Oh, I was so lucky with my first 2 children, they always kept the milk down! No spitting up whatsoever! My newest little man on the other hand, let’s just say I go through 2 loads of laundry a day, just burp clothes! But I can happily say I found a burpie that is super absorbent, large, and unbelievably luxurious {yet still remaining practical}.

BawlBaby carries “Luxurious Essentials for Chic Mothers and Babies”. Their burp clothes are quite unique, not only are they made of the softest, most absorbent material I have ever seen in a burpie, they also have two large pockets built in for all those little items baby needs that get sucked into the couch on a daily basis. Pacifers, tissues, those important gas drops, baby socks, etc…throw this cloth over the arm of your favorite recliner and never misplace it or any of those items again.

BawlBaby says: “We put huge efforts toward research on our product and its durabilty at being a ‘High-End Luxury item’ -We certainly push the envelope with ‘designs and fabrics’ that take the test of use and time with washings after washings. The core of our products are in our designs and function for the everyday care-taker (Mom or Dad). Our Goal: Luxury products should still look good when washed and used.” And as a tester, I agree! Our BawlBaby burp cloth has held up to everything little Aidan has thrown at it {which is about a gallon of spit up a day}, several washes and it still looks brand new, no stains!

Look at this one {above}, the new Daddy Collection!

I give this product my 100% approval! I can honestly say it took me a few weeks to get up the courage to use it, it really is so luxurious I was scared to ruin it. Now I don’t know why I waited so long! This would truly make a fabulous gift!

Here are some fabulous discounts from BawlBaby: Save $10 on any 1 Ultimate Burpie Collection with the code BabyLux, save $20 on any 2 with the code BabyLuxDaily, and save $20 on any custom BawlBaby Burpie. ENJOY!  {Valid until the end of August}

KidLuxe Edition

With all the green awareness that is amongst us, it was only natural {no pun intended} for a line such as The Sweet Line, to exist! They feature hand embroidered names & simple sayings & designs on your choice of 100% cotton or organic wardrobe staples for babies & kids, along with some fun accessories like totes & aprons.

I love this last one, “ideas grow”!

The Sweet Line has an extremely user friendly web site, where you can simply select your garment, and all the details for your order, in one quick & easy form. Choose to have a name embroidered on the garment, or a sweet saying like the ones above . Select the thread colors that you’d like & whether or not you want a picture embroidered as well. They will even accept requests for custom designs!

Standard shipping is always free, so go ahead & get a bunch!

The Sweet Line is offering a fabulous winner’s choice giveaway to BLD readers: which means you can select anything from the site! To enter, simply check out the site, and comment back to let us know which is your favorite, and what you would select if you won!

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Contest ends in one week, on July 30th! Good luck to all!

As a mom of two boys, I’ve never really gotten into the whole “boutique” clothing trend. Never a fan of Jon-Jon’s or monogrammed bubble romper’s for my boys; I am proud to outfit my boys in more rugged wear, made to stand up to my rough and tough boys that wear them.

However, my entire mindset changed when we were approached by one fabulous hand-made boutique; Hand Picked Pumpkin! What is so great about Hand Picked Pumpkin? Well, like yesterday’s post, it is designed with you, the “creatively-challenged” mom { and gift-giver} in mind!

Choose from many custom-designed or ready-made outfit combinations, all made with a select handful of perfectly coordinated color swatches. I actually did some cute custom-designed shorts & a ready-made top, which matches perfectly {Alex’s outfit is almost identical to the one shown below}. Let me just say this: custom designing is addictive! Choose your garment, size {up to 24 months} interlocking fabric color, and several different trim options, right down to the flap on the back pocket & the snaps on the overalls.

My package arrived wrapped like a present - what a joy to open, and so perfect for a new baby gift! After weekly washing & wearing for over a month now, the little shorts set we have is still in perfect condition. The material is so soft & forgiving to my little busy-body’s high level of activity & he looks downright adorable in it!

