Genius Transformer Baby Gear: The Koo Transforms From Bassinet to Rocker

by , 05/21/10

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Any one who has ever lived with a newborn knows that the first few weeks of round-the-clock feedings are mind-numbingly exhausting for new parents.  The Koo, a new transformer bassinet/rocking chair and late-night feeding system, hopes to make the new parent burden a little easier by smoothing out the edges on the late-night feeding routine, by providing everything a new mom (or dad) needs all in one convenient package.   We spotted the Koo at the International Contemporary Furniture Fair this past week, and we could see all the moms in the vicinity fawning over this multitasking superhero of baby furniture.. Built by Lunar, the Koo is a bassinet that turns into a rocker and back again, a genius maneuver that not only eases baby’s transition from feeding to sleeping, but also minimizes both the product’s carbon footprint and its physical one.

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“To the Moon” Rocket-Ship LED Nightlight by OXO

by , 04/18/10

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What better way to send your favorite astronaut-in-training blasting off to Dreamland than with a rocket-shaped nightlight? This bright red spacecraft by OXO includes an LED bulb that never requires changing. You don’t have to keep your nightlight tethered to its charging base, either. Because the rocket stays lit for up to eight hours per charge, the rechargeable battery only needs the occasional boost. To infinity and beyond!

+ To the Moon Nightlight $24.99 at Land of Nod

+ OXO

7 Eco-friendly, Modern Cribs for Green Babies

by , 03/15/10

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Smart Kid: A Multifunctional Bedroom Set That Grows With Your Child

by , 03/12/10

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Think of Andensen Furniture’s “Smart Kid” as a child’s bedroom-in-a-box, except that in this instance, the box also happens to be the crib. Made from solid birch and plywood, the multifunctional kit starts out as a crib/changing table/dresser combo, but it can easily be taken apart and reassembled as a playpen, a desk, a chalkboard and book rack, or a junior bed for tykes up to 10 years of age.

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Bednest MK2 Co-Sleeping Crib & Travel Cot Keeps Baby Close at Hand

Bednest MK2 Co-Sleeping Crib & Travel Cot Keeps Baby Close at Hand

If one of your New Year’s resolutions is to catch up on more ZZZs, come hell or colicky baby, you’re in luck. Bednest has unveiled the latest iteration of its co-sleeping crib for 2010. Available on February 19, the MK2 is a sleek, modern co-sleeper for parents who prefer a little personal wriggle room in the family bed but still want their bambino at arm’s reach.

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Eco-friendly ‘Oops’ Crib by Structured Green

Eco-friendly ‘Oops’ Crib by Structured Green

The Oops Crib by Structured Green features a bold new aesthetic in baby furniture. The “Drop” detailing of the crib, comprised of variegated strips of reclaimed woods, results in a wonderfully unique and modern nursery look. Structured Green‘s mission is to use quality materials that are sustainably produced, certified or reclaimed, recycled or recyclable, to create …

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2.1 Million Stork Craft Drop-side Cribs Recalled Due to Infant Suffocations & Injuries

2.1 Million Stork Craft Drop-side Cribs Recalled Due to Infant Suffocations & Injuries

Stork Craft, a juvenile furniture manufacturing company based in British Columbia, and the CPSC have issued the largest voluntary recall of cribs in North American history. 2.1 million cribs made by Stork Craft, some also bearing the Fisher Price logo, have been recalled after 110 reported incidents of the drop-side breaking off — resulting in 15 entrapments (12 in the US, 3 in Canada, 4 of which caused the suffocation death of four infants). Also included in these incidents were injuries ranging from concussions to bumps and bruises which afflicted 20 infants who fell from the cribs.

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Sibis Suiko Convertible Baby Bed and Cradle by Sirch

Sibis Suiko Convertible Baby Bed and Cradle by Sirch

The Sibis Suiko Baby Bed and Cradle by Sirch is a juxtaposition in Japanese minimalist design: austere in appearance yet highly accommodating in function. A cradle for babies that converts to a cot for kids up to age 4, this sleeping haven is made of white laminated birch plywood and its sides are covered in faux leather. The slatted frame is …

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Leander Convertible Crib is Five Beds in One

Leander Convertible Crib is Five Beds in One

Think of the Leander Bed as the Optimus Prime of baby cribs. The oft-coveted yet incredibly elusive Scandinavian import isn’t your typical crib-to-toddler-bed twofer: Leander’s molded European beech bed can be configured in five different ways, growing as your own baby grows — and then some.

