I’m loving the bright colors on this Two Tinas Signature Blanket. Although this product is available in a number of color schemes for both boys and girls, this one is particularly striking. While one side is made from this bright green, pink, and orange floral print, the other is a soft pink plush. It features a monogram and your baby’s name can be hand-embroidered on its tag. The company counts Britney Spears, Jennifer Garner, and Gwyneth Paltrow among customers of its monogrammed blankets. You can purchase one for $59.50 at chloeinstyle.com.

Those who are mothers know how difficult it is to regain one’s pre-pregnancy body (some of us are still working on it!) The Anew Cinch is a tool that might help. It’s a wrap worn post-pregnancy to help tone abdominal muscles, flattening the stomach and helping moms get back to a healthy shape. The Anew Cinch is adjustable to your changing shape, using velcro and zippers. It also comes with an internal tape measure and a pouch to hold a hot or cold pack for aches and pains associated with post-pregnancy. The Anew Cinch is a favorite of celebrity moms like Angelina Jolie, Gwen Stefani, and Jennifer Garner, who used it to help them regain their pre-pregnancy bodies. You can purchase it for $86 at ByAnew.com.

I only recently discovered the fun, casual children’s clothing from Polarn O. Pyret. A favorite with celebrity parents like Minnie Driver, the line is known for its bright and colorful designs. This silly Upside Down Dress immediately caught my attention. The print is cheerful, and the style is perfectly simple. It is available in sizes from 3/4 to 6/8. You can purchase one for $43.50 at polarnopyretusa.com.

Celebrity mom Tori Spelling has launched a kids’ fashion line, Little Maven. So far, this Floral Print Ruffle Trim Tunic is my favorite piece that I have seen from the line (which includes items for both boys and girls). I love the shape of this top. The ruffles on the sleeves and hem really give it a fun, feminine look. The print is adorable, too. This would be great paired with jeans or leggings and a great pair of shoes. It is available in sizes from  6/9 months up to 4T at ronrobinson.com. Prices range from $58-$68, depending on the size.

A great option for a baby boy’s room, Sage Creek’s Organics’s Rocketman Crib Sheet is as cute as can be. It features an all-over print of rocket ships in shades of blue on 100% certified organic cotton. It comes in a matching bag that has all kinds of uses. Best of all, this cute little sheet is on sale for $29.99 (marked down from $48). This brand is a favorite of eco-conscious celebrity parents such as Jessica Alba. You can purchase one at globalenfant.com.

This Tomboy t-shirt by Citrus is perfect for your little girl who wants to be one of the boys. At just $20, it’s affordable as well. Citrus clothing is a celebrity favorite, and has been worn by the offspring of Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck, Niki Taylor, and Toby and Jennifer Maguire. If you’d like to dress your little tomboy in this adorable cap-sleeve t-shirt, you can purchase it at WearCitrus.com, where it is available in sizes from 2T to 6T.

When bottle-feeding your baby, you want to make sure you’re using a safe, healthy baby bottle. Organic Kidz makes stainless steel baby bottles designed to be better and healthier for baby. Not only are they BPA, PVC and Phthalate free, but they are the only naturally bacteria resistant bottle currently on the market. They are available in 4 oz and 7 oz single hulled sizes, and a 9 oz vaccum insulated size, and are compatible with most narrow necked nipples. In addition, they are dishwasher-safe, unbreakable, and won’t dent. A winner of some major awards, Organic Kidz is also a favorite product of celebrity parents such as Brooke and Charlie Sheen, Tori Spelling, and Matthew McConaughey. You can purchase Organic Kids Stainless Steel Bottles at PriceProductsLLC.com, where they range in price from $19.99 for the 4 oz size to $23.99 for the 9 oz size, and are available in a variety of colors and designs.

These stylish girls clothes by Jannuzzi make me wish I had a daughter to purchase them for! Their Cotton Candy Cheetah Set looks like a fun outfit to clothe your baby girl in. The colors are bright and coordinate well, and the embellishments make it quite stylish also. Jannuzzi is a celebrity favorite, with parents from Charlie Sheen to Joely Fisher owning their baby apparel. You can own it too, for $60, at CoutureBabyBoutique.com, or view the entire Jannuzzi line at their website.

