Baby Gear for the New Year!

Today marks the end of 2008 and I thought it was an opportune time to have an end-of-year wrap up of my favorite modern baby products that I feel would add fun and style to any nursery. Feel free to browse through the collection and add any additional noteworthy products that made your list in 2008. Happy New Year!

Modern Printed Children’s Clothing

When it comes to playtime, children want to be dressed in comfortable clothing that allows them to climb, crawl, dance, skip, hop, and take part in whatever else they like to do around the house to their little heart’s content. The perfect collection of cozy kids’ clothing lies within the site entitled Nonchalant Mom where bright, bold colors and fun prints come together beautifully. Inspired by retro clothing designs in the 70s called Plastisock, this fun assortment of children’s clothing will have your child looking stylish and feeling great!

Adorn Your Nursery with Modern Wall Art

Staying up to date on the trends in the modern design world can be a challenging task but there is one design that definitely never goes out of style: personalized décor! When stylizing a room, we always want to be sure that our personal taste shines through and a great way to do that is by pairing a monogram or name with a unique, modern print.

Name Your Design is an adorable website that sells beautifully crafted wall art canvases that are perfect for adding a little extra charm to your children’s nursery. Sisters Stacy Amoo-Mensah and Brooke Daros created this fantastic site soon after each gave birth to their third child and felt the need to personalize their children’s special room. Name Your Design has an exceptional selection of canvas templates to choose from, making it easy for you to pick out a high-quality wall art design that is sure to go with any existing nursery. Each piece of artwork is easy to hang on any wall of your choice and the personalized printed name or birth date information is a lovely addition. As stated on Stacy and Brooke's site, these canvases add a little “flavor” to your baby’s modern nursery!

Born Modern Baby Giveaway Results!

First, let me thank everyone for entering Born Modern Baby's Laugh & Learn Giveaway. As mentioned in the blog's first giveaway, this is just the beginning of a series of fabulous contests. There are many more items to win for your modern baby lifestyle!

Now for the winner. Congratulations to 'TrainingToTri'! You are the lucky winner of the Laugh & Learn 4-disc DVD set which includes 'Laugh and Learn About Breastfeeding', 'Laugh and Learn About Childbirth', and 'Laugh and Learn About Newborn Baby Care'. Hope you enjoy this wonderful set!

Dressing Your Children in Festive Holiday Clothing

The month of December always seems to fly by. I don’t know whether it’s because the countdown to Christmas starts earlier every year, holiday parties are popping up every weekend, or a combination of both! As the December soirees begin to come to a close, it’s time to focus on the reason behind these celebrations: Christmas! I found a few key items that are popular this festive season – party dresses for girls and bowties for boys. Be sure to snap a few shots this Christmas season of your little ones looking their best with these adorable children’s holiday items from Etsy.

Modern Holiday Gifts for Kids

New York’s Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) is one of my favorite sites to visit for creative inspiration and I wanted to highlight a special section that may be of interest to Born Modern Baby readers. If you haven’t visited their online store, make sure to put it on your to-do list in the near future! MoMA’s fabulous collection of modern children’s toys is quite extensive and you’re sure to find a wonderful item to add to your kids’ toy collection this holiday season.

A few items on the museum’s online store represent an impressive MoMA exhibition which you can visit from that particular product page. Here, you can learn all about the inspiration behind the product. Think of it as taking a piece of a MoMA exhibit home with you! For example, the Spectrum Mobile is a product selected in the online store that is meant to coincide with the ‘Color Chart: Reinventing Color, 1950 to Today’ exhibit.

Spectrum Mobile $20

Zolo A Go-Go $36
Contemporary Dollhouse $130 (furniture & dolls not included)

Double Rainbow Maker $35

Chair Game $20
Animal Alphabet Wooden Puzzle $48

Trendy Maternity Tunics and Ts – 10% Off

Is there a mother-to-be on your shopping list this year or better yet, are you the mother-to-be and need to give family and friends some gift ideas for yourself? In case you have all of your baby essentials taken care of like a modern crib, nursery décor, and changing table, why not think about a trendy gift for yourself that will make your pregnancy a little more fun and comfortable? Spunky Sprout, a fantastic source for all of your baby needs is offering a special 10% off coupon code throughout their entire collection. One item I wanted to feature was the Spunky Mama clothing collection filled with soft, comfortable maternity tops that will keep you looking hip and trendy.

With any Spunky Sprout purchase, use the code bornmodern10 to receive 10% off. Offer expires 12/24/2008.

Modern Birth Announcement Cards

Some children are just born modern so why not start off their beautiful life with a modern announcement to friends and family? Tiny Prints is a fantastic site filled with a variety of different cards to choose from with a fun and fresh modern theme. Choose from photo or non-photo prints to go with your colorful motif. They even have a fun collection of holiday inspired cards for Christmas and New Years babies!

