Little Fit

Little Fit sent me a postcard prior to ABC Kids Expo. Right away, I knew I'd feature them here since their hats are perfect for the trendy parent (and their tots).

Husband and wife team, Julie and John Arata started Little Fit which is a collection of high quality, hip hats with an emphasis on FIT! Not to mention their great designs!

They're fun, fashionable and certainly a great style for the modern children of hip, happenin' parents!

These are a few of the styles they have to offer:

All I can really say about this new company is that their products are really f-in' cool. Not to be missed! Available in two sizes: Little or Big.

Lots 2 Say Baby

Bold colors and fun sayings transform the everyday pacifier into a stylish new accessory full of character! The pacifiers come in sayings ranging from sweet (Heaven Sent) to Sassy (Volume Control) and everything in between.

Zigo LEADER

The first mom- or dad- powered family transportation system. Place one or two children in the ChildPod, put on a helmet, and you're ready to ride. The LeaderLink System allows the Leader to uncouple in 30 seconds or less, transforming it into the separate elements, Zigo ChildPod and Zigo Cycle.

Haute Items of the Week

In researching companies and products that I want to check out, I discovered a great many items to share:

Castle Building Block Set



Kids Crooked House



Sigg Fireman Water Bottle



Blue Reversible Hoodie by Oeuf




Tetrad Shelving




Vine Flourish Decal by Scribble on Walls

Baby Loves Disco

I've always wanted to go to Aubergine but have been avoiding the long lines outside the popular nightclub since it first opened. I thought I'd wait until it was no longer "new" before finally checking it out, but I just never made that happen. Can you believe I'm finally going - for the first time - with my 4-year-old for a Baby Loves Disco event? I can't wait.

Sponsored by San Diego Bargain Mama, Rattle N Roll, and several others, this is one dance party that San Diego parents - and their little ones - will not hesitate to stand in line for!

Find out where Baby Loves Disco events are happening in your area. For more events, check out the Happy Healthy Hip Parents meetup group.

Parenting Party Sponsor - NABI BABY

Who said safety can't be hip and fun?

The iddie biddie one-piece is a miniature cotton baby one-piece that hangs by suction cup on the inside of your car window to let everyone know your little one is on board.

Check out all the different iddie biddie designs and other cool stuff at Nabi Baby.

My favorite:

The creative text on the front adds an amusing element, but the shape of the garment allows motorists to immediately recognize that a baby or toddler is on board and reminds them to drive safely.

The variety of colors and designs will be raffled off at the upcoming Parenting Party. Don't miss it!

Simple by Bebe au Lait

Bebe au Lait celebrated Earth Day with a major launch of their new line - Simple Organic Nursing Covers - Now Available!

What's the Big Idea?
Simple by Bebe au Lait Certified Organic Nursing Covers are a revolutionary spin on their award winning nursing covers. In addition to showcasing immaculate craftsmanship, Simple nursing covers are made with 100% certified Organic Cotton or Linen, dyed in gorgeous colors using only eco-friendly dye, and are packaged in recycled and recyclable materials. Reduce, reuse & recycle!

They are available in the following colors:
Organic Linen: Raspberry, Peacock
Organic Cotton: Buttercup, Steel and Willow

Why Organic?
The demand for organic products continues to rise; and, given Bebe au Lait's commitment to environmental responsibility, they knew the time was right to release an organic product. After extensive research and testing, the fabric they sourced is 100% certified organic cotton and linen, produced by environmentally conscious farms.

For more information, Click Here.

Buying good quality organic products for an entire family, can get expensive. We all know money's tight, and when it is, it's easier to eat poorly for way less. Don't sacrifice good nutrition, hop online and grab a cash advance, and be back to the organic section of the grocery store in no time!

fawn and forest

I would love to have another baby, just so I have an excuse to buy these beautifully designed products that I didn't know about the first time around. No, really. I would love to have another baby...eventually. Now, if or when that actually does happen, I'd have to actually find a way to afford these things. For now, I'll add them to my Baby's Registry list and think of ways to make some money in the meantime....donations anyone?

Seriously. Wouldn't you love to own these beautifully designed products for your little one?

tetra 2 | dresser + changing table


aerial crib toddler bed conversion kit


lullaboo changing table

henry IV high chair

playdate table + stools

mini bent ply stand

doodle drawer desk

(My son has this desk and we both adore it.
He colors or eats his snacks there, uses it to put together puzzles or watch TV.
It was definitely worth every penny.
And it was easy to put together, too.)


numbers poster


kids snack set | letter


organic dandelion jumper


animal puzzle

All products available through fawn & forest

What Happens in Vegas Stays in Vegas

I'm heading to Sin City (aka Skin City) in just a few days and I plan on sitting by the pool and relaxing. Usually that consists of getting oiled up and enjoying a few cocktails while leafing through some glossy magazines filled with more pictures than words but, what can I say? I love vacation and don't get enough of them these days.

While most of my travel adventures are for work, this upcoming trip will keep me cool at these hip new venues that I plan to check out:

Sala Lounge @ Dos Caminos

Wet Republic Ultra Pool @ MGM Grand

The Beatles rEVOLution Lounge

Starlight Tattoo

Puff Lounge

Tao Beach @ The Venetian

See you on the strip!

