Daisy Baby and Kids

Prenatal Series - The Experts Tell All!

2012-01-26T13:12:00.000-08:00

Hi there, Mamas-to-be! We here at Daisy Baby hope you’re enjoying the experience, and we’ve put together a little something just for you.

Come along and join us at 7 Essential Evenings for Mamas-To-Be! What is this, you ask? It’s a prenatal series – not childbirth classes, but an experience you won’t get at those childbirth classes! You’ll meet other expectant moms, and learn about various topics, plus you’ll get some spectacular surprises.

Now, I know that socializing, food and surprises just aren’t enough for you… you want to learn something, right? So what will you learn?

From Jen Grosman, Ph.D., and Kirsten Chadwick, Ph.D., you’ll learn about dealing with relationships and emotions both during and after pregnancy. Help with that roller-coaster your little one is taking you on!

From Dr. Julie Bindeman and Nanci Brown, LICSW you’ll get tips and ideas about the possibility (or necessity) of going back to work after your little one is here! Plus, we’ll have a panel of childcare experts to discuss childcare options for your little cutie!

From Mairi Breen Rothman, a midwife and L&D nurse, you’ll hear the inside scoop about labor and delivery.

From Gina Ciagne, certificed lactation consultant and Ursula Sania Sukinik, certified doula, you’ll learn what to anticipate once you have that baby out of your belly and into your arms!

From top health counselor Karen Schachter, you’ll learn what you can and should eat while pregnant and nursing. Let’s take the guesswork out of the age-old question, “Can I eat that?” Plus, you’ll get strategies for meal-planning once your little darling has arrived!

Don’t forget all mamas enrolled in this series will get 15% off at Daisy Baby, and a free Capital City Mamas VIP card! Annnddd… oh yes, there’s more! A bonus prenatal yoga class at lil omm! Oh, and did I mention this was sponsored by Capital City Mamas and Britax, and food will be provided by Naked Pizza? Yum.

So now that you’re raring to go, where do you sign up? You can register at prenatalseries.eventbrite.com. Go on mama, you know you want to. Hope to see you there!

Let’s Talk About…. Spot on Square

2012-01-20T13:40:00.001-08:00

We’re constantly bringing new lines into the store, trying out new furniture and new products. Why? We want to find the best items out there! And when we find something we think is pretty fabulous, we want to share it with you. What’s fabulous right now? Spot on Square.

Spot on Square makes furniture – they’re into modern, iconic, minimalist design. Modern is totally on trend right now, and Spot on Square’s design is super-innovative. Example? The Lucite crib from the Roh collection – it’s new, it’s different, and it’s got an esthetic all its own. If you want your child to grow up appreciating quality design, you can start by surrounding your little sweetie with simple, eco-conscious, modern pieces from the very beginning.

Modern design’s cool and all, but maybe you’re looking for natural, earth-friendly furniture for your sweet eco-baby? Spot on Square uses sustainable processes to build their furniture. They also use sustainable materials like bamboo, recycled or reclaimed MDF (made with formaldehyde-free adhesives), and natural colored and locally sourced woods. They use nontoxic, durable finishes – so when your little one starts testing out those new little pearly whites you can be sure your nursery furniture is safe – for your cutie, if not from!

Also fantastic? Spot on Square is US manufactured – in Grand Rapids, Michigan… and it was founded by parents, just like you! Designers Nicole and Robert Springer are parents of three… so you can bet Spot on Square is not just gorgeous, it’s child-friendly, too! Come on in the store and take a look – you can see the Roh Lucite crib in our window, and check out some other pieces too. We look forward to seeing you!

Happy Holidays!

2011-12-23T11:57:00.000-08:00

Our last Holiday top 5 is from none other than Daisy Baby’s lovely proprietor, Dana! Dana is mom of Ever, 9 months. She’s got her finger on the pulse of Bethesda, ladies and gents, and knows just what you’re craving for your tots this holiday season – so let’s see what she’s craving for her sweetie!

5. Elephant Ears – These are the best head support, and they’re so flexible. We can move it when we need it – car seat, high chair, wherever it’s necessary!

4. Jonathan Adler Diaper Bags – these are new in the shop, and they’re just what I’m wishing for! They’re cool and funky, they make me wish I needed another diaper bag just because I want one!

3. Bundle Me by JJ Cole – This is such a simple way to keep your cuties warm in the cold weather. No struggling to fit those flailing feet in individual pant legs – just pop them in the warm Bundle Me and you’re on your way!

2. Oopsy Daisy Art – I’ve been wanting to find a company with a plethora of artwork, and Oopsy Daisy is it. They have a large variety of both modern and traditional art – whatever suits your style, you can find it with Oopsy Daisy!

1. Mamas and Papas Pixi High Chair – this high chair is wonderful. It folds flat, including the tray, so it’s nice and thin. It’s super for Grandma’s house, or a small space. The style is sleek and modern – if that describes you, we’ve got your high chair!

