The AAP (American Academy of Pediatrics) has just announced that bumpers in babys cribs should not be used.  This policy is intended to reduce the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, or SIDS.

The pads are designed to wrap around the inside of a crib to prevent head injuries and limb entrapment in crib slats, but the academy’s new guidelines state there is no evidence they prevent such injuries. In fact, the guidelines state babies can actually suffocate in the pads.

Some moms really disagree with this ban.  “It seems to be wrong  to completely outlaw something based on allegations- without testing properly & investigating properly to prove that the allegations have grounds. It could be more dangerous to have hard wood railings close to a baby’s head and limbs.”   Others think this ban should have been here sooner.   Its a real controversal topic amongst moms.

The city of Chicago is the first city to have recently banned the sale of crib bumpers.

The pediatrics academy updates its official policies every five years to serve as a guide for pediatricians and other medical professionals across the country.

The group also recommends babies always sleep on a firm surface, not in car seats, or on wedges or other positioners and without pillows or blankets.

Bedding set manufacturers are adapting to the new regulation by offering 3 peice bedding sets of all their sets that exclude the bumper.  Instead of the standard 4 peice sets that are usually sold.   In addition we’ve seen some really creative ideas how to keep the fashion in bedding without a bumper.  Skip Hop has introduced the patent pending complete sheet bumper free bedding.   This “engineered” sheet offers bold graphics around the sides of the mattress with a contrasting pattern on top of the sheet. (Also included in the set an Airflow wearable blanket, linen crib skirt and a soft nursery blanket.)

Click On Photo to see Skip Hops full Bumper Free Bedding Collection

Just released from Bugaboo’s press room comes real exciting news! Bugaboo has designed three new color fabrics in honor of the 2012 new year!

Known to have top quality and variety, Bugaboo’s team of designers have come up with three awesome new colors for the Bugaboo. And not only that – each Bugaboo stroller’s hood will be available in all three colors!

The first color is a Jade Green color. It comes in a sun canopy for the Bee and a sun canopy for the new Donkey. It’s also made in a full tailored fabric set (which includes the sun canopy and bassinet apron) for the Cameleon. This Jade Green is  a soft emerald color which works great with both the black and sand base colors.

The second color is named Electric Blue (how cool?!) and it sure looks hot! Comparable to the color of lightning, this color will look sharp no matter what color base you have for it. I’m even considering this one for my little girl (a little cruel, I know, but I like it too much!). It comes for the Bee Sun Canopy, Donkey Sun Canopy and Cameleon Tailored Fabric Set.

And the last color is Coral Red (which is Jade Green’s complement, for all those of you who are artists:) This color is a soft red which leans towards pink just a bit. Buy your little girl a new Bee Canopy, Donkey Canopy, or Cameleon Tailored Fabric Set this year.

Leave it up to Bugaboo to keep the same great style and simplicity, yet keep adding funkiness and excitement into a Bugaboo Mom’s life.

Click here to view the entire Bugaboo 2012 Limited Edition Fabric Collection!

We are so excited to finally be carrying the world-famous, popular JJ COLE Bundle Me’s! This chic line of gorgeous infant and stroller seat footmuffs is the top choice for moms and dads all across the country. After countless phone calls and emails from consumers inquiring if we carried the JJ COLE line, we finally got ourselves an account with them.

We are carrying two of the five kinds of Bundle Me’s. The JJ Cole Urban Bundle Me has a quilted outer nylon, which protects against wind and rain, while the luxuriously soft inner thermaplush™ adds style and warmth. The Urban Bundle Me comes in Infant Size and Toddler Size, make sure to choose the right one. The Urban Bundle Me is designed for the colder weather in the winter. The colors are gorgeous too.

JJ Cole has also made a Lite Bundle Me.  The Lite Bundleme has a soft inner fabric and nylon outer shell which provides the ultimate in softness and comfort, perfect for mild-moderately cold weather, like the fall and spring. Fresh colors and mod patterns add style and appeal. Like the Urban, the Bundle Me comes in Infant and Toddler Size as well.

Check them out now to decide what colors and style suits you best. Or if you’re a real good friend, buy one as a gift for someone you love – this is one perfect gift idea!

Boy did we just got a surge of excitement when a massive shipment from Uppababy arrived at our warehouse. The best-selling Uppababy Vista Mica Special Edition is back in stock and quantities are very limited.

The Uppababy Vista takes first place for the best-selling, most popular stroller of 2011. You wouldn’t believe the number we’ve sold just in the last month or so. Two of our Mom Reps here actually have one themselves, and they are thrilled with it. It’s an all-exclusive, full-featured standard stroller with anything you’d need. It comes with all the necessary accessories, such as a belly bar, a bassinet and a raincover. Plus there are some super accessories which most people end up throwing in, because they are too good to leave out.

All regular Vista’s have a shiny, silver frame, but the Uppababy Vista Mica Limited Edition has this sleek black graphite frame. The contrast is gorgeous between the silver fabric and dark chassis. Otherwise, all features and aspects are the same as the regular editions.