L.A. Baby

I spent this last weekend in Los Angeles during one of the warmest weekends of the year (so far). Inside the convention center, hundreds of exhibitors crowded the hall for Baby Celebration L.A. as parents with babies and toddlers, moms-to-be, new dads and grandparents walked the aisles, no doubt just as overwhelmed as I was.

Here are several of the companies that were there with products or displays that caught my eye:

Yoga Hub

Obli Organics

Chicks-N-Chickens

Ochanga

Blueberry Diapers

Baby Butter Clothing


Blessence Maternity


Manny & Simon



Baby Cha-Cha


Sassabies

Heritage Makers: Stories From the Heart

Mixed Baby Greens

Lollypop Ink


Urban Youngster


Seada: Children's Footwear

Snobby Babies

Pomme bebe

Paper Mama

Hot Moms Club

Hugablocks

Summersky

ChicaBoo

Innovative Baby

Baby Swags

Nabi Baby

Zoobies

Sticks 'n Stones

Bella mama

Cricket & Monkey

Baby Jakes

new


Cat Bird Baby

L'oved baby

LAF

Sweet Shoes

Slick Sugar


Sandbox Rebel



Baby Spare Wear


Chez Shea Baby

Modern Me

These were just a few! More to come...

Baby Love

Just when you thought I had gotten over baby fever, the situation gets worse. I find out in less than a week if I will be welcoming a new neice or a new nephew. I am so in trouble, either way. I'm planning an all-out shopping spree once I get the word.

2-cute
9 Months to Grow
Addys Closet
Adriana Primadonna
All About Savvy
A Sweet Pea
Avannabel Baby
A-Sweet-Life
Baby Bendiksen
Bare Babies
Babies Buddies
Baby Bella USA
Baby Browns
Baby Center Store
Baby Island Boutique
Baby Oliver Boutique
Baby Splendor
Beautiful Wishes
Bebe Cakes Boutique
Bella and Blue
Belly Bump Maternity
Birth and Beyond
Blue Moon Gift
Bosom Buddies
Bumble Boutique
Busy Bodies Boutique
Busy Mommi
Buttercream Baby
Carlapie
Charlynn Belly n Baby
Chic Baby Gift Baskets
Chic Blvd
Childrenz Corner
Ciao Bella Baby
Cloth Babies
Cozy Babies
Craftsbury Kids
Cutiepie
Dedes Doodles
Diaperbags
Diapergrams
Doodles by Diane
Doody Baby
Embellished Mom
Fairies Frogs
Gift Habits
Gifts n Creations
Hands Free Baby
Hip Mom and Baby
Honeydew Babies
Hotsie Totsies
Innovative-Baby
Inventive Parent
Itty Bitty Ideas
Jennie Jean
Just Multiples
kbmac
Kismet Maternity
Lets Go Strolling
Little Buttercup
Lollipop Kisses
Mama Gaias
Mama i bebe
Marriage and Carriage
Maternal Secret
Melina J
Missfitz Inc
Mod Mama
Mom and Baby Sport
Mom 4 Life
Mommy 2 Reese
Mommys Thinkin
Mom Ready
Monkeemoos
Mothers Joy
My Letter Design
My Retro Baby
My Sweet Dreams Baby
New Mother New Baby
One Red Hen
One Stop Baby
Pincinella
Polkadot Whale
Polka Tots and What Nots
Poshie Tots
Precious Personalities
Puddle Ducks
Rubys Kids
Sassy Tots Boutique
Scribble Scrabbles
Shop 61 West
Shop Planet Kids
Shower Your Baby
Snazzy Tots
Starlight Baby
Stay My Baby
Stone House Boutique
Stroller Mama
Super Momz
Super Kid Smart
Swanky Slings
Sweet and Simple
Sweet Baby Boutiques
Sweet Noelle
Sweet n Sassy Boutique
Takeout Baby
Tattletail
The Bag Lady
The Blissful Baby
The Organized Parent
Tikesville
Two Funny Girls
Two Hip Moms
Two Little Elves
U the Mom
Vitas Boutique
Waddle and Swaddle
Whateverz
Whimsy Baby
Y Not Shop

Zack and Zoe

More to come later.

Hip, Hot Products for Babies & Tots

bebe POD From Prince Lionheart



Designer Baby Booties From Baby Bella Maya

Birthday Tees from Madison Rose, Inc.



Steal of the Day:
Stan by Vincent

Fun Dinner Spoons by Juvenile Solutions




Independent by Tomat Kids

All For the Little One

Alphabet PIllow
At Three Potato Four

Monster Placemat
At Modern Twist


Paper Roll Children's Table
(Sized to fit most train sets as well!)
At 2Modern


Transportation Rug
At Grow Modern


Viking "Feed Me" Bib
At ittikid

Modern Momma

For the modern Momma (or Daddy) in your life, here's some trendy boutiques to give you some great gift ideas for Valentine's Day - or any day!

The Succulent Wife

RETROMODERN

Baby Baby Baby

Perhaps it's because my sister is pregnant with Baby #2 that I can't get babies off of my mind lately. I've come across several sites that sell adorable items for babies and toddlers. I can't wait to find out if we're having a boy or a girl this time around. I have a feeling this little one will be even more spoiled than the first (and my own).