Safe bumper free bedding from Skip Hop!

One of the most commonly asked questions that we encounter from parents is whether or not to use bumpers in their baby's crib.  I mean, they're so darned cute and they keep babies from getting trapped between the slats of the crib or bumping their cute little noggins, right? Well, it's not quite as simple as that. We talked with our resident expert Annie Mullens, fromWee Plan Baby Planners, to get the straight scoop! Annie told us that a study in The Journal of Pediatrics found that 27 children from 1 month to 2-years-old died from suffocating or strangling related to bumpers between 1985 and 2005. The American Academy of Pediatrics has recommended that parents not use crib bumpers, including so-called breathable models.   In fact, last April Chicago became the first municipality (or any governmental unit for that matter) to ban the sale of crib bumper pads.  In addition, the Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene has enacted regulations set to go into effect June 21st of this year that will ban the sale of crib bumpers within the entire state. So what's a parent to do who wants to create the adorable nursery they've always dreamed about, yet still meet the latest safety recommendations?  The answer to that is Skip Hop's Complete Sheet bumper-free crib bedding.  The available patterns make the sheet look like a bumper so it can feel more like a traditional crib set, but without the possible hazards.  They also have optional sleep sacks, decorative blankets (not for in the crib!), and wall decals.   Problem solved.  Safety and Style combined.  Thanks Skip Hop!

Owls are Cool!

We Love owls. Who doesn't! Owls are the new black. I heard that squirrels are the new owls...Anyway, We love this bedding set from Skip Hop!  Bring a touch of nature into your nursery with this bold colored bedding set.  This set includes a 250 thread count cotton sateen comforter with embroidery and a cotton-linen applique, printed bumper, crib sheet, and a cotton-lenen crib skirt. It looks great on the Oeuf Sparrow crib!

The Leander Crib- No, You can't have it!

This beautiful and functional crib/toddler bed is designed by Stig Leander Nielsen.  This Danish designer says that he is inspired by nature and by his travels around the world. Unfortunately this Cot will not be travelling to the United States anytime soon.  All we can do is hope that we see it offered at our next trade show and bring  it on home.  Until then, all we can do is look at the pretty pictures.

Modern is in at Real Baby

modern means something that is "up to date", or "new", and that is exactly what is going on at Real Baby.  Our store and website are filled with modern  items for your nursery, your child, and you!  

Here are some modern things that we love: Avalisa, Nurseryworks, Plasma Car, Skip Hop, Fleurville, Bloom Baby, Dwell, Oeuf, Automoblox, Monte Design, and Argington.