Emme reports on Baby Celebration LA!
For a fun-filled Saturday afternoon, Emme, Nana and I took a trip to Downtown Los Angeles for the 2008 Baby Celebration L.A. event! Hundreds of vendors and organizations manned booths selling fun new baby products and services to new and expectant moms and dads in the Los Angeles area. Emme had a "ball" in the Gymboree Play & Music play area--she recognized all the toys from her weekly classes and didn't want to leave:( And, Mama and Nana had a ball checking out all the innovative new baby products and making a couple of purchases! I've decided to list a five show highlights, since there are too many wonderful products and services to list them all. Some will also be featured in future in-depth product reviews and GIVEAWAYS--yay!
1) CoverPlayard.com has created adorable patterned slipcovers as a cure for outdated and unsightly pack and play type playards. They are made to fit the standard playard of this kind and are a great solution for what to do with the old playard that is perfectly good, but not-so-cute for your new baby! I picked up an adorable multi-colored striped version for Emme's Graco Pack 'n Play that will coordinate with her other toy storage and her red Pottery Barn Kids My First Table & Chairs set.
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Mobywrap Baby Carrier is something I have been interested in a for a long time but was afraid to purchase without trying it out. Well, the ladies at Mobywrap "wrapped" Emme and I in a their new ivory Organic Mobywrap and I fell in love. Emme immediately laid her head on my chest and relaxed! My 24 lb bundle of love was practically weightless as I walked around in the Mobywrap! With many color and style options, you are sure. I picked up the Chocolate Brown for myself! Now, I still feel like I need my handy-dandy pouch slings for speed and convenience in babywearing, but the Mobywrap will be a great option at home and for longer babywearing outings, such as the farmer's market, walks on the beach and short hikes (we'll leave that one for Daddy to do the babywearing on his back!).
3) Tasty Baby Fresh & Organic Baby Food had a tasting table and Emme was very pleased to partake in
the Bangos, Pear and Peach purees! We recently discovered Tasty Baby at Whole Foods and purchased every flavor available there. Emme's favorite is the peach and this is the only brand I have found so far of fresh/frozen & organic baby food that has a peach and a mango option. Emme is a picky eater and Tasty Baby definitely meets the demands of her tiny palette!
I also just found awesome baby carriers at little HOUSE boutique in Santa Monica. They're mostly bedding, but you should definitely check them out!
Posted by: stacy | July 01, 2008 at 10:34 AM
Oh and I meant to add their website www.houseinc.com
Posted by: | July 01, 2008 at 10:34 AM
Oh my Gosh! I went to House in Santa Monica yesterday, and found out that they are having a sale this weekend and EVERYTHING in the store is 20% off!!!
If you're in the area, it's on Montana Ave.
Posted by: Stacy | July 03, 2008 at 11:21 AM