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Trendtotting: Maclarens Get Fancy

babysugar — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 11:00:43 -0700

Almost anything can be upgraded for a price. Born in 1965, Maclaren is one of the oldest and respected brands in the stroller land. Celebs like Michelle Williams, Dave Grohl, and Melania Trump all chose the British-based buggies to tote their loved ones. While some opt for the less-expensive versions available at Toys 'R' Us, others pay a pretty penny for labeled versions.

Melania Trump pushes Baron in a pimped-out leather Maclaren ($3,800) and Geri Halliwell gives Bluebell a ride in the posh "Life Is a Bed of Roses," especially created by fashion designer Lulu Guinness. Lacoste, Burberry, Kate Spade, and others have also added their name to the list of specialty makers. When people are easily spending $900 on competitive brands like Bugaboo and Orbit Baby, the $300 Kate Spade buggy starts to look doable.

Maclaren Lacoste 2008 Ryder Stroller ($400)	Maclaren Kate Spade ($300)
Maclaren Burberry Stroller ($690)	Maclaren Lulu Guinness Stroller Life's A Bed Of Roses ($300)
Maclaren 4 Seasons Stroller ($425)	Maclaren Shanghai Tang Quest ($326)	Maclaren I Love Lulu Guinness Baby Stroller ($300)

Self-Heating Bottle by Liamo: Kid Friendly or Are You Kidding?

babysugar — Thu, 14 May 2009 08:00:36 -0700

I know many a baby that suffers from Goldilocks syndrome - the milk is too cold or too hot. Mamas out running errands or flying in the sky may appreciate the ingenuity of the Iiamo self-heating bottle. Lucky for us, creator Karim Rashid, who has also designed for Prada, Audi, Sony, and Lacoste, brought his vision to parenthood.

Mommies begging for cups of warm water or hunting for a microwave can relax. Free of BPA, PVC, lead and phthalates, the sleek Iiamo bottle self heats contents to body temperature in about four minutes with a self-contained organic heating cartridge made of salt and water. The $38 price includes one six-ounce bottle, one nipple, and a single heating cartridge. So tell your babe the treat's going to be juuuuust right.

Heirloom Shower: Pick Up Some Celeb Hand-Me-Downs

LilSugar — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 12:00:05 -0700

No one ever said a hand-me-down had to come from your cousin, sister or friend. As we celebrate an heirloom fete for babe, consider showering the mama-to-be with some of your favorite celeb's gently used baby gear.

Last year, 76 percent of lilsugar readers voted Nicole Richie their favorite new mama, and now the expectant starlet has teamed up with handmedowns.com to raise money for the Richie-Madden Foundation. Richie is auctioning off some of the items lil Harlow's been sporting around town, including her Maclaren Special Edition Lacoste stroller, a pair of Minnetonka moccasins, a Gymboree romper and Stride Rite Mary Janes. But, like any good auction you have to hurry, bids will only be accepted until April 17th.

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Trendtotting: Michael and Joaquin Consuelos

LilSugar — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 13:39:15 -0700

It was double the reptiles, double the fun for the Consuelos brothers. Michael, 11, and Joaquin, 5, were out shopping for fancy school supplies in SoHo with their mama, Kelly Ripa. The duo sported classic Lacoste polos, cargos, and colorful Crocs while visiting the Scholastic and MOMA Design Stores. To get a casual look in similar Consuelos brothers style, check out the options below.

Veggies Little Kid/Big Kid Glow Jr Slip-on - $24.95	Crocs boys "axle" - $44.99
Hough Peak - $39.50	The Farleigh Short - $54.00
Mission Bay Boys Printed Cargo Short - $28.00	Lacoste Little Boy's Classic Pique Polo - $55.00
Lacoste Little Boy's Pique Polo - $45.00	Lacoste Little Boy's Cargo Pants - $98.00

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