Handpicked Pumpkin also offers a fun twist on the usual playdate, moms night out or baby shower: trunk shows!  Show off the amazing designs & let your guests have fun customizing something special.  Hostess’s earn discounts too!  Check out the site for more details.

Handpicked Pumpkin is offering a generous 15% discount to BabyLuxe readers through the end of July, just by entering the code “BabyLuxe” at checkout! 

MamaLuxe Edition

Two MORE great products from our beloved Bumkins!

This is not your mother’s way of cloth diapering!

As a newbie to the cloth diapering world, I was in awe at all the different types, styles, and accessories that go along with the cloth diapering start up. Luckily, Bumkins All-In-One diapers came my way and saved me from “testing” all the others to find the perfect match for little Aidan.

One word to explain Bumkins All-In-One diapers: simple. The easiest cloth diaper on the market by far! Super absorbent, 100% cotton, with a waterproof exterior in some of the most amazing designs…fashionable style with diapers, how precious! No more plain white diapers here! {Needless to say my mother and mother-in-law will be amazed by these!}

If All-In-Ones are not for you, Bumkins has plenty of other choices for your cloth diapering needs so go check them out!

If that’s not enough incentive to check them out, maybe this will be!

Bumkins has recently introduced the new Grande Diaper Bag; today’s parents answer to the need of function and fashion. With contemporary prints, reinforced straps & water resistant fabric, this is one bag that will keep on giving, long after your diapering days are over.

And lucky for you, Bumkins is generously giving away one of their Grande Diaper Bags, chock FULL of baby essentials from their new organic Natural Collection! A $120 value, here’s what comes in the bag { winner’s choice of boy or girl } :

• Organic Washcloth 3 pack (9″x9″)
• Organic Hooded Towel Set (30″x36″)
• Organic Chin Bib 2 pack (7.5″x7.5″)
• Organic Swaddle Blanket (30″x30″)
• Organic Bib and Burp Cloth Set (11″x15″)
• Waterproof SuperBib 3 pack

To win, as usual, simply leave a comment on this post, about all of the new “natural” parenting options that Bumkins has provided it’s customers with. This contest will run for two weeks, due to the amount of vacationers & offline regulars we’ll have this week. It will end on Sunday, July 13th.

Soothing an infant can be one of the hardest things for new parents to adjust too. Are they hungry, dirty diaper, are they hot, cold, sick, gas, etc… A mother’s touch is definitely #1 in the soothing category, #2 for mine and Sarah’s babies, and most all infants is swaddling!

Now don’t get me wrong, those “free” swaddle blankets the hospital gives you are great, but they are thick and hot, no where near soft, and they are far from pretty! Solana Swaddle Wraps are the perfect swaddling blankets! 100% lightweight cotton, large enough to grow with your baby, thin enough to be breathable, with a nice “stretch” to keep baby nice and snug. And for mom, some cute luxe designs.

Choose from boy, girl, or gender neutral designs, or some fabulous organic designs. We were lucky to receive the “Pure Hugs” Stretch Organic Wrap, which we absolutely love! For 3 weeks now we have washed our Solana Swaddle Wrap every single night {we have a spit-up machine for a baby}. It still looks brand new, didn’t shrink or pill up. Best of all, it soothes Aidan and he SLEEPS comfortably…{if only for a few hours here and there}.

“Physicians Recommend Lightweight Wraps to Help Prevent Overheating and SIDS”. The Solana Swaddle Wraps are the only baby blankets on the market that conform to these physicians recommendations. Theresa and Sunny, the visions behind Solana Swaddle Wraps, did their research when designing their product. And as moms, they knew best at what calms and soothes babies. Their outcome:  such a wonderful, safe product you will feel completely comfortable using on your littlest treasure!

Take 10% off your purchase at Solana Babywear with the code babyluxe.

Here’s something you won’t want to miss; a baby star giveaway!

