Dressing baby in gear fit for celeb children doesn’t have to break the bank. Marcia Cross was spotted out and about with her girls, who wore matching Baby Lulu hats, as they frequently do. They looked sweet and feminine sporting the knit roll hats in a cheery floral print, matched with simple dark pants and message tops so as not to appear over-the-top. I found Baby Lulu Alise’s Delight Knit Roll Hats at ForgetMeNotKids.com on sale for $12.10 down from $22.00. The hats, in sizes 3m/6m and 18m/24m, are easy to match to clothes you already have in your daughter’s closet.
 
 

Studio B offers a wide range of original artwork to decorate your child’s nursery, bedroom, or playroom.  The company has created original pieces for the children of celebrities such as Marcia Cross, Desiree Gruber & Kyle MacLachlan, Sally Lee, and Nicole Richie.  A number of options are available, from paintings to growth charts.  I quite like this “Travel by Train” original painting which would make a wonderful focal point for a child’s room.  This particular piece measures 16″ x 20″ and is acrylic on stretched canvas.  You can personalize the painting by adding a slogan, your child’s name, and/or the name of the city in which you live. This piece retails for $225.

If the products displayed on the Web site are not quite what you are looking for, the artists at Studio B will work with you to create exactly the piece you have in mind.  You can check out all of the options at StudioBCreations.com.  One of these creations would also make a very generous gift to commemorate a birthday or new baby.

I bought a clothes tree for my oldest daughter’s room when she was a toddler, mainly because it matched the rest of her furniture, but it has turned out to be extremely useful.  As you child grows and begins to collect an assortment of sun hats, baseball caps, backpacks, etc., it becomes necessary to have an easy way to keep them organized and off of the floor.  A clothes tree is a perfect solution that allows you to display these items in a cute and tidy fashion.

This clothes tree from New Arrivals is a very sweet option.  Available in colors that will suit a nursery, but grow with your child, it offers four pegs for hanging articles of clothing, bags, etc.  The top is perfect for all of those hats.  New Arrivals has earned a reputation for high-quality, attractive nursery furniture and bedding with celebrity parents such as Jennie Garth, Sean Combs, Julia Roberts, and Marcia Cross, so you know you will be pleased with your purchase.

You can purchase one of these practical pieces of furniture for $90 at 2sweetsisters.com.

If you want to send out a baby announcement that is as unique and beautiful as your new addition (well, almost), you may want to take a look at the options available from Keepsake Concepts.  The company, which also makes gorgeous shower favors, place settings, and shadow box keepsakes, offers a variety of miniature couture designs that are appropriate for both boys and girls.  Each sweet little piece of clothing comes on a mini hanger and features your little one’s birth information attached with a miniature clothes pin.  Each keepsake is also filled with Kosher Parve Jordan Almonds for an extra sweet treat.

Gwyneth Paltrow, Marcia Cross, and Christina Aguilera are just a few of the celebrity fans of this line. You can purchase these impressive announcements at keepsakeconcepts.com.  Most retail for $5.50 each with a minimum order of 10 announcements.

This Dante Beatrix Gold Love Stroller Tote is so popular with moms including celebs like Marcia Cross. You might call it the ultimate stroller accessory. It has special clips on the back that fasten to stroller handles, or you can extend the handle for carrying across the body (my personal favorite). This lovely stroller tote also features a zip closure, two side pockets, large back pocket, cell phone pocket, two small inner pockets, and zipped pocket. A changing pad is also included.

How they got all those features into a smart-looking, compact and stylish bag, I’ll never know. But it seems well worth its price of $110 at BellyDanceBaby.com.

If you are looking for a durable blanket that can travel with your family everywhere you go, you might want to check out the versatile Woobee blanket.  Celebrity parents such as Brad Pitt, Adam Sandler, Marcia Cross, and Ming Na swear by this blanket.  The velvet version shown here is extremely soft, but it is also quite practical.  During cool weather, it can be used to keep your child snuggly on the go.  During warmer weather, it can be used as a beach blanket or play mat.  It can also be used as a changing pad.

Designer and owner of These Two Girls, Heather Correa, uses her daughters Lola and Ava (”these two girls”) to test her products. She is dedicated to producing beautiful, practical products that families can use on a daily basis.

A number of colors are available, and the blanket can be machine washed.  It measures a generous 30 x 36, although a larger size is also available.  You can purchase one for $70 at Woobeekids.com.

Key chains from Key to My Heart are taking over Hollywood. Celebrity moms including Jessica Alba, Marcia Cross, and Tori Spelling are all carrying them. They are becoming a popular gift too. What makes these key chains so special? Each one is is personalized to reflect your family.

