Modern Glider

Finally, a beautifully designed glider with simple lines and exceptional comfort.  The Monte Design Luca glider,  is built with an  ergonomic arm height for feeding your baby, high back for proper head rest, and removable lumbar pillow for extra support.  The Luca glider's soft durable upholstery,  deep brown stained maple wood base, and smooth gliding mechanism make the the ultimate nursery chair.  The luca glider will fit the decor of any room in your house.

 

Organic Clothing for Your Children

When I was a child my mother would make me wear polyester for Easter.   It was ritual.  Wake up  Easter morning, receive a fantastic basket filled with great chocolate and treats,  hunt for Easter eggs, put on new polyester Easter outfit and go to church to sweat and fidget.

I think clothing has come a long way since I was a child.  We are trying harder to fill Real Baby with quality organic clothing that is produced in a humane manor.  It's not as easy as it sounds.  After reading the following article I thought that my old Easter polyester might not be that bad.  

Cotton crops alone account for $2.6 billion in pesticides used each year and is the definition of a chemically dependent agriculture. Even though cotton only uses 2.4% of all cultivated land, 25% of the world’s pesticides and 10% of the world’s insecticides are used on it yearly. In other words, for every one pair of jeans and t-shirt produced, 1 pound of pesticides and chemical fertilizers are used.

 The problems with clothing production do not stop in the field. During the conversion of conventional cotton into clothing, numerous toxic chemicals are added at each stage - harsh petroleum scours, softeners, brighteners, heavy metals, flame and soil retardants, ammonia and formaldehyde - to name just a few.

Just something to think about.

Mom I want to be a TSA Agent!

Yes it's real. Every loving and caring parent needs to offer this toy to their little future Homeland Security Expert. Cause delays getting into your elementary school, spread fear, and interrogate your friends! Drug sniffing dog and travel size water boarding kit not included. I wish I would have thought of this. $29.95 will get you this cardboard box that beeps.

Below is the actual wording from the manufacturer of why this toy was created. Be afraid.






"In an effort to help children understand and be comfortable and confident in the need and process of higher security protocols we've developed a new play and learning toy and resource web site to promote and educate security procedures.

OperationCheckpoint.com and the makers of the Scan-It toy are attempting to bring security technology companies, governments and security providers together to help educate children on the need and importance of airport and public spaces security."

Life in the City with Children

I walked outside yesterday to find my entire house surrounded by police cars.  All traffic was being deverted  onto our street from the neighboring Federal Blvd. Helicopters buzzed overhead as I ran to the corner, passing a group of children playing outside.  My son was in that group.  He said " hi daddy!,  why are you running?"  I gathered all the children and herded them inside our neighbors house without answering my son's question.  If I were to answer it I would have to say something like, " I'm running because I was scared shitless that something happened to you", or " I was running because the police are searching for a shooter."  Both answers seemed inappropriate at the time, so in classic parent fashion, I said nothing.  I remember a few times when my mother would answer my questions with silence.  It was never good.  Now here I was doing the same thing.  Life in the city with children can make you a silent parent sometimes.

Skip Hop PLAYSPOT

PLAYSPOT is a beautiful and innovative soft floor surface that keeps your child comfortable and happy, while complementing your home's decor. With a variety of neutral and designer tile colors, it's the perfect addition to the modern or contemporary nursery.

Large in size and large on style, these floor tiles have been designed, tested and manufactured for children of all ages. It's easy to put together with its unique connector system so you can configure it to fit your style.

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.

Automoblox are Here!
These beautifully designed vehicles will set your childs imagination racing. With interchangable parts, the sky is the limit for what your little designer can create. Automoblox are designed as an heirloom toy with safety and durability being most important. I would buy a Mini Van if they looked like this! To see Automoblox in action click here.

Real Baby is Voted Best Baby Store in Denver!

For the third year in a row City Search members have voted Real Baby the best baby store in Denver. We are very humbled and proud, and we want to thank everyone who voted for us. We promise to keep bringing you the best products we can find for you and your little ones.

Here is a little insider tip for you our favorite readers of the blogosphere.... look for Real Baby to open it's second store in Boulder!! That's right, We have signed on the dotted lines and we will be moving into our second home on the North East corner of 15th and Pearl in downtown Boulder Colorado. We should open doors sometime in the summer and we will keep you posted about the grand opening festivities. We can't wait!

Do they make this Chair in Adult Size?

The Fresco High Chair by Bloom Baby features multiple grow-with-baby modes. From newborn to 6 months it acts like a resting cradle. At 6 months and up it becomes a feeding chair with optional up to the table, or tray modes. The Fresco can also be a play seat from 2 years and up holding a child up to 79 lbs.

