July 22 2012

Heather’s Must-Haves {for baby}

Upper West Side Modern Mom {to be}, Heather Bessinger gives MoPa her “Top Registry Picks.” We love her effortless collection that easily sums up playful, yet sophisticated design.

Aden + Anais “bamboo muslin collection”: These swaddles work overtime. Use them for swaddling, burp cloths, sun shields, nursing scarf, etc. They are small and don’t take up too much space in a bag or a drawer (unlike many other baby blankets that seem to pile up). Plus, their designs are beautiful!

Carousel Designs: I was not really feeling all the available crib bedding, and the cute stuff was really expensive. I love this website because you can customize bedding. Also, the best part about this site is that it sells the exact same fabric it uses to make the bedding. Therefore, if you are super crafty you can just order the fabric and make it yourself (this is how I made the bed skirt).

Macrolite Toro Stroller: Although I haven’t put this stroller to use, I am obsessed with the practicality of it. The small wheels are wider in the front than the large rubber wheels in the back. This design feature allows for the stroller to stand on its own when collapsed. The stroller also does not take up a lot of space and grows with the baby.

Boon Naked Collapsible Baby Bathtub: I love this for the obvious reasons. It hangs up nicely in the bathroom and is pleasing on the eye.

3 Sprouts Kangaroo Storage Box: These boxes come in different colors and with different animals. Storage is really important in small spaces and with these boxes everything has its place without looking cluttered. Using multiple boxes ups the design factor in a nursery.

Mommy Bonus!

MARC by Marc Jacobs Pretty Eliza Baby Bag, Gray: I love a great bag and this bag is perfect. It is washable, but also a classic and easy to use. I love style and fashion and believe that just because you are a Mommy does not mean you need to compromise your person style. This bag helps me hang onto my identity as a fashionista!