A mother’s guilt knows no ceiling – and goes into all territories. A recent survey conducted by Kelton Research shows that brand name baby products are a significant source of guilt for new mothers. Wanting the best for your child is part of being a parent, and logically, the brand name trumps the unknown. For [...]
Archive for the ‘Baby Stores’ Category
January 28th, 2012
Jessica Alba Debuts Line of Eco-Friendly Diapers
Whether you realize it or not, many baby products are made with toxic chemicals, which enter the space a child lives in. As a result, organic and eco-friendly baby products are growing in popularity, from green toys and diaper bags to baby shower diaper cakes. Actress Jessica Alba is venturing into this side of baby [...]
December 21st, 2011
Oscar de la Renta Announces Baby’s and Children’s Clothing
Baby products often veer in the direction of practicality: inexpensive onesies that can be worn a few times before a child is too big. But, what if parents have a bit more money to spend? Perhaps “a bit” is too much in this case, as high-end designer Oscar de la Renta announced a line of [...]
November 17th, 2011
Baby Clothing Costs Too Much? Rent It!
Whether new parents realize it or not, babies are expensive. From the furniture to diapers to clothing they frequently grow out of, the cost of a baby, as well as other expenses that come with having a child, comes out to be $12,000 per year. Is there any way to cut down this figure? The [...]
August 17th, 2011
Illegal Drop-Side Cribs Still Found on the Internet
Retailers stopped selling them months ago. Daycares and hotels replaced them with more modern models. Secondhand stores, as well, are on the lookout for them. Yet, drop-side cribs haven’t disappeared fully and continue to be found on the internet. While ordering used baby furniture from the internet is not recommended, purchasing a legal crib, especially [...]
August 17th, 2011
Angry Birds Brand Expands to Include Baby Products
Angry birds? Baby products? The two might not seem to mix, but the developers of the popular Apple app game see baby products as the next step to expanding their brand, which includes toys. 40 million users play Angry Birds monthly, and its line of toys has already sold 7 million products. As a result, [...]
June 16th, 2011
Planning a Green Baby Shower
Going green isn’t a fad; it’s a lifestyle change, a reaction to wasteful consumerism and omnipresent chemicals. As the market for eco-friendly baby products increases, green baby showers are in demand. But, what is a green baby shower, and how do you plan one? A woman wrote to Mother Nature Network recently with such a [...]
May 26th, 2011
Posh Baby Shower Held for Former Spice Girl Victoria Beckham
Where was the paparazzi for Victoria Beckham’s baby shower? Considering the speed of celebrity – and online – news, reporting on her May 7 baby shower is late. Do you remember what happened nineteen days ago, let alone what you read? Especially as baby news, from bump watches to Suri Cruise’s fashion choices, is now [...]
January 14th, 2011
Pink or Blue Baby Gifts? The Dilemma of Gendered Toys
Is it acceptable to give a baby boy a pink baby toy as a gift? It depends on the parents.
Posted in Baby Gifts, Baby Stores, Baby Toys, Parenting 
Tags: baby boy gifts, baby boy toys, Baby Gifts, baby girl gifts, baby girl toys, baby shower gifts, baby toys 
No Comments »January 13th, 2011
Daycares, Parents, Secondhand Stores Experience Repercussions from Drop Side Crib Ban
Daycares, hotels, secondhand stores, and parents need to make changes in using, selling, or purchasing drop side cribs after the recent ban.
Posted in Baby Gear, Baby Safety, Baby Stores Tags: drop side crib ban, drop side cribs, drop side cribs ban No Comments »
