What’s not to love about earth-friendly line Ecotot? Every piece, from beds to art easels to play tables, are constructed of formaldehyde-free, FSC Certified, environmentally-friendly real wood and featuring our durable, 100pct non-toxic water-based finish. Plus, they all have a patented, no tools assembly method.
There are the kinds of toys that can be tossed in a bin, stacked in a corner. Stuffed animals, Magnadoodles, puppets: It’s these types of things that are a little more flexible in storage a clean-up department. Then there are the books, games, and puzzles that need shelving or bookcases.
Here’s something awful about my neighborhood in Brooklyn, New York: It’s a mosquito trap in the summer. They are everywhere. You’d think an urban area wouldn’t have to worry, but I get mosquito-repellent crazy as soon as it gets warm. I’m constantly checking the screens and leaving hall lights on to keep them out (or away from us if they do somehow get in). I was even as the point of applying natural bug repellent on my toddler daughter. Then, the bug-repellent gods smiled upon me. They brought me the Off! Clip-On Mosquito Repellant.
Do you remember those first few days of summer vacation when you were little? Those mornings when you were so happy you didn’t have to get up and get ready for school–that you could stay in bed and sleep in? Those were the best. That why we love the idea of giving her a little summer-vacation present: a lovely set of pretty sheets. This Simply Shabby Chic True Blue Stripe Sheet Set is ideal.
Maybe it’s our fascination with the Wild West. Maybe it’s that we really need a ranch vacation. Whatever the reason, we’re currently obsessed with the rough-and tumble Western horse trend.
Sure, Dora is great. But do you really want her splashed all over everything? There is a time and a place for “the Explorer,” and we happen to think the bedroom is not one of those places. We like to think of a girl’s bedroom as a quiet, serene space. Which is why we immediately think of Serena & Lily when our friends ask for decorating tips.
Made of high-quality wood, the seat and foot rest are adjustable to several heights. So it easily goes from traditional high chair (with an additional rail to keep baby secure) to a booster. And the colors? All sorts of fabulous options, from a natural birch to a chili pepper red to (our personal fave) a light dove gray. Add on a patterned seat cushion, and voila: customized.
If you, like us, are planning a summer vacation with a toddler in tow, you know the sleep dilemma I speak of. We moved our daughter from a crib to a bed a few months ago, so she’s pretty used to climbing in and out on her own. But what to take to a hotel or to the the grandparents’ homes? Those smart (and agile) little kids will likely climb out of a pack n’ play if tested, so we need some next-level. Enter toddler travel beds.
There’s something about Dwell Studio. It’s as if they’ve ransacked my brain for the best children’s home design pieces–but made them even better. Each time I flip through their catalogs or click through their products online, I can’t help but say, “I want that!”
Sure, a body of water–no matter how small–can be enough to keep a kid entertained for a decent amount of time (puddle jumping, anyone?). But add a few toys, and you’ve tripled the fun. A decent arsenal of bath toys will keep everyone happy.
