Archive for the ‘Modern Nursery’ Category
5
Oct
Skip Hop wows with bright ideas
Categories: ABC Show 2011, Baby, Bath Time, Modern Nursery, Mommy Gear
Skip Hop was showing off a ton of new products at the ABC Show, including one that’s jaw-dropping in its brillance and simplicity. Crib bumpers have been the subject of some scrutiny this year, and many parents are looking for alternatives. To answer this, Skip Hop created the Complete Sheet – a sheet that has… read more!
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31
Aug
The Perfect Nursery: Q&A With Interior Designer Rachel Reider
Categories: Modern Nursery
Your baby’s room should be a soothing, restful place for you as well as your child. We asked interior designer Rachel Reider for tips on creating a peaceful space for sleeping, nursing, diapering, and growing. Q: What’s the first step in the nursery room design process? I would recommend going through magazines and catalogs and… read more!
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10
Jul
Day 10: phil&ted’s Nest
Categories: Giveaways, Modern Nursery
Everyone has their own sleep styles, patterns, and positions. In the US and Europe, we mostly sleep in elevated beds with blankets and pillows. In Japan, about half of the population sleeps in a Western-style bed, while the rest sleep on flat futons on the floor. Various hunter-gatherer societies sleep either on leaves, on thin… read more!
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2
Mar
The Nook Pebble Lite Is Here!
Categories: Modern Nursery, New Products
The original Nook Pebble crib mattress is an obvious object of product lust: it’s unique-looking, and it uses nano-level waterproofing to keep moisture out – how cool is that? Plus, it’s engineered for optimal breathing while babies sleep, and it’s completely chemical-free. You may have experienced a bit of sticker-shock when you first spotted the… read more!
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6
Aug
Going anywhere with the Go Crib
Categories: Baby, Modern Nursery
A great new travel crib has just arrived in our stores. The Go Crib, made by Guava Family, is an excellent alternative to the other great portable cribs you can find at Magic Beans. Perfect for day trips to Grandma’s or the beach, The Go Crib collapses into a compact, convenient backpack-style package that can… read more!
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23
Jul
Giveaways Day 23 – Monte Luca Glider
Categories: Baby, Giveaways, Modern Nursery
We’ve been in the market for some new furniture, and Eli and I agree that sitting in a prospective chair is just as essential as, well, test-driving a stroller. So we’ve been sitting in lots of chairs. I’ve learned about optimal seat depth and back height. I’ve learned about different arm shapes and cushion fills…. read more!
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22
Jul
Giveaways Day 22 – Nook Pebble Mattress
Categories: Baby, Giveaways, Modern Nursery
The success of a new product is determined by three things. First, the quality of the product itself, second, the strength of the marketing behind the product, and third, the price. When a product has intrinsic excellence, strong marketing, and a rational price it’s practically unstoppable. With two out of three, it might have a… read more!
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13
Jul
Giveaways Day 13 – Skip*Hop Playspot & Rody
Categories: Baby, Giveaways, Modern Nursery
If you’re going to bounce, you’d better have something soft to land on – that’s what I always say. In today’s giveaway, we’re doing just that. We’re giving away one of our best-selling toys, a Rody, and we’re teaming that up with the fabulous Skip Hop Playspot, an interlocking foam mat that will cover a… read more!
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12
Jul
Giveaways Day 12 – Bloom Alma Crib
Categories: Baby, Giveaways, Modern Nursery
The first time I saw the Bloom Alma Crib, I was ushered inside a curtained room at the ABC show in Las Vegas by Simon May, the owner of Bloom. He promised to show me something that would amaze me – and he did. Although it was barely more than a prototype, the Alma crib… read more!
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9
Jul
Giveaways Day 9 – Baby Bjorn Prize Package
Categories: Baby Carriers, Giveaways, Modern Nursery, Newborn Essentials
Today’s giveaway is a prize package – a trio of fabulous products from Baby Bjorn that includes the Baby Bjorn Travel Crib Light, the Baby Bjorn Babysitter Balance, and the brand new Baby Bjorn Comfort Carrier. Over the years, I’ve sung the praises of all three of these products, and with the exception of the… read more!
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