Issue 5: So Silly
Photo courtesy of Ashley McNamara. Ashley McNamara is a San Diego based family photographer specializing in maternity, newborn, toddler, and child photography. Ashley’s talent, personality and professionalism ensure that every shoot is comfortable and fun. When working with Ashley, you are working with someone dedicated to capturing the essence of your child or the magic of your pregnancy. To view more of Ashley’s work visit www.ashleymcnamara.com
Into the Wild
www.ambajam.com
Froggies, Turtles, Elephants, Oh My! We know how much kiddos love these crazy critters and that’s why we were so ecstatic to find Ambajam.com, where creatures run wild on delightful onesies and toddler tees. Using a rainbow of colors and an array of designs and textures, Ambajam is the cure for the common onesie.
We’re certain your child will be catching plenty of eyes at the playground in these one-of-a-kind pieces, but perhaps the biggest admirer of these fun tees will be your own baby. Every design offers a captivating color palette and touchable texture that will make your baby excited to wear his/her Ambajam gear.
With plenty of playful style, and a clear intention to stimulate baby’s fashion prowess, we can’t get enough of Ambajam.com. We love them so much, we’re giving away one of their awesome t-shirts in our Weekly Fab Swag Contest. All subscribed readers are eligible to win!
*Peekaboo Picks Readers get 10% off your entire order at Ambajam.com 3/12 thru 4/15. Enter code PEEKABOO at checkout. Excludes gift wrap and shipping.
Best Friends Forever
www.houseofingri.com
At our house, silly behavior is a mainstay. Seems this is also the case over at Houseof Ingri.com, where we were thrilled to find the silliest of all dolls. Crafted from naugahyde vinyl with loving care in a Brooklyn, NY studio, these dolls are made to be more than just a play toy, but a child’s companion and confidant.
This is one friend you will be elated your child has, not only because they’re so darn cute, but because they will stimulate your child in a way most dolls can’t. Each doll in this charming line has a character all its own. We love Moki, the adventurer, and his shy buddy Miko, who are always “monkeying” around. Tito just might be our favorite turtle ever, and we have a soft spot in our hearts for Francis, the love bunny.
As our children get older, we may grudgingly realize we have little say on the friends they will choose. So while they’re young, now is the perfect time to introduce them to some quality lifelong friends, and for that we choose HouseofIngri.com.
Top It Off with a Little Fun
www.nanaknits.com
Fun is where you find it. We found it at Nanaknits, where an actual “Nana” has brought to life her adorable collection of knit hats and apparel. We’re pretty sure her 8 grandchildren had more than a little input on this fantastically fun line. These silly hats are clearly made with crazy little munchkins in mind.
I would challenge any mother to take one look at this cheery Centipede Hat and not let out a slight giggle. The bug-inspired hats at Nana Knits, including cute Bumble Bee and Lady Bug styles, with their silly tentacle adornments, are the perfect accessory for any little bugger. For a sweeter ensemble, the Strawberry or Brambleberry styles are “berry” delicious.
The knit hat line at Nana Knits is rather extensive, with so many marvelous styles to choose from, you’re sure to find the perfect accessory for your little character. Nanaknits.com also offers wonderful knit sweaters to coordinate with your favorite head toppers. Who would have ever guessed knitting could be this fun? Thanks Nana!
Gender Bender
www.twistedtwee.com
Parents with a sense of humor will appreciate this favorite Peekaboo Pick. I think it’s safe to say that Suzi Warren, creator of TwistedTwee, is part designer part comedian. Her line of hilarious baby apparel and accessories is so refreshingly entertaining that just looking at them has caused some of us to combust in uncontrollable laughter.
Anything that makes us smile gets the thumbs up in our book and the Equal Opportunity Baby Grows onesies from Twisted Twee are worthy of the double thumbs. Literally twisting the boy and girl stereotypes into these two sensational onesies, not only is an ingenious idea, but it’s just plain fun! If you think these items are great, you really must check out the entire line of TwistedTwee.com for some of the silliest and perfectly upsurd items ever.
*Peekaboo Picks Readers mention our magazine when checking out at TwistedTwee.com and receive a free set of Infant Merit Badges to commemorate those milestones with a smile.
Baby Talk
www.MeMoBaby.com
If babies could speak we’re pretty sure they would have some silly things to say. New mom and founder of MeMoBaby.com, Robyn Moriarty, dared to ask the question, “If babies could talk, what would they say?” Her hip new line of onesies offer some hilarious responses by way of amusing slogans in a variety of fun designs.
The onesies at MeMoBaby.com are incredibly witty with sayings like, “Freeloader”, “Who’s My Daddy?” and “Cuter than Suri” and they 
come in several styles including long and short sleeved onesies. Making only a limited supply of each comical print, you don’t have to worry about your little cutie pie being dressed identical to any other baby at your next mommy get together. We especially love that each onesie comes gift wrapped in a re-usable burp cloth, a simple and environmentally friendly way to spread a little cheer at the next baby shower you attend.
You can feel even better about your next MeMoBaby.com purchase knowing that a portion of their monthly proceeds are donated to a variety of children’s charities. This month, your purchase will benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, an extremely worthy cause aiding families facing cancer and other catastrophic diseases. Visit MeMoBaby.com to learn more about their philanthropic efforts and to pick up one of their trendsetting onesies for your own little memo.
*One lucky Peekaboo Picks Reader will win a “Word to My Mother” onesie (size 6-12 months) from MeMoBaby.com. Subscribe now to our free newsletter to be eligible.
Peek of the Week
My Twinn
www.mytwinn.com
Picture telling your little girl she can design her own doll and even make the doll look just like her. I can only imagine the squeals of delight this would invoke in any high-spirited toddler. A doll that could be her very own twin! Well now your little sweetie pie can design away at the interactive, online store, mytwinn.com.
The clever creators behind mytwinn.com have made it super simple to design your new best friend. The first step is to submit a photograph of your little girl (or boy), which will be used to handcraft your doll’s face shape. Next, select skin tone, hair color, and eye color from an array of options. Finally, choose your favorite outfit from their wide range of choices. Allow 3-4 weeks for the My Twinn Artisans to craft your special doll, and soon you and your little girl will be enjoying double the fun.
There are also tons of fun accessories available for your child and her new twin at mytwinn.com. This makes shopping for upcoming birthdays and holidays a breeze with plenty of new fashions to continually add to your collection. From play wear to sleep wear, your daughter and her twin will be coordinated in style.
The new line of baby dolls at mytwinn.com are great too, your little one will be fascinated with this life-like play toy. Check out the entire line of twin dolls at mytwinn.com.
May 1st, 2008 at 9:58 pm
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