Ever since we found out we were having a baby girl I’ve been obsessed with brown and pink styles. Case in point, Emma now has three pairs of shoes that are brown with pink flowers. And my love for the color pairing extends beyond shoes. When I saw Baby Eggi’s Apron Jumper in brown and rose petal for sale on Zulily, I couldn’t help myself. I bought two, in sizes 2T and 3T.
At the time, Emma was in size 6 months. After placing my order, I felt a little sheepish. I hadn’t heard of Baby Eggi before, much less owned any of their clothes. I wondered if I had bought more baby clothes that would languish unworn in Emma’s Closet. I needn’t have been worried.
When I received my purchases in the mail, I eagerly pulled out the jumpers. They were the softest material I have ever felt ( a cotton/modal blend), and the colors were rich and complimented each other perfectly. I wish they came in my size! Emma hasn’t been able to wear the jumper yet; it’ll be the perfect outfit for her next summer and into the fall. I definitely plan to use it as a layering piece with tights or leggings, and a sweater and cute pair of boots.
Baby Eggi didn’t disappoint when it came to my love affair with pink and brown, and my delight in my impulse purchase led me to check out their website – which is gorgeously simple. Something I appreciate in all things.
Baby Eggi is a clothing line created with love by two sisters on a mission-to make beautiful, high quality children’s clothing, and to create a better world for children everywhere. They succeed on both counts- their clothing is incredible and they give 20% of net proceeds to children’s charities.
I can’t wait for Emma to wear her jumpers, and I certainly plan on keeping my eye on Baby Eggi.
This giveaway is now CLOSED! The winner drawn via random.org was comment number 22, Jennifer W! You will be contacted shortly and will have 48 hours to respond. Thanks for entering, everyone!
Do you remember the Kool Kid legs we posted about in ? We loved them so much that we contacted Mama Runs With Scissors’ etsy shop to see if she’d like to participate in Boy’s Fashion Month, and luckily for us (and you!) she did! We were sent a long-sleeved tie onesie in black with coordinating argyle gray and black Kool Kid legs and a hat, and from the moment we laid our eyes on it, we were in love. The dark argyle pattern gives it a subtle sophistication that is delightful in contrast to a chubby, giggly little boy.
The onesie fits Henry snugly, with a little room to grow. His diapers peeked out at the edges where the crotch snaps together, but that’s nothing new when you use cloth diapers. The hat is adorable, perfect for a trip to the pumpkin patch or a fall festival, but perhaps too thin for winter winds. My very favorite thing about it was the way it stood straight up, making Henry look like a punky little gnome.
The Kool Kid legs are thick and soft, with an important difference from the other baby leggings we own. Our other baby legs have bands at the top and bottom of the leggings that are the same size. They can be worn in either direction, and they usually require a few tugs to pull them back up. Henry considers any interruption during playtime The End of All Things, so sometimes this task results in devastating consequences. The Kool Kid legs have a thicker band at the top, so they stay perched at the top of pudgy thighs. I watched Henry crawl, wrestle with the dog, roll around, and still the legs were comfortably secure. I checked after a few hours to see if they were squeezing too much (another issue have with our other baby leggings-red marks from where they squished fat thighs) and while there were slight indentations, they weren’t the usual red or uncomfortable-looking marks I’m used to seeing.
Are you interested in winning your very own onesie/hat/Kool Kids set? We’re excited to announce that Jennifer will give away any onesie/hat/Kool Kids set in her shop! Here are the rules:
Mandatory entry: Go to Jennifer’s shop and comment back here with your favorite item (Leave your email!)
Extra entries:
“Heart” Mama Runs With Scissors on Etsy-comment back here letting us know you did and your etsy username.
“Like” Mama Runs With Scissors on Facebook-comment back here with your Facebook username.
Follow Mama Runs With Scissors’ blog via GFC-comment back here letting us know you did!
Entries must be received by November 12, 2010 when the contest will close and the winner will be chosen via random.org and emailed. Winner has 48 hours to respond to email, if winner does not respond after 48 hours a new winner will be chosen.