We recently had the chance to check out, first hand, the incredibly soft & adorable new Little Dipper apparel collection from baby star. And let me tell you, it is everything “soft & adorable” could possibly be. My little Alex looks simply spunky in his tag blue lounge set {lap tee & pants}, and I think even he knows it.

The new Little Dipper collection consists of just the basic essentials that every baby needs to stay comfortable: kimono, lap tee, onesie, pants & snapsuit. baby star has also created the perfect blanket, made to match the Little Dipper collection, using the same soft FORMALDEHYDE-FREE cotton, making it all safe for you and your baby. Choose from 5 sweet fabric patterns: daisy chain pink, flutter pink, flutter blue, tag pink & tag blue. Sizes start at 0-3 months and go up to 18-24 months.

As the mom to an 18 month old, I am so glad that we were still in range to try out this amazing collection! And now you too, can have a chance to try it out too! baby star is generously sponsoring this giveaway with an adorable lounge set for one lucky BLD reader! Simply comment below, with your favorite baby star print & you will be automatically entered to win! For an extra bonus entry, please sign up for our {daily} newsletter. Contest ends June 17th, when one name will be drawn at random.

While you are on the site, check out all of the other fabulous items that baby star has to offer! And make sure you head over to their new blog, where they’ve highlighted many of their retailers and recent press.

Good luck to all!

Congratulations to purplepinkandorange!  Please check your email!

When we were contacted by this designer, I was instantly struck with a sense of classic meets vintage meets a big old farmhouse in the hills of upstate NY type of feeling… Yes, that would be my upbringing & it is always so nostalgic for me to have memories of that bygone era… When life was simple.

So maybe Lisa Sheppard Pearson, the designer behind Sheppard Girl’s, isn’t from upstate NY, but I am guessing her town in Minnesota isn’t too different! Anyway, she has created this fabulous line of every day baby gear using the most vintage fabrics available today. We received a hefty little package of goodies from Lisa, and every item included in the package won a great big ooh & ahh from both of us! We’re talking about quality craftsmanship, effective materials & designs & gorgeous fabrics. I especially love the sweet lil’ buckaroo door knob hanger that she sent; so unique & so perfect for the next little baby on your gift list! Lisa’s vintage burp cloths, sold in sets of 3, are backed with absorbent cloth diaper material {a super necessity in my book}. Along with the burp cloths & door hangers, Sheppard Girl’s also designs reversible bibs, made to match the burp cloths & totally practical & stylish headbands for moms.

Sheppard Girl’s has an adorable web site, but you will find the majority of her offering over on her etsy site!

Lisa has already generously donated to our Mother’s Day contest, in which all three winners received a beautiful headband. And now she’s back with another fabulous giveaway; this time, a READER’S CHOICE GIVEAWAY! Yep, that’s right. Head on over to either the etsy site, or www.sheppardgirls.com & see what your little heart would desire. Come back to BabyLuxe & comment with your pick! Make sure you are signed up on our email list & you will be entered into the drawing! If your name is picked, you WIN your “pick”! {please note, only one item will be given away, even if you comment on multiple items}

CONTEST ENDS ON JUNE 10th AT MIDNIGHT…. Happy Shopping!

Counting down the days until Babyluxe {daily} launches a new and improved website AND the end to our Mother’s Day Contest {could be any day now}! If you have not completed our survey yet do so quickly to be entered to win one of 3 fabulous gift sets filled with a mixture of donations from our generous sponsors listed below:

Fresh Baby is a website, newsletter and products all in one for making baby food quick & easy! Their products and tips are must haves for any household trying to live a more “Green” and healthy lifestyle. You are less than 30 minutes a week away from being a satisfied, money saving, baby making food Mama! {So Easy Baby Food Kit}

Matilda Jane’s unpredictable, trendy children’s clothing line has recently launched their new women’s collection! These funky, inspiring designs will surely get mommy noticed along with her children! How can you resist such a sweet and modern addition to your child’s {and now your own} wardrobe! {Women’s collection}

