Saturday, February 23, 2013

Changes in Store!

Yes, that was a terrible pun. I don't really mean we have big changes coming for Daisy Baby... I mean we've already made big changes - in the store! Have you been in the shop lately? If not, it's time to come see what we've been up to! Don't worry - all your favorite parts of Daisy Baby are still here... just in slightly different places. We hope you enjoy the new look, and the added space for more fun things!

Our new setup - and a few new items!

There is so much more space!

Bright and beautiful...

Saturday, February 16, 2013

The Best Double Stroller

Are you expecting baby number two? There are some different things to consider when the bun in your oven is being added to a family of three!

First, allow me to allay one of your fears - you will, in fact, love your second child as much as your first, and you will not, in fact, forget about your first child. You have enough love to go around. I can pretty much guarantee it.

Ok, now that that's out of the way, let's get down to the fun stuff! And by that, I mean, the stuff. You know, of course, that you'll need clothes, diapers, all those things. What can you get away with reusing, and what new things have you not yet considered? We'll talk about bedding later (don't worry!) but... What about a stroller?

A double stroller is a fantastic buy, if you ever use a stroller. Even if you usually wear your baby, a lot of moms use the stroller if they're out for a long day, or even to carry groceries! (And in that vein, don't forget that it will make your life a lot easier if you wear your newborn while chasing after your older child!)

If you're looking for a fantastic deal, the City Mini Double is less than double the cost of a single stroller. It's just as easy to fold as the regular City Mini, but the downside is - it's wide.
City Mini double in green

If you're looking for something more stylish, what about the Donkey by Bugaboo? It has three different ways to configure - it's pretty amazing! While it is a side by side, you can do so much with it it's worth considering!

Twins; One older child and one younger; One child and a storage bin!




And of course, one of our favorites is the City Select with stadium seating, so both children can see where they're going! And if you already have a City Select, you can just buy the extra seat to add on.

City Select with stadium seating
Are you wondering about the infant car seat? You can use it with any of these strollers, along with your big kid being in the big seat!

Wondering which of these are convertible (you can use them with one child, then add a seat?) The Donkey and the City Select both are!

Wondering which have a glider board (a board your older child can stand on)? City and Bugaboo both do!

Wondering about Dana's stroller philosophy?
* Big wheeled strollers (Bugaboo Cameleon, Uppa Vista, Stokke Xplory, etc.) will mostly be used during the first year with the infant car seat. These strollers are fabulous, and they drive great... but they are bulky, and break down into two pieces. If you buy one of these, know you'll probably ultimately buy another stroller. (That being said, Dana rolls with a Stokke Xplory - if you want something fabulous to show off your gorgeous new bundle, think Bugaboo or Stokke!)
* If you want a stroller that will last you the whole way through, try a small wheeled stroller with a lot of features - the Bugaboo Bee, the Uppa Cruz, the Baby Jogger Versa, the City Mini.

Wondering how you'll deal with assembly with a new baby? At Daisy Baby we always put them together for you and give you a stroller tutorial!

Wondering which is the best choice for you? Come on in and talk to our staff!

Sunday, February 10, 2013

Jungle Theme Nursery

Do you like the theme deal, but it's just too predictable for you? Want jungle, but not kitsch? At Daisy Baby we're always looking for new ways to make nurseries fun and different, so we now bring you... the coolest jungle themed nursery combinations you've ever seen.

Boy or gender neutral nursery bedding (top to bottom: bumper, sheet, skirt with border - right and left prints are additional sheet and changing pad cover):
Animals, with leopard print and coordinating patterns/solids.
  Girly nursery bedding (top to bottom: bumper, sheet, additional sheets, skirt):
Coral animals with coordinating prints

Girly nursery bedding (top fabric is bumper, solid peach and dot are sheets, zebra and textured white are crib skirt):
Peachy animal inspired prints
 Girl and boy versions of this print:
Indian-inspired animal prints
A fun way to spice up your baby gear without going overboard on the bedding theme is to add some jungle inspired gear!

Jungly Stroller liner (bottom left, in store only)
Dinnerware from Baby Cie
Sock monkey hats are always in fashion, and even if you have a summer baby these are always sweet for pictures!

Monkey hats! (Blueberry Hill)

Wall art can really punch up a room, especially if you go neutral on the furniture and bedding!

Canvas Wall Elephant from Oopsy Daisy



Personalized Giraffe Growth Chart from Oopsy Daisy

Wall art from Oopsy Daisy

Cool for twins? Monkeys from Oopsy Daisy
Canvas Wall art from Oopsy Daisy


Wall art from Doodlefish
 Don't forget a night light - these personalized lights are always a sweet gift, too.
Night light from Oopsy Daisy
The rug centers and grounds the room - this one is neutral and animal inspired without going overboard!
Animal Inspired rug from Momeni (in store only)
And of course, don't forget a mobile - Flensted mobiles have that modern edge, with all of their designs coordinating with your theme!

Rolephants Mobile from Flensted

We hope you enjoyed this walk through a fun jungle nursery - do you love themed nurseries? Let us know!

Sunday, February 3, 2013

New Fabrics for Custom Bedding

We recently talked about new furniture coming this year, but probably the thing Daisy Baby is best known for is custom bedding. We love to make sure you have exactly what you want for your nursery, and one of the easiest ways to do that is to make it just for you! If you've been in the shop, you've seen our hundreds, even thousands of fabric options... but did you know we're constantly updating them? All our bedding companies change their offerings from time to time, to keep up with what's new and fresh. In that light, we wanted to show you some of the new fabrics that we've seen this year! Just check out the pictures below... and enjoy!

A bumper and a sheet, perhaps?

Orange and Teal Blue - gorgeous!
Birds from the above


Brilliant orange ikat

A new take on lavender - check the navy and teal blue!

Neutrals with texture - gorgeous.

Transportation? Check. Chevrons? Check. Cool? Check.



Do you like any of these combinations? Let us know!