Good luck!
As promised, our exclusive interview with Jen of Eden’s Bouquet! Love the insights into her inspirations and process, every designer has a different story to tell- hers is one of wedding gowns, European style, and a healthy dose of country living.
Your work is all highly detailed and imaginative, talking specifically about your fabric choices- where does that inspiration come from?
I am inspired by fine fabric. I could spend days in the fabric store or trade shows, especially bridal textiles and notions. It is so easy to dream up collections when you have piles of fabric in front of you. The trick is keeping all my dreams in order. I am also inspired by European designers. They take children’s fashion seriously and the attention to detail is amazing.
What was your background prior to starting Eden’s Bouquet?
I have no formal training in fashion design. I have some funny stories to tell involving country girl(me), major tradeshows and big time magazine editors.
Like a lot of mothers, I started out sewing for our children and never got tired of it. I then started selling one of a kind creations made from vintage wedding gowns on eBay. In 2003 I started designing exclusively for PoshTots.com before launching my first collection in 2004.
What got you started working in children’s clothing design?
Imagination and my sewing machine. Designing is a wonderful creative outlet for my overflowing mind.
What sources of inspiration do you continually find yourself going back to, what are some new ones that have influenced your most recent collection?
Bridal magazines. I love thumbing through these for inspiration, the details and textiles are unexpected in children’s clothing and that is what I love. More recently I have been inspired by our trips to the ocean and the quaint old beach towns. There’s something about history that sparks my imagination.
Tell us a bit about your drive and purpose, your vision for your designs.
I think it would be fun to eventually open up a little brick & mortar boutique. Then, open boutiques all over the world and on the moon with women’s clothing, a maternity line and a complete home collection. Haha. Seriously, this venture has taken me farther than I had ever imagined so if this is it, I’m happy.
What makes you tick as a designer, what direction to you find yourself returning to time and time again?
I love designing Formalwear and find myself adding a touch of fancy to styles whether I plan to or not.
What current trends are you keeping track of? Any that you just can’t stand?
I love the use of lavish fabrics and romantic style that I am seeing in the fall 2010 women’s collections. I try to incorporate trendy silhouettes into my designs and many of my styles and color pallete are inspired by women’s clothing. I love when moms say they want to wear eden’s bouquet.
How do you feel that current trend affects your design?
The fabric & style trends are right up my alley and I will definitely draw inspiration from them for upcoming collections.
What do you feel makes your work unique?
I think the colors, detail and fabric in my collections make them unique. I don’t know of many children’s clothing designers that use silk the crazy way that I do.
What’s your favorite piece from your current line? Any all time favorite(s)?
The bloomers. Comfortable, simple and adorable with everything. My all time favorite collection is the Cobblestone Collection.
Vysann Lull is a boutique founded with the simple goal of making the best of Scandinavian children’s fashion more accessible for US parents. Founder Johanna Lillpers sought out organic, eco friendly and ethically manufactured clothing and found a bounty of it in her home country of Sweden.
We are in LOVE with the bold yet simple retro style found in many of the labels carried by Vyssan Lull. The playful styles carry a vintage feel, as if they come from a simpler time and place. They are a great place to find unique products that are hard to find anywhere else!
Thanks to @deharza for tipping us off to this great boutique!
Love it Love it Love it is an adorably fresh, funky, and colorful boutique from our friends across the pond. They stock clothing that is not only precious to behold, but also simple to maintain and designed to be a long lasting addition to your little one’s closet. As you can see from their logo, they’re all about colour and the simple playful pleasures of childhood. And yes, they ship worldwide!
Halloween is a holiday both kids and parents can look forward to when there are cute costumes out. Gymboree just released this adorable Triceratops Tyke outfit, boasting several key features that will appeal to small children AND their keepers. Felt claws and spikes dot the headpiece, giving anxious hands something to fiddle with while waiting for candy, and caregivers will appreciate the way the outfit has a touch-close front and pull-on pants. We can’t guarantee there won’t be accidents, but at least the pants will give your little one a fighting chance to get the outfit off when they use the bathroom.
