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Rockin' Cradles: 8 Modern Bassinets

Kate Stahl — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 05:15:07 PST

If your newborn came home from the hospital and went directly into a crib happily, you're one of the lucky - or brave - ones. For most new parents, it's not that easy to get your wee one into a big crib out of mama's sight line. For many, the perfect compromise between co-sleeping and a full-size crib in the nursery is a bassinet you can fit in your own bedroom for those first few (or, if you're like me, almost six) months of your baby's life. Last month, Stokke introduced the new sleek looking Bounce 'n' Sleep, which transitions from a bouncer to a bed, but the options don't stop there. If you want to keep your bedroom's cool factor up during your baby's short stay, pick up one of the following modern bassinets, sweet enough for baby and stylish enough for you.

Celebaby Cribs: 10 Drool-Worthy Cribs For Celebrity Babies

LilSugar — Wed, 10 Aug 2011 09:16:49 PDT

Celebrities spare no expense when it comes to their tots - or their nurseries. From traditional to modern to custom made, we've rounded up 10 of our favorite drool-worthy cribs chosen by celebs for their little ones. Check them out!

Six Baby Items That Grow With Your Child

LilSugar — Sun, 16 Aug 2009 06:00:00 PDT

See how far you can stretch that dollar. New parents spend a lot of dough on products that are typically designed to last a matter of months. Some manufacturers are aware of the frustration parents feel when their lil ones outgrow the crib, high chair, or swing that they spent their hard-earned money on, and are designing items that evolve as the children grow. From infant recliners that convert into high chairs to changing tables that turn into homework desks, check out six items that will stay in your home for more than one year and can be used for multiple children.

Dine Like the Rich and Famous in a Tripp Trapp

babysugar — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 06:00:50 PDT

Getting a reservation at Nobu or the Waverly Inn may leave mainstream mamas dining at local eateries, but there's hardly a velvet rope when it comes to a child's dining spot. Even Alexander Schreiber seems to eat like the rest of our tots - in a high chair.

Sure his seating may be on the nicer side, but it's not gold plated or bedazzled with diamonds. Instead, his glamorous mama Naomi Watts picked up a Stokke Tripp Trapp for his eating pleasure. Having seen the chair in action, it's a pretty nifty contraption - the adjustable height and footrest allow a child to grow with it. Unlike many other high chairs, the Tripp Trapp lacks the bulky plastic parts, making it eye candy instead of an eye sore, especially when pulling it up to your dining room table.

Stokke Tripp Trapp ($250)	Stokke Tripp Trapp ($250)
Stokke Tripp Trapp ($250)	Stokke Tripp Trapp ($250)
Stokke Tripp Trapp ($250)	Stokke Tripp Trapp ($250)

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Strollin': Stokke Xplory

babysugar — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 06:00:00 PDT

If Jane Jetson was your role model growing up, the Stokke Xplory ($1200) may be for you. Though the Orbit Baby title probably suits the space lady better, the Xplory is a suitable choice for the futuristic fashionista.

The innovative design allows parents to push their tots at a higher level via telescoping capabilities, or lower depending on preference, making it less of a back bender for the pusher and a better view for the babe. And, common to many other brands, the Xplory allows for forward or rear-facing positioning.

To learn more about the Stokke Xplory,

read more. Like other travel system strollers, the Stokke Xplory offers a bassinet feature so newborns can snooze on the go. As babies outgrow the bassinet, parents can trade up to the reclining seated position that is height adjustable. In addition to the seats being height adjustable, the footrest can also be tailored to the child's liking and the handlebar to the parent's. The pros of the Stokke Xplory are the sleek design, the bassinet feature, and the raised placement. The basket on the base of the frame is fantastic for storage and adds additional stability to the elevated buggy. The height of the patented four-wheeled wonder gives many parents reason enough to not buy a high chair as the stroller itself can be wheeled up to the table and locked for stationary dining. However, there are some cons to the Xplory, too. Number one -the price is quite steep at $1200. Number two - it doesn't have the life expectancy that many of its competitors do. Most travel system strollers last through four-years-old or 60 pounds where a child will outgrow a Stokke at three-years-of-age or 45 pounds. Last - I'd personally worry a bit about tipping the stroller if I added too much weight to the handle or not enough to the basket. The Xplory easily folds in half (with the seat in place) making it simple to stow away. Like many others, your arms will get a workout as the compact system weighs 23 pounds. The adapter for the Peg Perego Primo Viaggio SIP and Grace Snugride are both available to make the car seats compatible with the stroller frame. The splashy pushchair is available in six basic colors - black, cream, olive, orange, turquoise and red. We will be finishing off our mini season of original stroller reviews with a special giveaway in October. Stay tuned for more details.

Lil Links: Martha Stewart Is a Stokke-Pushing Grandma

LilSugar — Tue, 02 Aug 2011 00:15:00 PDT

Martha Stewart's a stroller-pushing kind of grandmother - Celebrity Baby Scoop
5 too cool for school lunchboxes - The Stir
A mom's guide to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit - Parenting
Learning from inside the womb - Babble
Lauryn Hill sings on stage one week after having a baby - Celebrity Baby Blog
When pregnancy is painful - FitPregnancy
Answers to embarrassing baby-making questions - The Bump
Crying it out from mom's point of view - Momformation
Michele Duggar's tips for feeding hungry tots on the road? - TLC
Super Cool Boxcycles put the whole family on wheels - Child Mode