by Latesha Lipscomb
Calling all moms and rock star mommas to be. This month, my mission was to discover some incredible local finds for the modern mom that will keep your tots on trend. I discovered Little Posh Consignment Boutique located at 3140 Plainfield Ave. NE and found a number of reasons to buy and sell at this awesome location. This boutique has it all; from kids clothing and baby gear to maternity clothes and educational toys. Upscale, inspiring and economical, I was particularly impressed with their commitment to supporting multiple local small businesses – all under one fabulous roof.
Here are a few potential purchases you should consider for the hip mommy in your life.
TRAVEL CHAIR – Going somewhere? Not without this beautiful travel chair for your little one, designed by Allison Westhouse of AW Creations. Restaurant high chairs can be hard to find, dirty and even unsafe when hanging off the end of a table. With the travel chair, moms receive a quick, easy and trendy fix to these common problems.
Made out of machine washable fabric like flannel and/or cotton and heavy-duty velcro, they fit a wide range of chairs and almost any baby who can sit up. Simply strap it on, adjust for size, and you’ve got a secure baby at the table with to you. No hassle and super cute, the travel chair is offered in lots of fun patterns to choose from. They are easy to clean. Just machine wash on cold and dry low. For the mommy on the move, this is the perfect gift idea. It’s a steal for $25 at Little Posh Consignment Boutique.
PERRY’S POLKADOTS – For various hip products like pacifier clips, snack sacks and embellished tees, local business Perry’s Polkadots is a one-stop shop. Amber Douma accepts custom orders for t-shirts, dresses and onesies offer a wide variety of new appliqué designs that are cool and colorful for the little fashionista in your life. They even offer mix & match headbands where you can buy fabric covered headbands for $6 and then add one or two embellishments for $3 each. Or, you can buy an embellishment for a headband you already have. With Perry’s Polkadots the possibilities are endless. Shop their products at Village Kids Consignment Shop in Ada or Little POSH in Grand Rapids.
HATS OFF! Well, in this case you should certainly keep it on your baby or terrific toddler. Molly Chic (by Molly Pippin) offers affordable hand-crocheted baby, child & adult hats, stuffed animals, and more. Owned and operated by a local mom, this small business creates some really cool products with carefully selected yarns, buttons and stitches to ensure high quality. My personal favorites are the custom-made animal themed hats, but I assure you any item you purchase this season will be nothing short of chic if Ms. Molly has anything to do with it. These hats are simply adorable. For more information visit: www.MollyChic.etsy.com
FIND THE PERFECT BOW - Perfectly packaged for the pretty princess in your life, Kiwi Bows offers cute bows, headbands and clips that are simply beautiful. Little divas can make a statement without saying a word in these wonderful hair accessories. All items come with non-slip grips, so that they stay in fine hair and the ribbon used is heat sealed to prevent fraying over time. For pricing information, email Louise Harrelson at kiwibows@harrelsons.net. Shipping is a flat rate of $3 within the continental United States, so go ahead, get pretty and order these today.
NATURALLY ADORABLE – Want to give a trendy gift mom can reuse and recycle? Consider gifting a reusable sandwich bag from Naturally Adorable by Nikki Allen. These handmade reusable sandwich bags are eco-friendly, available in a wide range of prints and are a steal of a deal at $7.50. Some of these bags contain zippers while others are topped with a velcro closure. They are all, however, lined with white water repellant nylon. These fashion bags are big enough for a sandwich, grapes, crackers or your child’s favorite snack. They also offer neckties, pillowcases, bonnets and belts for your little one. Become a facebook fan and search Naturally Adorable for items you are sure to “like”.
