I agree that this could definitely work... black and whites are the most striking things visually for a wee'un when they can't see so well in the beginning. I really like it.

we didn't use a bumper... i was nervous about him getting trapped because he really rolls around a lot. we used the breathable mesh thingie and i DID love it (altho it was tough finding the green ...

these suggestions are all great, altho I would personally have no problem w/someone telling my 19 month old NO if he were touching something or doing something in their house that they would prefer...

diaper genies... useless, i cant even GIVE ours away. i can't imagine what i thought i needed that for.

what a good idea peliconlina!

this is adorable... i'm going to do this for a shower I'm planning!!!

that was my first thought & concern... the chippy paint LOOKS great... but in the grand scheme of things... w/little hands and mouths ALL OVER EVERYTHING... i'd need to sand edges & paint (w/non to...

it's a gorgeous chair... and you can purchase a harness (travel chair is the kind we have i think we got it at onestepahead or leapsandbounds) if you're not handy w/sewing and cant do a harness on ...

love love LOVE H & M... wonder what stores will be carrying them.

yeah that really is a great rug.

I don't think it's a weird question, but I also dont think that any of your jewish friends are going to be offended by a card that says merry christmas.... You could also print up some (blue) Happy...

as hideous as they may be.... when the baby will sit & be rocked for upwards of a 1/2 hour to an hour... (or fall asleep for even longer) it really could be a big huge monstrosity of hideousness & ...

i agree w/the ergo carrier... get one on ebay if you dont mind used because they arent cheap. we had a boppy pillow & yup... didnt use it for breastfeeding but he was in it ALL the ti...

i think for infants.... those in the car seat stage, I might agree w/this. but now (he's a year)... or even from 6/7 months on... he wants to see EVERYTHING that's going on around him... it may de...

i knit and also LOVE this... but a project of this size (even if it's the small one) is a little daunting.... i didn't even knit my OWN little guy a blanket (i think i was a lil superstitious about...

j folkmann you just cracked me up... sthat story is not just a winner w/the nurses weilding needleNOSE tweezers.

i absolutely SWEAR by calendula oil.... weleda or badger brand are great (and organic) and i firmly believe they are the reason why he's never (knock wood) had a diaper rash. we have weleda diaper...

I also would like to second or third (or just reiterate) that we've not used the "crib sets" (and we've got two), no comforter and no bumper (was concerned about using them & he's never really knoc...

i'm pretty sure i dont like this room AT ALL... there's nothing visual for a little baby's eyes to focus on... it's light and airy, dreamy even... but nothing childlike or fun. nothing warm or pla...

i cant believe i cant VOTE FOR THIS.... this is absolutely my favorite. thank you for sharing all of your sources as well. those curtains kick @ss (and i think i'm getting that rocker it doesnt b...