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Jessica Alba & Honor

Jessica Alba was spotted shopping with her daughter Honor in Beverly Hills yesterday. One of their stops was Bonpoint on Brighton Way.

Stella McCartney launches collection for babyGap & GapKids

A new Stella McCartney collection created for babies & kids is about to launch at the Gap. The collection will be carried in select GapKids and babyGap stores in the United States and Canada, the UK, France and Ireland, and Japan, as well as online in the US. Look for it November 2.

Kourtney Kardashian's baby registries

Kourtney Kardashian has registered for her upcoming baby shower at both Bel Bambini and BabiesRUs. Check out the gift lists here and here.

Anyone know what's up with Babystyle?

A few months ago, we reported that Babystyle and the Right Start were both bought by a new company and were set to reopen. Well the Right Start has reopened, but Babystyle's website has yet to change. It's still the same "Coming Soon" picture. No stores have reopened that I know of, and their webstore is still gone. Anyone know what's up? If so, email me.

Kourtney Kardashian's bedding choice

As you may recall, we saw mom-to-be Kourtney Kardashian leaving Bel Bambini a few weeks back with some brochures of furniture and bedding. Well Ms. K has finally made her selection on the bedding, and she has chosen Argington Dinosaur crib and twin sets for new son.

Olive Juice

A great new kids company called Olive Juice has just opened up. With so many people in the children's industry shutting their doors, it's nice to see new companies come about. Especially one as fabulous as this. I love upscale, yet basic clothing for kids. All to often these everything has a label on it. Or some silly character.

Not at Olive Juice. This is stuff you and I would want to wear if we were kids. Very classical, yet still modern and affordable and with great quality. Right now they're only in three stores, but you can buy their entire collection online at their website.

Adiri closes

Baby bottle maker, Adiri, is now gone. The company posted a message on their website today that they are closing due to financial pressures. You can still buy their products at various online and regular stores now, but you'd better hurry.

More BuyBuyBabies

What bad economy? I've never seen a store expand as much as BuyBuyBaby has over the past year. They've now got stores in Arizona, North Carolina, Ohio, Florida, Georgia, New York, New Jersey, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Texas, and Virgina. Look for one near you soon, I guess.

Naleigh's stroller

I wondered what kind of seat Katherine Heigl would pick for Naleigh's Teutonia stroller and it appears they settled on one. Here is Katherine's husband Josh out with Naleigh in a Teutonia T-Stroller Seat in Peridot Green.

Suri's dress

You've probably been seeing as lot of photos lately of Suri Cruise in this dress. If you're wondering where it came from, it's by an Australian company called Polka and it's their Mini Maxi Dress.

Combi 2010

I didn't get to meet with Combi at the ABC Kids Expo this year, but I found these pictures on Goore's Flickr and Combi Strollers Store, which also has a lot of pictures of various new colors.

First, the Strolee now has a seat, and a reclining one at that. Lots of colors.


These are the new walkers.


This is Cocorro Flash, which accommodates the Coccoro convertible car seat. Never seen a stroller like this before, unless you count the Orbit.

Pediped's Stars For A Wish extended

Pediped has extended the dates of their Stars For A Wish online auction. It will now go until Nov. 5th. Check here for details.

Busy with the new gear guide

I'm busy tonight working on the new 2010 gear guide, so that's why are no new posts. Hopefully it will be ready to go in a month or so.

UGG teams with Where The Wild Things Are

UGG is planning to release some limited edition children's shoes featuring designs from Where The Wild Things Are. The Classic Short, featuring Max's Crown or Peeping Eyes and the Erin Baby Bootie featuring Max's Crown will be made available for pre-order only on Saturday, October 24th at the Columbus Ave. UGG Australia flagship location in New York and at www.uggaustralia.com.

Bugaboo RED now available

Bugaboo's RED line, benefiting AIDS, is now available at Giggle. In fact, they even have their own exclusive limited-edition stroller set (above).

Katherine Heigl & Naleigh

Katherine Heigl and her mom and husband took Naleigh for a stroll in Los Angeles yesterday. Naleigh wears Juicy Couture's Doggy Print Mini Waffle Top and Leggings Set.

More pictures at ONTD. Other gear items pictures include a Teuntonia T-350 Stroller Chassis with Explore Wheels and a T-Tario 32 Infant Car Seat in Quartz Pink. Katherine also carries a Fleurville Mothership Diaper Bag in Pink Loveknots Chocolate Trim.

Medela 8oz bottles now available

BabiesRUS just got in Medela's 8oz BPA-free polypropylene bottles. These are brand new ones and the first time ever that Medela has had a larger bottle made of polypropylene.

Coolest Crib Ever?

Is it not?

The Cascara Babycotpod is a bassinet/moses basket with a built-in hood and a retractable carry handle, supported on a ‘Tang’ stand available in either wood or plastic moulding. It's plush furnishings are completely removable and washable, not to mention all the cool colors (check them out on the homepage).

And sadly for all us Americans, it's not for sale here. Hop across the pond to England if you want one, where they will be for sale after the new year.

Kourtney Kardashian shops

Kourtney Kardashian and her sister Khloe were spotted shopping along Robertson Blvd earlier today for Kourtney's baby boy, dude in December. One of their stops was Kitson Kids.

JJ Cole acquires Fleurville

Earlier today as you watched Balloon Boy coverage, JJ Cole announced its acquisition of the assets of diaper bag producer, Fleurville. But not to worry. Fleurville isn't going anywhere. JJ Cole plans to continue the Fleurville range of products. They even plan to expand the range of products over time.

And speaking of JJ Cole, that's their new Arctic Bundleme above. It's available in stores now.

