Bethesda Preppy Nurseries

When Dana first got to Bethesda, she was a bit confused... seersucker everywhere, madras print, college girls wearing Lilly Pulitzer and big bows in their hair. Was this some sort of ironic statement? Or was this for real? It didn't take her long to not only realize that Bethesda takes their preppy seriously, but to jump on the bandwagon... and it shows in Daisy Baby! Some of our favorite vendors (Annette Tatum, Doodlefish, Wiggle & Scoot) carry very preppy lines. If you're looking for fun, preppy nursery pieces, come on in! (But first, check out the pics below - some inspiration, a few of our fabrics, and some fun preppiness!)

Brighton by Annette Tatum - seersucker collection

Sausalito by Annette Tatum - Seersucker collection

Lime Chevron rug by Doodlefish

Girly seersucker fabrics from Doodlefish with bows

More Girly Seersucker fabrics

Boyish preppy - from Wiggle & Scoot, plus a bow tie!

Boyish preppy fabrics from Doodlefish

Monogrammed A Soft Idea blanket

Monogrammed bumper

Personalized Macbeth Bin

This post dedicated to Rachel - see the bow?

Cheerful Springtime Nurseries

What do you think of when you hear the word "spring"? Flowing water? Rain? Blooming flowers? Green?  Nice weather? Babies?

At Daisy Baby, we think florals... clean lines... bright colors! All the lovely things about spring translated into furniture and fabrics! With that in mind, here is some pictorial inspiration for you...

 There are so many colors of green! Here are just a few to check out from (clockwise from top right) New Arrivals, Andrea's Little Lullaby Quilts, Angel Dear, New Arrivals.

A few of our favorite bright pieces from our vendors: Flensted Mobile, Bloom Alma Mini, Doodlefish Art, Oopsy Daisy Art, Stokke.

And of course, our spring inspiration... seen about town! (Isn't the dogwood just gorgeous?)

What's your favorite thing about spring? What does it make you think of?

Pregnancy and Birth Resources

Whether you're a first time mom unsure about what the future holds or this is all old hat to you, there are many resources out there to help you decide what's best for you for this birth.  Sometimes, there are too many to figure out what you're really looking for! So, here's a short list to give you a head start...



Are you looking for inspiration stories along with your info? Try these on for size:

Birth Story - a movie about Ina May Gaskin and the Farm midwives, follows the story of an intentional community (commune) formed in the 1970s, where the women taught themselves to deliver babies and ultimately helped bring back midwifery as a movement in the US. This will be released on DVD and available for download April 30. (Personal note: one of our staff - Christina - gave birth to her daughter on the Farm.)

Ina May's Guide to Childbirth by Ina May Gaskin - is a general childbirth guide, primarily about natural childbirth, containing a lot of birth stories

Birthing from Within by Pam England, is a childbirth preparation book that helps with dealing with the emotional aspects of labor

Are you looking for info about our current childbirth system in the US, or your choices therein? Check out:

The Business of Being Born - This movie by Abby Epstein and Ricki Lake explores our modern maternity care system.

The Thinking Woman's Guide to a Better Birth by Henci Goer - explores evidenced based statistical and practical information for giving birth - primarily geared toward those birthing in hospitals.

The Birth Book by William and Martha Sears - it has a lot of info about giving birth.

Birth Options Alliance is a website with a lot of local information for the DC/MD/VA area!

You're looking for something to help you manage labor and birth itself?

Try a longer term childbirth course like Bradley Method courses or Hypnobabies. For books -

Hypnobirthing, the Mongan Method - tells about how to relax yourself during labor.

Are you looking for a book for your partner or support person?

The Birth Partner by Penny Simkin is a must have for anyone who is the primary support person for a laboring woman!

The Expectant Father by Armin Brott helps dads understand what to expect during their partner's pregnancy, and during birth.

None of that is quite your cup of tea... maybe you've already had the baby?

The Happiest Baby on the Block by Harvey Karp is a great find for new parents looking for good soothing techniques.

The No Cry Sleep Solution by Elizabeth Pantley is an excellent read for parents worried about their children's sleep patterns, or who just need a good night's rest!


Okay, you've read the mainstream books, and you're looking for something that will rock your world... 

Nurture Shock by Po Bronson and Ashley Merryman is a modern, research-based book that will change the way you think about raising children.

Unconditional Parenting by Alfie Kohn is a look at a completely different side of parenting - you may love it, you may hate it. But it's very different.


What is your must-have birth or parenting book? Any books you'd like to see us carry? Let us know!

Non-pink Girl Nursery Ideas

Are you having a girl? Is pink really not your thing? Sometimes in the world of baby, it seems that pink and blue overwhelm us... and even if you're not looking at traditional nurseries or colors, it's much easier to find that something different if you're having a boy. Well, consider yourself in luck. We at Daisy Baby love a challenge, and there are so many ways to do a girl's room without going pink - from sleek and modern to traditional and frilly, the pink is not necessary!

See below for some fun girly nursery items, in no particular order, from some of our favorite vendors, like Art for Kids, Spot on Square, Lulla Smith, Bella Notte, Annette Tatum, Oilo, Elizabeth Allen, Four Seasons, Monte Designs, Newport Cottages, Stokke, and Pine Creek! All of these can be found at Daisy Baby, and we'd be delighted to help you put together a non-pink girl nursery!

Art for Kids, Jenny Lind Crib in Metallic Sage (traditional)

Art for Kids, Cottage Crib with Verona Motif (traditional, luxe)

Spot on Square Eicho Crib (modern)

Lulla Smith Vienna Crib Linens (luxe)

Bella Notte Crib Linens (luxe)

Annette Tatum Brocade Orchid (traditional)

Oilo Freesia set in Pinkish Tan (modern)

Elizabeth Allen - Celery Marcell (Shabby Chic)

Four Seasons chair (Traditional)

Art for Kids French Panel Upholstered Crib (Luxe)

Monte Designs Grazia Swivel (Modern)

Art for Kids Madison Crackled Versailles cream (Luxe)

Pine Creek bedding in Over the Moon Vanilla (Traditional)

Newport Cottages Taylor Changer/dresser (transitional)

Newport Cottages Samantha Changer and Alexis crib (Transitional)

Stokke Sleepi Crib (modern)

Annette Tatum simplified nursery bedding in creme (modern)

Oilo Aqua Raindrops bedding (modern)

 (For even more pictures, check out our non-pink Ideabook at Houzz!)

Sales on Newport Cottages, Quinny, Maxi Cosi, and more!

Are you in the market for a crib? Dresser? Stroller? Car seat? High chair? (Okay, if you're reading this blog you're probably looking for at least one of the above...) We definitely have a deal for you!

Newport Cottages is currently running a combo deal - buy both a crib and a changer/dresser, and you'll get $400 off! This is pretty fantastic - Newport Cottages makes sturdy, beautiful furniture in the US.

Okay, that's not quite right? Anyone looking for a stroller or car seat? If you purchase a Quinny Moodd or Buzz car seat, and you'll get a Maxi Cosi Mico free! (that's almost $200 off - this is an incredible deal!)

That's not it either? How about a high chair? If you purchase a Tripp Trapp from Stokke, they'll throw in a baby set for free.

Stokke is also currently giving a free mattress with purchase of a Sleepi crib! Are you excited yet?

If you're in the market for any of these in the next year, check it out. These are wonderful deals, and they don't come around that often!