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Make Ink Blot T-Shirts

Posted: Fri, 27 Aug 2010 14:04:05 +0000
Elsa used an Instructable to make her kids some delightful ink blot t-shirts. She did a few things differently than the original how-to, so to replicate her outcome, you'll want to check out her post as well as the Instructable itself.

Here are the materials you'll need to make one:
- a white or light-colored t-shirt or onesie
- a piece of corrugated cardboard about the size of your t-shirt
- t-shirt paint (use black or equally dark color)
- thumb tacks, stapler or tape
Via Whip Up.
Sew a Baby Wrap

Posted: Tue, 24 Aug 2010 14:13:16 +0000

Shannon form Shannon Makes Stuff, made this adorable baby wrap. Perfect for babies who like to be swaddled snugly. She used 2 coordinating flannel blankets to make it. A few clever cuts and some hemming and that's about it! Follow this jump to see the entire how-to.

Via U-Create.
Make Mint-Ginger Preggo Pills

Posted: Tue, 17 Aug 2010 14:17:10 +0000

Tummy a bit touchy? Then you'll want to whip up a batch of Tried & True's Mint-Ginger Preggo Pills to ease the morning sickness blahs. Here are the ingredients:

2/3 c fresh ginger
- 1/3 c fresh mint
- 2 1/2 c water
- 2 c sugar
- 2 tbsp corn syrup
- package powdered sugar

For the entire tutorial, visit Tried & True.
How to make Ice Cream Cone Balloons

Posted: Mon, 16 Aug 2010 13:51:41 +0000

Martha's Crafts Department has some great baby shower ideas. This one is particularly noteworthy as it's perfect for little ones' birthday parties too. So simple to make, all you have to do is make cone shapes out of craft paper and attach them to helium-filled balloons. Darling!

Via Craftzine.
Looking for a COOL baby name? Here's a hundred to choose from.

Posted: Thu, 12 Aug 2010 14:32:37 +0000

So you're looking for a baby name that's different but not weird? Odd but cool? Here's a hundred for you to consider. And here's a thumbnail to whet your appetite:

For girls, how about Finola, Ione or Ondine?

For boys, maybe Griffith, Orson or Kermit? (Kermit???? WTF?)

Bonus tip: For the hottest baby names of 2010, follow this jump.
How to Make a Mod Sailor Dress

Posted: Tue, 10 Aug 2010 14:28:53 +0000
The female human has a very limited window of opportunity to wear a sailor dress and wear it well. The BEST time, of course, is when she is a toddler! This oh-so sweet version constructed of breezy seersucker and sporting big buttons comes to us from Happy Together. As for the supplies you'll need to zip one out, here they are:
- Fabric for the top
- Striped fabric for waistband, skirt, and pocket, about a yard
- 6 buttons for the front
- 1 button for the back
- Twill tape or ribbon for back button loop
- The usual sewing paraphernalia
For the entire tute, head on over to Happy Together.
Little Giraffe Blankets on SALE!

Posted: Wed, 04 Aug 2010 16:43:57 +0000

Little Giraffe makes the softest, most cuddly blankets on the planet. Ayla loves her Little Giraffe lovies (we buy the small 17x17" ones). She insists on having them tucked under her arms when she sleeps.

And Ayla is not the only one who loves her some Little Giraffe. There blankets are toted around by celebrity kids, too. Suri Cruise, Harlow Madden, Gwen Stefanie's boys, etc., etc. are all fans of these blankets.

Right now zulily.com has a large stock of Little Giraffe blankets, burp cloths, towels, and jackets on sale. At 55% off, these items won't last long (in fact, they are already sold out of several options). The sale lasts through August 9th.

Check out this lovely "Vintage Chenille" blanket that's available for only $17.99:
How To: Knit a Pair of Duck Feet

Posted: Tue, 03 Aug 2010 14:09:06 +0000

What's fun about babies is you can dress them up in the most ridiculous ways and they don't know any better to wage protests. Take these duck feet socks, which are more adorable than they are ridiculous, for example. Jeny at Knitty.com designed the pattern and, graciously, shares it with the world. (They look like they should have 'squeakers' in the toes! Honk, honk!)

Via.
Labels for Everything: Oliver's Labels

Posted: Tue, 27 Jul 2010 16:03:36 +0000
Yesterday, we shared the beautiful cotton clothing labels made by Namemaker. While these labels are the loveliest of everything lovely, they do not attach to sippy cups, shoes, pacifiers and the like. Fortunately, Oliver's Labels do.

Oliver's Labels has a collection of high-quality, customizeable labels in all different shapes and sizes. The owner of the company (who had an in-need-of-labels nephew named Oliver) used her six years of printing industry experience to develop a label that was both durable and good lookin'.

Before sending Ayla to daycare, we ordered the Preschool Pack ($33.99), which contained the following:
- 20 original labels (these babies go on everything hard - cups, pacifiers, lunchboxes, etc.)
- 14 shoe labels (one for the left, and one for the right)
- 35 Stick-eez™ clothing labels
- 1 large bag tag
This pack has plenty-o-labels, more than we needed (but really, can you ever have too many labels?) We're happy to have the extras, as they will certainly come in handy over the years. The only label that we have not used is the bag-tag, but that may come in handy down the road (for Ayla's first overnight? Tear, tear ...).

To check out all of their products, designs, and packages, head on over to Oliver's Labels.
Clothing Labels for Little Ones

Posted: Mon, 26 Jul 2010 18:36:11 +0000

When Ayla began daycare a few months ago, we learned very quickly that it was important to label everything. In my quest to do so, I found some lovely ways of ... doing so. Namemaker makes the loveliest woven clothing labels (perhaps too lovely to be worn on the inside of the collar!).

