Thu Jan 24, 2008
Baby Shower Décor That Doubles as a Unique Gift
Category:
Baby Showers
What: Baby Blooms Bouquets
Why: Looking for something different for an expectant mom?
Baby Blooms bouquets are made of silk flowers mixed in with flowers made of rolled up baby clothes. The idea sounds gimmicky, but the bouquets are really tasteful and the clothes are cute.
Baby Blooms bouquets can be the centerpiece at a shower, or just a special gift. They are a refreshing change from the perennial cake made of diapers, and Mom can save the rest of the bouquet once the clothes are out. Available in different sizes and five color combinations, the Natural Cream bouquet comes with all organic cotton clothing.
Baby Blooms is based in the UK, so they refer to mothers and mums, which I just love.
Price: $55 - $85
Find It: babybloomsflowers.com
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Wed Sep 26, 2007
Baby Find: Just Hatched
Category:
Baby Showers Children's Fashion
What: Onesies from Lilbird
Why: Admit it—when you go to a baby shower,
you want to be the one who gives the coolest gift. You’re in luck—I recently discovered the perfect baby shower gift—handcrafted onesies or shirts from
Lilbird. Adorned by hand with ribbons or embroidery, these shirts are complete originals and absolutely precious. (I particularly love the Tutu design.) But what elevates these items from a great gift to an irresistible one that they are packaged in a charming egg-shaped box. Lilbird clothing also makes for the perfect gift for faraway friends—your gift arrives
perfectly packaged without you needing to wrap a thing.
Price: $32
Find it: lilbird.com
Mon Sep 24, 2007
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Baby Find: Swaddle Your Baby, Pamper the Earth
Category:
Baby Showers Children Bed Time Eco-Friendly Solutions
What:
Bamboo Blankets from Satsuma Designs
Why: We’re big fans of swaddling. My baby seemed to love it, and I truly believe it improved his sleep and general demeanor. We started with the flannel blankets used in the hospital. But then we discovered the bamboo-fiber swaddler from
Satsuma Designs. This blanket feels luxuriously soft and the fabric has natural anti-bacterial properties. Bamboo is a sustainable textile, and spun into this blanket, feels almost like knit silk. Of course it’s machine washable and dryable. There are no dyes or other harsh chemicals, so Baby’s skin is safe.
Satsuma’s bamboo swaddle blanket is 34 inches square, an ideal size for swaddling. Wrap your baby in comfort and love, and do the Earth a favor while you’re at it.
Price: $32 (plus $6 shipping in US)
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SatsumaDesigns.com
Thu Aug 16, 2007
Baby Find: Charming Onesies—To Go
Category:
Baby Showers Children's Fashion
What: Chinese Zodiac Onesies from Wanart
Why: If there’s anything cuter than a baby in a onesie, it’s a baby in a onesie adorned with adorable designs. Joyce Wan has created a host of delightful designs featuring the animals of the Chinese zodiac with her Wanart line. Joyce’s distinctive style merges a fun, contemporary design aesthetic with Asian cultural influences and traditions. Her designs are embroidered onto American Apparel infant bodysuits, and are available for children aged from three to 18 months. Packaged in clear, pint-size takeout-style gift boxes, these are a perfect baby shower gift. (Or just a way to treat your own little one.)
Price: $24
Find it: wanart.com
Tip: Are you the one planning the baby shower? Read our tips in our
Baby Shower Planning Guide.
Thu Jul 26, 2007
Mom Find: Something for the Mama Bee
Category:
Baby Showers Maternity Maternity Bath and Body
What: Burt’s Bees Mama Bee Collection
Why: Every mom-to-be should get a present just for her at her baby shower. After all she is the guest of honor. Be the one to make her day with products from Burt’s Bees new
Mama Bee line. All the products are made with natural ingredients and Burt’s Bees uses recycled materials in much of its packaging.
Help her belly feel better with
Belly Butter. It has cocoa butter, vitamin E and of course, beeswax. It’s guaranteed to feel terrific on her tummy and nourishes skin to improve that all-important elasticity and even soothes itchy belly syndrome.
Long after baby arrives, she’ll be reaching or the
Nourishing Body Oil, with almond oil, lemon oil and Vitamin E. It feels wonderful on dry skin and (hint for dad) it makes a great massage oil. Have you ever met a pregnant woman who didn’t have achy legs and feet? You know she’ll love the
Leg and Foot Relief Creme with peppermint oil and rosemary.
Price: $8 - $13
Find it: burtsbees.com
Gift Idea: Wrap these up in a cute tote and add a Burt’s Bees lip balm for the ideal delivery day companion.
Deal Alert: Right now shipping is free on orders of $45 or more.
Fri Jul 20, 2007
Baby Shower Week: Cool Shower Games
Category:
Baby Showers
What: BabySmarts by SmartsCo 
Why: I’m not one for baby shower games. I instructed my friends who planned my baby shower (one of whom was
MomFinds Heather) that there would be no blindfolded baby-food testing, no toilet-paper crafted diapers, and absolutely no games where guests wagered on the measurements of my expanded waist.
But I recently discovered one game that I would have sanctioned for the event.
BabySmarts includes cards with 60 different questions and answers. Questions include things like: “What is colic?” (could have used that info) and “Are you more likely to snore when pregnant?” (personally, yes). It appeals to the trivia lover in me and is a game that could prove actually useful. Hear that, MomFinds Heather?
Price: $16.95
Find it: amazon.com
Tip: Planning a baby shower? Make sure to check out our
Baby Shower Planning Guide.
Baby Shower Week: You’re Invited!
Category:
Baby Showers Paper Goods
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Thu Jul 19, 2007
Baby Shower Week: A Party Favor that Makes Scents from Bath and Body Works
Category:
Baby Showers
What: Buttercups and Bellflowers Candle from Bath and Body Works
Why: You want to give your shower attendees a little something to thank them for the great loot - and a candy baby rattle or gum cigar just DOESN’T CUT IT. Here’s a lovely candle from Bath and Body Works with a light scent of woodland flowers that costs less than $10. Your friends will think you’re the coolest mom (or mom-to-be!) in baby shower history.
Cost: $9.50
Find it: bathandbodyworks.com
Tip: Looking for other unique baby shower party favors? Check out our picks in our Baby Shower Guide.
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