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Toy Box: The Swing Set of Dreams

babysugar — Thu, 08 May 2008 04:00:45 PDT

I was flipping through a magazine recently and flipped out when I saw this fabulous swing set.

Made by CedarWorks, a 27-year-old company based in Rockport, Maine, the set is made from 100 percent northern white cedar, which is known to be splinter-free. To see its only drawback,

read more. The swank set is part of the company’s Serendipity Series and includes gazebo-like play stations, multiple slides, a variety of swings, a sky bridge, a steering wheel, a spyglass, a rope ladder, and whimsically cut-out walls and roofs. The only downside is the price - a whopping $21,850! It's nice to fantasize. Maybe I'll buy it if I win the lottery. If money were no object, would you invest in this lux item for your lil ones?

Oscar Looks for Lil Ones

babysugar — Sat, 23 Feb 2008 06:00:42 PST

I can't afford any of the clothes the stars sport on the Oscars' red carpet, but a girl can dream. I also imagine what my lil one might wear. These threads are suited for the likes of Suri Cruise and Cruz Beckham.

Lil Links: Your Kids' Most-Wanted Holiday Gift May Be the Same as Yours!

LilSugar — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 05:32:42 PST

The year's most-wanted holiday gift - Momformation
The many benefits of amniotic fluid - FitPregnancy
Best toys for tots with special needs - Love That Max
10 things not to say to a new mom - The Stir
Tori Spelling shows off Hattie's posh nursery - Celebrity Baby Scoop
Kids get crafty with this beginning knitting kit - Celebrity Baby Blog
Mom's Christmas survival guide - Parenting
How to keep sex fun while trying to make a baby - The Bump
Restaurant apologizes for charging $5 baby tax - Yahoo! Shine

Ooh La La: Parisian Kids Line Pearls & Popcorn Debuts in US

LilSugar — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 11:13:27 PST

Paris has been considered the fashion bastion of the world since black was the new black, with Parisians setting the style standard for the rest of us. It's not just the parents who are impeccably attired. French tots up the style ante as well, and with the debut of Pearls & Popcorn earlier this month, US tots will be dressed just as well as their posh Parisian peers. Debuting exclusively at Bloomingdale's, the collection features expertly tailored basics - think cardigans and slim-fitting pants in mostly solid colors - dressed up with exquisite details. The collection manages to stay on trend - stripes, lots of gray, and denim - without looking trendy. Other than the chic silhouettes, one of the sweetest elements of these clothes is the price: nothing costs over $60!

Click through for 10 of their sweetest looks.

Side note: the clothes are absolutely adorable, but what's up with the creepy dancing babies on pearlsandpopcorn.com?

How Did These Celeb Moms Give Birth?

Rebecca M Gruber — Fri, 27 May 2011 10:31:35 PDT

Too posh to push or water, water everywhere? Expectant mamas have plenty to think about when planning for their lil one's arrival, most importantly how they plan to deliver. While some hope to welcome their tot at home, others try to schedule a hospital delivery down to the exact minute. Alicia Silverstone recently shared her thoughts on her preferred birthing method, and other celebs have as well. Take this quiz to see if you know how Tinseltown's moms brought their tots into the world.

Question 1 of 10

Which mama-to-be is practicing for a hypnotic birth when she goes into labor?

Lil Links: Old Navy's Getting in the Gay Pride Spirit (in Kids' Sizes Too)!

LilSugar — Fri, 27 May 2011 00:15:21 PDT

Old Navy is showing its support for gay pride, and you can too! - The Stir
Post baby weight gain may be indicative of future gestational diabetes - Health
No baby yet for Pink! - Celebrity Baby Blog
Rosie Pope discusses her outlandish clients - Celebrity Baby Scoop
Are wealthier women too posh to push? - Momformation
Pregnancy-safe Summer beauty buys - FitPregnancy
Mom-tested strategies for disciplining a toddler - Parenting
The no-panic guide to becoming a parent - The Bump
10 ways to cut heartburn during pregnancy - Babble
5 things to know before buying your tot sunscreen - Yahoo! Shine
Who writes the thank you notes in your house? - HerSay

"Twee-sine" Gourmet Menus For Kids: Kid-Friendly or Are You Kidding?

Rebecca M Gruber — Mon, 11 Apr 2011 13:31:47 PDT

Move over chicken fingers and grilled cheese! In an era where parents take their tots everywhere with them, it appears that five-star, Michelin-rated restaurants aren't off limits. According to the New York Post, some of New York City's most posh dining establishments are experiencing an influx of younger diners and they aren't altering their menus for them. As these young gourmands' parents tote their offspring out to dinner, they hope to introduce them to a world beyond the children's menu – including $25 black cod with miso and $33 crispy beef.

Though some restaurateurs have called for the removal of kids menus altogether, 63 percent of LilSugar readers said they specifically seek out eateries with kid-friendly options. One New York chef thinks these petite gourmands are all talk though, saying, "The only food I ever see children enjoy at any of my restaurants are the pizzas at Pulino’s. That’s all children ever want to eat. Anyone who says anything else is lying."

What do you think?

Victoria Beckham Is Inspired by Traditional French Kids' Clothes

Rebecca M Gruber — Wed, 06 Jul 2011 13:45:48 PDT

If style-conscious parents were anxiously awaiting the debut of Rachel Zoe's tot to see what trends the stylist would set for lil boys, than lil girls' moms are waiting on eggshells for the birth of Victoria Beckham's daughter this week. The mom of three boys has made it abundantly clear that she's been waiting to have a lil girl of her own, and now she's dropping hints about how she'll dress the tot. Don't expect baby Beckham to be decked out in trendy designer duds unless they have a classic feel. The former Posh Spice told WWD, "I love the French clothes for little girls. I like little girls to look like little girls."

For other mamas who hope to forgo logo, character, and phrase-splashed clothes, here's a look at 10 traditional children's clothing designers that will have your lil one looking like she fits right in with other Left Bank tots.

Should Elective C-Sections Be Covered by Insurance?

Rebecca M Gruber — Tue, 28 Jun 2011 10:01:11 PDT

Too posh to push? The phrase, which was coined after Victoria Beckham supposedly asked for a C-section to deliver her first baby, Brooklyn, 12 years ago, has come to represent a whole group of women who choose to forgo traditional childbirth in favor of the surgical method. Though home births are on the rise and celeb mamas are leading the charge, one-third of American tots enter the world via Cesarean section.

As the former Posh Spice prepares for her fourth C-section this weekend, many are questioning the elective C-section procedure. The surgery can cost several thousand dollars more than a natural birth, leading some to suggest that the additional expense shouldn't be covered by insurance unless a doctor deems it medically necessary. What do you think?