Please note, this item will be available 8/18.
Chateau de Sable, which means “sand castle” is a up and coming French children’s clothing label with an extraordinary attention to detail while not forgetting the innocent whimsical pleasures of childhood. We felt that their own “About us” copy so perfectly captures what inspires US about children’s fashion that we couldn’t help but share it with you:
The inspiration for Château de sable is the innocence and vitality of children at play and a belief that children should look like children. Styling is a unique blend of traditional and contemporary with specially selected fabrics to ensure the highest possible quality for each item. The fine attention to detail is demonstrated by the exquisite finish of each piece in the collection.
The collections are presented to allow siblings to coordinate while still embracing individual identity; a real bonus if you have twins! This also means that by choosing a few items you can have a wide and interchangeable selection of outfits.
They keep their collections small and change often to make sure there’s plenty of variety and each line maintains a sense of uniqueness and exclusivity. For the full experience you can find their US store here for your shopping pleasure. And don’t forget to follow them on twitter to stay up to date on new lines, sales, and more!
Loving this shop, located in Toronto (though of course you can shop online) for its hand-picked European children’s fashions. As you know, we have a pretty big weakness for European design, and Gretchen & Co is there to get us our fix (or at least heighten the addiction). Straight from their website, here is their philosophy in a nutshell:
Our philosophy is simple: we believe in a land of unusual colours, incredible details and sumptuous fabrics. Gretchen & Co. carries fashion forward pieces that maintain a balance between contemporary and timeless designs.
Hard to find styles are their specialty, so take a look at their catalog and find fresh styles for your kids that are as unique as they are!
We were more than a little hesitant to use cloth wipes, even after switching over to cloth diapers. Changing wet diapers with cloth wipes was one thing, but even the other cloth diaper converts we know use disposable wipes for messy diapers. Bummas was kind enough to provide us with a package of their Wild ones wipes to try, with one of every color in the set.
A pretty little package
The presentation of these wipes is gorgeous. I’m proud to tote them around in the diaper bag and to display them on the changing table in the nursery. Each wipe is rolled tightly in a pretty little bouquet. In fact, they were so irresistible that I had to use one hand to take the picture and the other to restrain a certain little boy who was determined to get his hands on them.
On first touch, I worried that they were too rough for our little one’s bottom, but then I realized each wipe has a softer side and a rougher side. These wipes are suggested for use as drying a baby’s bottom after using a wet wipe, before putting a new diaper on, as well as protecting the changer from any surprise attacks during the change, or as wipes themselves. I decided to try one as a washcloth for bath time, one as a drying wipe in-between-diapers, one as a wet wipe, and one as a hands/face wipe for after a meal. (Don’t worry, we didn’t re-use diaper wipes as face wipes ;) ).
On to the test chamber
After tossing them all in the wash I worried that the bright colors would bleed on themselves, but they were just as bright out of the dryer as when they arrived, without any pilling or fading! During bath-time I used the pink one as a washcloth. As expected it did a fantastic job of rubbing the pasta sauce, graham cracker crumbs, etc out of Henry’s hair.
During the next diaper change I soaked a blue one with water and the wipes-solution we use and used it like a disposable wipe. I actually used it on one of his messier diapers and was happy with the results. The usual trouble with cloth wipes during *ahem* poopy diaper changes is that the cloth doesn’t seem to grab any of the mess, rather they just smear it about. The rougher side of the Bummas wipes caught everything it needed to, with no complaints from Henry!
The final test was dinner after a particularly messy feast of green beans and sloppy joes (YUM). As I’m sure we’re all familiar with, food tends to get stuck in between Henry’s fingers, toes, baby fat folds, jowls, etc so it’s tedious and often frustrating to try to dig it all out as he flails in indignation for removing the little bits he insists he was saving for later. I began my onslaught with the purple wipe and it worked beautifully. Whereas paper towel shreds and becomes yet another thing to get stuck in his many crevices, and other washcloths are either too rough or too soft, the Bummas wipe made short work of his messy digits without raising too much of a fuss.
