There’s a certain freedom that comes when kids outgrow baby gates, car seats, and cribs and most parents can’t wait to get that stuff out of the house as soon as they become unnecessary. The problem? It’s hard to find places that will take them. Sure, that old Burley bike trailer or jogging stroller can usually [...]
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Where Can I…Get Rid of Car Seats and Cribs?
Posted in Baby Gear on June 3, 2013 | Leave a Comment
Mom to Mom Recommendations
Posted in Baby Gear on May 23, 2013 | Leave a Comment
Bellafind, a new site where moms review their favorite (or least favorite) baby gear to help out other new moms, recently launched and you can cash in. Any mom can join—just set up an account and start reviewing. Each review earns points which can then be redeemed for rewards just for mom. (The best part, [...]
New Grandma Stock Up Guide
Posted in Baby Gear, Grandparents on January 29, 2013 | Leave a Comment
Women on the verge of grandmotherhood often wonder what baby supplies they should stock in their own house to make visits easier on the parents. (Plus, c’mon, it’s fun to browse all the new gadgets that have changed since you were a mom.) Here’s a list of items that might be helpful to have around. [...]
Buy Buy Baby Now Open in Lincoln Park
Posted in Baby Gear on December 11, 2012 | Leave a Comment
Got your eye on a double stroller, a new glider, or just want to defray the cost of diapers? You’re in luck. In honor of the new Lincoln Park store, buybuy BABY is offering Pinwheel readers a chance to win a $125 gift card. To enter the drawing, email pinwheelchicago@gmail.com by Dec. 18th with the [...]
Through the Looking Glass
Posted in Baby Gear on October 24, 2012 | Leave a Comment
Admittedly, I might be late to the party on this one, but recently I’ve been trying to rid our life of as much plastic as possible and came across these glass storage containers that are the perfect size for baby food. The Wean Green line of glass storage containers (with cute colors of resealable tops) [...]
Twinkle Twinkle Little One Adds Second Location
Posted in Baby and Children's Clothing, Baby Gear, Home Decor on September 19, 2012 | Leave a Comment
One of my favorite baby stores, Twinkle Twinkle Little One (3224 N. Damen Ave., Chicago, 773-472-3000) in Roscoe Village, has opened a second location at 2007 W. Belmont St., just around the corner from the original space. The second location is a design showroom focusing on an expanded selection of furniture and fabric. The Damen [...]
Funky Mobiles
Posted in Baby Gear, Baby/Kid Room on August 28, 2012 | Leave a Comment
The piece de resistance in any nursery is the mobile. They range from cutesy to artsy, but can help set the tone for the whole room. Use these offbeat selections as inspiration. Hot air balloon mobile, $49.50, at The Red Balloon Co. (1940 N. Damen Ave., Chicago, 773-489-9800; 5407 N. Clark St., Chicago, 773-989-8500). Dots [...]
Paper Dolls
Posted in Baby Gear, Baby/Kid Room on August 21, 2012 | Leave a Comment
Paper dolls have a certain retro appeal, but lately have been cropping up in more modern iterations. (Not to mention in easier formats than the old versions, which had those pesky paper tabs.) Check out the best new versions as well as paper doll-inspired merch below. MoMA modern play family, $12.99, available at MoMA (momastore.org). [...]
Best Baby Stores in Chicagoland
Posted in Baby and Children's Clothing, Baby Gear, Consignment, Shoes, Toys on July 22, 2012 | Leave a Comment
I was lucky enough to be part of a mom blogging panel at Bump Club and Beyond on Sunday morning, along with bloggers from Eater Chicago, Daily Candy, and Wee Windy City, among others. We had a great turnout! I gave the attendees (mom of kids under age 1) an overview of the best baby [...]
Geometry for Design-o-Philes
Posted in Baby and Children's Clothing, Baby Gear, Baby/Kid Room on July 10, 2012 | Leave a Comment
Euclid may have ruined sophomore year for many of us, but geometry’s not all bad. Check out these quirky geometric designs. Themis mobiles, from $32, at Sprout Home (745 N. Damen Ave., Chicago, 312-226-5950). Milly Minis puzzle dress, $155, available at Barneys.com. Dylan Allread print, available at Four Sided (5061 N. Clark St., Chicago, [...]
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