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Platinum Babies on WeTV

We all know that youth will always have an edge in pop culture and consumerism. But now even babies in utero are in on the commercialized luxe life. A new show on WeTV, Platinum Babies, debuting on Friday, November 6, will highlight wealthy parents-to-be who are sparing no expense when it comes to getting ready for their little one's arrival. In the first two episodes you'll meet Victoria and Tom, and Tara and Andrew, and watch along as they shop, shop, shop, par-tay (celebs on hand, natch), get massages, et cetera. I don't think I'll be DVRing this show, as I feel a little bit icky thinking about what I assume will be baby exploitation and massive, blatant product placement.

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Aristabrat Crystal Pacifier

by Marsha Reid (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Children

For any parent with an infant or toddler, a pacifier can be a blessing and your worst nightmare. In times when your little one may not be able to settle themselves down, pacifiers seem to work their magic instantly. Thank goodness! In other times, it can be your worst nightmare. For example - when you can't find a pacifier at all or when you have lost their favorite binky and according to your crying baby no other one will do. And it can be especially problematic when you are trying to ween your little one off the pacifier's magical spell. During the tumultuous times of your little one having a meltdown and you feel as though your head will jump off your body, take a nap and never return, a little humor to lighten the mood may help. The Aristabrat Crystal Pacifier incorporates a bit of fun by extravagantly adorning the typical pacifier with colorful Swarovski crystals and a mad face that will make any baby, parent and passerbys put a smile on their face. Available in blue and pink. Price: $120.

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Cariboo of New Zealand Kiwi Cot Crib

by Deidre Woollard (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Children

Cariboo of New Zealand makes classic heirloom furniture for children. The crib shown here is made of of sustainable Radiata pine timber finished with a biodegradable, earth-friendly finish. The crib has low sides and no drop side mechanism and fits a standard-sized North American crib mattress. Later when your child is older, the crib can convert to a toddler bed or a small sofa (with conversion kits). It sells for $1,559.95 and is available at a variety of stores throughout the U.S.

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Bumble Bells - Celebs Splurge on their Babies

by Annie Scott (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Jewelry, Celebrity Shopping

Celebrities like Jessica Alba (right, with baby girl Honor Marie Warren), Courteney Cox Arquette, and even Gwen Stefani have been adorning their babies' ankles with this summer's hot accessory for kids -- Bumble Bells.

Bumble Bells are not just tiny, adorable, audible anklets. They began with a future mom who went to Thailand:

"It all started when Mommy took a trip to Thailand. She saw a little boy toddling around in beautiful silver anklets with tiny bells on them. Everywhere he went, his parents could hear him toddling. And that sweet sound of his bumbling footsteps made Mommy swear that when she had a baby, she would procure herself a pair of those adorable anklets."

And you can guess what she did -- she had a baby and started her own company to bring Bumble Bells to the world!

The tiny anklets are ASTM-certified for safety, and can be worn all day and even to bed at night. The bells run from $45 (sterling silver) to $575 for the Eden Bells, Twinkle Bells, and Sea Shell Bells in gold (see gallery). You can even get a grownup-sized anklet for $97. A portion of all profits goes to Head Start. We like that.

Click through the gallery below to see our favorite Bumble Bells designs -- and why not splurge a little on a little one?

Gallery: Bumble Bells

Gallery: Splurge on Baby

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Cashmere Baby Blankets, by Hummingbird Lane

by Lisa Palladino (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Green, Children

If you're looking for a soft and warm gift for a little one, visit Hummingbird Lane, makers of Cashmere Baby Blankets. These hand-loomed blankets are made from the highest quality 100% cashmere and are designed for newborns, toddlers and kids (though I could see Mom or Dad snuggling in one as well). The blankets are reversible, completely knit and finished with a special crocheted scallop trim. Hummingbird Lane uses imported, pure virgin cashmere, dyed using eco-friendly Swiss dyes.

Check out the gallery for some of the adorable patterns. If you're buying a gift and can't choose, you can let the new parents make a selection with a gift certificate.

Each blanket is 26" x 35" and costs $248, gift wrapping included, with free ground shipping. Wish I had known about these when my nephew was born!

Gallery: Cashmere Baby Blankets, by Hummingbird Lane

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D&G Designer Baby Bottles

by Rigel Celeste (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Children

I don't have babies of my own yet but I don't let that hamper my love of shopping for cute little outfits, miniature shoes, and everything else they sell in the infants department. I love going to baby showers and the next time I get an invite I think I already know what I want to shop for: one of these useful and stylish designer feeding bottles with matching cases by Dolce & Gabbana. They're not the usual cutesy colors and patterns, which is a breath of fresh air, and instead feature animal prints and simple logo-based patterns. Definitely a nice way to treat both mom and baby to some designer luxury. $70-$80

Gallery: Dolce & Gabbana Feeding Bottle Sets

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Cast Your Memories in Precious Metal

by Rigel Celeste (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Decor

Whether you're looking to preserve the memory of your new baby's tiny foot or your favorite pet's scruffy paw, Wrightson & Platt can help you lock those precious moments and keep them forever in the form of sculpture or jewelry. They use a fast setting jelly to take a cast of the desired body part (they can capture everything from a wiggly baby's fingers to a woman's pregnant belly) and then put that cast through what can only be described as a fascinating process to create the final product in your choice of materials including bronze, glass, platinum, and sterling silver. Prices start, for the smallest pieces like pins and cufflinks, at about £1200 and go up from there.

