Green Treehouse

Lately, anything–okay, let’s be real here, everything–retro is totally chic.  Somehow retro looks even more fashionable the second time around.  Take for example, oh say, kitchen appliances.  Cuisinart, one of the coolest names in kitchen gear, has infused retro spunk into their products, making even somewhat dull kitchen appliances, like the toaster oven, look outrageously hip. 

When it comes to *baby*, retro style is over-the-top adorable.  From groovy crib bedding by Babylicious to retro play kitchens by KidKraft, it’s entirely possible to raise a baby retro style.  The must-have Ergo Baby Carrier is even available with retro lining (among other lining options)!  Even when your baby is no longer a baby and heads off to school, you can continue the retro theme with a  metal lunch box reminiscent of your own youth!

Love retro, too?  Tell us, what’s your favorite parenting/baby retro must-have?

If you really want to rock that breastfeeding mom’s world this holiday, I have some great ideas for you–affordable ones, too.  These gifts are sure to make her happy.  And, what she might just love even more is the message behind the gifts:  that you support her decision to breastfeed.

Scarf.  Scarves are not only trendy this season, but they double as “emergency” cover-ups while nursing in public.  Of course, she’s also bound to appreciate a true nursing cover.

Nursing Bra.  There is nothing quite like wearing a nice bra, especially when it comes to nursing bras.

Nursing Necklace.  Nursing necklaces are designed to keep babies focused while breastfeeding.  Necklaces are soothing play toys.  They also offer babies visual and tactile stimulation.

Nursing Pillow.  Nursing pillows are multi-functional–a huge hit among breastfeeding mothers.

Nursing Stool.  Nursing stools allow mom to get comfortable while nursing–something that’s not always easy to do. 

Breastfeeding compatible carrier or sling.  If there’s one product on the market that makes breastfeeding easier, it simply has to be a nursing sling–one that allows a mom to easily, and even discreetly, nurse on the go.  The secret lies in finding a quality and comfortable sling.  Of course, a hip and trendy carrier is good, too–after all, breastfeeding shouldn’t mean foregoing style!