Easy Peasy Eco-Friendly Baby Shoes

Easy Peasy baby footwear defines OMG cute.  Founded by two young French designers, each slippers are made out of vegetable-tanned leather with organic cotton packaging making it eco-friendly as well as adorable.  Highlights from the collection include the bicycle slippers, the lion slippers and puppy slippers.  

Official Band Merchandise For Babies!

Matt & Kim Brooklyn Onesie $20

Metallica Scary Guy Baby Romper $19.99

A Tribe Called Quest Logo Onesie $18

Phish Lotus Onesie $18

Le Tigre Romper $16

AC/DC Back In Black Bib $12.95

One of the best additions to merch tables at concerts in the last five years or so is baby gear! I am such a huge fan of live music and what better way to remember your favorite concerts than buying something for your little one. I scoured band sites so you don't have to and picked out some fun rockin' onesies and even an amazing AC/DC bib.  

Supermodel Christy Turlington Burns of Every Mother Counts Collaborates with Ergobaby

I've previously written about the non-profit foundation Every Mother Counts founded by supermodel Christy Turlington Burns, which provides resources and education to end preventable deaths caused by pregnancy and childbirth around the globe. They have exclusively collaborated with the popular baby brand ErgoBaby and designed a set of accessories in which 10% of the profits is donated to Every Mother Counts and includes a diaper bag, baby carriers and shoulder bag. Almost every mother I know swears by their ErgoBaby carrier. All of these items comes in a beautiful unique African "Umba"print. What is better than buying baby necessities and having the money go to a good cause?  Find out about the collaboration here.

Life's A Beach!

Life's A Beach! by baybaymama featuring we are handsome swimsuit

We Are Handsome swimsuit / Havaianas flip flop sandals / Mar y Sol tote / Sun care / Molo Girls Nakia Flamingo Print Swimsuit | AlexandAlexa, $47 / J.Crew Rikshaw Design baby sun hat / J.Crew Girls' colorblock floral flip-flops / Sensi Studio Lady Ibiza toquilla straw sunhat, $175

Mini Rodini

Mini Rodini is a Scandinavian based children's line that embodies self expression for the little ones.  Founded by illustrator Cassandra Rodin in 2005, the clothes have quickly become popular amongst the kin of celebrity mommies like Jessica Alba, Gwen Stefani, Miranda Kerr and Madonna. The clothes are part Jeremy Scott and part Marc Jacobs but for kids!  Rodin believes that "it is important that children have clothes that match their own mood and creativity." For more information on the line, click here.

Pregnant Style Muse - Nicole Richie

Pregnancy Style Muse - Nicole Richie by baybaymama featuring leather shoes

Zara / Topshop / Madewell leather shoes / The Row alligator bag / Niza Huang two finger ring

Quenotte

I am constantly looking at French fashion magazines and blogs for style inspiration and ideas. There's something 'je ne sais quoi' about their ability to throw together pieces effortlessly while looking incredibly dapper. Now I can give our son that French pizazz with clothes from the children's label Quenotte.  Created by two childhood friends in 2010, the duo design garments that feel vintage with a modern twist. I love anything with bold prints so some of my favorite pieces are the Cassandra Jacquard Dress and the Madeline Landscape Skirt.  I just wish they made the clothes in adult sizes.

Julia Restoin Roitfeld in i-D Magazine May 2012 Issue

Photographs by Mario Sorrenti

Styled by her mama Carine Roitfeld

Kid Style - Kingston Rossdale

Kid Style - Kingston Rossdale by baybaymama on Polyvore

Vilebrequin Little Boy's Reversible Camo Puffer Vest / Fendi Kids Boys' Denim Pant (Toddler) / J.Crew Kids' Vans® authentic chambray sneakers / BOBO CHOSES T.shirt short sleeves - 3 veg, $41

I Love tinycottons In A BIG Way

I'm all about cozy stylish clothing for my baby and so I became when I came across the Barcelona-based baby clothing designer tinycottons' website.  Their clothes are made from 100% pima cotton, which has a higher thread count and super soft.  Although their garments are simple, the prints are super cute - think stars and stripes.  We must be patient for their online store, however, because they start taking orders in July.

