And again a new stroller from abroad rides into our Dutch landscape! The American UPPAbaby Vista not only looks sleek and sporty, but also offers many extra's compared to existing stroller brands. If you wish you can place two car seats, two travel cots, two seats or a combination of these in different driving directions [...]
It's so nice to decorate your nursery... when I was pregnant of my eldest son I was so excited. I chose lovely wallpaper with matching fabrics. If you are a little creative, you can do very much yourself; I made the coating of the cradle, sewed curtains, made a cover for the hot water bottle [...]
Crayon Rocks are special crayons developed by the American teacher Barbara Lee who worked in a school with children with a physical or emotional disability. These Crayon Rocks help toddlers and young infants develop their fine motor skills; important to learn to write well. Crayons are one of the first tools that children use in [...]
You probably have heard of the artist Keith Haring. This American artist is known for his pop art and graffiti art. One of the characters is 'Radiant Baby'. He used this symbol in its first years of his artistic life as a kind of signature in many of his works. He saw Radiant Baby as [...]
For children it is important to express their emotions. Does your child feels happy, sad, angry, anxious, or shy? With this interactive and writable t-shirt van March Design studio your child can express his emotions without having to say a word! It seems ideal to me if you have a child that doesn't talk [...]
If your child goes to daycare or preschool a sealable drinking cup is very handy. There are some interesting developments in this category! Such as the new cup of Orange Rebel which you can personalize. This cup has a inner and outercup and you can put something personal between it: a picture, a drawing or [...]
A few years ago very little baby- and children's design came from America, but that's all changed now! Look at the American brand Bloom for example, founded by four fathers who wanted to bring some rumour in the baby market. Bloom is known for the beautiful Bloom Fresco high chair and Coco lounger. On the [...]
I just came back from the tradeshow Kind + Jugend in Cologne and have seen quite some nice things again. Such as this plate and placemat The Happy Mat from the American brand EZ PZ in one piece! Made of silicone without harmful substances. The mat sticks on the tabletop and if you look closely, [...]
A baby lives in the belly for nine months and hears all kinds of things: the beating of mother's heart, the rustling of her blood and bubbling in her intestines. Once a baby is born it can have troubles that these noises are gone. This can lead to restless behavior and even a crybaby. What [...]
A stroller a status symbol? Yes of course! Everyone wants to show off their child, and if you can afford it, a stroller may cost some money. Look at world's most expensive stroller: the Bespoke Balmoral of the English brand Silver Cross. What makes this Silver Cross so special and expensive? It is made by [...]
'Only adults' holidays and restaurants where children are not welcome ... and there seems to be a market for it too. What is happening nowadays, I wonder? Are children becoming more difficult to handle? Are we so stressed from work that we can't tolerate a baby crying anymore? Or are parents not correcting their children [...]
Can you combine the comfort of a stroller with a pleasure of longboarding? Yes, was the opinion of the design department of Quinny. After a few years of testing and fine tuning the product is now ready for the market. Everyone knows what a stroller is, but what is a longboard? For the nitwits among [...]
Crisp white is the new black for BabyBjörn! That's why they introduce the success number, bouncer Balance, in white mesh with honeycomb structure. Nice and airy for these hot summermonths, because with this material baby's don't become too hot. Mesh is also absorbent and quick drying so no more sweaty baby spine anymore! The famous [...]
Wow! was my reaction on seeing the shiny cars of Play Forever. You already smell the burning rubber and see the checkered flag fluttering. These race cars are totally retro and based on old hot rods and racing cars at Le Mans. These toys are extremely strong, the wheels are rolling very well and children [...]
Are you going for a day out or are you leaving on holiday with your child, then a buggy is always good friend to take with you. Of course we prefer one that is looking good, such as the Recaro Easylife in fresh colors: gray, yellow, lime, pink and blue! The Easy Life buggy can [...]
How wonderful would it be to, next to objects make adult and children's fashion with a 3D printer? Dream or reality? In my opinion, it will soon be reality watching the images and videos of Electroloom. A group of young entrepreneurs use a new technology called Field Guided Fabrication, thereby liquid is sprayed on a [...]
Looking for products that are sustainable and environmentally friendly? Take a look at this series of JJ Rabbit. These plates, cups, cutlery and bibs are not only super fun and beautifully designed, but also are made from plants and therefore biodegradable! Very special is the cup in this series which, as a mother, I would [...]
For those who didn't know it yet: Miffy celebrates its 60th anniversary this year. On June 21, 1955 the little white bunny was born, drawn by Dick Bruna. I am very fond of Miffy. I like the simple lines. When I have to make choices in my own artistic aspirations, the layout of the tradejournal [...]
There's always something magical about the concept of time capsule in my opinion. Why does anyone stops objects and information in a capsule, buries or hides it with the intention to open it in the far future? That's inspiration for film producers, right? Until I saw these time capsules for your child! 'Letters to my [...]
Stop with the gym, yoga and swimming, expectant mothers want action! We see more and more organizations developing work outs for pregnant and young mothers. Did you used to hear to take it a little bit easy once you're pregnant, now is the message: keep fit because it can help you with a smooth delivery [...]
If you are pregnant you also think about how you want to give birth: conventional in bed, on the bar stool, or in the water? Now there is a new product on the market that will give midwives and mothers giving birth a helping hand: the CUB, an inflatable chair. For women giving birth it [...]