The Fresco also features; super sized adjustable feeding tray & second play tray that are dishwasher safe, 360 degree swivel with resistor, pneumatic assist easy lift height adjustment for an infinite range of positions, mulitple position reclining seat, 5 point harness with heigh adjustable straps, microsuede seat upholstry available in vibrant colors, multiple position foot rest, and enclosed castor wheels in the base for easy lift and glide.

I Want This Stroller!

I'm not sure why, but I want this stroller. I would love to put on a black cape and mask and pull up next to some moms in the park pushing their weak jog strollers and challenge them to a race. I would fire up my Ipod in the custom Ipod dock. Then I would press play on the DVD player and roll the intro to Top Gun and shout Go! They Don't stand a chance.

This is a real stroller. It is The Limited Edition Harmony. A joint project of Pinstripe Prep, makers of fine baby and kid gear ["country club couture without the snobbery"], custom car guru Joe Iacono and the mastermind Jason Albert, whose expert hands bring each custom Harmony into the world.

The price tag you ask? It can be yours for around $3000. It all depends on wether you want the Ipod and DVD, the retractable cup-holders, the self-regenerating power-assisted drivetrain and brakes, the custom paint and custom wheels and custom luggage.

I say I want it all. College fund be damned. I'm making my cape while I wait the estimated 2 months for it to be produced.

Bilibo
My son and daughter came into the store and were instantly attracted to this cool new imaginative toy. I can't wait to try sled riding with it! This is definitely a new kind of toy.

The elementary shells leave room for the child's imagination. Instead of imposing a specific play pattern, Bilibo is open for a wide range of interpretations and encourages the children to invent their own games, to play and have fun in an active and creative way. Indoors and outdoors, in the sand-pit, in the water or even in the snow... Bilibo is full of surprises.

Both boys and girls can find virtually unlimited ways to play with Bilibos - from rocking, spinning, and sitting to hiding under, carrying with, and peeking through... Bilibo provides hours of open-ended play.

Summer Travel with the Kids

It has been a very busy summer of travel for our family. With the kids hitting ages 6 and 8, we have reached our travel tipping point. Our children are now self sufficient little units, with the power to feed, dress, wash, brush, ask nicely, not throw a fit, and enjoy life as a child should. Our hard work has payed off, and it's nice to see the results.

Road trips are now a lot of fun. Music cranking windows down kinda fun, with only the occasional threat from me to pull the car over on the highway.

We have less equipment restraints with our children now. Car seats, which gave way to booster seats are now not needed. No more switching seats from car to car, or checking them at the airport with the embarrassingly large plastic bag.

The dreaded pack-n-play is long gone. Diaper bags have become travel and computer bags. Strollers, as my son told me 3 years ago, " are for babies." Front carriers, slings, backpacks, travel cot, infant sun tent, sippy cups...not needed.

I wonder how my mother raised the four of us without the convenience of all the safety and child products we have today. I remember fondly, long summer drives to a lake somewhere far away with the four of us jumping around the back of our giant Ford wagon unrestrained. My mother smoking a cigarette and driving 85mph (the speed limit was 75mph) telling us all to settle down or she would pull the car over. I knew she wouldn't. Did I also hear the tinkling of ice in a tumbler?

No car seats, no DVD, Game Boy, PSP, or other mind numbing device. Just us the open road and a lot of fun. I spy, the alphabet game, 3 thirds of a ghost, and harassing my sisters were games we played as we whizzed by farms and cornfields.

My children are very fond of the alphabet game, except my son wants me slow down so he can read the signs better. I can't wait for our next road trip. And for the parents of smaller children and allot of gear, it is still absolutely worth it. Now let's drive.

Real Baby Interior Design Studio!

We are excited to announce the launch of our new interior design service: Real Baby Interior Design Studio!

Real Baby is partnering with the fabulous duo Katherine Schroder and Erica Rundiks of Atelier Interior Design.

Real Baby Interior Design Studio will be the only place you need to go to create, design, and build your dream nursery. We can also help you convert your child's nursery into a room they will cherish for years to come.

You will be able to choose from a vast selection of furniture and decor from Real Baby at a special discount, as well as having Atelier Interior Design guide you through the entire design and installation process!

For details please stop into Real Baby or contact Erica and Katherine at Atelier interior Design. Complete details can be found on our web site in the News section.

HandySitt Chair

This is a great chair for your child to use at home or when you are on the go. Throw it in your car to use at restaurants or at your friends house. Produced in Denmark, the HandySitt is a stylish alternative to a highchair. The HandySitt provides comfort and support while allowing your child to sit with you at the table.