HATCH-to Hospital Box

With a couple weeks before my due date, I am getting into super organization mode and that includes making a list for what I will need for my hospital stay.  I've spent quite a bit of time browsing online at nursing pijamas, robes and other things to bring with me when I go into labor. I even ordered what was advertised as an "ultra soft organic nightgown" from a online maternity store and was completely disappointed when I received it in the mail. The material felt cheap, the fabric faded and the whole thing looked less than spectacular. It was then I discovered the HATCH-to-Hospital line.  I've written about HATCH before here. They specialize in chic maternity clothing that can be worn during and after pregnancy. The new HATCH-to-Hospital package includes a beautiful super soft knee- length modal nursing nightgown, matching robe, cashmere socks and lace trimmed panties. It beats wearing a hospital gown! It is perfect present for a baby shower or if you are like me, you will just purchase it for yourself.

QT's Designer Baby Package

Photo Courtesy of the QT Sydney

My husband and I are currently trying to plan a vacation that is both baby and parent friendly.  My friend Mandana from the Nancy Girl blog, recently suggested the BabyQ Package at the QT Hotel located in Sydney, Australia. The 3 day/ 2 night stay includes breakfast (with freshly made baby food), a bottle of Champagne and spa treatments for mommy and daddy. The hotel room has everything you need for you and your pampered baby including a Leander crib, a self-heating iiamo go bottle and a changing mat. Located blocks away from Sydney's beaches, gardens and art galleries, The QT Hotel is the perfect retreat. What more could you want out of a vacation?

Kate Quinn Organics' Long-Sleeved Kimonos

I'm a little obsessed with Kate Quinn's Organics' kimonos.  Based out of Seattle, WA each onesie is made from 100% fair trade organic cotton and perfect for an eco-conscious fashionable baby.  When designing Kate Quinn, "wanted to create a line that encompassed all wishes and dreams of new parents: the softest most natural materials to surround your baby, the highlight of quality and design and construction and, most importantly, the hope of a cleaner kinder earth."  The snaps on the bottom of the kimono provide easy access for changing and each one is designed to wear perfect as is or can be used as a base for layering.  

Jeremy Scott Collaborates With Cybex To Make The Coolest Baby Gear

I love Jeremy Scott's approach to fashion.  He has this happy go lucky, expressive, tongue in cheek attitude that produces garments make a statement.  Although he is primarily known for his Fashion Week Ready To Wear collections, he is no stranger to designing for kids. Remember the Jeremy Scott x Adidas teddy bear sneakers or the white winged baby shoes that Jay-Z purchased for Blue Ivy?  His current collaboration is with the innovative European brand CYBEX and together they have introduced a new set of stylish baby gear.  Jeremy's design entitled food fight, which debuted in his Fall 2006 collection, has animated versions pizzas, hotdogs, ice cream cones, etc printed across strollers, bags, infant carriers and car seats. It is perfect for parents that want quirky one-of-a-kind products for their little one.  See more here.  

Mommy To Be Noir Look

Mommy To Be Noir Look by baybaymama featuring leather jackets

Proenza Schouler leather jacket / Topshop / J.Crew j crew shoes / Coach crossbody handbag / Black diamond jewelry / Victoria Beckham eyewear

Isaac Mizrahi's Girl's Line Coming This Fall

As a teenager of the 90's, Isaac Mizrahi was one of my first fashion loves. Do anyone remember those fantastic Natalie Portman commercial or his captivating fashion documentary Unzipped?  On a side note my favorite parts of Unzipped is when Linda Evangelista is screaming at Isaac during the fashion show, "Why do you always give me flat shoes and you always give Naomi Campbell high heels?" It cracks me up. Anyway, this Fall Isaac is releasing his girl's line via Kitson Kids.  I'm swooning over his animal print sweaters, pink sequined leggings, oh so adorable dresses and capri pants.  This makes me wish I had a little girl to dress up!  You will be able to purchase these items in August.

Unzipped Trailer

Isaac's Commercial Featuring Natalie Portman

HATCH Collection

One thing I realized during my pregnancy is that it is difficult to look stylish yet feel comfortable when getting dressed in the morning.  Leave it to the NYC-based label HATCH to make you feel fashionable on even your most fatigued days.  The best thing about the clothes is you don't have to store them in the closet post-pregnancy because they are designed to be worn during your pregnancy and after so that's money well spent!  They have so many great staple items like The Perfect Vee, The Longsleeve Tee, The Boyfriend Dress and The Button Down.  I'm usually not a fan of women wearing overalls but HATCH's blue and white polka dot overall shorts are too cute for words.  Click here to shop.