SmartMom Jewelry is pretty and practical; it’s just what you’ve been looking for to be stylish AND pacify your teething child whenever and wherever needed! What an ingenious and “Smart” idea; and did we mention stylish, with those amazing real gemstone looks, but the feel and make of a teething product! {Teething Bling}

Preggers N’ Proud offers fresh look maternity slogan design tees. Look no further for the perfect way for you to express how “proud” you are to be pregnant or to just be Mom! Don’t forget about Daddy and Baby too; signature slogan designs to show off your “Hot Daddy” or “Buddha Baby”. {Happy Mother’s Day tank or tee}

Laugh & Learn DVDs take that stress out of childbirth and throws in the fun and silliness! The modern way to learn about childbirth, breastfeeding, and baby care is not from a classroom setting, but from the comfort of your own home! This 3 DVD set is perfect for any expecting parent who wants to know the ins and outs of what to expect, from an expert. {Laugh & Learn DVD sets}

Mango Ink brings out your individual personality through photos on hand mounted cards and invitations. Capture your next announcement with these beautifully crafted cards! Mango Ink also offers photo keepsakes and high quality homemade wrapping paper. {Gift certificate}

Julian & Co. was built on an amazing story about the love of family and cherished moments and items. They have custom made jewelry for all members of the family, especially for mom! From adorable Mother’s necklaces to cuff links for Dad to ID bracelets for the little ones, there’s something unique and personal for everyone! {Gift certificate}

CuddleBee offers unique and luxurious gifts for pampering baby! Bibs and burpies, blankets and belts, choose from some fabulous fabric designs, handmade from the softest material, perfect for any stylish baby or toddler! {Gift certificate}

Preppymommy baby and mommy products were created to make life a bit easier for baby and more stylish for mommy! Designed from some unexplored patterns, baby’s Bibkins and Binky Clips truly were made to make life out and about simpler! Plus, Lucky Lanyard and Ribbon Belt accessories for Mom to add a bit of style to Mom’s hectic lifestyle! {Lucky Lanyard}

Boon Inc. is know for bringing innovated products to your home and your life! Modern must have items from bath products like the well know Frog Pod to feeding and storage accessories. And just recently a new launched layette line for babies and toddlers! {Snack Ball}

AJaron jewelry creates exceptional fine jewelry for mom and baby, plus accessories for the home! Add a treasured piece to your collection from their extensive selection of beautifully crafted items! AJaron would also like to offer Babyluxe {daily} readers 15% off Rocks To Buy Baby in stock merchandise {with promo code MOM15} and 10% off SoHo Stack special order rings {with promo code MOM10}. {25% off coupon}

Girlie Gowns are a must have for any expecting mommy for her hospital stay! Why be frumpy in those old, worn hospital gowns when you can be “girlie” and pretty in your own! Just making baby’s birth a bit more special! {Girlie Gown}

Bellazandra has beautifully handcraft gifts for yourself or a loved one! They have some of the most amazing custom designed Mother’s and birthstone bracelets that any women would cherish for a lifetime! {Gift certificate}

Babystar, at Baby Star, a star is born everyday! They offer high quality, essential products for baby from bedding to bath {with a new line of hooded towels}. If you’re a parent who loves great moderns designs with a stylish baby, this shop is for you! {Gift certificate}

Kids Central Kitchen offers natural, whole grain baking mixes for today’s active kids and their families! Easy to make! NO trans fats, NO hydrogenated oils, NO high fructose corn syrup and NO artificial flavors, colors or preservatives. Also available are fun & colorful baking utensils, pans & accessories. {Baking mix & utensils}

Tots on the Go brings you the finest in quality strollers and travel baby products, for the active family. They carry top brand name items such as the innovative Phil and Teds Sports buggy, baby backpack carriers, high end diaper bags and great travel gear. Looking for advice on traveling with your kids? Search Tots on the Go for great travel ideas or contact them directly. {Rowdy diaper bag}

