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Who: Roebuck Studios – Chelsea, MI
What: Chick Bookends
Where: Modern Nursery – $49 in black, blue, green, orange, tomato red, yellow or white
Why We Love It: This one is for our 3 year old niece who just lo-oves chickies and is sure to have fun with these adorable bookends. We love the simple design, the color selections and the eco-conscious design. Click to continue »
Who: Argington – Brooklyn, NY
What: Fundy Play Table
Where: Generate – $399
Why We Love It: Intended as a play table for kids, we actually like the idea of this multi-functional kids table as a modern coffee table. You’ve got the drawers for storing remote controls and writing utensils. You’ve got the flip top lid concealing ample storage perfect for tucking away magazines, newspapers, games, toys or whatever else you’d like to keep stowed away. And the durable top is available dry-erase finish or a chalkboard finish so you can entertain the little ones with a built in drawing board, jotting notes, keep score, and keep an eye on your ‘to-do’ list. Click to continue »
Who: Nook Sleep Systems – Hermosa Beach, California
What: Pebble Mattress
Where: Nook – $610
Why We Love It: A full night’s sleep? Priceless. No one takes this more seriously than Shannon and Chris Svensrud the husband and wife team behind Nook. Their innovative sleep system is designed to help your little one sleep which, in addition to a happy baby, means more sleep for mom and dad… Click to continue »
Who: Oeuf – Brooklyn, NY
What: Oeuf Sparrow Crib
Where: babyearth.com $690 & $185 for the conversion kit. See also Oeuf Toddler Bed – $519
Why We Love It: We’ve long admired the Oeuf Crib. The clean lines, minimalist profile and slightly flared legs are just right for the eco-savvy parent looking for something a little less ordinary for their tots room.
With solid construction and subtle color, the Sparrow Crib is expertly crafted in Europe from solid birch and finished with non-toxic water-based finishes. It’s super easy to assemble and can be converted from a 3-position crib to a toddler’s bed (as pictured) as your baby grows. It fits a standard size crib mattress and meets or exceeds all US and Canadian safety standards. Click to continue »
Who: Bloom
What:
Bloom Coco Baby Lounger
Where:
Modern Nursery – $199
Why: Perfect lounger for design savvy parents who want a mod rocker for their little one.The rocker has a cut-out in the seat area where the bamboo fabric seat pad is suspended to cradle your child while the self-rocking motion gently lulls them to sleep. Available in a myriad of contemporary colors and two finishes (espresso or natural) to match your contemporary style. Safe for use for children up to 26 pounds. Click to continue »
Who: Leander; Silkeborg, Denmark
What: Convertible Bed
Where: Mon Petit Bijou – $1650 (Special Order), available in white, espresso and natural
Why: This is no ordinary crib – it’s kind of like the Rolls Royce of cribs, no the Tesla of cribs… and equally as hard to track down. Designer Stig Leander Nielsen literally and figuratively thought outside of the box by dissolving the hard angles and corners of traditional cribs and creating a cozy little oval nest. The smooth moulded European beech bent to create the soft sloping curves and the rounded ends - perfect for curling up in for a long hard day of play… Click to continue »
Who: Iglooplay; Brooklyn, NY
What: Tea Pods
Where: 2modern - $565 for the small pod, $1115 for the medium pod & $190-245 for the trays, free shipping on orders over $100
Why We Love ‘Em: Recently, our two little nieces came for a visit, which was awesome, but our home is far from baby-proof and we braced ourselves for the inevitable ‘ouwy.’ The culprit? The sharp corner of our coffee table, fortunately recovery was swift. But it did get us thinking about a design by Iglooplay that we had seen a few months ago that would make a cool ‘corner-free’ coffee table. We have long wrestled with debate of ottoman vs. coffee table, but with the Tea Pods we’d get the best of both worlds. Click to continue »
Who: Argington; Brooklyn, NY
What: Babylon High Chair
Where: Fawn and Forest; Regular Price – $198, now through August 31st select finishes (red maple, cherry, orange & pink) are on sale for $108 that’s 45% off! And Free Shipping on all orders over $50.
Why We Love ‘Em: Fully adjustable, versatile and durable, the Babylon High Chair is a chair that will grow as your child grows all the way through their teens since it is strong enough to support the weight of a 250lbs adult! The seat and the footrest can easily be adjusted to nine different positions -no tools required- to accommodate all sizes so that your child can sit comfortably at any table even one as low as a coffee table.
And unlike standard high chairs that distance the child from the table, the Babylon High Chair gives your child a place at the table (of course, if you would like a little more distance between you and a flying bowl of cheerios, there is an attachable tray available…..) This is sure to be a piece that will have a place at your table for years to come.
Who: Argington, Brooklyn NY
What: Uffizi Bunk Beds
Where: Simply Bunk Beds, $1850, free shipping & $100 off with code: XA-8875; available in ebony, birch & white; orange is out of stock.
Why: These bunk beds will make you wish were a kid again, climbing onto your Frank Lloyd Wright inspired bunk, fighting over who gets to sleep on the top bunk, acting out dazzling puppet shows and steering your “ship” into port……
The Uffizi bunk bed works as a creative playspace and a cozy sleep space. The bottom twin bed can be arranged parallel or perpendicular to the cantilevered top bunk or removed completely for a desk space serving your kids through their formative years on into their college dorm years. And yes, $1850 may seem a bit steep, but consider it a 20 year investment piece.
Who: Bo Designs by Bo Ekstrom, Sweden
What: Wall Mounted Changing Table
Where: SpunkySprout.com , $750. Add the Diaper Caddy for $150. Or contact the distributor, Ameico, directly.
Why: Perfect for a room short on space, this clever fold up changing table pops open easily to cradle your little one while you take care of little messes. Made of sleek bent FSC certified wood, the table folds up nearly out of site with its’ slim profile. The water based laquered finish is so smooth to the touch and the curves so sculptural that whenclosed, the table seems more like a work of art than a utilitarian piece.
The handy little shelves provide a discreet place for all of your diapering needs. And not to worry, this seemingly lightweight piece can hold heavy loads up to 33lbs. (although it has been tested to hold up to 110lbs.)