You can order a set of 50 5/8"-width (the length depends on that of your script) custom labels for about $38. The labels are loomed in Europe, and fully woven from 100% cotton. They are available with one line of script, and are available in either sew-on or iron-on styles. You can also order one of their design motifs to adorn the label, at no extra cost.

Be sure to check in tomorrow for more labels.
Tea Collection Clothing: "For Little Citizens of the World"

Posted: Wed, 21 Jul 2010 16:12:04 +0000
One of my absolute, most favorite baby and children's clothing line is Tea. Everything I have purchased from them has met my three criteria for clothing:
1. Durable. From dresses to play sets, every item we own has stayed strong in the face of mashed beets, playgrounds, finger paints, tantrums, and frequent encounters with the pavement.
2. Cute. The prints are to die for, modern and vibrant. And the mix-and-match factor in the "Daily Tea" line is wonderful, allowing you to purchase a few basics that can be combined to form a whole wardrobe.
3. A Fair Price. I know the line is a bit pricey, but they have amazing sales. And, my little secret is to buy the SUPER sale items (read: cotton summer dresses for $10!) a size or two up, so that Ayla can wear them the following year.
I also must admit that I love the philosophy behind this San Francisco-based line. Here's a bit about their background:

There is no better name for our brand than Tea. Tea, the drink, is shared in nearly every culture around the world—offering inspiration, warmth and mindfulness. In the same spirit, we offer children’s fashions with the tagline “for little citizens of the world,” celebrating the beauty found in cultures around the world.

Tea just released a preview of their 2010 fall line. The inspiration: Folk Traditions of Old World Hungary. The fabrics and designs are stunning. Have a look:

If you visit their site, be sure to check out the sale section and plan ahead for next summer. I grabbed this little number for $10 a few weeks ago!
Sigg Water Bottles for Little Ones

Posted: Mon, 19 Jul 2010 16:18:35 +0000

Years ago, it seemed like everyone carried around a Nalgene. And then there was that big, scary announcement about BPA and other chemicals sneaking into the water we drank from these plastic bottles. Now, it seems that everyone uses a Sigg, or a similar water bottle made from aluminum. While I wonder what chemicals may be lurking in these aluminum containers, for the meantime, I'm hoping that they are safer than the ones found in plastics.

Ayla sees us drinking from our Siggs every day, and she has become very interested in them. Unfortunately, ours are big and a bit cumbersome for her little hands and mouth. Imagine my delight when I discovered that they make smaller ones for little kiddies. I found a couple on MAJOR sale at the wonderful Gilt Group and Ayla has been well-hydrated ever since.

You can find a huge selection of toddler and kid-sized Siggs at the company's Web site. And you can often find them on sale through Amazon.com (from about $13.50 a bottle for the .6L big kid size and from $17.99 for the .3L little kid size).
The Belly Bandit

Posted: Wed, 14 Jul 2010 15:51:59 +0000

Being pregnant stretches out your belly (unless, of course you are Gisele Bundchen). I can not tell you the number of sit-ups, leg lifts, twisty oblique maneuvers, and planks I did to get that skin to re-connect to the muscle. Eighteen months later, the skin and the muscle are just barely on speaking terms.

Perhaps I could have benefited from a little contraption called The Belly Bandit. It's a fabric wrap that acts as an abdominal compression binder, helping your belly to get organized and making the transition back into your pre-baby clothes a little smoother. Although I've never tried this product, the logic behind it does make sense to me.

The Belly bandit boasts all sorts of benefits. According to their Web site, "Not only does the Belly Bandit help reduce uncomfortable uterine swelling, it aids in decreasing bloating caused by water retention, and gives additional support for Mommy’s weary legs & back. For you breastfeeding moms, there’s a bonus… the Belly Bandit will help you with your posture during feedings, and may help to reduce the all too common back & shoulder pain associated with breastfeeding. Ultimately, the Belly Bandit will aid in getting you back to your pre-pregnancy hotness faster than ever!"

The Belly Bandits come in a variety of patterns and colors and range in price from about $45.95 - $65.95.

Have you tried the Belly Bandit? If so, tell us what you thought of it in the comments section below.
Wee Baby Stuff is on Facebook!

Posted: Wed, 07 Jul 2010 16:59:52 +0000

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DIY Baby Mobile Roundup

Posted: Wed, 07 Jul 2010 12:06:38 +0000
Mobiles give perfect balance to any wee one's room. We've written about them, given them away, and now we've compiled a collection of DIY mobiles that are certain to complete any budding nursery.
- Felted Flower Mobile by Holly Neufeld at Create Loves
  Yarn + Felt + Buttons = Mobile Magic
- Butterfly Mobile at Mimi Bella Boo
  Patterned paper and twigs give way to a nature-inspired mobile.
- High-Contrast Mobile at Indestructables
  Black and white is good for babies.
- Flensted Inspired Sheep Mobile at Welcome to Wonderland
  Even the black sheep is included in this mobile.
- Origami Star Mobile at Our Hartbeat
  Assorted papers and twine create a shining galaxy overhead.
- Follow this link to DIY Maven's post about how to make a Martha Stewart bird mobile.
Beautiful Headbands by Lou and Lee

Posted: Tue, 06 Jul 2010 16:59:20 +0000

Once I master the art of keeping any sort of accessory on Ayla's head, I will be ordering these delightful hand-made headbands from Lou and Lee. Have a look at some of this gorgeousness:

Daisy Mae Headband with Wool Felt and Vintage Lucite Center, $16

Pink Pirate Headband with Wool Felt and Anchor Button, $17

Cream Felt Flower Headband with Pearl Button, $14

The headbands and hair accessories range from $13 - $20. To see the complete collection, head over to Lou and Lee's Etsy shop.