Chicago Baby - Fall 2008 - (Page 8) CosmoTot For baby When seasons greetings consist primarily of drool Bright Beginnings Booties from Russ Baby keep tiny tootsies toasty with colorful patterns and plush animal heads to wiggle and waggle ($8/pair). russberrie. BY MARIA PILAR CLARK osmoTot’s 2nd Annual Holiday Gift Guide takes the guesswork out of gifting so you can forget those gas-guzzling excursions and have a holly jolly holiday online. C Finds mod mamas and papas will go gaga over This year, Santa’s comin’ to the town of Lisle early where it’ll be the more the merrier at the Clark household. Pilar, Jeff and soon-tobe big brother William will welcome a baby girl to the brood in November. Check out Pilar’s CosmoTot blog at ChicagoParent.com and her reviews at mommytrackd.com. More shoes than Victoria Beckham Feet come first at Warmbat Australia, where eco-friendly, fashionforward footwear—try the Infant Kangaroo Classic or Kangaroo Classic Joey Short Boot—is a must. Not only are their plush, iconic sheepskin boots environmentally friendly and dermatologist tested, they’re processed using biodegradable/ recyclable chrome-free tanning agents, which means each cushy pair is perfect for pint-sizers with sensitive skin ($80). warmbat.com. From Funky Monsters to adorable Quilted Mary Janes, Robeez has kids covered with their new Mini Shoez, Tredz and original soft sole collection ($27.95-$49.95). robeez.com. Free shipping when you purchase two or more pairs. com. presentbydesign.com. Every baby needs lucky socks, like Fortune Tootsies from Present by Design. Each take-out-style box contains two pairs of white and one pair of red, each with individual fortunes printed on the bottom ($18.95/three pairs). Curious hands and shiny ornaments don’t mix, but with the Busy Basics Busy Ball Choo Choo from Playskool, parents can encourage handson exploration through sight, sound and touch. When the train is in place, put-andtake ball action keeps wee ones entertained and when it chugs forward, crawling children can follow ($19.99). Beyond the everyday The Fonz-esque ’50s Diner from Step 2 Company has a nostalgic-looking oven, grill, fryer, sink, ice cream dipper, icebox, metallic divider window, retrostyle tabletop and working jukebox. Comes with a coffee pot, dishes, silverware, cups, spatula, ice cream scoop, sundae dishes, deep fryer and ketchup and mustard bottles. Play food includes burgers, fries, hot dogs, ice cream, cones, sundae fixings, soda and pie ($149.99). For creators who opt out of kitchen duty, there’s a Creative Projects Table with extra large work area so siblings and friends can make masterpieces together. A molded-in storage tray and removable storage cups offer handy storage step2.com. compartments for art supplies. Includes two 11-inch-high stools ($129.99). playskool.com. Hot chocolate and turtlenecks aren’t the only ways to stay warm. The Winter Stroller Coat from Warm as a Lamb keeps stroller-bound kiddies protected against the elements with an easy access front zipper window that lets parents take kids out and a plush interior lining with built-in shearling blanket that will keep them in. Adjustable pulls on each side ensure a secure fit for standard, lightweight, twin and tandem strollers ($99.99-$129.99). warmasalamb.com. The Kettrike Limited Edition Navigator from One Step Ahead offers an attractive combination of value, state-of-the-art features and a fit for tots ages 1-5. Its steel frame, ergonomic seat, dump basket and removable push bar make it easy for kids to steer and parents to push and turn, thanks to rear wheels that swivel like a stroller’s ($149.95). onestepahead.com. 8 | Fall 2008 | ChicagoParent.com http://www.ChicagoParent.com http://www.mommytrackd.com http://www.warmbat.com http://russberrie.com http://russberrie.com http://www.robeez.com http://www.presentbydesign.com http://www.step2.com http://www.playskool.com http://www.onestepahead.com http://www.warmasalamb.com http://www.ChicagoParent.com
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