Want to try a set for yourself?
Enter to win a pack of your own to liven up YOUR nursery! Bummas has generously offered a lovely pack of wipes to one lucky reader! (US/Canada only, please). Giveaway is open until 8/9/10, when a lucky winner will be drawn via random.org. Winner has 48 hours to respond to email, after which a new winner will be drawn.
Mandatory entry: Go to Bummas website and comment back here with your favorite set! Please leave your email address so we can contact you if you win.
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Random.Org in it’s great and mysterious wisdom chose comment #14! Congratulations Beth! We will be in touch to get your info!
Very excited to present to you our review of Monkey Snuggles cloth diapers, and not only that we have a discount code AND your chance to win a $20 gift certificate to their shop!
Having been using cloth diapers since our son was born we’ve tried out several brands, each one a little different that the last, each with their own pros and cons. So we’re always on the look out for a new brand to add to our collection (those in the cloth diapering community know- you start with one and it quickly becomes an obsession). Monkey Snuggles has been a staple of our twitter addiction for quite a while now, and we were thrilled at the opportunity to review one of their sized pocket cloth diapers. Let’s just say there was dancing when the package arrived.
For cloth diaper newbies: What the heck is a “sized pocket” cloth diaper?
There is a bit of a learning curve when shopping for cloth diapers, lots of new terminology and bits and pieces that come together to make the different types of diapers. In this case what we’re referring to is a “sized” diaper- meaning it comes in a specific size for your baby’s age/weight. Other options include “one size”, which fit babies typically in the range of 3 months up to potty training depending on their size, or “fitted” diapers, which usually require the use of a cover to prevent soaking through.
The “pocket” part means that the diaper basically consists of a shell with a pocket that you use an insert with, a rectangular piece of absorbent cloth that (you guessed it) is there to absorb!
High quality, high absorbency AND good looking? Yay!
The first thing we admired about the diaper was how well-made it was and then of course we “awwww”ed at the print. The inserts are very soft, but much thinner than the bulky microfiber Henry’s other diapers use, which concerned us a little. The thinness made the diaper nice and trim. Sometimes you need to buy pants or outfits a size up to get a cloth-diapered bottom into them, but while wearing this diaper, Henry could wear his current size easily. In the end our faith was rewarded- the insert lasted through a long nap, which was pretty darn impressive! We later read that the inserts are made from bamboo fleece, which is much more absorbent than the standard cloth diaper fare. The ability to maintain that kind of absorbency AND keep slim profile earns high marks in our book.
One item of note for those used to other brands- we found that our Monkey Snuggles diaper pocket was located in the front of the diaper, versus the more common rear pocket on our other diapers. This didn’t seem to have any positive or negative impact on the performance or comfort of the diaper though.
Comfortable and convenient
We really LOVE the way the snaps allow for a custom fit on your baby but without the issues aplix (basically like velcro) can have such as rubbing on baby’s skin, and eventually losing ability to keep the diaper closed. Now that Henry is mobile, he’s a lot harder on his diapers, and in turn his diapers can be a lot harder on him if they’re prone to rubbing. We haven’t had any issues with rubbing or leaks using the Monkey Snuggles diaper, despite plenty of crawling, cruising, dog chasing and dancing (not always in that order, but close).
The verdict
Whether you’re new to cloth diapering or a battle scarred veteran, these are a great start to your addiction, or another excellent way to get your fix! The slim super absorbent inserts are worth every penny if like us you feel like the usual microfiber inserts are more than a little cumbersome for the baby-on-the-move.
The goodies!
Need a little more incentive to add Monkey Snuggles to your cloth diaper stash?
Use code “Juneblog10″ and get 10% off of your order at www.monkeysnuggles.com until August 15th!
And of course as promised here is your chance to get your hands on some of these delightful handcrafted cloth diapers for your very own!
Up for grabs: a $20 Gift Certificate to the Monkey Snuggles online store!
CLOSED! Congratulations to comment #42, Random.org in it’s almighty wisdom chose YOU! Joanne, we’ll be in touch!
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