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Got You Covered at ABC Kids Expo: Diaper Covers, Baby Slings and Carriers, Diaper Bags and Bibs - Part I
DIAPER COVERS: *BABY BEEHINDS (Organic) Homebase: Pawley's Island, SC Baby Beehinds, designed by Davia Casey, are better for the environment and undeniably better looking on the baby than disposable diapers. The two part system - bamboo insert for absorbency and an adjustable cover that's available in a number of different natural materials and colors - make them simple to use. (Various sizes that fit 8 to 35 pounds; $6.50-$18.95)
Tel: 843 237-5650 E-mail: Wholesale@ecobrandsltd.com
SLINGS/BABY CARRIERS/COVERS: BEBE AU LAIT AND HOOTER HIDERS Homebase: Los Gatos, CA Both Bebe Au Lait and Hooter Hiders, designed by founder Claire Ekelund, share the patented rigid neckline that allows eye contact with baby during nursing. They're generously sized and the patterns are exclusive to the collection. What makes the two labels different? Hooter Hiders prints are a little funkier and the designs have a pocket or ruffled hems. Bebe Au Lait's prints are a touch more conservative with no extra details. Both make elegant, must-have gifts. (Both $17.50).
Hooter Hiders, above; Bebe au Lait, below.
Tel: 408 356-7850 E-mail: Tino@bebeaulait.com
HOTSLINGS Homebase: Dallas, TX There are so many reasons to appreciate Hotslings AP ($24). Designer/founder Kristen DeRocha offers a sling that is one continuous piece with two buckles that make it adjustable for caregivers up to 220 pounds. No more sling for the parent and another for the nanny. The covered buckles afford protection from curious little fingers, the shoulder design is wide and comfortable, and there's enough padding to keep the baby's legs as well as the caregiver's hip comfortable. The AP is available in black and five sophisticated prints.
Tel: 214 350-4160 E-mail: Sales@hotslings.com
MOBOLEEZ BREASTFEEDING BONNET Homebase: Coquitlam, BC, Canada The MoBoleez breastfeeding bonnet, designed by founder Diane Sam, is a soft cotton hat with a huge brim that functions as a discreet cover-up during nursing. Its illustrated crown, visible during feeding, is adorable and the item can stay on the baby's head after feeding for sun protection (Approximately $17.50).
tel: 866 952 4838 email: customerservice@moboleez.com
THE PEANUT SHELL Homebase: Pleasanton, CA Sometimes you want a baby sling that's all about function and comfort, sometimes you want a sling that offers high-performance and stunning good looks as well. Alicia Shaffer's The Peanut Shell has both this season: the new Adjustable Sling (One size; $24.50) and the Heirloom, from the new Heirloom Baby Sling collection (two sizes fit women's sizes 0-16; $49.50). The Adjustable has padding where you need it and hidden buckles; the Heirloom is a comfortable canvas ring-sling lined in aqua jersey with gorgeous, vintage-style embroidery.
Tel: 800 430-8210 E-mail: Wholesale@thepeanutshell.com
DIAPER BAGS/DIAPER ACCESSORIES: 7 A.M. ENFANT Homebase: New York, NY Rebecca Campora is known for her sophisticated car seat and stroller buntings, as well as other ultra-functional, padded hats, gloves and mittens. Her new Voyage Bag (in two sizes, $49 and $56) is padded too, making it comfortable to carry next to the body. Its exclusive "Door System" with a front-zippered opening and large built-in, see-through mesh case, keeps all the baby's gear in place and visible. The bag, with straps that can fasten on a stroller's handlebars, includes a pouch, changing pad and insulated lunch box.
Tel: 212 302-0888 E-mail: Info@7amenfant.com
Originally published September 30, 2009
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