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NEW! Seed Organic POD: Eco-Friendly Moses Basket and Cradle

NEW! Seed Organic POD: Eco-Friendly Moses Basket and Cradle

The Seed Organic POD is a brilliant new eco-friendly Moses Basket and cradle  from Australian company Babybaby Nursery Products. Recently making its grand debut in the U.S., the POD follows on the heels of the wildly popular Seed Organic Cradle, and it is actually two baby products in one — a ‘Pod’ cradle with stand that will keep baby close to you during the night, and a removable Moses Basket that allows you to move your little one with ease, even when he’s sleeping.

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NEW! Dwell Studio Organic Cotton Poppy Blossom Crib Set

NEW! Dwell Studio Organic Cotton Poppy Blossom Crib Set

If you’re looking for classic, natural, no frill nursery style, the brand new Poppy Blossom Crib Set fits the bill, combining timeless elegance with modern eco-savvy design. The entire Poppy Blossom Crib Set by Dwell Studio is made with 100% organic cotton and printed with low-impact dyes; and it is formaldehyde and AZO free. The quilted Poppy play blanket

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Bamboo Soil Clock is Powered by DIRT!

Bamboo Soil Clock is Powered by DIRT!

Sending the kids back to school can be a happy time for parents who are eager to get their youngsters out of the house after a looooong summer! But kids may want to stay home well past the 8am school bell! If you’re looking for an inspiring way to help your child get to school on time in the mornings, get him or her this awesome Bamboo Soil Clock powered by — dirt!

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OXO Candela Guardian: The Perfect Portable LED Nightlight

OXO Candela Guardian: The Perfect Portable LED Nightlight

If you’re tired of stumbling around in the dark during late night feedings and diaper changes, then the OXO Candela Guardian nightlight is the perfect solution for you. This LED lighted rechargeable lamp is super portable with a nice handle that stays cool …

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Hushamok Dream Baby Hammock and MySeat

Hushamok Dream Baby Hammock and MySeat

The Hushamok Dream looks so restful, we wish the company made a version for exhausted parents to sneak 40 winks in. Designed for at-home and on-the-go use, the sleek setup includes a lightweight aluminum stand, an organic cotton hammock for babies up to 22lbs, two fitted organic cotton sheets, a removable (and machine-washable) poly-filled hypoallergenic mattress, and a travel bag to pack everything …

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Uroko House Book Igloo is a Book Lover’s Dream Bed

Uroko House Book Igloo is a Book Lover’s Dream Bed

If you’re a bibliophile like me, you may have fallen asleep amidst a pile of your favorite books as a youngster too. I would have loved nestling into the Uroko House book igloo with all of my treasured fairy tales. Dreamed up by Point Architects, the cozy enclosure that surrounds a child’s bed is also a storage-filled bookshelf. Now your little ones can nod off to dreamland surrounded by their beloved bedtime stories.

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COCO-MAT Mattresses Let Kids “Sleep on Nature”

COCO-MAT Mattresses Let Kids “Sleep on Nature”

Citizens living in lesser-developed, rural environs have long been hip to the concept of using natural fibers to make their sleeping arrangements more comfortable. Some stuff their mattresses with the dried husks of coconuts, while others turn to livestock such as horses or sheep, and seasonally ‘borrow’ fibers. These ideas were born organically out of necessity hundreds of years ago, and a small Greek company called COCO-MAT has modernized the various processes, providing today’s green seekers the option of “sleeping on nature.”

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Ninetonine Zebra Crib

Ninetonine Zebra Crib

What’s better than stylish baby furniture that treads lightly on the earth? How about stylish baby furniture that is fun, playful and celebrates the earth’s creatures, all while maintaining a small environmental footprint? We love this Zebra crib by Ninetonine design for this exact reason. Forgoing the same-old same-old jail bar crib design that characterizes the majority of cribs these days, Ninetonine’s zoomorphic Zebra crib brings a safari spirit to your nursery, with a crib that literally looks like it is about to take off on a gallop across the savannah.

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Ancient Design Principles for Modern Parents

Ancient Design Principles for Modern Parents

Two Eastern philosophies may help parents reclaim the disaster zone that is their child’s room. First, is the Chinese practice of Feng Shui (fung-shooy in Mandarin, fung-schway in American English), shipped to American shores and made wildly popular. Second, are the lesser-known vedic principles dictated by Vaastu Shastra (vaastu meaning ‘man-made constructions’ and shastra meaning ‘sacred text’). When put into practice, the somewhat rigid rules that govern both principles can turn a clutter-filled kid’s room into a space where positive energy flows, leading to more focused, constructive play, and sounder sleep.

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