TRENDY TREASURES FOR MOMMY - With the tagline, Love Softness…Love Baby… Love Local, Wooldins offers incredible organic bamboo from Viscose, cloth for today’s child. But that’s not all. Notable goodies by Carolyn Koepke of Wooldins also include organic nursing pads and cloth wipes. Both are made out of organic bamboo fabric, which is great to use against the skin. It is incredibly soft, natural, anti-bacterial, and 5x’s more absorbent than cotton. This is because the bamboo plant needs no chemicals or pesticides to grow, and it regenerates quickly. Bamboo is breathable and it keeps the wearer at a comfortable temperature like a wool fabric would do. The cloth wipes are a local sensation because they are not only great for baby bottoms; they make great tissue for a child’s nose during cold/flu/allergy season. Women can also use them as a make-up removal cloth. Talk about multi-purpose products that rock, we love Wooldins. These items are available on-line at www.wooldins.etsy.com or locally at Hop Scotch Children’s Store in East Hills.
CAR SEAT COZEE – If you’ve ever dropped a baby blanket in a puddle or in the snow or witnessed a baby blanket get trapped in the wheels of a stroller, the original Car Seat Cozee is a practical idea.
Simply unfold this one-piece blanket designed by Kate Albright, pull the straps through the holes, secure your baby like you normally would, fold the bottom of the Cozee up, then fold the blanket around your baby. Place your order today at www.carseatcozee.com and never drop their blanket again.
SAY WHAT YOU NEED TO SAY – With Vinyl Wall Décor and More, your nursery can look amazing and read beautifully. That’s right, you design your nursery with your favorite phrase or image in mind. These ready-made or custom vinyl phrases and graphics are created with quality matte finish, self-adhesive vinyl. Created by Lisa Marie Ingersoll, the vinyl graphics and phrases are removable but not reusable. This company is based in Rockford and if you can dream it for your nursery, they can create the image you need. So let’s give them something to talk about with Vinyl Wall Décor. It’s the trendiest way to transform a child’s space into a happening hot spot. Visit them online at www.vinylwalldecorandmore.com.
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NO MATTER WHERE YOU ARE IN THE CONTINENTAL US, GO GA-GA OVER THESE WIDELY AVAILABLE TRENDY TREASURES!
MUNCHKIN – MUST HAVES
Fresh Food Feeder Cups: Moms can prepare their own baby food and store it in these freezer friendly, stackable cups that pop the food right out.
Silicone Feeding Set: This cute set stamped with the word “love” is made of silicone material so that it is soft on baby’s gums.
The Munchkin Pacifier wipes, Nursery Fresheners, Stroller Hooks and the Diaper Change Pouch are also great products to consider as great gifts for mommy.
Arm & Hammer Potty Seat: This potty provides three modes of use including a sit-down potty, removable seat to use on a standard toilet and the option to transition the sit down potty into a step stool to help kids reach the sink. It also features a disposable Arm & hammer deodorizing disk and built-in flushable wipes.
Fresh Food Feeder: This Mesh Feeder helps baby transition from soft food to solids without the risk of choking.
Arm & Hammer Diaper Pail – Because changing diapers already stinks enough, invest in this award winning patented odor control system for baby’s nursery. It features the power and strength of Arm & Hammer baking soda, as well as a self-sealing lid that locks in odors.
Warm Glow Wipe Warmer - It warms wipes and provides soft-lift for those late night diaper changes. Make sure your baby has a warm, moist wipe with this trendy flip-top lid warming system.
Munchkin Products are available locally at all Meijer stores.
DR. SEARS FAMILY ESSENTIALS
Treat your baby to products without harmful chemicals or allergens… products you can feel safe using to care for your infant.
Baby Lotion: soothes and moisturizes to strengthen your baby’s natural skin vitality. Baby Wash & Shampoo: Cleanses and nourishes skin and hair while gentle enough for everyday use.
Popumz: Omega 3 rich all-natural snacks for children available in sweet and savory crisps (Cheddar, BBQ, Ranch, Vanilla, Chocolate and Caramel). Hmm Hmm Good!
Latesha Lipscomb
Latesha Lipscomb is the go-to person for all that is hip, hot and happening NOW in West Michigan. Contact her at Latesha@womenslifestyle.com
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