Mama Like: Skip*Hop Bumper Free Crib Bedding

If you are in the midst of designing a nursery I know that you have probably thought about the whole crib bumper vs. no bumper controversy.

  

One of the most exciting baby planning activities is designing the nursery.

When I came across Skip*Hop's bumper free crib bedding sets I was so excited.  Even though I am not planning a nursery, I LOVE finding products that I can share with expectant mothers.

This bedding is GREAT!

I love the contrasting fabrics from the side to to the top of the sheets.  It gives the illusion of a bumper without any safety concerns at all.  Skip*Hop is also up on the current design trends.  I absolutely love the pink and chocolate lattice collections. 

image from skip*hop

image from skip*hop

image from skip*hop

image from skip*hop

With whimsy~

Etsy Love: Sleepy Timez

I love this product from Etsy seller Sleepy Timez.

What is it?

A seat belt pillow!!

 

image via sleepy timez

Ever look in the rearview mirror and see your little ones head all cranked to one side and using the seatbelt to hold their head up? I have.

Have you ever tried to stuff a jacket, blanket, purse, diaper bag or whatever else is in the car under their little head so they won't wake up with a sore neck? I've done this too.

Sleepy Timez are designed to help ease those sleepy moments and make everyone's trip more enjoyable!

Each pillow wraps around the seatbelt for comfort. The pillow stays ready to catch those sleepy times, but is non-intrusive when awake. They are the perfect size for any age!

Specs:
Made with fleece
Attach to seatbelt with Velcro
Machine washable - gentle cycle

*If you have a certain color scheme you are looking for....  Sleepy Timez does custom orders!  Contact Sleepy Timez HERE.

 

image via Sleepy Times

 

image via Sleepy Timez

Support hand-made by shopping at Etsy!

With whimsy~

Etsy Love: Baby Jives

A few days ago I wrote this post about DIY nursery mobiles.  While searching for DIY etsy kits and tutorials I stumbled upon Baby Jives.  A totally awesome and unique shop dedicated to handmade accents for your little's 'nest'.  So... if you are not the DIY'r type check out her shop.  It is completely enchanting and I am sure your little bebe will agree. ;)  

Enjoy!

image from baby jives

image from baby jives

image from baby jives

image from baby jives

Check out Baby Jives Etsy shop HERE

With whimsy~

DIY Mobiles

A great way to finish any nursery is with a mobile.  I love handmade touches in any space.  Here is a collection of creative (and easy) DIY nursery mobiles.

If you don't consider yourself the 'crafty' type, have no fear, there are a few ETSY shops that offer DIY mobile kits.  How awesome is that?  They supply all of the materials and instruction and all you have to do is put it together.  



1. Fabric circles + Ribbon + Embroidery Hoop + wood beads  = super fun pattern, color and texture for any babies little peeps. :)

EASY TUTORIAL and image from Sew She Sews

2.  Scrapbook paper + Butterfly Die Cut  + Fishing Line + Embroidery Hoops = Delicate and whimsical touch for that sweet baby girl.

Love this mobile but dont want gather the materials yourself?
Purchase a DIY mobile kit from little dreamers inc. via ETSY

EASY TUTORIAL and image from Carina Gardner

3. Scrapbook paper + string + dowel rods = charming unisex nursery accent

image from CohabiTOT



EASY TUTORIAL and image from Nursery Design + Inspiration

4. Paint chips + oragami = clever use of materials for a unique nautical room accent

image and tutorial from the b-line

5. Twigs + Amy butler fabric = bringing outdoor elements inside for a whimsical feel.

Love it?  Want to make one for your little one's nursery?

Purchase a DIY Mobile kit from Baby Bubbo Designs via Etsy.

image and DIY kit via Etsy Seller: Baby Bubbo

With whimsy~

Mama Like; Diaper Caddy

Over the weekend, my Sunshine Chevron painting was featured on a wonderful Treasury List called...Chevron, the New Black, via Etsy.

For those of who are not familiar, an Etsy Treasury list is a grouping of 12, or so, Etsy items that coordinate in a beautiful way. (A collage of Etsy items,if you will.)

Amongst the fellow treasury items, I stumbled across these great little hand-made designer totes from TREASURED TOTES.  They make the perfect diaper caddies, arts and crafts bins, storage bins, etc.
I especially LOVE the fun use of pattern and color.

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Want to purchase one of these adorable totes?  click HERE to enter TREASURED TOTES Etsy Shop.

With whimsy~

Mama Like: Itzy Ritzy

With Kindergarten just around the corner, I am finding myself drawn to easy, washable, and kids friendly products that will make school days for C next year that much more special and efficient.

The Product:  Itzy Ritzy-Snack Happened Bags

Image from here

Why do I love this Product?

• Eco Friendly
• Machine WASHABLE
• REUSABLE
• Super CUTE!
• Easy to open for little hands
• FDA Approved and BPA Free
• Perfect for school lunches; fruit, snacks, chips, sandwiches
• Perfect for other uses too: mini first aid kit, cell phones, crayons, toiletries, cameras, ipods.
• Travels well; beach, hiking, camping
• Lead free YKK zipper tops keeps crumbs, drips and contents securely inside
• Zipper not Velcro... Perfect for silent snacking
• 100% cotton design fabric (loving the chevron pattern shown, obviously)
• Thick PVC-Free waterproof lining- No cheap Nylon!

Want to buy them? 

click here

Be sure to check out Itzy Ritzy's other products: 

• Wet Happened Bags (perfect for trips to the pool or beach)
• Ritzy Sitzy (perfect for trips to the grocery store or for dining out)
• The Wrap Mat (this is genius, a tummy time mat that easily attaches to your car seat for travel and trips to friends and family)
• and much much more

With whimsy~

Mama Like: Coverplay

Ok, so if this product existed when C and M were infants I truly missed out.

Product:  Coverplay
Where can you find it?  :  All over the place (amazon, babiesrus, etc.)




How awesome is this product?


A slip cover for portable play yards, love it.

Why do I love it?

It's perfect for travel...

There were so many times that we traveled to hotels where I found myself completely grossed out by the hotel's pack n play crib options.  You never know where that crib had been... (no offense to the sweet, clean, and healthy baby that had the crib before us), but come on... you all know what I am talking about.  ;)

Oh yeah, and it comes with it's own travel case.  Perfect!

It's stylin'.......

If you are one that uses a pack and play every day in your own home, the coverplay is a great way to hide any crazy baby-ish pattern.  I love the all white soft cover seen above.

It's washable.......

Yes, washable!!!  How much easier is it to toss the coverplay in the wash rather than trying to figure out how to clean the pack n play.  Soooo much easier, right?


Love this product!

With whimsy~