Stonz creates babies and kids’ booties from Vancouver, Canada. Founder Lisa is a moms who was looking for something to keep her baby’s feet cozy and warm. Stonz fleece booties are appropriate for the cold weather, but also great for year-round wear. Celebrity children Max Sutter (of parents Trista and Ryan Sutter) was recently spotted in Stonz booties, as was Halle Berry’s daughter, Nahla. With a wide variety of colors and styles, everyone can find one to fit the needs of their child. You can view the available choices at StonzWear.com, where booties start at $46.95 and are available to fit sizes up to 3 years old.

I love these custom made birth announcements by Nesting Shoppe. All are made in the USA and printed on recycled paper. This one, “Baby Avery,” is available in a 5″ x 7″ size, and starts at $58 per set of 25. Once you send your photo to be used in the birth announcement, a digital proof is emailed to you for approval upon payment. High resolution photos are also accepted. Nesting Shoppe’s customers include parents Charlie & Brooke Sheen, Trista & Ryan Sutter, and Scott & Kelley Wolf. To view the array of designs available, visit NestingShoppe.com.

I’m always looking for ways to help keep the earth healthy. When it involves making my child healthier too, I’m all ears. Recently I read “Healthy Child, Healthy World: Creating a Cleaner, Greener, Safer Home,” by Christopher Gavigan and learned a lot about keeping my family and my home healthy that I didn’t know before. From nontoxic ways to get rid of household pests (like ants, which I’m getting to test out now in my own home), to ways to minimize allergens in the home (I learned carpeting is not the best choice), to recipes for healthy snacks, homemade cleaners, and non-toxic crafts to make with your child, this book is jam-packed with great ideas. It’s definitely a book I’ll be referring to often during the day. The book also features a foreword by Meryl Streep and contributions by public health experts and other celebrity parents. I’d call this a must-read for all parents and those interested in helping to keep the earth as green as possible, and our kids as healthy as possible in the process. You can purchase this vital read at Amazon.com, where it sells for $10.88.

Recently I came across the perfect hoodie for a little boy: the Collin Reversible Hoodie made by Hand Picked Pumpkin. It is absolutely adorable! Made of 100% interlock cotton, this hoodie is so soft and not too heavy for warmer spring or cooler summer days. The beautiful cocoa brown hoodie is offset by blue trim and rodeo music players on the lining. It snaps, so it’s easy to get on and off baby. Angela Bassett’s son Slater was wearing this hoodie on the Oprah Winfrey Valentine’s Day Show. At $54, it’s not overpriced for the average person, either, and it’s reversible, so you’re really getting two hoodies in one! To view this cute hoodie, visit HandPickedPumpkin.com.

Mighty Politey creates tees and onesies for babies, toddlers, and even mommies that make a statement. This Queen Bee onesie (pictured above) would be a perfect gift for a new baby girl. Other styles available include Handsome Devil, Potty Mouth, Cutie Pie, Chick Magnet, and Stud Muffin. (You can read a review of their Lucky Duck onesie here). A favorite of celebrity parents such as Courtney Cox Arquette, Debra Messing, and Britney Spears, prices range from $20 for some baby tees/onesies to $26 for those designed for Mommy. You can view the entire line of humorous clothing at MightyPolitey.com.

When celebrity parents such as Katie Holmes, Angelina Jolie, Nicole Richie, and Jennifer Lopez want Moses baskets for their children, they look to upscale designer Lulla Smith. Now you can own one of these gorgeous baskets for your own baby. This Beatrice basket is the height of luxury with its 100% Dupioni Silk and handmade silk roses. Its interior measures 15″ x 31″ x 8″, giving your little one some space while still offering the security of a small, snug bed.

I haven’t had much luck with Moses baskets (ours is currently serving as rather expensive under-crib storage), but they sure are cute. You can purchase one of these beautiful Lulla Smith baskets for $290 at babytango.com. A matching  pillow is also available. 

 
Going green in the nursery? There are so many ways you can accomplish this; natural fibers, cloth diapers, and all-natural cribs. Celebrities like Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban purchased the very best in eco-friendly cribs, the Q Collection Junior Solare Crib, made of ash and bent wood from “responsible managed forests” and a mattress support made of 100% recyclable material. Completely non-toxic and indoor air quality certified, it is really quite a bed for eco-conscious babies everywhere. It is $1220.00 at BabyEearth.com.

In a perfect world, we’d all have cribs made of earth friendly materials designed to sustain our world and create a better world for our children, but can most of us afford it? I found the Oak Americana Solid Wood Crib at PristinePlanet.com for $470, along with many other organic baby products.  At sagebabynyc.com, the Radius Crib is a non-toxic choice for $750. Have a look around; the cribs might cost a bit more but they could be very worth the expense.