In honor of my sister, whose firstborn arrives this month …
Little Hometown Products
My sister lives too far away. While she loves her hometown of KC, she now calls Seattle home. When I found these hometown items, I knew I wanted to honor her Seattle-born baby with a nod to the place they now call home. I cannot speak highly enough about the whimsical prints that honor places we love. Truly a special gift for someone near or far! LittleHometown.com
Indestructibles Books
Little ones tend to put absolutely everything in their mouths and that includes books. KC mom of triplets Amy Pixton created Indestructibles for the way babies “read.” These books are chew-proof, rip-proof and drool-proof, printed on 100% nontoxic paper-like material. I have found these at Made in KC as well as Barnes & Noble. What a genius idea! IndestructiblesInc.com
Comotomo Teether
This profoundly simple little product is great for Baby. It’s easy for wee ones to grasp as well as hold, and the colors alone are perfectly playful. From a design standpoint, its prongs mimic little baby fingers and are long enough to reach back molars but also sized to prevent choking. The food-grade silicone material is chewy, nontoxic and dishwasher safe. Comotomo.com
Pea Pod Prestige
Continuing to embrace your adventurous spirit or love of travel once Baby is born has its challenges. This KidCo PeaPod is lightweight as well as compact for travel and easy to open and close. It’s terrific whether you’re headed to Grandma’s house, camping, hiking or hitting the beach. It also has UV protection, so enjoy some sunshine while Baby rests. KidCo.com
Luxe Baby Hooded Towel
This baby line is dreamy. For starters, I have to rave about the super soft bamboo hooded towels. Fun fact about bamboo is that it’s ultra-absorbent. It multitasks by being a nice choice for sensitive skin. So wrap up your wee one in these luscious towels—whether it’s after a bath, after the pool, after the lake or after the beach. Baby will be snuggly and warm—and you won’t be getting wet too! KeaBabies.com