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10.31.2011Spiketus Rex backpack
It's getting to the point where my children's tastes and mine are seriously diverging. No matter how much I try to explain the sophisticated merits of gray, my pink-loving daughter is not having it. And my son? Why settle for Chuck Tailors when you can have neon green flashy alien sneaks! But one thing I think we might agree on is the Spiketus Rex backpack. The kids would obviously love the dramatic spines. While Mom likes the bold colors and funky design, AND the fact that they encourage a little use of the imagination. Not so literal in their design, they could be anything: an ankylosaurus, hedgehog, durian fruit... Available in full or half sizes in pink, aqua, orange, lime, purple, or black as well as white, green or blue gator and snake brown.
Posted by Justine
Category:
gear
10.21.2011Castello bed
Here's the final one of my delicious bed finds for kids - and actually my final Babygadget post, after five solid years of weekly updates. Sadly, now that my daughter cannot be described as a baby by any stretch of the imagination, and now that the full-time job is taking so much of my headspace, I've decided to call it a day. The Castello bed is an Italian piece which I found via London store Go Modern. It's essentially attractive, though my personal preference is not for the pastel peach colour, and I must say that I find the hanging curtains just a little reminiscent of the entrance to a cold storage area. But there is much to like, from the shape to the sturdy steps. At £1,300, this would be another 'dream on' piece for me, but then so many that I've featured on Babygadget over the years have been. It's nice to know they're all archived in one place for those who might appreciate them. I'll miss scouring the web for finds like this - well, I'm sure I'll still find myself indulging occasionally. And I'll be sure to pop back to Babygadget to see what my co-writers have discovered, too. Posted by Myf
Category:
furniture
10.19.2011Toddler cutlery
For the chubby-fingered toddler in your life, what better than this tubby cutlery, from Fabrikators & Josefine Bentzen? BpA, Phthalates and PVC-free, they're a safe option as well as being easy to hold. And they look fab too, coming in a choice of four zingy colours. $42.00 a set from A+R Store. Posted by Myf
Category:
mealtime
10.17.2011Babawowo
God forbid that the dog should feel sibling rivalry once you start having kids. Make the pooch feel like a real part of the family, with a Babawowo matching onesie and dog coat. It's silly, yes, but... no, wait, it's just silly. But hey, a lot of things are. And if you can dig that (as opposed to digging up bones), this NY-based Etsy outfit will ship you a matching set for $40.00. Pieces also available separately. Via Dog-Milk.com. Posted by Myf
Category:
fashion
10.14.2011Ink and Spindle
Ink and Spindle are far far away from me here in the UK, and the majority of our readers, who reside in the USA - but my goodness their work speaks to me directly. The Melbourne company is the work of two designers, Lara Cameron & Tegan Rose, who print everything by hand. I am especially impressed with their "Pirates and Sea creatures" print (above), which is available on a onesie (AUS $49.00), blanket or just fabric. The inks are solvent-free and the fabric is organic, so maybe that can go some way towards offseting the carbon miles, if you're ordering from this side of the world.
This is a charming idea, too - Ink and Spindle will send you all the material you need to sew up a quilt for your little one: eight of their prints, and a plain border fabric too. $145 Aussie dollars, which are at the time of writing very close to the US dollar in value. Posted by Myf
Category:
fashion
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