All of us at Daisy Baby wish you a very Merry Christmas, Happy Hannukah, Joyous Kwanzaa, and Happy Everything!

Christine's Five Faves

2011-12-19T12:24:00.000-08:00

It’s Christina again – I hope your holiday season is going just wonderful! I have another list of the top five favorite items from one of our fabulous staff members – check out Christine’s faves!

Christine has a son, Nicholas, who is 2.5 – so she’s been through the baby deal and she knows what’s going on! If you’re looking for something for yourself or a baby shower, her top 5 has got it!

5. Finn and Emma – our new clothing from Finn and Emma is just so cute, and I love lavender! The color and detail on the tiny clothes just make me smile.

4. Trumpette socks in Argyle – When Nicholas wears these, he looks just like daddy on the golf course. Too cute!

3. Cloud B Twilight Turtle – This is great for babies and older children. The star display is so calming, and older children can turn it on and off by themselves – putting themselves to sleep! (Just how fantastic is that?)

2. Momma’s Jewels – These are wonderful to make mom feel special and feminine, and because they’re smooth and sterling silver baby can play with them and gum them without causing any parental panic!

1. Wiggle and Scoot bibs and burp cloths – These are such a great set to take to a baby shower! They’re so customizable and they monogram well, in addition to being just plain cute on their own!

What do you think of Christine’s Five Faves? Let us know what your top five would be!

Holiday Five Faves!

2011-12-15T13:09:00.000-08:00

Hi there! My name’s Christina. I’m new at Daisy Baby, and I’ll be working the blog scene for a while. I also hope to see you in the store soon! For now, why don’t you check out some of our favorite items for the upcoming holidays? Some of the Daisy Baby staff would love to share their favorites with you, and we hope you agree we have some pretty fantastic things in the shop right now!

Let’s start with my favorites, since – you guessed it – I’m the one writing this!

I’m Christina, and I have two children – Caeden, age 2.5 and Madeleine, age 7 months. I want to share my top five Daisy Baby items for my kids’ ages… so here we go!

5. Guava Kids Mitts – these little mittens are just adorable. The patterns are cuter than any mitts I’ve ever seen. They protect your babe’s hands, and they protect her sweet little face from those tiny nails!

4. Dwell Studio Woodland Memory Game – This one’s for the toddlers. The design on it is gorgeous – modern and sleek but with that old-fashioned touch of natural wood! Kids can learn their colors and play memory or matching games – it’s wonderful for many different stages of development.

3. Day of the Week Bib Set by Petites Frites – We just got these in the store! I love day of the week things; I always have, so these just touched a note… the 8 year old inside me glowed with joy! What’s cuter to catch your cutie’s drool than these brightly colored bibs?

2. Carlino clothing – Carlino clothing is made of the softest cotton I’ve ever felt. It doesn’t lose that softness after washing, either! It’s so baby-sweet with the white and pastel colors, and so easy to customize with a monogram because there are no busy patterns. I cannot say enough wonderful things about this clothing – my Maddie smiles when I pick one of her Carlino tees from the drawer because she knows how soft they are!

1. Sock Ons – Yes, they work! You have no idea how many socks I’ve lost. From California to Maryland to Florida… if you see a baby sock on the ground somewhere, it probably once belonged to my family! I love Sock Ons – when I put them on my baby I don’t have to keep pulling up her socks, only to discover at the end of the day that one is missing anyhow! Sock Ons make parenting just a little bit easier – and who doesn’t need that?

Great Gift Ideas!

2010-12-09T05:58:00.000-08:00

The holiday season is officially upon us. I hope everyone had a wonderful Hanukkah & now prepping for a Merry Christmas. I am have been working diligently to bring fabulous items into the store. I must say now the store is full with really great gift ideas for the seasons & any new baby in your life.

Here is a list of lines you must check out:
1. Paige Lauren Layette
2. New Layette from Dwell Studio
3. Modern Organic Layette from Kate Quinn Organics
4. Baby Jar hooded Towels
5. Aden & Anais Bib/Burps
6. Dwell Studio picture books for babies
7. Ah Goo Baby changing pads
8. Funny onez from Punkster
9. Political onez from Urban Smalls
10. New Golf Socks from Trumpettes
11. Old fashion wooden toys From Manny & Simon
12. Custom Ceramic gifts from Alex Marshell
13. Baby books from Pearhead
14. Alligator & Giraffe banks also from Pearhead
15. Basic beautiful layette from Carlino
16. Easy to use Puj Tubs
17. Baby Calming Tummy Tubs
18. Sophie the Giraffe is always a winner
19. Keep those Sophie's & Pacifers safe with TutimNYC holders
20. Angel Dear lovies & Rattles

I can't wait to see everyone in the store soon to check out this great gifts.

dana

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2010-09-26T04:03:00.000-07:00

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Grand Re Opening

2010-09-12T17:49:00.000-07:00

I can't believe its been seven months since "Daisy Baby & Mommies Too" became "Daisy Baby & Kids" and moved just five doors down. It has been a wonderful seven months. I have really had the opportunity to bring my vision to life. The new store feels so intimate and comfy. Its been so nice to greet each new parent to be and help them navigate the overwhelming world of Baby. My philosophy is to just keep it Simple. Make it Fabulous, but keep it Simple.