The adjustable arms fit almost every square and curved backed chair.

The HandySitt folds flat when not in use and packs perfectly into the travel bag, making it perfect for a trip to Grandma's or dining out. Suitable for children from 7 months to 4 1/2 years.

Made of solid wood, the HandySitt comes with a three year warentee.

The Quinny is coming The Quinny is Coming!

We are excited to announce that Real Baby will be carrying the super cool and versatile line of European strollers from Quinny.

The Quinny Buzz unfolds automatically without any effort at all. The buzz has a sleek new design with a comfortable seat for your child. Turn the Quinny Buzz into a travel system with the addition of the Maxi Cosi infant car seat or the matching bassinet.

The Quinny Zapp offers a striking contemporary design that is a lightweight full sized stroller when open, and yet the smallest stroller in the world when folded. The Quinny Zapp comes in a range of fun colors and comes complete with a travel bag, rain cover, and sun canopy. Convert the Quinny Zapp into a travel system with the addition of a Maxi Cosi infant car seat.

They will be arriving at our store and on our website in a few weeks. We can't wait!

Baby Legs Bio Event A Big Success!

Our thanks goes out to Spring and Erinn for bringing their BabyLegs, go green bio diesel powered, caravan to Real Baby this past Sunday. They showed off their new organic line of BabyLegs for the kids and gave away lots of great gifts and helped spread the word and vision of going a bit geener to save the planet. We had a blast. Thank you and good luck with the rest of your tour.

Reduce-Reuse-Recycle!

BabyLegs Biodiesal Tour Hits Real Baby Sunday April 12th from 12-2pm

In celebration of the launch of BabyLegs new organic line, in honor of Earth Day, and in support of the sustainable energy effort, BabyLegs has decided to embark on a cross-country biodiesel roadtrip.

Real Baby has graciously decided to host one of BabyLegs' promotional events. The BabyLegs drivers will handout sponsors' donated items like hats, tees, organic onsies, healthy snacks and drinks - there will also be a Create Your Own BabyLegs Contest - and educational materials will be provided on how to live green.

Come check out this fun event! Sunday April 15th from 12 to 2pm @ Real Baby, 3616 w32nd Ave. Denver Co. 303-477-BABY

RUN, WALK AND WADDLE

Sloan's Lake
Denver, Colorado
May 12th
9:30am

Please join us for the 1st annual mothers day race
Benefiting the Kempe Center's Department for Postpartum Depression

Event Details:

Date: Saturday, May 12th, 2007
Schedule of Events:
8:00 - Day of Event Registration
9:00 - Pre-5K Yoga
9:30 - 5K starts
10:00 - post-5K expo and raffle

There will be lots of kids' activities during the event:
Real Baby will have a booth for kids to do art and posters to cheer on their parents and friends.
There will be a fun run, face painting and more for the kids to do!

Location: Sloan's Lake (Sheridan and W.29th Denver)
Fee: $25.00 pre-registration (only accepted if post marked by May 8, 2007)
$30.00 race-day registration

All registrants get a women's-fit t-shirt!
t-shirt and 5k bib number can be picked up on race day

The Goodnight Glider designed by Truck Product Architecture for Nurseryworks

Glide your little one into la la land with this stylish new rocker from Nurseryworks. It will look great with any of the cribs as all the new colors for 2007 mix and match. This Rocker will look stylish in your home long after your done sharing it with your child.

Finger Puppet Fun

I get to spend a lot of time searching for unique and special toys and gear for children. Every once in awhile I laugh out loud when I find a special something. These finger puppets kill me. Some parents won't understand the humor and that's ok, but damn I love em!

Hindu God Finger Puppets
Their all here. Brahma, Ganesha, Garuda and Kali. Teach your children about Hindu theology or just have fun reincarnating yourself.

Axis of Evil Puppets
The Axis of Evil in a succinct package (Kim Jong Il, Khamenei, Saddam and George W.). They're finger puppets , and they are magnetic. Put the Axis on your fridge!

Great Philosophers Puppets
What would these Greats say to each other? What would they say to you? Now you can be playwright, actor, and director, putting on countless productions. The Philosopher set includes Hegel, Nietzsche, Plato and Kant. They're magnetic too, so, when you're done, you can stick them to the fridge!

The Ten Plagues of Egypt Finger Puppets
With plague puppets this cute, you'll want to keep the blood-on-the-door-jamb joy of Passover alive the whole year through.

Sorry, we don't sell these finger puppets, we just love them.