Paperluxe Studio offers a wide range of simplistic, classic paper designs, including personalized stationery, invitations, announcements, matching thank-you notes, calling cards (for moms, nannies & teachers) & coordinating labels. Paperluxe Studio’s specialty product offering is personalized stationery for women; and more particularly, stationery that can be given in lieu of traditional party favors at baby & bridal showers, and other similar events. {Gift certificate}

momAgenda was founded by a busy mother of four who was constantly struggling to keep up with all of her children’s appointments & lessons, while still managing to keep herself pulled together, momAgenda combines style & functionality. The original mom’s day planner, momAgenda, has a smart collection of organization tools including the famous momAgenda Desktop, Kitchen Folio, myAgenda: for everyone, and a wide assortment of pads & accessories. {momAgenda Desktop}

Let’s Go Strolling offers the best selection of high-quality strollers, designer diaper bags, new baby gifts and all best baby and new mom products. With outstanding customer service that exceeds your expectations, their mission is to make your shopping experience both easy and fun and help you buy the best products for your lifestyle. {Ju-Ju-Be diaper bag}

The Polkadot Platypus offers top picks for maternity, babies and kids. Their collection of stylish apparel, hip baby gear, designer crib bedding, fun accessories and unique baby gifts is like no other. Whether you are looking for cowboy baby bedding, paisley play tents, novelty tees, girly tutus or polka dot toddler backpacks … they have something for everyone! {SaraBear diaper caddy}

Made by Angie: Clean up in style with a Made by Angie wipes case! Choose from a beautiful assortment of fun, quirky & stylish fabrics to suit every mood you’re in. Having kids is a dirty job. Made By Angie handmade baby wipe containers make it easy to have fun while doing your dirty work! {Gift certificate}.

Alli’s Originals specializes in made-to-order hand stamped, personalized sterling silver jewelry. Alli works closely with each client to design a piece that is truly unique, special and one of a kind. Her clients have a big part in the design and creative process so their vision can become a reality. {Gift certificate}

Seabands are the new wave hair bands that stay in place & stay comfortable all day! They offer a variety of fabric and jacquard ribbon options, as well as personalization. They even do special orders for clubs, schools and businesses. {Mother/daughter set}

momspit: Inspired by the original, momspit is the universal no-rinse cleanser for hands & face, and not just for kids. Available in a 7 oz desk size bottle and a convenient 2 oz bottle, designed to effectively fit into the smallest of bags, including your handbag, gymbag & even the kids’ backpacks; take some momspit with you wherever you go. {2 oz bottles of momspit}

The Baby Planners are a Los Angeles-based concierge and consulting service that caters to the needs of expectant parents. No matter what stage you are at in your pregnancy, they are available to meet your needs. Whether you are registering for the first time, need a special service, or just have some important {or silly, for that matter} questions, Ellie & Melissa are your go-to ladies. {Gift certificate for ½ hour phone consultation}

sheppard girls: Handmade, vintage-inspired goods for moms, kids & babies. A one woman business, Lisa Sheppard designs and produces baby bibs, burp cloths, headbands & unique hand-painted vintage doorknob hangers. All of her products are made using the finest selection of vintage fabrics, wool felt & rickrack ribbons. {Headbands}

Keep an eye out for some upcoming {or previous} features from some of these gracious sponsors and their “luxe” products! {A special note to the winners once they are randomly chosen, not all these products will be in the gift set you receive, each set is a mixture and combination of the above} Each gift set is valued at over $500! Thank you to all our sponsors and our {daily} readers! We appreciate you all and Happy Mother’s Day to some of the best moms out there!