Each chain can hold up to six dangles–one for each child or other loved one. Each dangle can be customized with up to 10 letters (for a name etc), and comes with one crystal and one charm of your choosing. There are a number of charm and crystal options to choose from, so the possibilities are almost limitless. You will feel quite special carrying one of these for sure. Too bad it can’t help me keep track of my keys…

A three dangle key chain, like the one shown here, costs $79. You can purchase one at keytomyheart.net

Lucky Jade is known for its high-quality cashmere products which have made the company a favorite with celebrity parents including Angelina Jolie, Marcia Cross, and Patrick Dempsey. The products have also been featured in Child and American Baby magazines.

I am particularly enamored with this Dandelion blanket. Available in either pink or ivory, this sweater knit blanket is made of a cashmere cotton blend that offers the best of both worlds: incredible softness and machine washability. The dandelion design is simple yet modern. Your little one will feel incredibly snug in this blanket, and you will feel incredibly hip carrying it.

The blanket measures 27″ L x 32″ W. You can purchase one for $68 at designpublic.com.

If you’re looking for the ultimate blanket, look no further. Barefoot Dreams has a line of blankets that both you and your baby will find heavenly. When I first got the receiving blanket, I thought for sure it was too good to be true; it was ultra soft and warm, but still breathable and light.

With its seemingly delicate knit fabric, I knew that running it through the wash would prove just how well made this blanket was, and to my delight I found that wash after wash, the blanket retained its shape and texture. I have the adult-size blanket as well, and wrapping myself in the luxurious chocolate-colored warmth almost became an addiction for the first few weeks.

The blankets along with other Barefoot Dreams products have no shortage of celebrity endorsements and sightings. Angelina Jolie, Marcia Cross, Ellen Degeneres, and Denise Richardson are just a few of the big names that have been tied to the Barefoot Dreams line, which you can check out at barefootdreams.com.

While the photographs convey a sense of how soft the blankets are, I suggest you to head to the nearest Nordstrom’s and touch one fore yourself…and I dare you to touch it just once.

The CozyChic Receiving Blanket was also reviewed at the Bargain Shopper Blog.

If you’re in the market for a great baby carrier, you may be overwhelmed with all the options out there. The Baby Bjorn carriers are probably the most well known, and with good reason. The carriers are comfortable for both baby and parent, are easy to use, and look sleek.

While the original carrier is on the pricey side for a basic model, you’ll find as I have that it’s worth the cost. I’ve put mine through several washings and it’s just as sturdy as it was brand new. I also appreciate that the style is timeless.

I bought mine several years ago, and I still think it’s one of the best-looking carriers I’ve seen. The fact that such stars as Marcia Cross, Salma Hayek and Angelina Jolie have used different varieties of the Baby Bjorn may be enough for you to consider getting one.

Apart from the celeb connection, however, the long-term investment in the timeless style and functionality of an Original Baby Bjorn will prove to be a wise one. For product information and store locator, visit babybjorn.com.

If you are looking for an eco-friendly alternative to the Baby Bjorn carrier check out our review of the Belle baby carrier. Our baby blog also reviewed the Guci baby carrier.

Baby Lulu is hands down my favorite line of clothing for my daughters. The clothes are beautifully-designed and well-made. I’ve had a few seams unravel over the years, but considering what my girls put them through, they have held up very well. I love the way this line blends the classic and the trendy. The designers have a great eye for color and pattern combinations. Most of the clothes are made of super-soft cotton, so you can dress your little ones well without worrying about their comfort. Their bathing suits are by far the cutest we have ever owned. The line has become a favorite of celebrity moms such as Heidi Klum, Denise Richards, Marcia Cross, and Brooke Shields. The down side of the line’s popularity is that it is often difficult to find it discounted. Even on ebay the prices reach close to the suggest retail, and sometimes above for hard to find items. One of my favorite Baby Lulu retailers is forgetmenotkids.com. The dress shown is from the Pop Art line, and retails for $34.

Bouncers have been a lifesaver in my house. When my youngest was a baby, we had one on every floor. The problem is that all of them were ugly as sin. I hate having loud farm animal prints in the living room. So, when I recently came across the Svan bouncer, I was awestruck. With baby number three on the way, I’m thinking that maybe it is time to trade those ugly bouncers in for this sleekly designed seat. Apparently, I’m not the only one who is crazy about the look of this bouncer. It has been featured on the Ellen DeGeneres show, where Marcia Cross talked about using them for her twins, and Tyra Banks recently gifted mom-to-be Jessica Alba with one. They are made out of birch bentwood and come in a wide variety of color combinations. You can buy one for $119.95 at www.store.babycenter.com — in all, not a bad price to pay to get the farm animals out of the living room!