It’s the most wonderful time of the year… New York Fashion Week! I can’t wait to see what the next big thing will be. At least I can rest assured that regardless of the latest trend, my Huggies Little Movers diapers will pair nicely with it. This year, designers are getting hip to the fact that babies appreciate fine threads and are creating some pretty fabulous duds for the wee ones! Now, do you think they’ll mind if I park my stroller in the front row?
(via Parent Dish)
- Tutu Couture, Fashion
Stay Warm This Fall With These Fashionable Sweaters:
My fall style is all about being cozy and comfy. Few things fulfill those requirements like my Huggies Little Movers diapers, but these precious sweaters and accessories could easily fit the bill.
(via People)
- Tutu Couture, Fashion
This week, Sam, baby daughter of Jonna over at Jonniker, gives us her thoughts on this recent article discussing whether or not babies dig classical music. Let’s see what she has to say!
Hey-yo! Sam here. Listen, I don’t know know who wrote this study, or what kind of snobbypants academic nerdfest came up with this hypothesis, but I’ll tell you: Classical music bores me to tears. No, that’s not a metaphor. I’ve been known to break out in full sobs because my mom decided that Chopin was supposed to be soothing. Soothing! AS IF. I just keep picturing all of my friends in tiny tuxedoes, heading out to the opera, and I want to punch them all directly in the face.
Classical music! It brings on tears AND rage!
The thing is, I really dig music. I can move my tushie to almost anything that has a beat, and believe me, I do. (And rather well, if I say so myself.) But classical doesn’t do it for me, and neither does the crap my mom blares through that giant music machine at home. My dad says her music sounds like a bunch of screeching crows on opiates, and I’m not sure what that means, but it doesn’t sound good, so I’m going to agree.
I mean, how could they forget Laurie Berkner? “Pig On Her Head” is a classic jam right there. And have you guys heard the beats that DJ Lance Rock, well, rocks on Yo Gabba Gabba? That’s my scene. Hip, fly and fresh, with a bass line I can really sink my knees down into and get my butt wagging the way it’s supposed to. That guy’s a trip, too, and one heck of a dancer. Have you seen his rendition of “The Eagle Has Landed”? It involves a lot of arm wiggling, and it’s pretty cool. I’m good at it, too, but I’m no DJ Lance. There is only one, after all.
(via Parent Dish)
Have you read this article about salmon flavored baby food? While it’s definitely a far cry from chicken and noodles, we decided to get another baby’s perspective on the story. We had Lucy, baby daughter of Emily of Not That You Asked…, give us her thoughts on this intriguing new flavor trend in baby food.
So now don’t get me wrong – I’d most certainly like to grow up to be the kind of intelligent person who contributes to society in a meaningful way – but I don’t think a lack of salmon in my diet is going to be what we blame should I never become the President of the United States.
Also, you know what skeeves me out? The general mixing of baby food purees. Some things don’t GO TOGETHER, you know? Vegetables should be mixed with vegetables and fruit should be mixed with fruit and those crazy people who mix GREEN BEANS with PEARS should be… well, they should be made to eat it themselves! And so I’m probably not the best candidate for pureed SALMON BONES. I’m just saying.
But then again, perhaps if we can make it past the fact that we’re dealing with A) elderly fish (did the article call them “soft”? eeeeew) and B) their CHOPPED UP BONES, the whole cream cheese dip option sounds like a mighty fine idea. I am certainly not a baby who turns down delicious, creamy, gummable dips. (I can also down a bowl of ketchup with just one French fry, you know.)
But in my humble opinion, I’ll take my chances on real salmon, as long as you put some sort of fantastic sauce on top. Sauce that looks like dip. Or frankly, I think ketchup will work even better.
(via Cafe Mom)
Being a baby is a pretty sweet gig— so sweet, in fact, that this article highlights 24 of the best perks that come along with being a baby. However, as the old saying goes, the grass is always greener on the other side. Here’s Alessia, baby daughter of Jim of Busy Dad Blog, giving us her take on the things she can’t wait to grow up and do!
Oh parents… I know my daily routine of “eat, sleep, poop” sounds like something from your wildest vacation dreams; and I will never take that away from you. It’s pretty awesome, I’ll admit. But for every free chauffeured ride I get to take in the car, there are all the times I gotta sit and watch dad indulge in hot wings while I curse not having the teeth or intestinal fortitude to do the same. Looking at an inflatable Corona bottle swaying to the breeze of a ceiling fan for 90 minutes is overrated, just so you know.
To be fair, this article does expose the awesome side of being a baby. Especially the fact that I can do no wrong. I poop, you love. I cry, you love. I puke on your shoulder, you love. Wait - ” #$%^## ” means “I love you, you are soooo cute,” right? I’ll assume yes.
But let’s be fair. There are also things that I would pay a million dollars (of your money, of course) or hit fast forward to be able to do right now. Being a cute, adorable baby isn’t all fun and games, you know. Examples?
- Ice cream and bacon. I can’t have them. Curse you, grown-ups! Or invent bacon-flavored formula. Why do you think I cry at 4am?
- I can’t spell yet. Which means I can’t be on Twitter. Oh, the things I could say. And the followers I’d have.
- Yes, I can poop anytime and anywhere I want. But guess what? I have to carry it with me until you finish watching that episode of The Office.
- Lullabies… ok, I get it. They relax me and help me fall asleep. But seriously, there’s only so much glockenspiel a girl can take. For once, I’d like to rock out to something I can crank to eleven.