Via Lussorian

Gallery: Wrightson & Platt Memory Casts

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Petunia Pickle Bottom Diaper Bags

by Star Sutherland (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Handbags, Children

As I get closer to my due date (mid July, yipeeee!) I realize what a monumental role the diaper bag plays in the whole baby paraphernalia ordeal. Women carry their diaper bags like they would a purse, so obviously a certain status symbol situation occurs, I'm starting to notice it everywhere I go, moms casually scoping out the other moms diaper bag. As far as brands go the must have diaper bag du jour is without a doubt, say it with me ladies.... Petunia Pickle Bottom. If you live in Orange County or LA you are probably sick of seeing the signature tweed tapestry-esque bags, every mom has one. They cost considerably more than the competitors bags, the most useful and desirable ones are around $350. The problem I'm noticing is that you can't really have just one! I was browsing the collection a few days ago and the color combinations are so specific (think pinks and browns...or blacks and reds) that even if I could afford one I would probably go into consumer panic and want either 2, or none at all! See for yourself why these are the must have diaper bags of the decade...petuniapicklebottom.com!

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Fendi Baby Carrier

by Star Sutherland (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Children

Tote your tot in style with this impressive Fendi print baby carrier! Made by Aprica (a high end stroller company), and detailed with black leather plus the signature "F" logo pattern, it's usable four different ways including the convenient piggy back style. I like that it's masculine looking enough to be daddy friendly. Available on eluxury.com, for a pretty reasonable $325, this would make a very nice luxury shower gift!

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Leopard Print Highchair

by Star Sutherland (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Children

Tired of that unsightly plastic highchair that's a constant eye sore around your home? Say hello to the stunning leopard print, solid wood high chair. The solid Mora is hand carved with a shapely oval back and stunning embellishments on the four sturdy legs. The leopard area is high end vinyl that resembles leather. Vinyl allows for quick cleanup and is mildew and stain proof. A completely detachable tray allows for safe and easy loading and unloading. And a comfortable yet secure three point locking safety belt, guarantees that wiggly little bodies won't slide out! Safe, comfortable and easy on the eyes, a must have for trendy, in the know parents! Custom made when you order it, on poshtots.com for $885.

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Cashmere Baby Clothes from Baby CZ

by Deidre Woollard (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Apparel

How do posh tots stay warm in the winter months? In cashmere babywear. Baby CZ a line by designer Carolina Zapf offers cozy outfits for babies, toddlers, kids and even adults in cotton, linen and baby-soft two-ply cashmere. For babies there are also blankets and hats.The gift set shown here includes a cashmere tipped double breasted hoodie in pink with cream tipping and a pair of drawstring pants. It sells for $374.

[via Style.com]

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Lacoste Baby Stroller

by Sandy Maple (RSS feed) —

Through collaborations with the likes of Kate Spade and Lulu Guinness, Maclaren has been rolling out fashionable baby carriages for some time. Now they have added a little French preppy chic to the line through a partnership with Lacoste. The special-edition Lacoste by Maclaren Buggy sports the classic green crocodile logo and all the features you expect in a Maclaren stroller - lightweight design, one-hand fold, reclining seat positions, and front/rear suspension. And because you can't have baby riding in around in just any old clothes, the stroller comes complete with a Lacoste ensemble consisting of a cotton polo shirt and pique sun hat just for baby. The stroller sells for $400 and can be purchased online at Maclaren or Lacoste, as well as at the Fifth Avenue Lacoste boutique.

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Do Babies Need Leather Seats?

by Deidre Woollard (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Decor

If mommy and daddy cruise around town in posh leather seats, why shouldn't their tot. After all, are Zwieback crumbs and formula spills harder to clean up than latte splashes and Zone Bar bits? We've covered some posh strollers in the past but the latest from Maclaren may dust them all. It has embroidered leather seats, carbon fiber body work, sleek alloy wheels, a gold lacquer frame and a design that is doesn't seem at first glance, very toddler friendly. The Daily Mail reports that the baby buggy shown here sells for a cool £2,000 is the world's most expensive pushchair and there are only 20 available worldwide. Each one is a limited edition with a numbered plaque and has a cell phone pouch that has a removable gold M pin that can be used as a brooch.

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Xplory Complete Stroller

by Nicole Weston (RSS feed) —

The other day I noticed a woman with a stroller so large that she couldn't fit it through the door of the coffee shop she was trying to enter and needed someone to go in and purchase her latte for her. Perhaps she was unaware that there are far more fashionable strollers that are not the size of midrange SUVs. The Xplory Complete is one such stroller. Its award winning design features an adjustable seat that keeps children higher up off the ground, giving them a better view and giving parents easier access without back strain. It can also be used as a high chair. The seat can be adjusted to sit upright for older children or to lie down, so babies can rest comfortably. A number of accessories are available, including a baby bag (included), car seat adaptor, changing bag, mosquito net and a parasol. Price: $950.

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Gold The New Trend In Luxe Baby Gear?

by Deidre Woollard (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Celebrity Shopping

Is gold the new color for baby gear? Recently a couple of special edition gold-themed baby items caught my eye. Gwen Stefeani was recently spotted using a very shiny gold stroller made by British brand Mamas and Papas. There are just ten of the Ziko Gold strollers available and they sell for around $860 at Selfridges. Also at Selfridges you can pick up a gold papoose designed by Bill Amberg. The sheepskin papoose sells for around $1,895 and is also available in more traditional baby colors like pink and blue.

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