I can see something like this custom-made Noah’s Ark Canopy Crib (and dresser, toy box, and armoire) really growing on a person. It is painstakingly hand-painted with charming animals and, of course, the ark. There’s even bedding one can purchase to go with it.Though it strikes me as fairly boyish, it’s not limited to a boy or girl’s room; it’s fine for either.

I would accessorize with hand-painted canvasses depicting similar animals and perhaps a boat mobile for over the crib. Curtains in the orange of the animals featured on the crib would really add a punch to the room, but a more subtle color (also in a rug) would add a touch of class.

A splurge item for the upscale mommy at $1700, it can be found at ABaby.com. The other furniture is special order but not unattainable.

The Quinny Buzz stroller is an attractive contraption, I’ll give it that, but for a price of around $549.00 at www.amazon.com, I’m not sure it’s worth it. As featured on The Ellen Degeneres Show, it has a pretty outstanding folding system and looks as though it will fit inside a car trunk quite easily. I liked the idea of being able to face baby forward or backward. For those first few months, it’s nice to be able to face baby toward you while pushing your stroller, and later on, little ones like to see the world facing forward. With a height adjustable handle and canopy, shopping basket, bug net, wind stopper and rain shield all included, it is a convenient alternative to most strollers on today’s market. It’s even compatible with Quinny’s other baby items, like the bassinet and Maxi-Cosi car seat and comes in many attractive colors. See its features at www.quinny.com.

I may be the only person in America who loves this stroller, but I cannot say enough about it, and I have to put in a good word for it. I wanted a stroller with a true bassinet top and many of the ones I looked at seems very flimsy. I also wanted a stroller with wheels large enough to handle curbs without a struggle. As soon as I saw this system, I knew it was for me. My daughter went right to sleep whenever I took her out in this carriage. It is very well constructed. The outer canopy unzips to reveal a lighter weight net canopy for warmer weather. When your child outgrows the bassinet, there is an upright attachment as well, which is very well cushioned and which can be adjusted to face in either direction. You can also attach a Peg car seat to the chassis. The only down side to this stroller is that it is bulky. You can remove the attachments and fold the chassis, but it is never going to be as compact as most strollers. I keep this one at home for walks and keep a smaller Peg P-3 in my car. You can buy this system for $669.99 at babydealz.com. You will not be disappointed in the quality!