Little Kids, Big City
I look forward to sampling more of the People's Picks winners, in the favorite place to dine with kids category. I certainly saw several of my favorites on there. And I wondered -- which specific qualities make a restaurant family-friendly for you?
By Lora Shinn | June 23, 2008
Little Kids, Big City
I was the last kid in class to figure out shoelaces. So when it came to babywearing, I often found myself hopelessly entangled in my Moby Wrap with a screaming baby, until a patient (and more adept) friend showed me the ropes.
To accompany Lilium's great article on baby carriers, I've put together some resources for those of us requiring additional advice and hands-on help.
By Lora Shinn | June 5, 2008
Little Kids, Big City
Seattle mom Christine Hanna didn't relish the thought of Bisphenol-A leaching from her baby's bottle into his morning meal. As an employee at the Sightline Institute, a non-profit environmental think tank, she felt perturbed at the chemicals in "all kinds of products that babies drink and eat from, mouth, and sleep on."
By Lora Shinn | May 21, 2008
Little Kids, Big City
I received word late last night that the Dalai Lama's peeps are looking for hazel-eyed babes. Here is what they say:
"This is His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama's ‘Year of Children and Peace'. His campaign is called, "Seeds of Compassion" (seedsofcompassion.org ).
By Lilium Pierson | January 31, 2008
Daily Find
Anastas fills her boutique with clothing, toys and books. She focuses on organic cotton clothing, including her own label, Two Owls.
By Kathy Schultz | May 8, 2007
Daily Find
Zahara Jolie-Pitt and Suri Cruise may not be old enough to tie their own shoes, but their good taste in footwear is already making headlines. While they're years away from sporting Jimmy Choos, the paparazzi are already snapping photos of their little feet snugly fitted in shoes by See Kai Run, a local company that produces footwear for babies and children ages six months and up.
By Sarah Jio | February 26, 2007
Daily Find
If you have a baby shower on the calendar, or a little one at home, check out our latest discovery: Baby Star, a Portland-based baby accessory company that we think is worth a look.
By Sarah Jio | February 15, 2007
Convergence Zone
The idea for water-resistant baby blankets was born of necessity in our somewhat soggy city. Heather Correa -- herself a mother -- designed, warm and cozy baby blankets, for our unpredictable precipitation. The blankets are made with minky, plush or faux fur fabric on one side and water-resistant nylon fabric on the reverse side. Babies keep dry, and parents can go about their business and activities without worrying.
By Kathy Schultz | April 26, 2006
Convergence Zone
The selection of clothing and accessories is so appealing that even women who aren't expecting are lured in by the attractive windows, thinking it's a "regular" boutique.
By Kathy Schultz | April 7, 2006
Convergence Zone
When Aimee Sher found out she was pregnant, she started doodling. Those doodles turned into an adorable line of screen-printed baby T's and onesies. The local graphic designer (who is due any day now) and her husband Sven Bolen began to draw little critters, bikes, and skateboards on tiny tikes' duds. Thus, their company, Eight3One, was born before their baby.
By Kathy Schultz | March 1, 2006