I can go on and on, but I won’t belabor the point. You grown ups have it good. Now please excuse me. I have to poop. And you have to clean it up. And while you’re at it, can you walk me around the house and sing to me for 45 minutes? There is indeed balance in the Force.
(via Shine)
There are plenty of great milestones that babies reach during their first few years, but few are as awesome as learning to walk! Marlee, baby daughter of John of The DaddyYo Blog, was nice enough to give us her input on what it’s like to make the transition from crawler to walker.
Have you ever read BabySugar Diaries: The Curse of the Newly Mobile Tot? … I haven’t but that’s because I don’t know how to read yet. Daddy read it to me though. I like to sit in his lap at the computer while he reads. This time it happened to be a short article about something I know very well: Learning how to walk.
I can barely remember what it was like to start walking. It seems these days I am all over the place. So much to play with, so little time. I know that Mommy and Daddy were always very supportive in helping me learn. The lady who wrote the article sounds like she felt the same way! We try, and try, and try, and our parents feel like they are not doing enough. I’m sure it has to be frustrating (much like learning what this “no” word really means). Mommys and Daddys put a lot of effort into helping us out!
Just like this nice mommy’s little boy, I was off and going in no time! Once it starts, it doesn’t stop. We’re babies! We like to explore new territory, seek out new opportunities (like the stairs, the cabinets, the drawers in the kitchen) and just enjoy our new found mobility. I know my mommy and daddy would like to see me just sit still more too, but I don’t think I can do that anymore.
New found mobility and the ability to get farther, faster, are so wonderful, what baby can resist? To babies everywhere who are just learning how to walk, have mommy or daddy read you this article, rejoice in your new found abilities, and always remember that you can run (eventually) but mommy and daddy can run faster!
(via lilsugar)
DIY Nursery Decorating:
Creating works of art out of unexpected items is so much fun. You should have seen the masterpiece I created when I smeared baby food all over the walls. Simply breathtaking (but somehow unappreciated by my parents). This pretty butterfly collage can be personalized to match any baby’s style and it just uses things from around the house!
(via Babycenter)
- Tutu Couture, Fashion
We’re still in a giving mood over here at Highchair Critics and have another chance to win gratuity coupons for 6 months worth of Huggies Little Movers diapers.
How To Enter:
This week, check out the video documenting one busy Little Mover (found here). After watching the video, come back and comment below, telling us how Huggies Little Movers diapers help your Little One stay busy, be it dancing to some fabulous tunes, doing some speed toddling around the house, or deciding that “reorganizing” the toy box would be buckets of fun.
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Raggedy Ann Turns 95!
I have some pretty snazzy new toys, but you can’t mess with classics like Raggedy Ann, who recently turned 95. She doesn’t look a day over 5!
(via People)
- Tattle Tot, Pop Culture
My New Year’s Resolution was to dress like a French woman, and I was doing my best (ballet flats, a pretty scarf). But when I had a baby I suddenly got stumped: Diaper bags all seemed utilitarian and decidedly un-chic. What would a French woman do? Here’s what I came up with…
Clockwise from top left:
Petit Bateau baby T-shirt. Bringing a change of baby clothes is always smart, and little ones look extra cute in stripes, non?
Moop Market Bag. This big canvas bag can easily fit all your baby gear, and it has five inside pockets for keys, baby wipes and an afternoon chocolate bar. (Plus, I love that it doesn’t look like a diaper bag!)
Red lipstick for mama. I’ve found that Devious by Josie Maran is the perfect cherry red and will instantly brighten up your face (even on your sleepiest days).
These lovely Aden & Anais blankets do everything from swaddling a napping baby to wiping spit-up, and they’re great for picnics at the park.
Oeuf’s Eiffel Tower toy is tres adorable and perfect for entertaining little ones around town.
And for babies on the go: Huggies Little Movers Diapers, of course!
- Joanna, A Cup of Jo
Kid-Friendly and Affordable iPod Shuffle:
My clunky toy music box is SO 2009! I’m loving the new iPod Shuffle, which comes in an array of bright colors and won’t break the piggy bank. I can’t wait to load mine up with some sweet remixes of Twinkle Twinkle Little Star and the ABCs.
(via lilsugar)
- Bash N. Poo, Music
Most Famous Babies of All Time:
While we’d like to think that we are well on our way to taking the world by storm, supposedly there are at least 10 other babies who are more famous than we are. Instead of being jealous, we’ll just consider this our motivation to become even more well known than our predecessors.
(via Momlogic)
- Tattle Tot, Pop Culture
Dad’s Baby Item Wishlist
This new dad has created a funny list of baby products he wishes existed. While some are pretty off-the-wall, I’d bet my Little Movers diapers that some of these items would be very popular!
Daddy-Baby Foods — Why don’t the baby-food companies tap into the lucrative “lazy father” market by making flavors that babies AND dads can enjoy? “Creamed Prime Rib,” “Zesty Nacho Cheese” … mmmm ….
Baby Jacuzzi — Being a baby can be stressful sometimes. Why not take the edge off bathtime with some relaxing bubble jets in baby’s tub? This is also good if your baby happens to resemble a young Burt Reynolds when it comes to the ladies.
I can definitely get behind his baby food flavor ideas. I hear nacho cheese is the bee’s knees!
- Baby J. Nuborn, Current Events
Multitasking Dads Catch Foul Balls While Holding Babies:
There’s nothing like spending quality time with Dad at the ballpark, especially when he snags a foul ball for you as a souvenir! Just a hint, my fellow babies: don’t throw it back!
(via Momlogic)
- Baby J. Nuborn, Current Events