Born Modern Baby Giveaway: Laugh & Learn

Whether this is your first time expecting or you know of a new parent in your life, this 4-disc DVD set will be a great addition to any new parent’s holiday. Sheri Bayles, founder of Laugh and Learn, has put together a wonderful resource for new couples to tap into when they’re expecting their first child. As described in New York Magazine, Sheri is known as the 'Childbirth Coach to the Stars' and has incorporated both her experience as a mom and a nurse as well as her expertise in the medical and childbirth education industries into this 4-disc set. Bringing a new life into the world raises a handful of questions and it’s important to educate ourselves as much as we can on what to expect when our role transforms from 'pregnant' to 'mother'. Take part in Sheri's instructional guide on giving birth, feeding, and raising your baby in a healthy and safe way in the privacy of your own home.

For December’s giveaway, Born Modern Baby is offering Laugh and Learn's DVD set which features ‘Laugh and Learn About Childbirth’, ‘Laugh and Learn About Breastfeeding’, and ‘Laugh and Learn About Newborn Care’. To enter, you simply have to become a 'Follower' of this blog for your chance to win this FREE DVD set, originally a $100 value! You can find this section in the left hand column under the Tip of the Week. Already a Follower? You're automatically entered!

Giveaway results will be announced on Friday, December 19th.

Holiday Kids Guide: Modern, Plush Toys

A child’s imagination can keep any group of kids busy for the day – especially when the toys are fun, unique, and full of character! While browsing through my favorite baby product sites, I came across feelgood designs, an innovative company focusing on providing the comfort and creativity children deserve in their everyday toys. In their first line, PLAY+SOFT, offers over 250 creative shapes that will keep your children busy in their make-believe worlds. Choose from seating options in the shape of yellow lightning bolts or sea green and aqua spheres your kids can climb in and out of while rolling across the floor. In addition to being extremely soft, each vibrant shape is made from feelgood design’s patented eco-friendly material, ecosoftx®. The pictures speak for themselves – the kids look like they’re having a great time!





Via Cool Mom Picks

Designer Diaper Bags Sale

Looking to find the perfect gift for a hip and trendy parent for the holidays? As put together as these modern parents may seem to you, don’t be fooled. They can never be too organized which is why a designer diaper bag is one of the best gifts to give this holiday season.

Amy Michelle is a fabulous line of baby diaper bags that provides a spacious interior, ample storage space, and a fashionable exterior. Choose from a variety of bag designs from diaper bag totes to over-the-shoulder messenger bags based on personal style and comfort.

There’s even better news: the entire Amy Michelle collection is 20% off on Diaper Bag Boutique now through December 31st!

Featured Baby Blog: BabyLuxe {daily}

While we venture out on a shopping trip, it’s very easy to distinguish what it is we need and what it is we want. It’s perfectly normal to splurge every now and then when a special occasion is right around the corner or if we feel like standing out with a unique boutique ensemble. If we want to splurge on ourselves, why not do the same for our children? BabyLuxe {daily} seems to think so!

The four mom bloggers of BabyLuxe {daily} are dedicated to bringing you the very best in luxury labels that are perfect for the little ones in your life. Sure, basic cotton T’s and sporty baby sneakers are great to use on a daily basis but try to implement a few, fun and unique items to your baby’s wardrobe to mix it up a bit. A little stylish splurge here and there never hurts!

Fashionable Baby Boy Clothing

A few posts on Born Modern Baby have been dedicated to cute, girly outfits that are perfect for the princess in your life. Now’s the time to direct the attention onto boys and what makes them look adorable throughout the day! While searching through a few of the blogs I follow, I came across an amazing clothing collection from Babysusu designed by Susu Nguyen. In her children’s line, Susu focuses on mixing the classic designs of years past with a hint of modern flair to make your little boy’s style elegant and playful at the same time. For example, the unique mixture of tweed pants and graphic Ts create an individual style that will make your kids claim their luxurious style in no time!


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Holiday Baby Shopping on Cyber Monday

This year I decided to not partake in Black Friday festivities and I don’t regret it one bit. I’m an online gal and I just don’t understand why I should be driving with gritted teeth and white-knuckled hands through death trap parking lots just to grab a few sale items when I can look forward to Cyber Monday. Red ticket items are just as enticing on your computer screen as they are in person! Plus, you can stay in your pajamas with your morning coffee made just the way you like it while browsing through as many stores as your internet browser will allow.
Today is a great excuse to order all of those goodies you want to surprise your children with this holiday season. A few top items I’ve noticed on some shopping lists are:

- Baby Cribs: The green trend continues to run through the end of 2008 and into 2009. Eco-friendly cribs are the way to go when furnishing your baby’s nursery this year. Not only do they offer safety and comfort to your child but you can be rest assured that you’re playing a part in the safety of the environment.

Oeuf - Sparrow Crib $690


- Nursery Décor: Modern canvas wall decals and prints are a great way to enliven your children’s playroom or nursery. Also, try looking into modern wallpaper decals that come in the shape of safari animals, flowers, and more. Interactive wall decals are a great alternative to the hassle of sponge painting a room.

Chalkboard Animal Wall Decals $56


- Baby Mobiles: Hang a beautiful mobile over your baby’s crib to help them fall asleep for afternoon naps and nighttime sleep. A modern mobile will add design to any modern nursery while playing soft music your children can listen to as they drift off to dreamland.

Sweet Potato by Glenna Jean Musical Mobile $40