Bel Bambini’s Registry Contest

Bel Bambini is having a Baby Registry Sweepstakes, featuring celebrity moms’ baby registry must-haves. Expecting parents that register at Bel Bambini during the month of October, either online at www.bel-bambini.com or in store, will automatically be entered to win. Prizes will be drawn each week of October including $250 Bel Bambini gift certificates and the Celebrity Registry Must-Haves Grand Prize featuring:

•Aden and Anais Swaddling Blankets ($50)z
•Serena and Lily Market Sling ($129)
•Kicky Pants Layette Gown ($30)
•Kissy Kissy Footed Playsuit ($49)
•Cloud B Sleep Sheep ($30)
•Safe Sippy Cup ($15)
•Mustela Newborn Set ($39.95)
•Jannuzzi Burp Cloths ($35)
•Best Ever Mat ($50)
•MobiCamAV Wireless Audio/Video Monitoring System ($199)

Mutsy introduces the Transporter

I posted about the new Mutsy Transporter a while back when I spoke about the new products at the ABC Kids Expo. Well it's now available on their website for sale.

Ideal for parents on the go, the sporty, full-size Transporter can be used in combination with a bassinet (sold separately) or Graco, Peg-Perego or Maxi-Cosi car seat (optional car seat adaptors are sold separately). Available in Black, Grey, Red and Sand at $399 and a $150 optional bassinet.

Who made Tori's carseats?

Have you seen the new intro for Tori Spelling's reality show, Tori & Dean: Home Sweet Hollywood? Stella and Liam ride in the animated version of Orbit's Toddler Car Seat.

Kimora Lee Simmons gets a new ride

Kimora Lee Simmons stopped by Bel Bambini last week to buy a new stroller for her son, Kenzo. Kimora left with the Baby Jogger’s City Elite Stroller in black sport.

Inglesina 2010

I didn't get to see Inglesina at the ABC Kids Expo this year, but they now have their 2010 collection up on their website. Inglesina only has one website, so I'm not sure which products will be available in the USA and which will not.

Baby K’tan's Pink Carrier to support breast cancer research

A portion of the sales from Baby K'Tan's new Pink Carrier will go to Susan G. Komen for the cure - Miami/Ft. Lauderdale Chapter. Each set sold includes one pink Carrier, one pink hat and one pink sash with a pocket on the sash.

Graco Snugride 35

Here's a sneak peak at the Graco's new Snugride 35, which will be replacing the SafeSeat and Snugride 32 in January. It helps protect children rear-facing from 5-35 and up to 32 inches. It's also got an easy-install base design and side-impact tested construction plus EPS foam.

Sarah Michelle Gellar thank you card

Sarah Michelle Gellar sent this thank you card to modern baby company Argington for sending baby gifts. Gifts included their Sahara Crib, Sahara changing table, Eiffel bookcase, Ayres night stand, and Fuji toy box to furnish the nursery.

A busy day at Bel Bambini

West Hollywood baby store Bel Bambini had quite the celebrity presence today. Both Jessica Alba (along with daughter Honor) and Kourtney Kardashian were spotted shopping there. More pictures here and here.

Pediped's Stars For A Wish

Pediped Shoes is hosting an online auction of celebrity-autographed shoes with 100% of funds raised benefiting the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Click here to see which stars are taking part in it. The auction will be held on their website from October 25th, 2009 to November 1st, 2009.

Kelly Rutherford and Hermes

Kelly Rutherford was spotted earlier today on Madison Ave in NYC with her son Hermes. Hermes rides in a Maclaren Owen Tartan Stroller, while a bag from Spring Flowers hangs off the back.

Sarah Jessica Parker & Twins

Sarah Jessica Parker was spotted out with her twins, Marion and Tabitha, earlier today in NYC. Sarah carries one baby in a BabyBjorn Baby Carrier Original in Spirit and pushes the other in a Cybex Callisto Stroller in Slate.

More pictures at Radaronline.

Aden+Anais collaborates with Masala Baby

Aden+Anais has temaed up with Masala Baby, a modern kids clothing inspired by India, to create the Mela bamboo muslin wraps.

Mela is inspired by the fun and festivities of indian village fairs. Motifs such as marigold flowers, medallion inlay and the beautiful peacock feathers unfold on to these soft to touch bamboo wraps. The distinct aesthetic of Masala Baby and use of signature spice colors capture the brilliance of everyday life.

Medela 2010

Four new Medela products for 2010


Two new bras from the Seamless Line, The Seamless Jacquard and Microfiber Nursing Bras. Both nursing bras are designed to offer moms maximum comfort. They’re available in underwire and wire-free styles with a breathable Coolmax® fabric inner frame that wicks moisture away from the body, helping mom stay cool. Both are coming out this month.

The Jacquard Nursing Bra features a breastfeeding reminder that slides from side to side to help moms remember which side she breastfed from last.


The Microfiber Nursing Bra, which is designed for larger cup sizes, offers cushioned, wider straps to help relieve shoulder pressure and prevent the straps from digging into the skin.


There is also a new Breast Care Gift Set. . The set includes Medela’s Tender Care Hydrogel Pads and Lanolin for sore nipple relief, bra pads to protect against leaks, a Mother’s Minder bracelet, trendy twill bag and a breastfeeding resource booklet. Look for it in November.


Medela has introduced the 8-Ounce Polypropylene Bottles, which are available now.

Valco 2010

Valco is bringing a bunch of their strollers to the USA next year. You can read about most of these on their Australian site.

The Trimode EX


The Milan


The Fleet Street



The Aero


The Veebee TXR


The soft bassinet attachment for the Trimode, Ion, and Rebel Q



The Matrix



The Quad


The Rebel Q