Just as every expecting mom does, with each of my pregnancies, I spent countless hours preparing for the baby’s arrival. When I was pregnant with Alex however, I tried to think about all the things that I could re-use, before deciding what new gadgets and gear would become my practical necessities. After all, I am practical by nature…

One such practical necessity that I definitely should have considered, but didn’t, was the SaraBear diaper caddy. When our first baby Colin was a newborn, we lived in a quaint & cozy ranch, with all rooms within ear-shot & quick walking distance. So naturally, Colin’s nursery was the main “changing” hub. It was just as quick to get to his room, as it was to go anywhere else in the house. However, by the time Alex came along, we had moved in to a larger, two story home. Why I never even considered the thought of just how many times I would go up and down the stairs each day, in those early months, just to change a diaper, grab a burp cloth, pacifier, etc; looking back, I chalk it all up to momnesia.
Eventually, I did set up a changing station downstairs, but let me tell you, it was anything but attractive. A pile of diapers, a wipes case, some ointment, and other basic necessities, all thrown together in an old, dingy white plastic coated wire organizer bin. It actually came from our college apartment, 10 years ago… Ick!
So that being said, should I ever travel down that path again; the path of preparing for yet another baby, I will for certain be using a SaraBear diaper caddy!

Each SaraBear diaper caddy is made with 100% cotton fabric liner, in a shaker style wood basket. There are 4 cubbies, perfect for a full size wipes container, diapers, burp cloths & bibs, and four additional pockets; one shallow one for smaller items. With the beautiful fabric choices they offer, you are sure to find a caddy that suits your home decor perfectly!

SaraBear diaper caddies are available for retail at one of BabyLuxe’s favorite online boutiques, The Polkadot Platypus. You can take 15% off your entire order with the code “polkadot”!

Or maybe you would like to wait and try your luck at the Mother’s Day contest… BabyLuxe will be giving away one SaraBear diaper caddy, generously donated by The Polkadot Platypus, as part of one of our amazing giveaway gift sets!

As the time approaches when I’ll be breast feeding once again, I had to second guess the use of my old worn nursing shirts and covers {picture this, these have gone through my 2 boys PLUS a few other friends}; so imagine my relief to receive this fabulous Nursing Shawl AND to discover all it’s other functions!

I know you have seen your share of nursing cover-ups or the “items” women use for cover-ups {blankets, shirts, burp clothes, towels, NOTHING, etc…} and I’m sure “Stylish” and “Luxurious” would never be used to describe the cover-ups you have seen, until now of course! 4-in-1 Nursing Shawls by L’ovedbaby are fashionable, comfortable, and exactly what this site is always looking for, luxurious! Oh, and if you weren’t sold on just that, they are also quite multifunctional!

Use your Nursing Shawl what it’s intended for, as a discreet, stylish breast feeding shawl, BUT once you are done with that use, try one of it’s other functions {including using the bag it comes in as a diaper pouch}: a lightweight blanket, a stroller, car seat, or bassinet canopy, a breast pumping shawl, or what I have used mine for, a pregnancy poncho. Any product that can carry over from pregnancy to post pregnancy and beyond is a must have on my list!

Let me mention the feel and fabric of this product as well. It’s hard to find a material that is comfortable for mom and baby when trying to nurse in public, {when you could be anywhere from the sweltering mall food court to the chilly park bench in Fall} made from soft faux-suede, this material let’s baby breath comfortably but doesn’t overheat mommy.

Recommended for any nursing mother you know who still uses a swaddling blanket or stained burp cloth to cover up with!

Also check out L’oved Baby’s other unique items and adorable clothing!

L’ovedbaby has also been generous enough to give our readers 10% off their purchases by entering the coupon code: babyluxe AND they also have a 4-in-1 Nursing Shawl to giveaway to one lucky reader! All you have to do is post a comment with the correct answer to the following question: L’ovedbaby is a favorite brand of many celebrity moms. Which very famous mommy sent L’ovedbaby a hand-written card thanking them for her 4-in-1 Nursing Shawl? (HINT: look at their website’s “press” page). A winner will be draw at random April 15^th.

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And the winner is Sweetfuzzies! {Check your email sweetfuzzies!}

Thanks so much to everyone for participating!