something to spice up their bedroom and trucks and fairies doesn’t interest them try the Aunt Bucky’s Modern Retro Shadow Pillow. These throw pillows are 100% cotton (16x16) and come in different color combinations like the Toopie (pictured), Alfalfa, Pinky, Noogie, Oopie ‘XO’ or ‘OX’ and Moosey.

MINI PROFESSOR
No more teachers, no more books, no more….that saying was fun to sing with your child pre-professor days! Perfect for your studious one, this Offi and Co. Doodle Desk can fit in the bedroom or playroom and makes for a great indoor piece.
The kid-sized seated desk has a pull-out drawer and is made with Baltic Birch plywood and has orange or blue finishing accents.

MINI ARCHITECT
You’ve seen the rulers and sketches, their eye for piecing things together is more than impressive – event the neighbors are talking about it. Puzzles are fun for them, but what’s really got _______ (fill in the name) hooked is the Magis Puzzle Carpet. Making interior design challenge the mind, this puzzle-piece assembly rug and comes with seven “put it together” pieces.

MINI VET

Saving worms? Snuggling with frogs? Asking for a new puppy, kitty, horsey and piggy at least once a week? Be sure and steer them away from becoming that crazy animal lover. If it’s too late at least show them how to be one in style with the DenHaus BowHaus. Perfect for any animal, this animal-house is a purebred modern pedigree.

MINI ELECTRICIAN
You thought the nightlight was just a “scared of the dark” thing, but in actuality it is more of an “infatuation,” thing. That’s right you have a mini-electrician in the works. With so many lights in your house you don’t know what do anymore. Disguise them in style with the Mobi Technologies Tyke Light. These fixtures come in color hues of pink, blue, green or multi-mode and with designs like pigs, cats, dogs, bears and even ugly ducklings your might be able to pass them off as a new pet. PETA we’re kidding.

MINI OUTDOORSMAN
If the sound of a bear in the woods doesn’t interest you, we understand. You thought Boy/Girl (circle one) Scouts would cure their itch, but it actually made them that much more into it.
At least let them enjoy Mother Nature in style with the Lucy and Michael Play Tent. The black and white baroque floral print (with yellow accents) is five feet square and five feet tall. The tent also comes in turquoise/white island floral print (alternating hot pink and green trim), retro rodeo print as well as solid and stripe prints.

Great Things Come In Pairs

Jennifer Garner’s, Seraphina and Violet; Jennifer Lopez’s, Max and Emme; Britney Spear’s, James and Sean Preston; Tory Spelling’s Liam and Stella --> a mom would agree, great things come in pairs...or sometimes more!

Hot off the press, second time mom-to-be Nicole Richie, who is already the proud mom of baby girl Harlow (with celebrity hubby Joel Madden), is also celebrating the launch of her new prego-mommy-wear collection.

If you’ve got one in the oven keeping your look fresh, even 30 pounds heavier, is important for the mind, body and soul. …but, as a team player, don’t forget about your other ‘mate. Having that pregnant glow still requires thinking of the one in tow.


My Urban Child’s got you covered for all occasions:



EASY TRAVEL
Princess Linens Bon Bon Fancy Pants: Available for $20 (additional $10 for embroidery) these cover-ups come in his and hers colors like pink or sand with chocolate accents. Fancy Pants are made with the highest quality soft featherwale baby corduroy fabric from Switzerland.





Why? They’ll be jet-set before you know it.


NIGHT TIME
Baby Star Pants: Available for $24, these his and her pajama pants are 100% cotton and snap close for easy diaper access. My Urban Child’s recommendations: for him order the “flutter boy” and for her order “daisy chain.”





Why? Sleeping made easy.



ON THE GO
Pedoodles: One of our best sellers, these Velcro-shut slip-ons are genuine leather and come adorned with animals like a Doug the doggy, Frank the fish, Libby the lady bug, Kimberly the kitty and Fred the frog.





Why? Less work than a having a real pet.

Baby Bargains for $100 or Less

If you’re not sure, don’t ask – isn’t that the rule of thumb when it comes to pregnant women? If you didn’t know, the answer is “yes.”

So now that the cats out of the bag that the turkey’s in the oven, you’ll need to start thinking about congratulatory and baby shower gifts that are super fabulous and don’t break the bank. My Urban Child has all the baby basics you need.

Shopping made easy, a selection of our top selling baby “must-haves” all $100 or less!

*Recessionistaproof; how’s this for gifts $20 and under?

• The Baby Star Bibs in Pink and Blue are available for $18. These functional yet stylish bibs have designer fabric on one side and soft corduroy on the other.
  



• DwellStudio Gio Changing Pad brings modern design to the world of babies. This 20"L x 14"W pad is compact with an easy snap closure and comes in Lemon and Chocolate.



• A portable potty that fits in the purse! Kalencom Bathtime Potty On The Go is for tots less than 50 pounds. Fashionable and fabulous, maybe not, but Mother Nature is nothing to mess with!
  

*Perfect for bath time the Baby Star Hooded Towels in Daisy Chain Pink or Flutter Blue retail for $36 and are 100 percent terry cloth cotton. The ultra absorbent hooded towel is 30”L x 30”W.

*Snuggles are made easy with the Ollie & Lime Billie Crib Quilt ($75) in burnt orange and roasted brown. Perfect for a crib or a junior bed, this 100 percent cotton blanket is a gift that will last.

*The peace sign trend has taken the fashion world by storm and now Dad’s can jump on the trend bandwagon. As seen in Parents Magazine, the Diaper Dude camouflage Dudepack ($100) adorned with the symbol is not only functional, but also fashionable. The bag is made with durable polyester fabric and ships for free!

A Kids Out-venture

Author Richard Louv of Last Child In the Woods: Saving Our Children from Nature-Deficit Disorder presents evidence that American children are losing a vital aspect of healthy development as they spend increasingly less time riding bikes, climbing trees, fishing or doing much of anything outdoors.”

Admit it parents…you’ve fallen victim to the TV quick fix and hoped that what Dora explored was something worthwhile….and hopefully educational. Well, lucky for you, Ms. Urban Child has the perfect kid’s patio furniture solution via three easy tips that might even have Mr. Louv writing an extended chapter.

Three Tips To Creating A Kids Out-venture

Tip #1: Dining a la Nature
With the KidKraft Octagon Table, baby Lisa can now join the junior league of “Ladies Who Lunch” with three other guests. The outdoor wood accent furniture set, which seats four, comes with a multi-colored striped umbrella, is made with weather-resistant wood and is the perfect size for your aging toddler (recommended for ages up to 8 years old).

Tip#2: Play Like Your Inside
Almost but not really, the perfect effect created by KidKraft Outdoor Playhouse by KidKraft where kids can be inside while out. This cottage house might just create a spike in the real estate marketplace. Luscious open and close windows and doors, an under-mounted sink (o.k. we are kidding about the under-mounted part) and oh, my, my what storage space this place has!
House warming gifts? That’s a no brainer; an accent rug would fit the bill. Alert the post office there is a new manse on the street and all their packages have free delivery!

Tip #3: Get Your Sleep On
Catch some zzz’s with the Fatboy Headdemock by Fatboy - no “fatboy” is not little Joey’s friend (though it could be) it is the Mecca of weather proof patio furniture, a hammock made with special water and stain-resistant coating, is filled with beads for comfort and is almost big for a kiddy party - lounging as many as three snoozers.