So not only has the new Daisy Baby changed locations, we have also changed our focus. We are still the best place in Bethesda to grab a new baby gift. We continue to carry our tried and true top baby gifts: Mary Jane & Johnny Trumpette socks, Little Giraffe Chenille Blankets & Sophie the Giraffe. However, we have also brought in some new favorites: A Little Annafaith Onez Cupcakes, AH Goo Baby Plush Changing Pads, and Wiggle & Scoot Burps & Bibs. My goal is try new baby gifts every month and bring something different into the store for you to check out.

Our new focus is also on DESIGN. I've been pulling together nurseries for almost six years now. So it is wonderful to spend most of my time sitting down with families bringing their nursery visions to life. My favorite rooms are the ones I get to create from soup to nuts. Together, I work with the parents to select the furniture, linens, glider, paint, lighting fixtures, window treatments, and flooring.

I have also been wanting to partner up for years with other local vendors to fill some gaps. Coe & Sons are my first source for rugs and carpet. Laurie Mcparland of Picture Perfect Windows creates the most beautiful window treatments in town. These are the connections that really put the finishing touches on the space.

The most important vision I had for the new Daisy Baby & Kids is to make it a place for everyone. I want people from all walks of life to be able to come in and find something they can purchase, be it a sweet gift for $15 or a solid US-made crib for $600, whether their style is super traditional or extremely modern. We have something for everyone.

I hope to see you at "A New Bloom," our upcoming grand re-opening celebration, from 12-2pm on Sunday, September 26.

dana

Lulu DK Matouk

2010-03-06T15:37:00.000-08:00

I have been obsessed with bringing this line into the store since I saw it 3 years ago. Now here at Daisy Baby we are bring a NYC sense of style & refinement. This line is Stunning. All of the fabrics are 500 Thread count. You can tell as soon as you touch it. All babies should sleep in such luxury.

So what would you expect to pay for such a lovely line? Surprising, not so much. $610 for 3 Piece set. Really, I would expect it to fall in the $1000 range. My really only issue is that there aren't enough sets to choose. If anyone knows Ms. Evans, I love to mix & match. Just throw in different elements of design. Its time to encourage them to create more. I'll help to build the DEMAND.

Come in the new store and check it out.

Bratt Decor's Quality

2010-02-26T21:23:00.001-08:00

I am so pleased to be featuring Bratt Decor's newest "Soho" collection at Daisy Baby. My other half and I just spent the evening putting the new pieces together. By the time we have our lil ones he will have so much experience putting cribs together.

I must say, we both were so pleased with the quality of the crib and the dresser. Bratt Decor makes a very solid product. The design is lovely and so innovative. In a market place that is so same ole same. To complete the look, I added the loft canopy to the crib for a lil extra "drama." And for only $759, who can beat it! Of course I had to put it in the front window.

At first I was very disappointed when Bratt Decor discontinued their signature color palette and original cribs. They were one of the few companies to offer some fun colors & unique designs. I will miss the heritage crib. I remember doing a very cool room with it in all red. It was great! I wish more people would step out and push the color envelope. However, Bratt Decor decided to make what people buy, Dark wood & White. If you are only going to offer two finishes, they should be as nice as the ones they are offering.

Come into Daisy Baby and I'll design a great room to go with this new collection.

Why I love what I do

2010-02-16T19:13:00.000-08:00

I just had a wonderful mom to be in the store. She had done her research and was looking for a store to help her pull it together. It was so nice to sit down with her show her the wood chips & fabric samples. This is what we do here at Daisy Baby. Its so much fun:)

Custom Furniture

2010-02-12T20:18:00.001-08:00

Before opening Daisy Baby, I had no idea one could custom make furniture. I thought you walked into a store. It came in that color, so that is how you had to buy it. I loved when some of my favorite clients and friends, Eileen & Annie taught me a thing or two about making furniture your own.

Tonight as I watch the opening ceremonies of the winter Olympics and put together the the new Art for Kids Binder, I am awed by the beauty of their pieces. It is amazing. The idea that you can take a simple bookcase or Armoire and totally create a unique piece the way you want it. How cool. You decide not only the color, but the finish, the trim, the background color. In these days of Ikea & pottery barn we forget people actually still make furniture in America, by hand. Really they do!

I am so proud to sell furniture like this. If you like the idea of handmade custom furniture. Check out Newport Cottages and Bradshaw Kirchofer. All from my home stare of California