We are turning ten! Come Celebrate!

Real Baby Turns 10!

It's hard to believe that this photo was taken ten years ago, just weeks after we opened our doors to the neighborhood.  Many things have changed, and yet, many things have stayed the same.  My husband and I opened Real Baby with the purpose of sharing great baby products that we loved, with our friends and customers. Believe or not it was extremely difficult to find cool, fun, hip, and  functional items for parents and their children in 2003!  We also wanted to offer a place for parents to meet, share ideas, ask questions, put their hands on new products, and receive the best customer service in town.  With our helpful and knowledgeable staff, we continue to learn and grow, and offer our customers the best in baby products and service.  John and I and our two children, now 11 and 13 years old!, continue to live just blocks away from the shop.  We our proud to say that we have been a part of this neighborhood and a part of the Denver Children's market for a Decade!  

Here is a little look into the past...We are excited for the future! 

 Trying to figure out how to create the space

 Love the Florescent lighting!

Our kids in the construction window.  Having tea while I demo a wall!

Happy owners:  John and Hilary

Stay tuned for the details of our Real Baby anniversary celebration on march 21st! It's going to be a blast!

Real Baby 3616 West 32nd Ave. Denver Co. 80211 303-477-2229

                

 New Safety Standards For Play Yards

New safety standards for play yards, also called travel yards or playpens, go into effect today, February 28, 2013. We have received a number of questions about what these new standards mean for consumers and for those who intended to give away or sell their used play yards. In this post, we summarize the new rules and standards.

Background

Part of the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008 (CPSIA) required the CPSC to develop mandatory safety standards for various durable infant and toddler goods. Previously, safety standards for these items were largely voluntary. The new mandatory standards were to be at least as stringent as the voluntary standards and more stringent if it was determined that additional safety requirements could further reduce the risk of injury. For the past three years, new standards have been rolled out forcribs, children’s bed rails, baby bath seats, baby walkers,infant swings and toddler beds. The latest is for play yards.

What is Considered a Play Yard?

Although there are similarities to non-full sized cribs, to avoid confusion, play yards are defined as a “framed enclosure that includes a floor and has mesh or fabric sided panels primarily intended to provide a play or sleeping environment for children. It may fold for storage or travel.” Play yards are intended for children who are less than 35 inches tall, who cannot climb out of the product.

New Standards

Play yards that meet the new safety standard must have:

• Side rails that do not form a sharp V when the product is folded. This prevents a child from strangling in the side rail.
• Stronger corner brackets to prevent sharp-edged cracks and to prevent a side-rail collapse.
• Sturdier mattress attachments to the play yard floor to prevent children from getting trapped or hurt.

Who Must Comply with the New Standards?

There is an important distinction between the new crib standards and the new play yard standards. For cribs, on the day the new standard went into effect, July 28, 2011, it became unlawful for anyone to sell, offer for use, or otherwise place into the “stream of commerce” any crib that does not meet the new safety standards. Childcare facilities and places of public accommodation such as hotels were not required to comply until December 28, 2012.

For play yards, the new safety standards only apply to play yards that are manufactured or imported on or after February 28, 2013.

Your neighborhood "Train Store" Just Got Better!      New Brio Trains and Railway sets are on there way!    When we opened Real Baby almost 10 years ago, we had the sole purpose of being a one stop shop for all of a new parents needs.  We were, and always have been, focused on finding the best products and providing the best service and information possible. Little did we know that our smallest clients-your children-would start referring to Real Baby as "The train store."  In keeping with our spirit of service and offering the best products possible, we have listened to our youngest customers, and are now proud to announce that we will be carrying the entire Brio train and railway line!    Join us next  Saturday March 2nd, from 10AM to 2PM for the grand unveiling  of our new Brio train table, as well as all  the Brio trains and railway sets!  We will have giveaways for you and your little ones, as well as treats, and a chance to save on your Brio purchases that day! We can't wait see our favorite train enthusiasts!                                                Real Baby                                                  3616 W.32nd Ave                                                Denver CO 80211                                             303-477-2229                                               shoprealbaby.com

Lillebaby goes international!

Real Baby is excited to announce that our friends at  líllébaby  travelled to Valencia, Spain last week to help in launching the amazing líllébaby COMPLETE carrier in Spain and throughout Europe!  . If you haven't seen this carrier, you must! It allows you to carry your baby on the front (facing in or out), back and side - all while maintaining a healthy hip position for your child and with incredible comfort for the parent (check out the Lumbar Support). Also, because of the structured neck support, you can carry an infant without a bulky insert. LOVE it!

Travel Tips 101!

We all know that flying and traveling with our children can be one of the most stressful times for a new parent.  I can remember standing in the airplane bathroom with my new daughter, screaming her head off, trying to console her on a flight home to visit family.   We all have our tricks.  For some, it's small new toys brought out in intervals.  For others it may be hand held devices, iPads, books or lap tops.  This couple on a flight home had a plan to take care of the whole flight and not just themselves!  Great Idea!

We Love These Pacifiers!

Let your baby express themselves without saying a word!

Ubaluba pacifiers are made of non-toxic, hygienically formed, natural bite-resistant materials designed to form naturally in the mouth, satisfying babies’ need for supplemental sucking and provide parents with peace of mind.  Find Them HERE at Real Baby!

Made in the U.S.A!

We are asked  all the time if we have any products that are made in the USA.  At Real Baby we are proud to carry a bevy of items that are made in America.  Look below to see just a few of the lines that we love from the good old USA!

Lifefactory

Green toys

             

Winter Water Factory

                

Meg Dana

                   

                       

New Skool 

     

        

Three Green Moms

Swaddle Designs

      

BoxPlay

         

Hot Mama Designs

        

Bellissima

 

Motherlove Herbal

Tilly Whistle

Just when you think you've seen everything!

I'm not sure what to make of this new creation.  A father with to much time on his hands?  A genius? neglectful parenting?  Awesome or terrible idea.?  I will let you decide...

Car seat installation and more!!

Our Friends at Wee plan can guide you through the maze of baby gear, and most importantly, install your child's car seat safely and correctly!  Contact Wee plan today!

Baby Gear 101:

You’ve chosen the latest and greatest in strollers, carriers, and car seats…but how in the world do they work??! Wee plan will meet you at your home or your favorite retailer to give you a one-on-one tutorial to make using all that new baby gear seem like a piece of (baby shower) cake! Wee plan offers in-home car seat installation/inspection by a Safe Kids certified Child Passenger Safety Technician and home safety inspections by members of the International Association for Child Safety.

Real Baby has the new Orbit Double Helix Stroller!

Come in and check it out today!

Funny kids costumes!

While shopping today I noticed that Halloween is out in full force already.  With that on my mind,  I came home to look up funny kids costumes, to possibly get some ideas to help my children this year.  It truly is amazing what you can find sometimes.  Enjoy some of my favorites...

Lobster Pot!

                                                             I think the turkey is done!

                                                               Chicken alien perhaps?

                                                                  Picnic basket baby!

                                                                 Taco on the move!

                                                                I have no words, really...

                                                               Not safe but funny!

Star wars sleeping inside the dead carcass to stay alive!

                                                                           Spaghetti!

                                                                           Just wrong!

A new way for dad to carry baby!

This brilliant product idea comes from Andy at howtobeadad.com.  This would certainly turn heads as you walked into the coffee shop to grab a Latte and some WiFi.  Now if he were to develop one for twins you could walk around like a real cowboy!