I wouldn’t suggest you wait too long for this one, because it’ll be gone as soon as the New Year hits. And it’s gong for a great price now…

Click here to get yours now!

We just got back from the huge Maclaren Show here in Manhattan and boy was it exciting! We saw the full Maclaren line of strollers and met all the wonderful reps who were taking us around and showing off their great line.

But the most exciting part was to see their newest line of strollers to finally reach our shores from Europe. The Maclaren Globetrotter stroller is very similar to the popular Maclaren Volo, but this one reclines:)

The Globe Trotter is the all purpose, lightweight go fast buggy. It’s suitable from 6mths to around 30 lbs. The 5-point safety buckle and adjustable shoulder harness make the trip really safe. The seat can be reclined in multiple positions with a one hand fold, and it’s washable too. The swivel wheels make it really easy to maneuver, and the carry strap for easy portability. It’ll be available in five colors!

Like all Maclaren strollers, this one comes with a raincover and a lifetime warranty.

Stay tuned for more updates and release dates…

We are quite delighted and excited to introduce our latest line of adorable and unique bedding and liners to our website. The Bebe Chic line of stroller liners and bedding are full of the coolest sets and awesomest designs.

Each bedding set comes with many different options, like pillows, toy bags, mobiles, wall-art, bumpers, etc. There are around 12 different sets to choose from, each with its own design and pattern. The pictures they gave us aren’t that great, but they assured us that the actual sets are way prettier than depicted.

The stroller liners are really cool also. They fit onto all major stroller brands. I had a hard time choosing one for my own stroller!

Check out their complete line of products now!

We welcome Green Frog Art onto our already huge variety of top-of-the-line baby products and furniture. The entire Green Frog Art is already up on our site. Check it all out to see why Green Frog Art is the top nursery, wall-art, and bedding manufacturer in all of America.

The newest addition to the line is the Now & Forever Convertible Cradle. The cradle comes in a choice of colors – a gorgeous matte white and a deep chocolate mist. Both are suitable for both a girl and a boy. Using a cradle in the first few months of baby’s life is the perfect way to keep him or her close by in a secure environment that is beneficial to his growth and development.  The Now & Forever Convertible Cradle allows parents all the benefits of a top quality cradle in a package that provides a piece of furniture that can be used for a lifetime.  The standard package includes all parts necessary to convert the tall stationary cradle to a short cradle or doll bed, toy box or child’s loveseat.

Turn your cradle into a rocker with the separate rocker kits to be attached onto the cradle. Also available in coordinating chocolate and white . Brake mechanism at ends of rockers allows easy transition from rocking to stationary.

More great additions to the Green Frog Art Now & Forever cradle are Cradle Drawers which can be slided into the underneath of the cradle. There is plenty of room in there to store diapers, undershirts, nappies, and the like.

And finally, when the child outgrows these uses, this conversion kit may be used to make the Now & Forever a regular twin-sized bed. The bed has an attractive slatted headboard and footboard, side rails and wooden slats for mattress support. Easy to coordinate with other furnishings to complete a bedroom. Available in both chocolate mist (espresso) and white.

We are very excited about this stunning cradle, and about Green Frog Art’s entire line. Check it all out.

There may be nothing more blissful than becoming a mom. Whether it is your first or fifth time at the rodeo, it is always an interesting and wonderful journey. These days the journey is far easier with the help of new age technology. Our new infographic explores how different raising a child is today – from fancy baby strollers to modern day science that allows you to choose your baby’s sex, the possibilities are fascinating and sometimes scary.

More Info on the Baby Jogger City Mini 2012!

The Redesigned City Mini Stroller is Coming for 2012!!

Moms are crazy about the city mini stroller. Well if you loved it in 2011 your going to love it even more in 2012!
First lets talk about fashion! (Since for me that is most important!). The city mini will be available in a new hot blue color. Similar to the cole color of the Uppababy vista. The 2012 city mini in blue is absolutely gorgeous! Saw it at the show and its really hot. Secondly, The sand city mini will now be mainly sand and just accented with stone. A bit darker a more practical!

The double city mini will only be available in Black, Crimson (red), Green. No more purple 
Ok, now that we got fashion covered, lets move on to function!
Basket changes! Finally! The u-shaped bar in the rear of the stroller gives you easier access to the under seat basket. Another great feature for 2012 is the automatic latch. When folding the stroller it automatically locks.

Now pricing changes….I wish I could say there is none…. But there is! The new 2012 model retails for $250 for the single stroller and $450 for the double.
All strollers are available for pre-order and will be shipping Feb 2012.

Bugaboo has just introduced their newest addition to their gorgeous footmuff collection – the Bugaboo Universal Footmuff in Denim! This new product comes just in time for the winter and we’ve already gotten loads of calls from interested people all around the country, asking us when the footmuff will be released. Our rep at Bugaboo tells us that by the end of the month, we will have the footmuff in our hands! Like their Bugaboo Cameleon in Denim, the fabric will be well-made, breathable, and very hot looking.

I am looking forward to using one of these myself! Stay tuned for more details.