the hippest kid

Lions, Tiger & Kitties Toddler Bedding

Jude has officially graduated out of my bed and into his toddler bed. Three and a half years of getting kicked in the ribs is finally coming to an end. Woot woot!

To celebrate, I want to reward him with new sheets. I'm trying not to feel the pressure of creating fond recollections. I don't know about you folks, but I still remember my Underdog and Marimekko sheets as a child. *sigh*

Fortunately, Pixel Organics has the good sense to use eco-friendly materials and uber hip designs. I don't know how he couldn't love these Lions, Tiger and Kitties on his bed but I suppose if he doesn't, he can tell it to his therapist. I'm sure they'll have  p l e n t y  to talk about.

Available at Pixel Modern.

Mobi Designer Storage Bags

Jude loves it when I put snacks in plastic sandwich bags. Not a plate, not a bowl. A plastic bag. There are many tears when I deviate from the routine. And momma doesn’t like tears.

Imagine my joy when I saw these most excellent storage bags. If I ever learn to bake, I could become the queen of the room mothers.

Available at Mobi-USA.

Side note: Look what I’ve become. Getting pleasure from sandwich bags. Pathetic. Really.

Vintage Baby Bibs

Unless you live in a hole, you've heard about the lead drama underway throughout the country. Infuriating.

[-- rant begin]
This is 2007... why on Earth is paint still made with lead? And more importantly, why is it on my kid's toys? For crying out loud, if I can buy a lead detection kit for $12.99, why can't a multi-national corporation?

So the latest discovery of lead in vinyl bibs has sort of put me over the top. Lead. On. Kid's. Clothing. Worn. Near. Their. Mouth. WTF is wrong with this picture?
[rant end --]

OK, that feels much better. In the spirit of not poisoning children, let me present these absolutely adorable vintage-inspired bibs by Bambini.   

All the goodness of cotton and none of the pesky brain-damaging effects of lead.

Available at The Baby Gardner.

Potty Watch by Potty Time

You may ask, if Jude doesn't eat, why would I need to worry about potty-training. What goes in must come out, right?

Au contraire, mon frère. He manages to turn the tiniest bits of food into a diaper's worst nightmare. My son is an engineering wunderkind.

In truth, the problem with potty-training really doesn't lie with Jude but me rather.  My mom-brain forgets to ask on a regular basis and since he told me "I like to poop in my pants", he's not really forthcoming with reminders.

My mom turned me on to this watch from PottyTime. It allows me to set an alarm in 30, 60 and 90 minute intervals. I know the thing is meant for the kid to wear but I find myself sporting it most of the time.

Thank you Potty Watch for giving me a $9.99 replacement for my memory and dreams of a poop-free tomorrow.

"Skip Dessert" T-Shirt by Threadless

Getting a 3 year old to eat the healthy stuff is like getting the lion and the lamb to lie down: It ain't happenin' without some mayhem first.

I've tried snack trays and sticker charts. I've resorted to out and out bribery. To no avail. So today, I was heartened to find this sweet as pie t-shirt on Threadless. It comes in kid sizes too. Perhaps this will provide Jude with the inspiration I've been seeking.

Veggies and Hostess cupcakes living in harmony. It's a lesson for us all.

Appaman Motorcycle Shirt

Recently, some of my online friends were discussing the power that marketers have in determining what is gender appropriate clothing. After thinking about it, it really ticked me off that there are no pink shirts for boys.

I mean really, who wrote the rules for clothes? Why isn't there boy clothing with kittens, hearts and flowers? Or girl clothing with puppies, airplanes and bugs?

Well, thankfully, my faith in mankind has been restored with this unbelievably cool shirt.

Pink. Motorcycle. Boy. Girl. Love.

Available at Black Wagon.

Crab T-Shirt by Christarenee

Jude was anything but a terrible two. A song of pure delight I would even venture to say.

Until the day the pod people took my sweet baby and left me with a three year-old. Bitey, negative and whiney... such a delightful and charming trio.

Fortunately, my friend Christa has come up with a way to make me laugh through the tears with this cute as pie t-shirt.

Yup, crab pretty much covers it.

Available at her Cafe Press Shop.

U.S. Kids Red System Junior 3 Club Starter Set

-- Quick Pick --

When I heard about these pint sized golf clubs for 3 year olds (thanks Dave!) I realized that my birthday shopping had just gotten easier. The trick will be teaching Jude not to whack the dog in the head with them.

I'm going to need to brush up on my taking-a-deep-breath-and-counting-to-10 skills I suspect.

Available at Golfballs.com.

Fleur Coat by Uniform Studio

Finally, there are girls for me to shop for. My best pal has a wee woman now and my sister Megan has one on the way.

I've been turning a blind eye to all the girly delights that cross my path, but no longer. The govenor is off the engine.

The tipping point came today when I saw this handmade linen coat. It is crazy beautiful.

Available at Uniform Studio.

Linen shirt from Flora & Henri

-- Quick Pick --

Swooning as I type. Simple & elegant. 'Nuff said.

Available at Flora & Henri.